Mother’s Day Expectations vs. Reality (And Why We’re Choosing Ourselves)

About this episode

The episode discusses the realities of Mother's Day, exploring the gap between expectations and what mothers truly want, including the importance of self-care and setting boundaries.

Mother’s Day is coming… but what do moms actually want? In this episode, the Mamas get real about the gap between expectation and reality—from breakfast-in-bed moments that still come with responsibility, to the truth that sometimes the best gift is space, rest, and not being needed for a few hours. We talk about: Why “a day off” doesn’t always feel like a day off Navigating Mother’s Day with partners, kids… and your own mama The guilt (and necessity) of choosing yourself Teaching our kids to care for us the way we care for them And the bigger conversation: setting boundaries, standing in your truth, and loving yourself more Of course, it wouldn’t be The Mama’s Den without a little chaos, a lot of laughs, and some unfiltered moments along the way. If you’ve ever felt like Mother’s Day didn’t quite hit the way you hoped… this one is for you. And don’t forget—we’re outside all May for our Mom’s Night Out Tour. Come celebrate motherhood with us in real life! 📍 Nashville - May 4 📍 St. Louis - May 6 📍 Chicago - May 18 📍 Pittsburgh - May 19 📍 Philadelphia - May 23 Visit this site for tickets to all tour dates: https://linktr.ee/themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ashley, Codie, Melanie

Topics covered

• Mother's Day
• self-care
• parenting
• boundaries
• family dynamics
• expectations vs reality

Keywords

• Mother's Day
• self-care
• parenting
• expectations
• boundaries
• family
• guilt
• rest

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Nashville, St. Louis, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

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