For a long time, it has been reinforced to many of us that being a mother caring for her children and taking care of her home is a woman’s most important role. At present, women have been empowering themselves while still being able to provide care.In today’s episode with Marianne, we’ll talk about the importance of women – particularly, being a mother – in the current times where public policies are almost proactively neglectful of our children.Show Highlights:America’s children are the biggest collateral damageIt’s not just about our children, it’s also about our grandchildrenPrinciples of peace-buildingWe are the most medicated society in the world and in some ways the least healthyThere’s no magic wand to heal societyWhy women need to be at the forefront of imagining the world that we wantThe code of natural genius within the mother is already there. What we need to do is unlearn the diminishment of that and make a stand for that and other women too because we're not going to get there unless all of us get there.We have to be inclusive. For that, we need to see other women struggling to get past the patriarchal prejudices in their lives. Do what you can to lend a hand. We need to do this together.To find out how to be involved as a volunteer in Marianne's Presidential campaign, and if you resonate with what Marianne has shared so far, you can check out Marianne’s website (https://marianne2024.com/). You can also connect with Marianne at https://marianne.com/.

Are you familiar with an apéritivo? It provides all the flavor and sophistication of a traditional cocktail, without the negative effects of alcohol. This means that everyone can enjoy a drink without the risk of impaired judgment or a hangover the next day.Figlia is a modern, non-alcoholic aperitivo company helping create moments to remember. In Italy, aperitivo culture is a ritual for people to come together by enjoying conversation over drinks—no special occasion needed. Figlia honors this tradition with all the complexity and flavor but without the alcohol.Founded in 2020, Figlia was created by Lily Geiger in honor of her late father, who battled alcoholism. This experience led Lily to explore society’s relationship with alcohol as well as her own. Many conversations later, she found that others shared her desire for community without the pressure of consuming alcohol. This inspired Lily’s mission to create an aperitivo that preserves its culinary integrity and fosters community without the negative effects of alcohol.Figlia was born as a tribute to the power of family—both the given and the chosen—and the value of open conversation to build community.Show Highlights:How Lily got to be the founder and CEO of Figlia.How the brand, Figlia is giving back.When you have a bigger vision, it’s time to name it.How Lily’s company is a labor of love.How Lily has been bootstrapping Figlia.What’s in store for Lily’s future.I think you can agree that Lily Geiger is a remarkable entrepreneur. Her journey and story are incredibly inspiring, and she continues to make a positive impact on women's health and wellness through her brand. Lily's passion and dedication to empowering women to take control of their health have been the driving force behind Figlia's success. Her efforts to provide accessible and effective solutions for women's health make a significant difference, and her story is a reminder of the importance of pursuing one's dreams and making a positive impact on the world.Links and Resources:https://drinkfiglia.com/Follow Figlia on Instagram

Clark Strand and Perdita Finn are cofounders of The Way of the Rose, an inclusive fellowship of rosary friends dedicated to the Earth and to the Lady, “by any name we wish to call Her.” Strand is the author of numerous articles and books on spiritual practices, including Seeds from a Birch Tree: Writing Haiku and the Spiritual Journey and Waking Up to the Dark: Ancient Wisdom for a Sleepless Age. Finn is a children’s book author and former high school teacher. They live with their family in the Catskill Mountains. Their latest book, The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary was published in November.Clark StrandClark is a writer, poet, environmentalist, teacher at a weekly haiku challenge, and columnist. He has written seven books and articles with varying themes such as religious, spiritual and ecological. His works have been published in the Washington Post, Huffington Post, New York Times, Newsweek, and many more.Perdita FinnPerdita is an author and also a coauthor of Suzan Saxman for the book ‘The Reluctant Psychic’. She began her career as a writer teaching and training teachers at Columbia University and helping students free their voices and tell their stories. Her book that focuses on a love story about our souls, taking back the magic, and getting to know the dead will be released this fall in September 2023.Motherhood is a challenging yet rewarding journey. As a form of meditation, some mothers pray the rosary to contemplate more on life and its mysteries. For today’s episode, we have Clark Strand and Perdita Finn of a community called ‘The Way of the Rose’ to enlighten us more about their community, their experiences, and everything about the rosary. A vision for a group of parents to support each other in the business of parenting through prayer25 years ago, Perdita, having two children, kept having a vision of a group that she refers to as “Mothers Without Borders” wherein parents get together to support each other in the business of parenting through prayer.Back then, she didn’t know how to make that vision happen but now, that group exists in the name of The Way of the Rose, which Clark and Perdita started 12 years ago. It is a nondenominational, fairly feral group devoted to the Earth, the lady by any name of one’s preference, and the rosary which is the group’s container.People in their group come from all different traditions and are of different ages. In fact, some grandmothers bring their grandchildren or vice versa. There are many young mothers who visit and join the group to pray the rosary together.Why is the rosary so ubiquitous?The rosary is a ubiquitous form of prayer and devotion and is popular among many religions worldwide. The rosary has a long history, dating back to the Middle Ages to count repetitions of prayers. In fact, every religion has a tradition of using beads for prayers even dating back to 120,000 years ago where bead-making was already done in Morocco.The rosary is a simple and accessible form of prayer that can be practiced by anyone, regardless of education or social status. It can be done anywhere, at any time, and only requires a set of prayer beads and the ability to recite a few prayers.Many believe that the rosary has many spiritual benefits, including strengthening one's faith, increasing devotion, and obtaining spiritual graces. It has become an integral part of religious traditions, with many families passing down the practice from generation to generation.Meditation and the hormone prolactin in the bodyAccording to Perdita, praying the rosary makes her feel better, similar to when she is nursing her child. The gesture of holding the bead is the gesture the baby makes when they’re...

