Chill Like a Mother Podcast Kayla Huszar

Send us a Text Message.Mama, have you ever felt like you’re teetering on the edge of burnout? Autumn McKay joins us to share her story from burn out and exhaustion to gratitude.Waking up in emotional overwhelm was normal for Autumn until she discovered the profound impact of practising gratitude.Our heartfelt discussion uncovers the "messy middle" of motherhood, where admitting that you're struggling is the first step. The second is the game-changing habit of gratitude journaling.Throughout t...

Send us a Text Message.Ever feel torn between the relentless demands of parenting and the whisper of self-care? Amanda and I open our hearts about the rollercoaster of emotions that come with the desire for alone time while raising kids.We call bull on the guilt, the pressure to be a "good" mom, and the profound lessons learned as we figure out what authenticity means.We talk about the significance of setting boundaries and embracing self-care as a non-negotiable part of motherhood. We d...

Send us a Text Message.Motherhood—the word alone conjures up images of warmth and nurturing, but those of us in the thick of it know there's a whole other side to that coin. Join me and my guest, Roxanne Francis, as we pull back the curtain on the realities of parenting, far from the sanitized, smiley-faced version we're often sold. Our heart-to-heart explores everything from the overwhelming moments of caring for a newborn to the isolation that can lurk in early parenthood, all whi...

Send us a Text Message.Amy's application to join the Mom Club was denied many times. It took many applications, years, time and money. But through it all, Amy discovered a resilience she never knew she had. And let me tell you, it's nothing short of inspiring.As an author, Amy's creativity became her superpower, fortifying her for the rollercoaster ride of parenthood. From the anticipation of motherhood to the actual nitty-gritty of raising a child, Amy's story is one of growth, love, a...

Send us a Text Message.Are you a mom struggling to navigate the unknowns of parenting? Do you find yourself experiencing Cranky Mom Syndrome more often than not? If so, you're not alone. In this podcast episode, Kayla and Catherine explore how creativity and play can be powerful tools for healing in motherhood. Cranky Mom Syndrome: When you’re trying to be in the know about all the things and unknowns are hard.Using expressive arts therapy, we can rekindle our sense of curiosity, wo...

Send us a Text Message.In today’s episode, Catherine Mellinger and Kayla Huszar share insights on curiosity, connection and creativity and the magic that expressive art gives you as a mother."Even when I feel like I've messed up due to my own dysregulation, or when I'm bombarded with 'perfect' scripts in books or Instagram, I know that as a mother, I can always turn to my art journal to find reassurance. It's where I always find a glimmer of hope." - Kayla HuszarAs trained Expressive Art Ther...