Episode 63 – Why Is Mother’s Day Hard for Some?

2024-05-13

Mother’s Day can be a difficult time for many women in midlife, as it brings up a range of mixed emotions and challenges related to motherhood. This podcast episode explores the various mothering issues that arise during this holiday. Dr. Natalie reflects on her own experiences as a mother and discusses the different relationships women have with their own mothers. She also addresses the societal expectations and pressures surrounding motherhood, as well as the complexities of being a non-traditional mother. The episode encourages self-reflection, compassion, and healing for the many of us who find Mother’s Day to be a challenging day.

Takeaways:

  • Mother’s Day can be a difficult time for women in midlife, as it brings up mixed emotions and challenges related to motherhood.
  • Women have different relationships with their own mothers, ranging from difficult and challenging to close and loving.
  • Societal expectations and pressures surrounding motherhood can contribute to feelings of guilt and inadequacy.
  • Non-traditional mothers, such as mentors or those who didn’t have children, may also experience grief and underappreciation on Mother’s Day.
  • Self-reflection, compassion, and healing are important for navigating the complexities of motherhood and finding peace on Mother’s Day.

Do any of these sound like you?

    • Feel a sense of lack, despite success in life or having done everything “right”
    • Struggle to articulate how you feel to others
    • Experience guilt about how you’re feeling
    • Have lost your way
    • Are struggling to overcome turmoil in your life
    • Have become resigned to accepting a life you don’t love

Many of us are suffering like this — daily life has become an ordeal, and we don’t know where or how to find help.

Dr. Natalie’s Online Courses and Coaching CAN HELP. Click below and get started.

Click Here for Your FREE Gift


You don’t want to miss a thing we are doing here at LearnToLoveYourStory.com.  From our weekly podcasts to our library of blogs and videos that can help you step into a more centered life.

Allow Dr. Natalie to guide you on this empowering adventure to break free, rediscover your passion, and create the life you’ve always envisioned for yourself. Your journey to empowerment starts here. Join our Mailing List today!

Join Now


Need more clarity on your midlife journey? Sign up for a complimentary call with Dr. Natalie to explore if her transformative coaching program aligns with your aspirations.

Get personalized answers to your questions and discover if Dr. Natalie can help you untangle where you life is now and design the life you want to be living.

Don’t miss the opportunity to embark on a life-changing experience – schedule your complimentary call today and take the first step toward designing the life you deserve!

Please press the “START” button below to answer a few questions and schedule your consultation:



Keywords: Mother’s Day, midlife, midlife women, empowerment, mixed emotions, motherhood, relationships, societal expectations, non-traditional mother, self-reflection, compassion, healing, grief, podcast for women, Dr. Natalie, Midlife Crisis to a Centered Life Thriving

Disclaimer

The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with LearnToLoveYourStory.com and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums.

If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources):

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

CALL 988

Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/

Text HOME to 741741