Logan Steiner, a lawyer and a writer, shares with Dr. Gertrude her experience in exploring the journey of being a mother. She takes us through the years which prompted her into reflecting on life and its wonders, particularly on how writing helped her have clarity on motherhood. Through the years, she has been setting her focus on being there for her child and building herself into a strong and capable woman. Today on Mot(HER):How the death of Ben, Logan’s brother, changed her lifeExploring one’s own thoughts and feelings through writingRealizing and reflecting on the reluctance of being a motherBuilding themselves into adults and strengthening the foundation of a relationshipLearning to mother yourself Making choices that resonate for you Having a book published after a long journeyTrusting and following intuition Logan is a lawyer by day and a writer by baby bedtime. Her writing explores motherhood and the creative life--two things she once thought could never happily coexist. Logan's debut novel After Anne will be released on May 30, 2023 by HarperCollins. For fans of Anne of Green Gables and fans of complex, creative women, the novel tells the life story of the author Lucy Maud Montgomery.After graduating summa cum laude from Pomona College and cum laude from Harvard Law School, Logan clerked for three federal judges, spent six years in Big Law, and served for three years as an Assistant United States Attorney. She now specializes in brief writing at a boutique law firm.Logan lives in Denver with her husband David, daughter Noa, and the cranky old man of the house, a Russian Blue cat named Taggart.Logan Steiner’s book entitled After Anne is available for pre-order on AmazonConnect with Logan Steiner:Website: https://www.logansteiner.com/Newsletter: https://logansteiner.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loganannsteiner/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/logan.ann.steinerTwitter: https://twitter.com/loganasteinerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logan-steiner/

Having no energy or motivation to do what we want can be frustrating, and most lifestyle choices aren't helping either. Today on the show, Kelley Nemiro joins Dr. Gertrude to talk about her health journey and how she regained control of her health and body. Kelley is an entrepreneur, certified nutritionist, and pilates instructor obsessed with helping people become the healthiest and most confident version of themselves. With her intuitive methods, she teaches how to listen to our body and rebalance hormones for optimal health.

Tamar Samuels is a registered dietitian nutritionist and the co-founder of Culina Health. Her unique and holistic approach to healthcare integrates functional medicine, positive psychology, and behavioral change techniques pulled from her training in clinical nutrition and coaching science. Today on the show, Tamar joins Dr. Gertrude to talk about ways to holistically approach a whole-body behavior change, transforming people’s relationship with food and health to overcome various health conditions and achieve optimal health.

In today's episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by international Soul Embodiment Coach & Speaker Jessica Falcon. As a former lawyer turned mystic, Jessica holds out her hand to offer people the forbidden fruit of self-knowledge so we heal the wounds of the feminine and reclaim our sovereignty to experience the ecstasy of full-bodied freedom. Jessica shares her journey of how she realized and rewired her beliefs to open herself to divine power, leading to the incredible work she does today.

In today’s episode, Julie Ryan returns to the show again and joins Dr. Gertrude to talk about the world of spirituality. Julie shares her insights on being able to develop her intuitive gifts in a society that mostly dismisses being woo-woo. Julie is a businesswoman, inventor, author, radio show host, podcaster, and serial entrepreneur. Her surgical device inventions are sold globally, and she has founded nine companies in five different industries.

In this solo episode, Dr. Gertrude anticipates the holiday season as she shares practices for creating a vision for the holidays and setting intentions for ourselves and the people we'll be celebrating with.

In today's solo, Dr. Gertrude explores the spiritual space and debunks myths about being woo-woo. She shares her healing experience and spiritual encounters that have allowed her to open up to the things that are unexplainable or are not scientifically based.