{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Mother\u2019s Day Bonus Episode: The Many Layers We Carry","description":"Mother\u2019s Day is often portrayed as a simple celebration filled with flowers, gratitude, and joy. But for many people, this day carries far more complexity than the world around them acknowledges. In this special bonus episode of Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace, Dr. Malorie explores the many emotional layers people bring into Mother\u2019s Day\u2014layers that are often deeply personal, tender, and difficult to talk about openly. This conversation creates space for: the joy and meaning of motherhood the sorrow of losing a mother the grief of never having the kind of mother you needed or deserved infertility, longing, and unanswered hopes strained or distant relationships with children and the emotional tension many people feel when their lived experience does not match the cultural expectations surrounding this holiday Drawing from both personal experience and psychological insight, Dr. Malorie speaks honestly about growing up without the nurturing and emotional safety every child deserves, and how days like Mother\u2019s Day can quietly stir grief that many people feel pressured to suppress. This episode also explores: why Mother\u2019s Day can feel emotionally activating or exhausting how our nervous systems respond to relational wounds and unmet attachment needs the difference between honoring truth and pretending for the comfort of others self-compassion for mothers who feel like they are failing and the permission to approach this weekend differently if traditional celebrations or church spaces feel emotionally overwhelming Listeners are invited to consider alternative ways of connecting with God and caring for themselves during the weekend through reflection, rest, prayer, nature, honest conversation, journaling, and gentler rhythms. Whether this weekend feels joyful, painful, lonely, complicated, or all of those things at once, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate reminder that there is space for your real experience here. If this episode resonates with you, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with a friend, family member, support group, or church community who may need encouragement or simply a reminder that they are not alone. \ud83c\udfa7 Listen & Subscribe: https:\/\/pod.link\/1864576270 \ud83d\udcd3 Subscribe for bonus content + access the Reflection Journal Library: https:\/\/subscribepage.io\/restored-reflection-guide Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for psychotherapy, counseling, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are experiencing significant emotional distress or a mental health crisis, please seek support from a licensed mental health professional or emergency services in your area. ","author_name":"Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace","author_url":"https:\/\/www.greater-things.com","html":"