https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/intergenerational-trauma-motherhood monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/c98ea8fe-e2dd-418e-a38d-5088d816e944/intergenerational-trauma-motherhood-kayla-huszar.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 85. The One Thing You Need to Know About Breaking Intergenerational Patterns as a Mom with Danik Bernier (PART ONE) - What Intergenerational Trauma Actually Feels Like for Moms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/74312b89-920b-4f1c-ba2e-8a2d1c1dd854/intergenerational-trauma-motherhood-kayla-huszar.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 85. The One Thing You Need to Know About Breaking Intergenerational Patterns as a Mom with Danik Bernier (PART ONE) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1774624991585-49IW854F6U5FHEA0JO45/Mom+-+Breaking+Cycles+-+Danik+Bernier.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 85. The One Thing You Need to Know About Breaking Intergenerational Patterns as a Mom with Danik Bernier (PART ONE) - How Generational Trauma Gets Passed Down (Without Anyone Meaning To) https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/lost-myself-in-motherhood monthly 0.5 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1745361679557-2FSTDCHHFJS53KM15BL4/kayla-huszar+-+PREGNANCY-8869.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - I Lost Myself in Motherhood - And the Part That Went First Surprised Me</span> - That's what happens when a mother's nervous system is permanently on high alert. There's no bandwidth left for the soft, slow, wandering headspace where creativity lives. And that matters more than most people realize — because creativity isn't a hobby. It's how you know you're still alive. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/sitting-with-hard-emotions-moms monthly 0.5 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1773102557644-DAZKQTG8LB40IEF3UFUR/Mom+sitting+quietly%2C+hands+around+a+mug%2C+looking+inward Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 84. A Few Things Millennial Moms Don’t Know About Sitting with Hard Emotions with Jenn Rapkin - How to sit with hard emotions as a mom (the feeling muscle method) Jenn’s framework is this: sitting with emotions is a trainable capacity. She calls it the feeling muscle. Not a personality trait. Not something you either have or don’t. Something you build. The entry point isn’t the hardest feeling. It’s a beautiful one. A compliment someone gave you. A song that moves you. A sunset. Stop for a minute. Welcome it in. Notice where it lands in your body. That’s the first rep. From there, you work toward the everyday stuff. The frustration. The anxiety. Jenn describes it as shaking the hand of the feeling - inviting it in, giving it a location, a colour, a shape, a density. Something tangible to sit with instead of something formless and threatening. That’s not woo. That’s your nervous system doing exactly what it’s designed to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/aeb4a212-2098-49b4-b109-a6685c42a844/Copyright+Ali+Lauren+Creative+Services+-+Kayla++%286%29.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 84. A Few Things Millennial Moms Don’t Know About Sitting with Hard Emotions with Jenn Rapkin - Reflection: What’s the feeling you have the hardest time sitting with? Drop it in the comments. No judgment here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/b4ccfb72-4ea7-485c-a9d0-e176e5bb33c7/CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 84. A Few Things Millennial Moms Don’t Know About Sitting with Hard Emotions with Jenn Rapkin - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/24135525-9e52-46bd-a552-2b9df193858d/CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 84. A Few Things Millennial Moms Don’t Know About Sitting with Hard Emotions with Jenn Rapkin - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/creativity-neurodivergent-parenting-motherhood monthly 0.5 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1772428394905-4HCXHTCANVNYR6VUKJG0/creativity-neurodivergent-parenting-mom-identity.jpeg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 83. Creativity and Neurodivergent Parenting: How One Edmonton Mom Found Herself Again - Shar is the owner and designer behind Where My Love Grows an interior design studio out of Edmonton, Alberta - wife, mom of three, country-living creative who is always making something. In episode 83 of Chill Like a Mother, she sat down with me, Kayla Huszar, registered social worker and expressive arts therapist, to talk about what creativity actually means for moms navigating neurodivergence. In their families, and in themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/30282bd0-92bf-4383-aa90-689347b7673a/creativity-neurodivergent-parenting-mom-identity.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 83. Creativity and Neurodivergent Parenting: How One Edmonton Mom Found Herself Again - Reflection: What would you make right now if you let yourself? Not what you should make - what would you actually reach for? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/b4ccfb72-4ea7-485c-a9d0-e176e5bb33c7/CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 83. Creativity and Neurodivergent Parenting: How One Edmonton Mom Found Herself Again - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/24135525-9e52-46bd-a552-2b9df193858d/CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 83. Creativity and Neurodivergent Parenting: How One Edmonton Mom Found Herself Again - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/creativity-motherhood-mama-nous monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/ff58d4c8-7c17-48cf-8886-583a2e91f3f8/mama+nous+and+kayla+huszar+on+the+chill+like+a+mother+podcast Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 82 . Three Stupid-Simple Things You Can Do to Reclaim Your Creativity as a Mother (with Mama Nous) - She's still creating when she's knitting by the fire. She's still creating when she's making up songs in the car with her kids. She's still creating when she's sitting with a cup of tea and letting her mind wander. "I can't turn it off," she laughed. "It's just constant. I just don't always notice it." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/b4ccfb72-4ea7-485c-a9d0-e176e5bb33c7/CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 82 . Three Stupid-Simple Things You Can Do to Reclaim Your Creativity as a Mother (with Mama Nous) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/64563156-be0c-4b63-9c2f-6f7aff2b360e/mama+nous+and+kayla+huszar+on+the+chill+like+a+mother+podcast Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 82 . Three Stupid-Simple Things You Can Do to Reclaim Your Creativity as a Mother (with Mama Nous) - hi, i'm mama nous (*ma*ma*noo) and i'm so excited to sing with you! i share songs, tools, and magically mindful (re)parenting strategies to help you connect with children (including your inner child!) in ways that gently build emotional intelligence & resilience. i believe kids music should be enjoyable for grownups too so my musical style is influenced by my background as an indie folk musician. i hope my songs bring more joy and playfulness into your family's life, give you language to start big conversations, and help you nurture your own inner child. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/24135525-9e52-46bd-a552-2b9df193858d/CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 82 . Three Stupid-Simple Things You Can Do to Reclaim Your Creativity as a Mother (with Mama Nous) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/one-mistake-ruins-whole-day-mom-self-criticism monthly 0.5 2026-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/4ae1cfa5-b136-47ab-9e55-4ba87ad99d1e/lisa-danahy-yoga-therapist-mom-self-talk-episode-81.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 81. "I'm Such a Mess": Why One Mistake Ruins Your Whole Day as a Mom - "See, Loser, You Suck": How One Broken Mug Triggers All-Day Self-Criticism When I sat down with Lisa Danahy - MS in Yoga Therapy and BA in Psychology, and author of Creating Calm in Your Classroom - for Episode 81 of Chill Like a Mother, she named something I see in burnt-out mothers constantly: the hypervigilance that comes from negative self-talk. Lisa described how this shows up in her own life: "You do something - I did it this morning, I dropped a cup and broke it - and immediately I said to myself, 'See, loser, you suck.' And then I become hypervigilant the entire day, looking for everywhere else that I am a loser and suck." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/2e4ac4c6-0b0e-40ce-a64a-d0254b48154f/mom-self-criticism-quote-see-loser-you-suck-episode-81.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 81. "I'm Such a Mess": Why One Mistake Ruins Your Whole Day as a Mom - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/b4ccfb72-4ea7-485c-a9d0-e176e5bb33c7/CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 81. "I'm Such a Mess": Why One Mistake Ruins Your Whole Day as a Mom - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/24135525-9e52-46bd-a552-2b9df193858d/CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 81. "I'm Such a Mess": Why One Mistake Ruins Your Whole Day as a Mom - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/story-im-telling-myself-mom-guilt monthly 0.5 2026-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/30282bd0-92bf-4383-aa90-689347b7673a/Mother+experiencing+mom+guilt+and+shame+while+dealing+with+parenting+challenges.