Finding Joy and Peace in Postpartum Motherhood Through Mindfulness

"The How of Happiness" a book mentioned in the show, can be viewed & purchased here: https://a.co/d/fh5pt7N

"To Have and to Hold: Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma" a book mentioned in the podcast, can be viewed and purchased here: https://a.co/d/dOB8MHY

Dr. Jared Warren's mindfulness website is https://www.mybestself101.org/

The "Rat Race" video mentioned is Steve Cutts "Happiness", found on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/e9dZQelULDk?feature=shared

The Wake Windows resource Camille mentioned is through Huckleberry, and can be read about in this article: https://huckleberrycare.com/blog/first-year-of-sleep-expectations#what_are_wake_windows

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