Parenting Great Kids With Dr. Meg Meeker

In this compelling episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Dr. Gertrude Lyons, TEDx speaker, parenting coach, and author of the upcoming book Rewrite the Mother Code: From Sacrifice to Stardust. Together, they explore how outdated beliefs around motherhood continue to shape women's emotional lives—and how to break free from them.They discuss how emotional suppression, lack of boundaries, and perfectionism are robbing mothers of joy. Dr. Lyons challenges moms to prioritize their emotional wellness, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim their identity so they can raise emotionally resilient kids.What You’ll Learn:Why self-sacrifice is not the gold standard of parentingHow generational parenting patterns shape today's mothersWhy self-care is essential—not selfishTools for rewriting the "mother code"How emotional intelligence starts with youThe link between maternal burnout and child developmentGuest: Dr. Gertrude Lyons – TEDx speaker, author, transformational coach Visit: drgertrudelyons.com