Rediscovering Yourself in Motherhood: Who Am I Now? | Episode 5

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered where the “old you” went?
 Motherhood is beautiful, but it can also stretch us, reshape us, and sometimes leave us feeling a little lost in the process.

In this episode of the Grace-Filled Mom Podcast, we’re talking about what it means to rediscover yourself — not by going backward, but by embracing who God is helping you become right now.

You’ll hear gentle encouragement about identity, growth, and the quiet ways God changes us through every season. You’ll also be reminded that:

• You haven’t lost yourself
• You haven’t failed
• You are a story God is still writing

If you’ve felt disconnected from who you used to be, or unsure of who you are becoming, this conversation will breathe peace and hope back into your heart.

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🎧 Listen in and let your heart remember:
You are growing.
You are becoming.
And God is shaping something beautiful in you — even right now.

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Transcript

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Have you ever looked around and realized, I'm not even sure who I am anymore? Motherhood changes us in deep, beautiful ways, but sometimes it leaves us wondering where the old pieces of ourselves went. If you've ever felt a little lost. A little unsure or like the woman you used to be has gotten buried under responsibilities, today's episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh grace. We're talking about rediscovering who you are, who God is shaping you to be, and how to reconnect with the parts of your heart that still matter. I cannot wait to walk through this with you. Hey, sweet friend and welcome to the Grace-Filled Mom podcast. I'm Amy B. Crowe, a mom, author and someone who knows what it feels like to be pulled in 10 different directions with multiple kids, practices, activities and responsibilities all happening at once. If you're running on empty. If you feel like you're meeting yourself, coming and going. If you feel lonely, overwhelmed, or like you're not enough, this is your space. A safe place to breathe, feel seen, and remember that you're not alone on this motherhood journey. Every week we talk about real life, motherhood, the kind that happens in the car line. During Late-night laundry or while waiting in the parking lot at practice. My hope is simple: that you'll leave this episode feeling encouraged, strengthened, and reminded that God is walking with you through every single season of motherhood. Today we're talking about something so many moms feel, but rarely say out loud. That quiet question of who am I now as life shifts and kids grow and seasons change. I am so glad you're here. Let's grow in grace together. Hey, friend. Welcome back to the Grace Filled Mom podcast. Today's episode is for the mom who's ever looked in the mirror and thought, I don't know who I am anymore. Maybe life has been so full, so loud, so busy, so demanding, that somewhere in between the diaper changes or carpool lines or teenage emotions, you started to lose the parts of you that once felt so alive. And if that's you, take a deep breath. You are not broken, you're not failing, you're not alone. You are in a transition. And transitions don't mean you've lost yourself. They mean, God is reshaping you. I remember a season a few years ago when I caught myself staring at my closet trying to figure out what I even liked anymore. That may sound silly as far as just clothing preferences but my preferences, my routines, my time, everything had become about someone else. My kids, my home, my responsibilities, my calling, and one day it hit me. I had spent so long pouring into everyone else that I had slowly stopped pouring into the woman God created me to be. Maybe you've had a similar moment in the car, at the sink, maybe standing in the kitchen after dinner where you think, when did I disappear? Here's the truth. You didn't disappear. You've been developing, growing, evolving, stretching... Motherhood changes you. Every stage does. Newborns bring a new version of you. Toddlers bring a different version of you and definitely require a lot of patience. School years, teenage years, the college years, you change again and again. Your identity is not fixed. It's fluid, and that's actually a gift because God doesn't expect us to stay the same. He invites us to become more and more the woman He designed us to be. Not all at once, but over a lifetime. If you feel lost today, it doesn't mean you're doing motherhood wrong. It means you're being invited back into awareness of who you are becoming. Let's pause and anchor this in scripture because identity isn't something we discover by digging deeper into ourselves. It's something we discover by drawing closer to him. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says,"If anyone is in Christ, they're a new creation." Not a refurbished creation, not a version with patches or repairs. New. That means the version of you from five years ago was beautiful, but she's not the whole story. Five years ago, you were already valuable, loved, and created by God. You were doing your best in that season, growing in the ways that you needed to grow and carrying the experiences that were shaping you. That version of you was good. That version of you mattered. That version of you was beautiful in God's eyes, but she wasn't the final version of you because since then you've learned things you didn't know before. You've walked through trials that you never saw coming. You've gained wisdom that only experience can teach. You've let go of things that once weighed heavy. You've taken on new responsibilities and you stepped into new roles. You've grown in your faith in ways that you may not even recognize yet. You've softened in some areas and you've strengthened in others. In other words, you are still becoming. You are a story God is still writing. Page by page, season by season. Your identity, your purpose, your heart, they are not locked into who you were years ago. Motherhood, life experiences and God's ongoing work in you continue to shape who you are today and who you're becoming tomorrow. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us you are His workmanship, His artwork, His carefully crafted creation. There is intention in you, even the parts you feel unsure about, and one of my favorites, Isaiah 43:1,"I have called you by name. You are mine." Not forgotten, not overlooked, not replaced by your roles and responsibilities. His. Friend, motherhood shapes you, but it does not erase you. God is actively forming a new version of you in this season, even if you can't fully see it yet. If you're in a season where you feel unsure of who you are, here are three questions that can gently guide you back toward clarity. Number one. What still brings life to my soul? Not what used to, not what I think should. What still sparks joy, peace, creativity, curiosity. Maybe it's walking outside. Worship music. Reading again. Being creative. Time with friends. Learning something new. Look for even the smallest flicker. God even speaks through what brings life. Number two, what has God been nudging me toward? Sometimes we feel lost because God is actually calling us forward, not back. What did you sense him whispering? Community, serving, writing, slowing down, starting something new, letting go of something old. Identity is often discovered in obedience. And third, what do I miss most about myself that God may want to restore? This is such a beautiful question. Maybe you miss your confidence, your laughter, your creativity, your rest, your spark, your sense of adventure. The parts you miss aren't gone. They might just be buried under responsibility or exhaustion, and God specializes in resurrection. Let's make this practical because rediscovering yourself doesn't require a weekend retreat or a life overhaul. Here are gentle, doable steps for this season. Start with 10 intentional minutes a day. Ten minutes that are just for you. No guilt allowed. Say yes to one thing that brings life. Don't overthink it. Just one. Say no to one thing that drains you. This creates space for growth. Reconnect with your passions. Even if you have to pick them up in tiny pieces. Talk to God about who you're becoming. Ask him to show you what He sees. Notice the version of you emerging because she is emerging. Stronger, softer, wiser, more rooted in grace. If you're listening today and thinking, I really want clarity In this season, I want to invite you to take my Grace filled Mom quiz. It helps you understand what your soul may be craving most right now, whether that's rest, purpose, peace, friendship, or encouragement. You don't have to figure this out alone. God is guiding you. you haven't lost yourself. You're becoming someone new, someone shaped by God, strengthened by motherhood and covered in grace. I'm so glad you're here and I can't wait to walk this journey with you. Thank you so much for spending time with me today on the Grace-Filled Mom Podcast. If this episode encouraged you, I would love for you to share it with another mom who may also be trying to rediscover who she is in this season. Remember where you are in your motherhood journey and whatever version of yourself you're learning to embrace, you are not alone. God sees you. He loves you, and His grace is enough for every single step you take. I'll see you next time.