#240| How To Create A Mother's Day You'll Actually Enjoy: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
From Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing by Michelle Gauthier | Inspired by Mel Robbins, Jen Sincero, Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Emily Ley, Shauna Niequist
April 9, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 240
About this episode
This episode explores the disconnect between expectations and reality on Mother's Day, helping working moms reclaim their experience.
Why does Mother’s Day so often leave you feeling disappointed—even when, on paper, everything went “fine”? If you’ve ever ended Mother’s Day feeling unseen, frustrated, or oddly let down, you’re not alone. Many working moms carry invisible expectations into the day—hoping to feel appreciated, relaxed, and cared for—without ever clearly asking for what they actually want. This episode uncovers why that gap between expectation and reality creates stress, and how to take back control of your exp...
People in this episode
Host: Michelle Gauthier
Topics covered
- Mother's Day
- expectations
- stress management
- productivity
- time management
- people pleasing
Keywords
- Mother's Day
- working moms
- expectations
- stress
- productivity
- time management
- people pleasing
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