36: Post-Mother's Day Reflections & Advocating for Yourself as a Modern Mom Craving Space, Ease, and Sanity

In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica reflects post-Mother’s Day with realistic gift giving ideas designed to support—not overwhelm—moms. From spring cleaning services to solo time and self-advocacy, it’s a refreshing conversation about what mothers actually want: ease, presence, and practical joy. Perfect for any season of motherhood, and any time of the year. Even though Mother’s Day has passed, it’s a reminder to advocate for what you need throughout the year—whether it’s your birthday, baby shower, or summer break with kids in tow.Key Takeaways From the Episode:* Why commercialized Mother’s Day doesn’t always hit the mark* The importance of advocating for the support you actually want* Five refreshingly useful and non-materialistic gift ideas for moms (any time)* Why experiences and functional support beat out flowers and trinkets* How to reimagine holidays around sustainability and simplicityRead or listen to the full story on our website or wherever you get your podcasts.And hit reply to share your thoughts—what gifts would bring you ease, presence, and joy in this season of life? Time Stamps [00:00] Let’s Talk About What Moms Really Want: Monica shares a heartfelt wish to swap clutter for clarity.[01:45] The Mental Load & Mixed Messages Around Mother’s Day: Is one day enough to celebrate all moms carry?[03:30] A Growing Resistance To Commercialized Holidays: More meaning, less pressure to buy.[08:00] Redefining Gift-Giving: Choosing what actually helps, not what clutters.[12:00] Advocate for What You Want—Without Guilt: One mom asking for what she needs creates ripple effects.Quick Links:Wand(HER)wild | Digital Events for MomsWanderwild Family Retreats | In Person RetreatsGrab A Virtual Coffee with MonicaSubscribe to Wand(HER)wild’s Substack for bi-weekly newsletters or follow our podcast on Apple or follow our podcast on Spotify to never miss an episode. Leave a review to support our work. Thank you for listening!SubscribedThanks for listening to The Wand(HER)wild the podcast! Feel free to share with a mama friend. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wandherwild.substack.com