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Story I'm Telling Myself: Brené Brown's Tool for Mom Guilt - The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Being Good Moms Because instead of just feeling frustrated—a completely reasonable human response to a screaming kid throwing things—I felt not good enough. I told myself: "You're failing as a mother. Good moms don't lose their patience. Good moms stay calm. Good moms regulate themselves perfectly so their kids can regulate. You're screwing this up. You're screwing him up. And what kind of mom am I if I can't get him to brush his teeth? Why can't I handle this? I bet other moms don't have this issue. I bet other moms can get this simple task done without a fight." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/e77fc8bd-abf7-493a-b300-32a089ca216d/IMG_4542.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Story I'm Telling Myself: Brené Brown's Tool for Mom Guilt - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/17bf8a95-5f4c-4700-ac62-407414b27a9a/Maya+Angelou+quote+graphic+-+%22You+may+not+control+all+events+that+happen+to+you%2C+but+you+can+decide+not+to+be+reduced+by+them.%22.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Story I'm Telling Myself: Brené Brown's Tool for Mom Guilt - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/24135525-9e52-46bd-a552-2b9df193858d/CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Story I'm Telling Myself: Brené Brown's Tool for Mom Guilt - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/repair-stop-repeating-patterns monthly 0.5 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1750436861401-FFP5N1YVACSD8K0IVYS4/20220701+Kayla%26Levi+HuszarFamily+06.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How to Stop Repeating Your Parents' Patterns &amp; Why Repair Matters - So, when you dragged the stool across the floor and looked up at me - realizing I might react - you looked scared. Apprehensive. Nervous. You looked at me, waiting, pausing, assessing…and I smiled. I took a deep breath, said dragging the stool across the floor was okay, and offered to help if needed. You didn't need it - you don't often need my help anymore. You put the stool in place and asked if you could help me. I said yes and handed you a spoon. I looked down at you, and tears came to my eyes. You didn't notice. But I did. I leaned over to hug you, and I held you tight; you probably wondered what I was doing. You smiled and hugged me back, and that was it. A moment of repair. One I didn't plan for. No one gave me a script. I wasn't following some rigid plan. It was simply a moment. But it was everything. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/24135525-9e52-46bd-a552-2b9df193858d/CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How to Stop Repeating Your Parents' Patterns &amp; Why Repair Matters - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/stay-present-not-okay monthly 0.5 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1767302053295-WKMK8S8644RKQ9QLW0AQ/MOM+NOT+OK+-+PODCAST+-+MEGAN+DOWD.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 80. How To Stay Present When You're Not Okay as a Mom: The Airplane Metaphor with Megan Dowd - Who's Megan and Why The Airplane Metaphor Matters Megan and I met through marketing stuff - I was drawn to her no-bullshit attitude and ethical stance on marketing (aka, not selling people shit they don't need, but getting the words right when you know someone needs your thing but doesn't know it yet). She's one of my people I outsource to - I talk a lot about how moms need to outsource things. She's also a mom to a toddler who, in her words, "has zero chill." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/0e94cd44-4773-409f-8561-dda93503c3dd/Chill+Like+a+Mother+Podcast+-+Canadian.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 80. How To Stay Present When You're Not Okay as a Mom: The Airplane Metaphor with Megan Dowd - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/925c7383-5974-4730-affc-87ab95551e58/Not+ok+Parent+-+Megan+Dowd.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 80. How To Stay Present When You're Not Okay as a Mom: The Airplane Metaphor with Megan Dowd - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1738016355214-LWEUTXWFM0SCEGBWRMG9/mom+-+not+ok+-+chill+like+a+mother+podcat.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 80. How To Stay Present When You're Not Okay as a Mom: The Airplane Metaphor with Megan Dowd - We've been saying this a lot in my house: "Stay in your own lane." My kids are masters at veering into each other's lanes. One is supposed to be getting dressed upstairs. The other is supposed to be brushing teeth in the bathroom. Somehow they both end up in the hallway arguing about something that happened three days ago. "Stay in your own lane" is my redirect. You have your task. They have theirs. Focus on your thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/b4ccfb72-4ea7-485c-a9d0-e176e5bb33c7/CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 80. How To Stay Present When You're Not Okay as a Mom: The Airplane Metaphor with Megan Dowd - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/9d7ce0d0-41c2-4fc0-b871-792ceeb0b181/JAN+2026+Post+for+Chill+%282%29.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 80. How To Stay Present When You're Not Okay as a Mom: The Airplane Metaphor with Megan Dowd - Hey folks, I'm Megan. I’m a certified Equity-Centered Coach®, a former classical actress, and professional translator of "I swear this makes sense in my head." I hear the brilliance hiding under the word-vomit.You bring the messy, unfiltered version of what you do and why it matters; I'll help you shape the offer and the story, so people get it, want it, and remember it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/24135525-9e52-46bd-a552-2b9df193858d/CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 80. How To Stay Present When You're Not Okay as a Mom: The Airplane Metaphor with Megan Dowd - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mom-guilt-identity-burnout monthly 0.5 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/46a0fcc8-a9bb-42e7-98c9-6e85021ea76a/CLP_4720.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 79. Mom Guilt, Identity Loss, and Burnout: A Millennial Mom Therapist Explains What Actually Helps - The Mom Identity Shift: When You Wanna Be "Fun Mom" But Also Need Boundaries I asked Allie about something I see all the time - that tension between wanting to be the fun, silly, playful mom and also needing to set boundaries and discipline. "I'd really like to be a fun, silly, playful mom," I told her, "but then how do I discipline? Or I want to dance in my kitchen, but maybe I've got a neuro-spicy household and when I bring the fun, the fun gets out of control." This is the daily tightrope walk of modern motherhood, right? You want to be present and engaged, but not so engaged that you lose yourself. You want to be spontaneous, but also maintain some semblance of structure. You want to break generational patterns, but sometimes you catch yourself sounding exactly like your own mother. And beneath it all? You're exhausted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/b4ccfb72-4ea7-485c-a9d0-e176e5bb33c7/CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 79. Mom Guilt, Identity Loss, and Burnout: A Millennial Mom Therapist Explains What Actually Helps - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1765556885194-3YMO6DZY0VGY4YMJ0E2L/Allie+-+Millenial+Mom+Therapist+-+Chill+Like+a+Mother+Podcast.jpeg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 79. Mom Guilt, Identity Loss, and Burnout: A Millennial Mom Therapist Explains What Actually Helps - You can find Allie on Instagram @millennialmomtherapist where she shares nostalgic millennial content mixed with real talk about the struggles of modern motherhood. Her content is like a breath of fresh air in the overwhelming noise of mom Instagram - no toxic positivity, no one-size-fits-all solutions, just validation, perspective, and permission to be imperfect. If you're in Maryland and looking for therapy, she has a private practice where she works specifically with millennial moms navigating burnout, identity shifts, and breaking generational patterns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/24135525-9e52-46bd-a552-2b9df193858d/CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 79. Mom Guilt, Identity Loss, and Burnout: A Millennial Mom Therapist Explains What Actually Helps - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/christmas-boundaries-mental-load monthly 0.5 2025-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/6763bb59-99f8-4134-8535-06c6c3b30961/mom+Christmas+mental+load.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How to Set Boundaries Around the Mom Christmas Mental Load - Without the Guilt - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/8d743645-9243-4816-a2c5-cf497ef82dc4/mom+mental+load+Christmas+-+Leduc+alberta.