Learning Mindfulness from Mary, Martha and Millwood: The ”How of Happiness” for Mothers

Finding Joy and Peace in Postpartum Motherhood Through Mindfulness   "The How of Happiness" a book mentioned in the show, can be viewed & purchased here   "To Have and to Hold: Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma" a book mentioned in the podcast, can be viewed and purchased here   Dr. Jared Warren's mindfulness website is https://www.mybestself101.org/   The "Rat Race" video mentioned is Steve Cutts Happiness, found on Youtube here: Happiness   The Wake Windows resource Camille mentioned is through Huckleberry, and can be read about in this article   In this episode of the Mommas Lounge, the focus is on learning to enjoy motherhood and life postpartum by embracing mindfulness. Camille shares personal experiences, including day-to-day challenges of balancing homemaking with new motherhood. Inspired by teachings from a BYU professor, Dr. Jared Warren, and the story of Mary & Martha from the Bible, this episode emphasizes the importance of savoring the present moment and letting go of future anxieties. The host also highlights the prestigious nature of nurturing and caretaking, offering insights into the toxic mindset of 'I'll be happy when...' and encouraging mothers to find happiness now. Practical mindfulness tips and reflections from Dr. Millwood's book 'To Have and To Hold' are also discussed, providing mothers with tools to manage stress and foster a more fulfilling parenting experience.   00:00 Introduction: Finding Joy in Motherhood 00:44 Personal Catch-Up and Weekly Recap 03:05 Mindfulness and Its Importance 03:45 Lessons from BYU and Professor Jared Warren 06:25 The Rat Race and The How of Happiness 09:26 Biblical Insights: Mary and Martha 13:50 Mindfulness in Motherhood 14:36 Postpartum Struggles and Realizations 21:25 Practical Mindfulness Techniques 28:47 The Prestige of Motherhood 32:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts