The Motherhood Process
Welcome to The Motherhood Process—the podcast for moms who are ready to trade stress and anxiety for peace and purpose. I’m your host, Autumn Akins, and if you're juggling the challenges of motherhood, struggling with your identity, or feeling overwhelmed by daily life, this show is for you. Each episode offers practical strategies for building intentional routines, shifting your mindset, and finding alignment in motherhood so you can thrive, not just survive. As a boy mom navigating pregnancy and the everyday chaos of parenting, I’ll share personal experiences and proven techniques that have helped me reclaim peace and productivity.
Have you ever asked yourself questions like: “How do I shift my mindset from perfectionism to progress?” “What can I do to feel more fulfilled in my role as a mother?” “How do I find my identity outside of being a mom?” or even “What strategies can I use to create intentional routines that work for my family?”
If this sounds like you, then join me on this journey to discover how you can live a full life in motherhood that you truly love. From tackling stress to building a purposeful, joy-filled life, you’ll walk away from each episode with tools to create more balance and fulfillment. Subscribe for weekly insights on motherhood, productivity, mindset, and more—and don’t forget to follow me on social media and sign up for my newsletter for even more support.
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The Motherhood Process
12: The Death of My Morning Routine
In this personal episode of the Motherhood Process, Autumn Akins discusses how the birth of her third child forced her to let go of her once-rigid morning routine. She shares the mental and emotional struggles of adapting to life with three young children, and the guilt she felt for not maintaining her former routine. Autumn emphasizes that the true value of her routine was never about productivity, but about fostering calm and reconnecting with her identity beyond motherhood. She outlines her simplified morning practice, which prioritizes a few small, intentional actions to set a peaceful tone for the day. This episode offers encouragement for mothers navigating demanding seasons, highlighting the importance of self-compassion and flexibility in creating routines that bring peace, not pressure.
What You’ll Hear:
- Autumn’s return to podcasting and the challenges of being a mother to three children under five.
- The personal struggle of letting go of a tightly held morning routine.
- Shifting from a checklist mentality to valuing routines for peace of mind and self-connection.
- Practical elements of her current, simplified morning routine.
- Encouragement for other moms to adapt routines with grace and focus on personal well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- Motherhood with multiple young children presents significant physical and mental demands.
- Rigid routines may need to be adapted or released during demanding life seasons.
- The core purpose of a morning routine is often about personal well-being and identity, not just productivity.
- Self-compassion and flexibility are crucial for navigating changes in personal habits.
- Even small, intentional morning actions can significantly impact daily calm and self-connection.
Resources:
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