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How to Set Boundaries Around the Mom Christmas Mental Load - Without the Guilt - Glass Balls vs Plastic Balls: How to Set Boundaries Around Your Christmas Mental Load Author Nora Roberts once explained it like this: some of the balls you're juggling are made of glass, and some are made of plastic. If you drop a plastic ball, it bounces - no harm done. If you drop a glass ball, it shatters. The key is knowing which is which. Here's the part that matters: Roberts wasn't talking about juggling five balls where "family" is glass and "work" is plastic. She was talking about juggling fifty-five balls - separate balls for everything that goes into each category. Here are some of the balls you’re juggling: Deadline on Project Y Red shirt day at school Teacher gifts Getting to the grocery store to get everything to make homemade cinnamon buns on Christmas morning Treat boxes for sniggers, family and friends Mailing Christmas cards Some of these are glass, and some are plastic. Sometimes, to keep juggling a glass ball, you have to drop a plastic one. The reverse is also true. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/christmas-stress-relief-moms monthly 0.5 2025-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/602ffaaf-8390-4811-bd73-c802de82f000/Image+of+Kayla+Huszar+dancing Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Managing Christmas Stress: Art Journal Exercise for Moms - Hello everyone, I'm Kayla Huszar a registered social worker and expressive arts therapist who helps mothers work through overwhelm and rediscover themselves through creativity. What I'm sharing today is the actual 25-minute art journaling session that helped me transform my Christmas anxiety into something manageable and even life-giving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/7f61128d-dc6c-442a-998c-329b385b449b/Peaceful%2C+real+family+Christmas+moment Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Managing Christmas Stress: Art Journal Exercise for Moms - FAQ: Christmas Stress Relief for Moms https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/adhd-mom-medication monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/c8c8399e-77cd-47ce-9988-d61f81b84d85/CLP_5421.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 78. Hope in ADHD Parenting: Early Interventions and Body-Based Support That Work - I'm Kayla, a counselor and coach for moms. This week, I had the chance to reconnect with Jessica for our third conversation about ADHD parenting. We first spoke about three years ago when she was working through her daughter's diagnosis, then caught up again a year later. Now, we can look back on those early days and see how much has changed. But somewhere in the middle of our latest conversation, Jessica said something that absolutely gutted me: "If it wasn't for Kayla, I would probably still be struggling finding somebody that would help my daughter find medication." I'm sitting here trying to write this without crying, because honestly? Her gratitude hit me sideways. Not because I did something extraordinary, but because it reminded me why these follow-up conversations matter so much. And if you're an ADHD parent feeling lost right now, Jessica's journey might just be the hope you didn't know you needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/345864bb-592b-4e56-aeab-5e6635687d2b/adhd+mom.jpeg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 78. Hope in ADHD Parenting: Early Interventions and Body-Based Support That Work - Jessica Dunn (Regina, Saskatchewan) Guest on the Chill Like a Mother Podcast Here's what I want you to know if you're reading this from the trenches of early diagnosis, school meetings, or medication trials: Jessica can now reflect on those early days without the panic that probably defined that time. She can see the progress, the growth, the systems they've built as a family. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/moms-not-fine-healing-toxic-positivity monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/f4a9f403-513e-4ff1-823f-d37114ca9e5e/art-of-not-being-fine-creative-healing-toxic-positivity-moms.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 77. The Art of Not Being Fine: Why Creative Expression Beats Positive Thinking for Moms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/f4e96549-8c5f-4e86-9ff8-fced618f7aed/MOM+MENTAL+LOAD+-+ART+THERAPY+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR24.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 77. The Art of Not Being Fine: Why Creative Expression Beats Positive Thinking for Moms - When gratitude lists didn’t make things worse, but didn’t help this mom either https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1680150692694-GDV69C0UTC8MED11F3O4/ART+JOURNAL+-+MOM+-+NOT+FINE.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 77. The Art of Not Being Fine: Why Creative Expression Beats Positive Thinking for Moms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mom-rage-needs-art-not-advice monthly 0.5 2025-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/906dfd78-315b-400d-9ee7-a1a9c768b6f9/mom+-+i+don%27t+have+time Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Your Mom Rage Doesn’t Need More Advice: 17 Journal Prompts for Moms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/4e348472-c89a-4219-80f4-527671fffcbd/35D30EF9-042A-4EB7-974F-7B40CD060A4A.GIF Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Your Mom Rage Doesn’t Need More Advice: 17 Journal Prompts for Moms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/a662aefb-c84b-4907-a7e5-5fadb3e3d8ba/words+of+fear+or+failing Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Your Mom Rage Doesn’t Need More Advice: 17 Journal Prompts for Moms - 17 creative journal prompts to give your mom rage the outlet it deserves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/58934f09-4d87-4f11-b893-a7c8b7f339dd/mom+at+computer Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Your Mom Rage Doesn’t Need More Advice: 17 Journal Prompts for Moms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mom-feel-lighter-journal-prompts-c9jen-gxyk7-nbg9j monthly 0.5 2025-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/12cde7f0-9333-4512-a0e0-1420bf86a3eb/CLP_4943.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - You're Allowed to Be Happy: A Creative Practice for Mothers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/833a7020-3d8a-4339-853f-77fec42a5cae/Screenshot+2025-10-18+205911.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - You're Allowed to Be Happy: A Creative Practice for Mothers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/ef9e5490-fa97-4d65-befb-367380570d03/CLP_5421.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - You're Allowed to Be Happy: A Creative Practice for Mothers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/c58a6014-6eae-45ea-b66b-22935541eff7/Screenshot+2025-10-18+205828.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - You're Allowed to Be Happy: A Creative Practice for Mothers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/journaling-prompts-for-moms-guilt monthly 0.5 2025-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/eea33dde-3265-4707-9fbb-24220fb5b35a/journaling-prompts-for-moms-guilt-instagram-parenting.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - When You Can't Make Instagram Parenting Work: 11 Journal Prompts for Moms Who Feel Like They're Failing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/771bdba6-119e-4f1f-b511-c1d429b23edd/journaling-prompts-for-moms-guilt-instagram-parenting.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - When You Can't Make Instagram Parenting Work: 11 Journal Prompts for Moms Who Feel Like They're Failing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/fa58e45f-48c3-4907-8776-a06162e0fadc/journaling-prompts-for-moms-guilt-instagram-parenting.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - When You Can't Make Instagram Parenting Work: 11 Journal Prompts for Moms Who Feel Like They're Failing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/a53ef005-b028-4d79-9e9e-0ac9d780f6bf/journaling-prompts-for-moms-guilt-instagram-parenting.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - When You Can't Make Instagram Parenting Work: 11 Journal Prompts for Moms Who Feel Like They're Failing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/macleans-instagram-parenting-article monthly 0.5 2026-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/30282bd0-92bf-4383-aa90-689347b7673a/Mother+experiencing+mom+guilt+and+shame+while+dealing+with+parenting+challenges.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Day I Became the Mom Calling Out Instagram Parenting (And Why I Almost Didn't) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1759783187741-CKJ6GM0N546PXP8E6GUV/IMG_2306.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Day I Became the Mom Calling Out Instagram Parenting (And Why I Almost Didn't) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1759783203925-MNDWD1CNFDX1E1SITJ2N/IMG_2308.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Day I Became the Mom Calling Out Instagram Parenting (And Why I Almost Didn't) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1759783204069-EHP1DMNPUNO3RELT8UTV/IMG_2309.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Day I Became the Mom Calling Out Instagram Parenting (And Why I Almost Didn't) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1759783211110-XQ72IT2DCT132FW04KPU/IMG_2310.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Day I Became the Mom Calling Out Instagram Parenting (And Why I Almost Didn't) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/d95950bc-03e2-4fb0-8937-68e860d4347a/macleans-instagram-parenting-article-kayla-huszar.