<p>What did Jesus <em>really</em> mean when He said Mary had “chosen the better part”? And what does that mean for Catholic women who are constantly doing—hosting, serving, mothering, working—often with a side of anxiety and overwhelm?</p><p>In this episode of The Catholic Woman Podcast, host Marie Hanson talks with Sarah McKenzie, a Catholic wife, mom of eight, and registered therapeutic counsellor, about the Gospel story of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42) and how it speaks to our identity, our anxiety, and our relationship with Jesus.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why the Martha &amp; Mary passage can feel painful for “doer” personalities</p></li><li><p>The difference between <strong>doing mode</strong> and <strong>being mode</strong> with God</p></li><li><p>How anxiety and perfectionism keep us from receiving the Lord’s presence</p></li><li><p>A beautiful image of Our Lady praying while working in the home</p></li><li><p>Identity lies we pick up as children and how they burden our hearts</p></li><li><p>What faith-integrated parts work is and how it helps us heal with Jesus</p></li><li><p>How to speak identity into our kids in healthier, more truthful ways</p></li><li><p>The deep human need to be delighted in, by God and by others</p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Sarah McKenzie</strong></p><ul><li><p>Website: <a href="https://mountainviewtherapy.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Mountain View Therapy </a></p></li><li><p>Email: [email protected]</p></li></ul><p><strong>Resources &amp; Links</strong></p><ul><li><p>Join The Catholic Woman <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BzXRdCFJm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">private Facebook community</a></p></li><li><p><a href="www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Watch full episodes on YouTube</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Thank you to our show sponsors!</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="catholicdressco.com⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Catholic Dress Co</a>. – modest Catholic clothing</p></li><li><p><a href="https://whitelilyweddings.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">White Lily Weddings </a>- the one stop Catholic wedding shop </p></li><li><p><a href="https://hollyguertin.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Holly Guertin</a> - fiber artist and textile designer @hollyguertinart on Instagram.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.valleysofgrace.com/⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Valleys of Grace</a> - Catholic veil company</p></li></ul><p>If this episode encouraged you, please take a moment to:</p><ul><li><p>Leave a <strong>5-star rating</strong> on Spotify or Apple</p></li><li><p><a href="⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-catholic-woman-podcast/id1611027662⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Write a short review on Apple Podcasts </a></p></li><li><p>Share this episode with another Catholic woman who feels like she’s always “the Martha”</p></li></ul><p>Your support helps us reach more Catholic women with encouragement, truth, and real conversations about life with Christ. </p><p><br></p><p>Searchable Keywords:</p><p>The Catholic Woman Podcast, Catholic women, Catholic podcast, Catholic motherhood, Martha and Mary, Luke 10 38-42, Martha and Mary Bible study, Catholic anxiety, doing vs being, Catholic identity in Christ, Catholic mental health, Catholic therapist, Catholic counselling, faith integrated parts work, Catholic femininity, Catholic homemaking, Catholic mom life, Catholic womanhood, Catholic spiritual life, Catholic healing, beloved daughter of God</p><p><br></p>