193: Mindful Motherhood with Educator & Author, Autumn McKay
The Motherhood Village Podcast
Release Date: 05/23/2024
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Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting our mission and podcast! motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining ad...
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Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting our mission and podcast! motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining as...
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Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting our mission and podcast! motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining as...
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Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting our mission and podcast! motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining as an...
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motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining as a member! Brief summary of show: In this episode of the Motherhood Village...
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motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining as a member! Brief summary of show: In this episode of the Motherhood Village...
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motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining as a member! Brief summary of show: In this episode of the Motherhood Village...
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Brief summary of show:
In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by Autumn McKay, an early childhood educator, author, and mother, who shares insights into combating motherhood burnout through mindfulness and gratitude practices.
Autumn discusses the impact of certain books on her parenting, her transition from a classroom educator to homeschooling, and the delicate balance of respect and love in mother-son relationships. She also touches upon gender roles, resilience, and the importance of allowing children to solve problems independently. Additionally, Autumn provides practical tips for mothers on balancing nurturing a family and pursuing personal passions, emphasizing routines, delegation, and self-compassion.
She also explains the inspiration behind her Full Life Gratitude Journal for Moms and activity books aimed at intentional parenting and the early introduction of gratitude in children's lives. The podcast wraps up with tips on how parents can instill resilience in their kids and Autumn extends an invitation for listeners to explore her resources available online.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 01:05 Book Recommendation
- 01:54 Navigating Motherhood and the Mother-Son Relationship
- 02:47 Understanding Boys: Love, Respect, and Nurturing
- 10:02 Balancing Motherhood and Career: Strategies for Success
- 13:34 Building Resilience and Gratitude in Families
- 17:41 The Inspiration Behind the Full Life Gratitude Journal
- 21:04 The Power of Gratitude and Setting Goals
- 23:54 How to Access Autumn McKay's Resources
- 24:37 Parting Words of Wisdom: Giving Yourself Grace
- 25:13 Closing Remarks and Gratitude
Resources
Connect with Autumn
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmomideas/
- Books and Education: https://www.bestmomideas.com/Home?category=Educational
- https://www.bestmomideas.com/
- http://www.bestmomideas.com/podcast-free-mom-saver-bundle
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