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Day I Became the Mom Calling Out Instagram Parenting (And Why I Almost Didn't) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1759783387462-0WLUKDX5TTBM7AI1U3M8/IMG_3284%2B2.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Day I Became the Mom Calling Out Instagram Parenting (And Why I Almost Didn't) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1759783438391-M72BJXN424M0GTY8HBI7/IMG_3276+2.PNG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Day I Became the Mom Calling Out Instagram Parenting (And Why I Almost Didn't) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1759783688587-U4UKTBLR8Q2SQ2ASI5MN/IMG_3343.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Day I Became the Mom Calling Out Instagram Parenting (And Why I Almost Didn't) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1759783641091-S08NRGRVJQB2Y024Z1FI/IMG_3344.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Day I Became the Mom Calling Out Instagram Parenting (And Why I Almost Didn't) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/78015e22-e860-423f-8ec4-4ae269d4f7a5/gentle-parenting-kayla-huszar.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Day I Became the Mom Calling Out Instagram Parenting (And Why I Almost Didn't) - What This Means for Your Motherhood Look, I'm not going to give you some inspirational speech about being brave or trusting yourself. You've heard that a thousand times from Instagram therapists, right? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/24135525-9e52-46bd-a552-2b9df193858d/CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Day I Became the Mom Calling Out Instagram Parenting (And Why I Almost Didn't) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/myth-always-regulated-mother monthly 0.5 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/906dfd78-315b-400d-9ee7-a1a9c768b6f9/emotional-regulation-overwhelmed-mother Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 76. The Myth of the Always-Regulated Mother: Why Perfect Emotional Control is Impossible (And That's Okay) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/6f668ae9-6a61-44c0-ba01-f48e3080766b/TOP+tool+infographic+for+emotional+regulation Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 76. The Myth of the Always-Regulated Mother: Why Perfect Emotional Control is Impossible (And That's Okay) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/annoyed-journal-prompt-moms monthly 0.5 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/e959e61f-2e61-4632-ac44-43a2b272c880/MOM+-+CHARCOAL+ART Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - When All You See is Black: The Journal Prompt That Could Change Everything for Moms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/8e32158d-6dd0-402a-bc35-d029cf8e796d/IMG_3021.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - When All You See is Black: The Journal Prompt That Could Change Everything for Moms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/ce720281-8531-40b2-8bbc-a1b336099928/0Y8A6306.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - When All You See is Black: The Journal Prompt That Could Change Everything for Moms - "Ok, I can see why this works" That was Nicole's response after looking at her messy black scribbles and letting them tell her what they needed to say. No dramatic revelation. No life-changing epiphany. Just relief. ️ WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED: Nicole discovered her overwhelm wasn't a problem to solve - it was information to honor. Her anger wasn't something to manage away - it was energy asking to be acknowledged. She gave her feelings form instead of trying to think her way through them. And for the first time in months, it actually worked. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/creativity-anxiety-relief-chalk-story monthly 0.5 2025-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/c3bb2ba0-c6b0-4221-a5ab-7eae4f8540fc/anxiety-mom-sidewalk-chalk.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - When Creativity Finds You in the Chaos: How Sidewalk Chalk Became Anxiety Relief for One Overwhelmed Mom - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/3959ec04-0776-4a4f-8550-0af261c85958/anxiety-mom-sidewalk-chalk.png.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - When Creativity Finds You in the Chaos: How Sidewalk Chalk Became Anxiety Relief for One Overwhelmed Mom - You don't need to be an artist to benefit from creative outlets for anxiety: I love that she described her creative time this way because it cuts through one of the biggest barriers: the belief that our art needs to be good. You don't need to be an artist to benefit from creativity for anxiety: You don't need perfect technique or expensive art supplies You don't need Instagram-worthy results for it to be effective You don't even need a clean kitchen before you're allowed to create Your mediocre chalk garden (or whatever) is not just valid—it's vital https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/499ed872-e8d3-410b-aca7-ea4327e51372/anxiety-mom-sidewalk-chalk.png.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - When Creativity Finds You in the Chaos: How Sidewalk Chalk Became Anxiety Relief for One Overwhelmed Mom - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/6e492c4e-a89e-437f-8ac6-c39b07239411/mom-anxiety-art-journal.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - When Creativity Finds You in the Chaos: How Sidewalk Chalk Became Anxiety Relief for One Overwhelmed Mom - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mom-alone-mental-load monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/8a95f2a7-e40e-4887-8bb0-9d7270ce863d/CLP_4735.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 75. The Mental Load Doesn't Have to Be Your Load Alone: What Happens When You Actually Share It - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/63ea034d-7448-4e71-939e-fe19ffeeb4d5/0Y8A6708-2.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 75. The Mental Load Doesn't Have to Be Your Load Alone: What Happens When You Actually Share It - When Sharing the Load Opens Doors When the mental load is truly shared, it creates space for pursuing things you might never have imagined possible. Ryley's experience is a perfect example. Because she and her husband negotiated their roles and he took on more primary parenting responsibilities, she's been able to run her organization, take on more professional challenges, and even run for municipal council. "It's given me more space to pursue my career," she shared. "Not only for my own self-fulfillment, but for my family." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/3e06d471-6697-49d9-aa4c-bd7c9c7bcf56/MOM+MENTAL+LOAD.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 75. The Mental Load Doesn't Have to Be Your Load Alone: What Happens When You Actually Share It - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/6605880c-1b94-4779-ab61-1c10cea7f11f/20.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 75. 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The Mental Load Doesn't Have to Be Your Load Alone: What Happens When You Actually Share It - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mom-exausted-mental-load monthly 0.5 2025-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/e9b6c536-8176-4c61-b63c-23cc178e4336/0Y8A6655-2.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Real Reason Mama is Exhausted: It's Not the Kids, It's the Mental Load - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/b51d6f09-7f24-4088-9182-27024becc3dd/mom+-+mental+load.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Real Reason Mama is Exhausted: It's Not the Kids, It's the Mental Load - My mom raised me single-handedly, creating her own village when the nuclear family didn't happen. Sometimes she worked two jobs just to make ends meet. Not because she wanted to prove she was strong or independent, but because there was literally no other option. These women didn't sacrifice themselves by choice—they sacrificed because survival demanded it. They carried impossible loads because someone had to, and there was no one else. The unspoken lesson I absorbed was this: good mothers do whatever it takes, no matter the cost to themselves. The mental load isn't just expected—it's proof that you're doing motherhood right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/c18fa8b7-c39b-48f7-bccd-0fefa23b8f0b/mental+load+-+therapist+for+moms+-+kayla+huszar+-+the+fourth+trimester.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Real Reason Mama is Exhausted: It's Not the Kids, It's the Mental Load - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1756140331763-JOAQ1DR95YV0BZKX9BLT/mom+-+mental+load.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Real Reason Mama is Exhausted: It's Not the Kids, It's the Mental Load - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/78dd8191-310e-4962-b136-10f87def3c65/mom+-+mental+load.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Real Reason Mama is Exhausted: It's Not the Kids, It's the Mental Load - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/557b7f8b-83f3-4a5e-885f-749d5f637903/mom+-+mental+load.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Real Reason Mama is Exhausted: It's Not the Kids, It's the Mental Load - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/00b8989e-a3bd-4788-a5ab-777394753cda/mental+load+-+mom.