
7 Ways to Have a Better Mother’s Day
From Midlife with Brooke by Brooke Oniki
May 5, 2026 · 41 min · Season 1 · Episode 52
About this episode
This episode offers seven practical ideas for creating a meaningful and enjoyable Mother's Day, focusing on self-empowerment and emotional wellness.
Mother’s Day can bring up a wide range of emotions—joy, gratitude, disappointment, even resentment. Wherever you find yourself on that spectrum, this episode offers a thoughtful and empowering way to approach the day differently. In this episode, I share 7 practical ideas to help you create a Mother’s Day that feels meaningful and enjoyable to you—without relying on anyone else to get it “just right.” We’ll talk about: Why thinking of it as “Mothering Sunday” can shift everything How to reflect on the people who have “mothered” you throughout your life Why motherhood may have transformed you more than anyone else How to take ownership of your day instead of waiting to be celebrated The value of acknowledging both your “highs” and “lows” as a mom How gratitude and intentional connection can change your experience Why it’s okay to feel disappointed—and what to do with that Letting go of comparison and learning to be yourself fully as a mother You’ll walk away with a new perspective on Mother’s Day—one that allows for more peace, more intention, and more joy, no matter what your circumstances look like. If you’ve ever felt let down, overlooked, or unsure how to feel on Mother’s Day…
People in this episode
Host: Brooke Oniki
Topics covered
- Mother's Day
- self-care
- emotional wellness
- motherhood
- intentional living
- gratitude
Keywords
- Mother's Day
- self-improvement
- emotions
- gratitude
- motherhood
- intentional connection
- personal ownership
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