What to do if you had a not-so-great Mother's Day...

If Mother’s Day left you feeling disappointed, resentful, unseen, or like everyone somehow missed the memo… this episode is for you.I’m talking about the trap of unmet expectations — not just on Mother’s Day, but on birthdays, holidays, family days, regular Tuesdays, all of it. Because when we expect the people in our lives to magically know what we want, show up exactly how we want, and appreciate us in the exact way we were hoping for… we usually end up feeling disappointed. And then what do we want to do? Eat, numb, soothe, reward ourselves, or spiral into resentment.So today I’m walking you through how to get your power back. Not by pretending you don’t care. Not by swallowing your feelings. Not by turning Father’s Day into revenge day. But by learning how to release the “manuals” you have for the people around you, communicate what you actually want, and take responsibility for creating the experience and feelings you want to have.We’re also talking about why your partner is probably not a mind reader, why “if I have to ask, it doesn’t count” is not helping you, and why lowering or letting go of expectations can be one of the most freeing things you ever do.In this episode, I’m sharing:- Why Mother’s Day can turn into the day of unmet expectations- How disappointment and resentment lead to emotional eating- What “manuals” are and how they keep us stuck- Why letting people be who they are creates more peace for YOU- How to plan a do-over when a holiday doesn’t go the way you wanted- Why over-communicating your ideal day is actually loving, not needy- My “come on, compliment me” game for feeling appreciated without waiting around- How to write yourself the appreciation letter you wanted from someone else- Why feeling disappointed is allowed — and how to process it without eating over itAnd if this hit home, please send this episode to a mom who had a crappy Mother’s Day or who tends to feel let down on holidays. Also, since Free The Moms is a brand new podcast feed, I would be so grateful if you’d take 30 seconds to leave a rating and review. Pretty please with a cherry on top.If you want help with this work — the real root work underneath the food, the urges, the resentment, and the self-abandonment — go to lauraconley.com and book a coffee chat. We can talk about where you’re stuck, what you’re struggling with, and whether the Yummy Mummy Experience is the right fit for you. The next cohort starts in July, and we have a super fun challenge coming in June. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.