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Real Reason Mama is Exhausted: It's Not the Kids, It's the Mental Load - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/journal-prompt-impossible-parenting monthly 0.5 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/844f458a-17da-4067-ab0e-46b9ac90895b/2.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 5 Questions to Ask When Trying to Parent Differently Feels Impossible - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/4a819622-0965-47ce-b132-61706f50243f/journal+prompt+-+moms.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 5 Questions to Ask When Trying to Parent Differently Feels Impossible - Why "Good Parenting" Advice Sometimes Makes Everything Worse Your kid is screaming because their sandwich is cut wrong and you're wondering if there's a conscious way to say "IT'S JUST BREAD, MAN, JUST EAT IT." The advice online focuses on scripts and responses: Say thing this way. Use this approach. Remember to validate feelings. But don’t let them feel too powerful but don’t get into power struggle But when you're mentally spiraling about whether you're parenting correctly, you don't need more strategies. You need tools that help you question the spiral itself. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/gentle-parenting-burnout-truth monthly 0.5 2025-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/6475fed9-9e11-4e92-adc6-e23b6c094f88/0Y8A6594.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Gentle Parenting Truth My Son Taught Me - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/70ca62c1-9d4c-4d04-bcf7-45db151b25d1/0Y8A6645-2.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Gentle Parenting Truth My Son Taught Me - The Hidden Cost of Gentle Parenting Performance Here's the dirty secret about gentle parenting that nobody talks about: we're drowning in our own pursuit to parent differently than we were parented. Most of us become obsessed with emotional regulation - and my clients share this with me daily - staying calm, helping our kids process feelings, becoming champion emotion coaches. We think we're doing it right because we're using all the "right words" (or at least trying to and feeling like shit when we don't), hitting all the marks the approach demands. But there's a shadow side hiding in plain sight. More than a third of gentle parents are quietly torturing themselves, second-guessing every interaction, wondering if they're screwing up their kids despite ALREADY doing it differently while doing everything "right." I was absolutely part of that anxious third. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mom-journal-prompts monthly 0.5 2025-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1749434520880-GFOT6LQQFRSU88JE21D8/journal+prompts+for+moms+.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 27 Journal Prompts for When You've Done Everything Right as a Mom (And Something Still Feels Off) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/a8cce74a-87cf-4828-aa76-2fbb6900d8e9/journal+prompts+for+moms+.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 27 Journal Prompts for When You've Done Everything Right as a Mom (And Something Still Feels Off) - Journaling isn't about finding solutions or fixing yourself. It's about creating space for your authentic voice - the one that gets buried under mental loads and endless to-do lists. It's about reconnecting with your inner rebellious teenager, the version of you who knew exactly who she was before the world told her who she should be. These prompts aren't therapy homework. They're invitations to explore the messy, beautiful complexity of your inner world without judgment. They're permission slips to feel whatever you're feeling and express it authentically. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/how-to-survive-summer-break-exhausted-mom monthly 0.5 2025-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/a8cce74a-87cf-4828-aa76-2fbb6900d8e9/IMG_1673.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Summer Break Survival Guide: How to Stay Sane When Kids Are Home All Day - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/31bc8462-2408-4fcc-a179-b175aed6fbb7/IMG_1698.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Summer Break Survival Guide: How to Stay Sane When Kids Are Home All Day - A Note from A Mom and Counsellor Who Gets It I'm Kayla, a registered social worker and expressive arts therapist who specializes in helping overwhelmed moms find more calm in the chaos. I see clients virtually across Canada and in person in Leduc, Edmonton and area. I know firsthand that motherhood is beautiful, messy, and harder than anyone prepares you for. If you're craving community with other moms who get this exact struggle, my Motherload Membership is designed for exactly this—putting down the mental load with women who understand. It's a space where you can explore your identity outside of motherhood and find creative outlets for all those big feelings that come with summer overwhelm. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/motherhood-ynebd monthly 0.5 2025-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/fd8dfc86-1650-43d0-9c62-d7fc329f8a4a/15+journal+prompts+for+mom.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Big Little Years: Navigating Motherhood's Messy Middle - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/c98ea8fe-e2dd-418e-a38d-5088d816e944/kayla-huszar+-+PREGNANCY-1405.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Big Little Years: Navigating Motherhood's Messy Middle - And I am here for it. I'm their witness, their safe place (and sometimes the scariest). Their first life coach with a deep love of ice cream and snacks. F*ck - these years sneak up on you. One minute you're Googling "Will I die from sleep deprivation," the next you're wondering when they got so long-limbed and clever. There are soccer games, Lego underfoot, school drop-offs, friend drama, and moments where I catch a glimpse of the teenager they're becoming - and it stings in the most beautiful, bittersweet, aching way. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/healing-motherhood monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/fd8dfc86-1650-43d0-9c62-d7fc329f8a4a/15+journal+prompts+for+mom.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 74. Healing You While Raising Them: The Hard Thing About Doing the Hard Thing in Motherhood - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/63ea034d-7448-4e71-939e-fe19ffeeb4d5/0Y8A6708-2.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 74. Healing You While Raising Them: The Hard Thing About Doing the Hard Thing in Motherhood - And why does this even matter? It matters because I can see that my patterns are affecting them. When they are really little you can brush it off because they just f*cking love you so much and now (my kids are six and ten) when they give you back what you have given them, it stings. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mom-out-of-my-head monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/00b8989e-a3bd-4788-a5ab-777394753cda/IMG_8452.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Out of Your Head, Onto the Page: 5 Therapeutic Art Prompts for Your Mental Load - The Bathroom Floor That Changed Everything Picture this: It's 8 PM. My husband's at his oil and gas camp job (a week at work, a week at home). My kids are splashing in the tub, and I'm sitting on the bathroom floor ripe with resentment, anxiety and rage. I'd been scrolling my way through "regulation" for months before I realized: enough is enough. No one is going to come and save me. I have to figure out how to cope with this. So I get up, grab my notebook, and remember Julia Cameron's Artist's Way morning pages. Except it's 8:00 at night, I am not alone, and I probably have 3 minutes before someone tries to scale the bathtub wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/210abead-3a10-4a98-8267-5bd46dd7ad78/therapeutic-art-exercises-journaling.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Out of Your Head, Onto the Page: 5 Therapeutic Art Prompts for Your Mental Load - 1. The Scribble Scream (1-minute nervous system reset) Time: One minute You’ll need: Just paper and something to write with (yes, even that crayon from under the couch - this art journal is my fave) Try it when: You feel like you might snap - or you already did and need a reset. How to: Set a timer for one minute. Scribble with abandon. No shapes, no plans, no perfection. Channel that pure toddler rage onto the page. Bonus points for a dramatic sigh or primal growl. Why it helps: This is nervous system regulation for moms who can't escape to meditate in a meadow. It's fast. It's messy. And it works. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/0c3c3499-71db-4cee-9748-a45f2c81111c/0Y8A6301.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Out of Your Head, Onto the Page: 5 Therapeutic Art Prompts for Your Mental Load - 2. Color Your Capacity (visual check-in for your mom battery) Time: 3-5 minutes (can be done while supervising kids) You'll need: Colored pencils, crayons, markers—whatever your kids haven't broken. Try it when: You're running on fumes but feel guilty for feeling that way. How to: Draw five small shapes—circles, boxes, whatever. Label each one: parenting, work, chores, emotions, mental health. Shade them in based on your actual energy, not what you think you "should" feel. Why it helps: Because seeing your capacity on paper helps you stop gaslighting yourself. You're not lazy. You're full. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/b9763924-917e-41d0-9ba1-01398e87269c/SSS+Working+Mom+13.