In this moving solo episode, Dr. Gertrude Lyons shares tender reflections from her time in Ireland. Fresh off her book launch, book tour, and the release of her TEDx talk, Gertrude opens up about the chaos and beauty of building a home abroad, preparing for her first Ireland self-mothering retreat, and welcoming her mother into this new sacred space.

She takes listeners behind the scenes of a whirlwind summer - navigating construction delays, partnering with her husband through stress and gratitude, and receiving the support of her team and community to bring it all together. From honoring her mother’s courage at 95 years old to holding space for five women in retreat, Gertrude weaves a story of resilience, surrender, and sacred creation.

This episode is both an intimate life update and a powerful reminder that mothering ourselves often means softening in the midst of chaos and choosing gratitude as we grow.

You’ll also hear about:

• (00:50) The whirlwind of creation - Mexico, Ireland, retreats, and family visits
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• (03:20) Letting go after the book launch and noticing signs of depletion
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• (05:00) The surprise of arriving in “organized chaos” instead of a finished home
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• (06:50) How Gertrude and her husband leaned on each other to create a welcoming space
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• (09:40) The gift of gratitude and reframing stress as sacred preparation
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• (12:10) Hosting her 95-year-old mother with courage, presence, and care
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• (15:00) Learning to sit with relationship instead of staying busy
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• (16:50) The launch of her TEDx talk, censorship challenges, and the call to share
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• (18:40) The first Ireland self-mothering retreat and the transformation it brought
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• (19:50) A closing reflection: where do you need to stop managing and start mothering?
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