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Out of Your Head, Onto the Page: 5 Therapeutic Art Prompts for Your Mental Load - 3. Draw Your Feelings (tub-time, tea-time, or meltdown moment) Time: 10-15 minutes (save for quiet moments) You'll need: Paper, pen, markers (these are my fave) if you have them. Try it when: Words feel clunky and you want to scream into a pillow. How to: Ask yourself, What's the loudest emotion right now? Now draw it. Not realistically—energetically. Your anxiety might look like black scribbles. Your hope, like pink spirals. Why it helps: This isn't about explaining feelings—it's about expressing them. And expression moves emotion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/412deb98-ed82-4e6d-9cd4-58f14282b546/therapeutic-art-exercises-journaling.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Out of Your Head, Onto the Page: 5 Therapeutic Art Prompts for Your Mental Load - 4. The Enough Map (for when you're chasing impossible standards) Time: 10-15 minutes (save for quiet moments) You'll need: Paper, markers or pens, and a bit of space. Try it when: The "I'm not doing enough" loop is on repeat. How to: Draw an abstract map of your life—lumpy mountains, weird oceans, whatever. Label areas like work, parenting, rest, identity. Then ask yourself: What would feel like "enough" in this space today? Why it helps: Because you don't need more grit. You need more grace. This isn't about settling—it's about softening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/351c1392-a5e3-4fd3-8191-9d3b9bc86b44/CopyrightAliLaurenCreativeServices-KaylaH%2867%29.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Out of Your Head, Onto the Page: 5 Therapeutic Art Prompts for Your Mental Load - 5. The Aliveness Collage (finding your way back from numb) Time: 20-30 minutes (ideal for self-care time) You'll need: Old magazines, stickers (these are so fun) scissors, glue, notebook or paper Try it when: You're going through the motions and wondering where you went How to: Make two collages: One for numbness (flat, cold, muted images) One for aliveness (images that whisper "yes" in your body) Sit with both. Don't judge. Just notice. Why it helps: This isn't about fixing yourself. It's about gently remembering what it feels like to feel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/4a819622-0965-47ce-b132-61706f50243f/journal+prompt+-+moms.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Out of Your Head, Onto the Page: 5 Therapeutic Art Prompts for Your Mental Load - If we’ve never met - HEY THERE! I’m Kayla Huszar Kayla Huszar is a creative counsellor, expressive arts therapist, and founder of The Motherload Membership - a community for overwhelmed moms who are ready to stop coping through self-abandonment. Based in Leduc, Alberta and working virtually across Canada, she helps mothers turn pent up feelings into creative expression (and rage into collage). https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mom-burnout-coping monthly 0.5 2025-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/53e6c1b2-7249-437b-ade8-ef9b285c817c/therapeutic-art-exercises-journaling.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Secret Weapon Against Mom Burnout (That Isn’t Another Parenting Course You Don’t Have Time For) - I remember the moment it hit me: standing in my KITCHEN, clutching a glue stick and a half-eaten granola bar, watching my toddler CREATE without limits. HE wore HIS creativity proudly—BLUE paint decorating HIS ears, pure joy radiating through HIS whole being. I stood frozen, taking it in. Watching HIM sparked something in me - I realized I couldn't remember my last moment of pure, uninhibited creative play. Does this hit home? You know that feeling when you're knee-deep in mom life and suddenly think, Hold up... where did the old me go? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1738788049724-3DW48DK0KUNR4WJ7XCWF/kayla-huszar+-+PREGNANCY-1322.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Secret Weapon Against Mom Burnout (That Isn’t Another Parenting Course You Don’t Have Time For) - Does this feel familiar? You used to make stuff, you even made humans. Now you make three different dinners to keep the peace. You miss the version of yourself who had ideas, energy, and time for weird hobbies. You keep telling yourself you'll get back to it "when things slow down" (spoiler alert: they won't). You're exhausted by advice that doesn't account for your actual brain, bandwidth, or the 47 mental tabs you're juggling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/900e3787-2308-44d1-b397-9d6144fb9615/CopyrightAliLaurenCreativeServices-KaylaH%2813%29.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Secret Weapon Against Mom Burnout (That Isn’t Another Parenting Course You Don’t Have Time For) - 1️⃣ I was anxious and didn't know it. What I thought was "being a good mom" - staying on top of everything, anticipating needs - was actually hypervigilance mode. I was constantly checking my phone, micromanaging, never resting. Example: One night, I checked the locked door five times. With my husband away and kids asleep, I lay in bed making mental lists of everything that could go wrong. Sound familiar? When your brain runs constant background checks on life, that's not efficiency - that's anxiety. That's your mind saying, "You can't rest—something might fall apart." Truth is: You might fall apart if you don't. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1734459560497-B1NNND5M9K6SRVX6H8Y3/20220701+Kayla%26Levi+HuszarFamily+06.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Secret Weapon Against Mom Burnout (That Isn’t Another Parenting Course You Don’t Have Time For) - 2️⃣ I forgot I had needs. When creativity stopped, so did self-awareness. My needs vanished under everyone else's. I was doing everything for my family with nothing left for myself. When asked what I needed, my mind went blank. Snacks? Silence? A time machine? The real answer: I need to feel like a person again. What lights you up so much you forget to check your phone? I remember someone asking, "What do you need right now?" and I swear, my brain just short-circuited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/4a819622-0965-47ce-b132-61706f50243f/journal+prompt+-+moms.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Secret Weapon Against Mom Burnout (That Isn’t Another Parenting Course You Don’t Have Time For) - Before You Go… Kayla Huszar is a creative counsellor, expressive arts therapist, and founder of The Motherload Membership - a community for overwhelmed moms who are ready to stop coping through self-abandonment. Based in Leduc, Alberta and working virtually across Canada, she helps mothers turn pent up feelings into creative expression (and rage into collage). https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/art-therapy-coloring-book monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/644efdb0-5b34-4427-a349-68ff882ec384/mom+-+coloring.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 73. Coloring Books Aren’t Therapy… But They Might Help You Feel More Even Keel As a Mom - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/a76b2411-f6e6-44a2-b152-91ff9d0ae752/IMG_0857.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 73. Coloring Books Aren’t Therapy… But They Might Help You Feel More Even Keel As a Mom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/c1104dc0-a414-4e80-9b83-d2674a16fe1c/coloring+for+moms.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 73. Coloring Books Aren’t Therapy… But They Might Help You Feel More Even Keel As a Mom - If we’ve never met - HEY THERE! I’m Kayla Huszar Kayla Huszar is a creative counsellor, expressive arts therapist, and founder of The Motherload Membership - a community for overwhelmed moms who are ready to stop coping through self-abandonment. Based in Leduc, Alberta and working virtually across Canada, she helps mothers turn pent up feelings into creative expression (and rage into collage). https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/nicu-maternal-mental-health monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/b64693dc-0ef2-4cf3-b0d4-b0de985ffca7/2.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 72. Finding Hope: A Raw Conversation with a Therapist About NICU and Maternal Mental Health - Your Mental Health Journey Is Your Own Here's something crucial to remember: What's "normal" for others might not be normal for you. If you're crying more than usual, feeling disconnected, or experiencing emotions that seem out of character, that's your body and mind telling you something important. Listen to that voice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/db80bdeb-e2c2-4818-93a2-5208ba7e7435/6.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 72. Finding Hope: A Raw Conversation with a Therapist About NICU and Maternal Mental Health - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/add8d7ef-6d87-49f0-8821-77c12a29ff12/therapy+for+moms+in+canada.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 72. Finding Hope: A Raw Conversation with a Therapist About NICU and Maternal Mental Health - We are Chelsea & Caitlin, founders of Couples to Cradles Counselling Services and @MamaPsychologists. We have built a community of over 636,000 parents worldwide. Currently based out of Alberta Canada, we call Southern Alberta home. In addition to @mamapsychologists, we wear many hats. We are also best friends, registered psychologists, clinical directors, authors, and, most importantly, moms (to 4 kids aged 7 and under). We struggled significantly in the postpartum period. From months-long NICU stay to birth trauma and postpartum anxiety—we truly have experienced many of the topics we talk about! Between the two of us we have training and experience in EMDR, trauma, child and adolescent psychology, theraplay, maternal mental health, perinatal mental health, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, infertility, somatic experiencing, and more. We have over 20 years of combined experience in the mental health field. We pride ourselves on sharing real life parenting experiences and struggles (with a dash of humour) to share the ups and downs to help parents worldwide feel less alone. When we aren’t working in our private practices or burning the midnight oil running couples to Cradles Counselling and @mamapsychologists you will most likely find us with our families. Caitlin is often spending her time cheering her kids on at the skating rink with a coffee in hand. Chelsea can most often be found on her family farm running after her children chasing all their farm animal friends. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mom-feel-lighter-journal-prompts monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/fd8dfc86-1650-43d0-9c62-d7fc329f8a4a/15+journal+prompts+for+mom.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 15 Journal Prompts for Do-It-All Moms to Feel Lighter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/4a819622-0965-47ce-b132-61706f50243f/journal+prompt+-+moms.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 15 Journal Prompts for Do-It-All Moms to Feel Lighter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/63ea034d-7448-4e71-939e-fe19ffeeb4d5/0Y8A6708-2.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 15 Journal Prompts for Do-It-All Moms to Feel Lighter - How to use these journal prompts Here's how to use these prompts: Start with one prompt and write whatever comes to mind first. Don't overthink it - just let your thoughts flow naturally onto the page. Keep writing until you feel done. You can use a regular journal or the notes app on your phone. Do one prompt at a time. Keep your journal handy and try another prompt tomorrow. When we give ourselves these small moments to pause and clear our minds, we make room for more peace in our lives. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mommy-brain monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/595f8992-e163-4dd0-9c99-1dbdbe1d6d46/CopyrightAliLaurenCreativeServices-KaylaH%2877%29.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 71. Mental Load, Memory Fog, and the Myth of “Mommy Brain” with neuroscientist Dr. Jodi Pawluski - So, What's the Solution? Jodi and I dove deep into this topic, and we both agreed that the solution isn’t trying to “fix” Mommy Brain. It's about accepting that this mental load will ebb and flow, and that’s okay. The secret is knowing how to cope with it. So, here’s my big takeaway (and Jodi’s too): Stop fighting it. Don’t overthink the fog or the forgotten appointments. Instead, start to embrace it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/7995b0a4-4266-4bf6-8ab7-d73930226600/5+min+check+in+for+moms.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 71. Mental Load, Memory Fog, and the Myth of “Mommy Brain” with neuroscientist Dr. Jodi Pawluski - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/bc1409a4-37d0-4ff5-a3bd-eb342ad3e0fe/Mommy-Brain_FC.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 71. Mental Load, Memory Fog, and the Myth of “Mommy Brain” with neuroscientist Dr. Jodi Pawluski - Dr. Jodi Pawluski is an internationally recognized expert on the Science of Mommy Brain, the Neuroscience of Parenting, and Perinatal Mental Health. Her research and practice delves into the transformative changes that occur in the brain during motherhood, particularly examining how stress and mental load influence these processes. She also explores the effects of perinatal depression and its treatment on neural outcomes for both mothers and their children. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mom-anxiety-coping monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/d6ef5f4f-103d-4007-a7bf-604cc4170936/olivia+-+perinatal+mental+health+-+chill+like+a+mother+podcast+-+gentle+parenting.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Mom-Anxiety: How modern parenting wires us for worry - and what you can actually do about it - Why Modern Parenting Feels So Damn Hard Let’s name it: it’s not just that parenting is hard — it’s how we’re expected to do it. We’re handed this impossible job description: Be gentle, but firm. Be involved, but not controlling. Heal your childhood trauma while also packing themed school lunches. Never yell, but also don't let them walk all over you. Cherish every moment (even when you're touched out, cried out, and 3 minutes from a full breakdown in the laundry room). As Olivia Scobie says in Impossible Parenting, “We have a common understanding that parenting is hard, but very little discussion about what it is exactly that makes parenting so hard.” And friend, that is the root of so much of our anxiety. We're trying to meet expectations that were never meant for one person — let alone one person running on 4 hours of sleep and caffeine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/d0725b78-8b2b-4ce4-9fac-63ce477fea4f/anxiety+in+motherhood+.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Mom-Anxiety: How modern parenting wires us for worry - and what you can actually do about it - I lived with “mom anxiety” for nearly two years. Diagnosable anxiety. Clinically significant OCD. Crippling decision fatigue. It went unnoticed. Dismissed. Brushed off as just “new mom stuff.” I wasn’t sleeping, because my baby wasn’t sleeping (which is normal at 4 months postpartum — but I was not prepared for it). And when I finally whispered for help through cracked nipples and clenched teeth, the only advice I got was: Just sleep train.* So I did. I followed the sleep method like a good solider following orders. And when the sleep training* “didn’t work,” the only thing I was left to believe was: Either my baby is the problem or I’m the problem. Not: the impossible standards for parenting the conflicting advice online the unmanaged anxiety the outdated system the research that doesn’t reflect real families Me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/d1ca1388-74bc-412a-a0d9-3f138f5cbc56/Anxiety+-+Mom Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Mom-Anxiety: How modern parenting wires us for worry - and what you can actually do about it - What the Numbers Really Say 95% of moms say they want to do better in at least one area of life 80% report high stress 70% are exhausted 62% feel off-balance 56% are stretched too thin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/5a586d76-9397-43f1-9b22-e0cc9f9b51bf/2.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Mom-Anxiety: How modern parenting wires us for worry - and what you can actually do about it - What Mom Anxiety Sounds Like “I should be better at this.” “There’s too much to do and not enough time.” “I think I made a huge mistake.” “Why isn’t anyone validating me?” “I need to find the perfect product for this.” “I’m inadequate.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/ca2f5820-8146-48ad-a4f0-007044943519/intrusive+thoughts+-+mom.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Mom-Anxiety: How modern parenting wires us for worry - and what you can actually do about it - Why A Lot of Moms Try to DIY Their Anxiety I’m a mental health professional. And yet - I lived with undiagnosed perinatal anxiety and OCD for two years. Two. Years. I thought what I was feeling was normal. Anxiety often hides in plain sight. It slips past diagnosis because: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/0cf89440-c19c-4f9f-b53d-15ddee6d5076/24.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Mom-Anxiety: How modern parenting wires us for worry - and what you can actually do about it - Why We Feel So Powerless as Anxious Moms You were likely raised on “you can be anything!” Now we’re expected to be everything - with everything on you, different villages, no rest, and no room to fall apart. And the rules? The more you sacrifice, the more you love. Keep it natural, but not too crunchy. Be sexy by bedtime. Make every moment magical. Smile through the unraveling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/f6277802-b828-4196-9561-128bef134f57/MOM+MENTAL+LOAD+-+ART+THERAPY+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR6.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Mom-Anxiety: How modern parenting wires us for worry - and what you can actually do about it - What Not to Do When You're Drowning in Mom Anxiety This list comes from love, not judgment - because I’ve done them all: Scrolling until your eyes hurt Opening 45 tabs but processing nothing Crying quietly while your partner snores Rejecting help because “I should be able to handle this” Avoiding the hard stuff until your body forces a breakdown Skipping your counselling appointment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/401c34e5-dd25-45da-8983-aa744b999c26/anxiety+in+motherhood.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Mom-Anxiety: How modern parenting wires us for worry - and what you can actually do about it - First time we're meeting? Hey mamas, I’m Kayla. Registered Social Worker Counsellor, expressive arts therapy guide, and ADHD mom who knows what it’s like to quietly fall apart behind the “good mom” mask. I help overwhelmed, overthinking mothers who are done white-knuckling it through the day-to-day. Together, you’ll build coping tools that actually work - in real life, not just in theory - for the highs, the lows, and all the messy sh*t in between. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/your-lifeline-for-feeling-lost-in-motherhood-single-session-expressive-art-therapy monthly 0.5 2025-09-18 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/motherhood-burnout-phone monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/b2ff004e-9fa4-426c-9d98-fbe18d3def62/why+moms+are+overwhelmed.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Motherhood, Burnout, and the Real Reason You Keep Reaching for Your Phone - The Anxious Spiral You Might Know Too Well Last week, I felt off. That frenetic, overstimulated, emotionally-worn-like-an-old-sweater kind of off. (Frenetic: fast and energetic, or anxiety-driven activity. Don’t you just love this word? A client used it to describe her anxiety, and I instantly started using it in my vocab.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/e6428df2-1ae5-4c0d-905f-27226c4c2083/why+moms+are+overwhelmed.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Motherhood, Burnout, and the Real Reason You Keep Reaching for Your Phone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/e23e401f-47b6-4abf-a602-7fb434421454/why+moms+are+overwhelmed.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Motherhood, Burnout, and the Real Reason You Keep Reaching for Your Phone - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/ee0082bd-ce7f-4f0f-938d-bcdcef00806d/why+moms+are+overwhelmed.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Motherhood, Burnout, and the Real Reason You Keep Reaching for Your Phone - That means: completing the stress cycle. Maybe for you, that looks like: Walking, running, swimming, or dancing. “Physical activity—literally any movement of your body—is your first line of attack in the battle against burnout.” —Nagoski Sisters Scream-crying a voice note to your best friend. (aka. positive social interaction) Making something with your hands. “Engaging in creative activities today leads to more energy, excitement, and enthusiasm tomorrow.” —Nagoski Sisters Sitting on the floor and breathing. “Breathe in for a slow count of five, hold for five, exhale for ten, and pause for five.” —Nagoski Sisters Laughter. Affection. A big 'ol cry and a word vomit sesh in the journal you’ve been avoiding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/2614cec5-1eb3-4234-938d-9d94044f438f/why+moms+are+overwhelmed.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Motherhood, Burnout, and the Real Reason You Keep Reaching for Your Phone - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/7df63804-34fc-4ec5-86ff-92723bc8ab94/5-Minute+Check-In+for+Moms.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Motherhood, Burnout, and the Real Reason You Keep Reaching for Your Phone - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/adhd-mom-identity-crisis monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/748fef21-4ea0-4e0e-b589-e34460b2b03c/adhd-mom-identity-struggle.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 70. ADHD Mom Identity Crisis: A Raw Guide to Reclaiming Yourself in Motherhood - Mom Guilt vs. Mom Shame: Let’s Get Real Most of what we call “mom guilt” isn’t guilt at all. It’s shame. And there’s a big difference. Guilt says, “I did something bad.” Shame says, “I am bad.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1742273868217-8KQ54ST7WL988GUBN8OZ/DSC_4556.JPEG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 70. ADHD Mom Identity Crisis: A Raw Guide to Reclaiming Yourself in Motherhood - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/db80bdeb-e2c2-4818-93a2-5208ba7e7435/FREE-5-Minute+Check-In+for+Moms.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 70. ADHD Mom Identity Crisis: A Raw Guide to Reclaiming Yourself in Motherhood - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/cf8ac82c-007f-48b7-bae4-5aa82cb70b61/MOM+MENTAL+LOAD+-+ART+THERAPY+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR23.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 70. ADHD Mom Identity Crisis: A Raw Guide to Reclaiming Yourself in Motherhood - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/5fb9c02e-8698-49ba-a57a-a51d83bae659/adhd+motherhood+-+mother+plus+podcast.jpeg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 70. ADHD Mom Identity Crisis: A Raw Guide to Reclaiming Yourself in Motherhood - Stacey & Stephanie from Mother Plus Podcast This is the podcast for "too much" moms who feel like they are failing at motherhood and don't want to fail anymore. Your hosts, Stacey Hutson and Stephanie Sprenger, two ADHD moms of four girls ages 4-18, most definitely don't have it all figured out. But we know one thing for sure: understanding our brains is the key to enjoying our motherhood, and our SELVES again. Here, we are brutally honest about our ADHD motherhoods (the missed Spirit Weeks, the mountains of laundry, the nostalgia for our old "fun" pre-mom selves) so you know you're not the only one struggling. When we don't know the answers, or aren't qualified to give them, we bring on the experts. Mental health therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, women's doctors -- we want to learn from them all. Because we believe once you know how to work WITH your ADHD brain rather than against it, it changes everything. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/guilt-free-self-care-mom-mlaye monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/e2642ce8-3528-427e-9a22-c18912f52d97/IMG_8132.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 69. Moms, You’re Doing It Backwards: Joy First, Then Everything Else (2 of 2) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/78015e22-e860-423f-8ec4-4ae269d4f7a5/IMG_8641.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 69. Moms, You’re Doing It Backwards: Joy First, Then Everything Else (2 of 2) - F*ck the Mom Guilt: Rewrite the Blueprint for Joy in Motherhood Most moms I work with are running themselves ragged making sure their kids are happy—because somewhere along the way, they got the memo that their own joy comes last. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/9f21b168-63d3-4dac-bf62-df87d596a62f/MOM+MENTAL+LOAD+-+ART+THERAPY+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR25.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 69. Moms, You’re Doing It Backwards: Joy First, Then Everything Else (2 of 2) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1740586993410-H5MU8QZB00CDLV7HQ6FU/guilt-free-self-care-mom.jpeg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 69. Moms, You’re Doing It Backwards: Joy First, Then Everything Else (2 of 2) - Tami Hackbarth Tami Hackbarth helps women get their time and energy back so they can create the world they want to live in. She is all about 100% Guilt-Free Self-Care and rebalancing the domestic labor at home and in the world. She is the creator of CARE Club a group coaching program for women with a million things to do and a burning desire to change the world and Civics and Self-Care a membership for women who want to change the world without burning out. She is a life+work coach, author, keynote speaker, podcast host and Fair Play Facilitator. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/guilt-free-self-care-mom monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/f9ccacbe-c56e-4fd1-9ab1-6f9b040d5239/MOM+MENTAL+LOAD+-+ART+THERAPY+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR26.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 68. Running on Fumes, Mom? The Guilt-Free Self-Care Hack That Brings YOU Back (1 of 2) - “I don’t subscribe to that channel.” - Tami Neither should you. Because what’s actually happening when you meet your needs? You’re a calmer parent. You’re a kinder partner. You’re more present in your own life. And guess what? Your kids benefit from that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1738598369448-OQ7XGK8AIZNVVUAB7GAY/Copyright+Ali+Lauren+Creative+Services+-+Kayla++%289%29.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 68. Running on Fumes, Mom? The Guilt-Free Self-Care Hack That Brings YOU Back (1 of 2) - Here are some tangible steps to start integrating real self-care into your life: Remember, self-care isn’t about grand gestures; it’s about consistently meeting your needs in small, sustainable ways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/875b3865-9e3a-4286-b6c3-a163ec57ebe4/MOM+MENTAL+LOAD+-+ART+THERAPY+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR12.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 68. Running on Fumes, Mom? The Guilt-Free Self-Care Hack That Brings YOU Back (1 of 2) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/db80bdeb-e2c2-4818-93a2-5208ba7e7435/FREE-5-Minute+Check-In+for+Moms.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 68. Running on Fumes, Mom? The Guilt-Free Self-Care Hack That Brings YOU Back (1 of 2) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1740586993410-H5MU8QZB00CDLV7HQ6FU/guilt-free-self-care-mom-tami.jpeg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 68. Running on Fumes, Mom? The Guilt-Free Self-Care Hack That Brings YOU Back (1 of 2) - Tami Hackbarth Tami Hackbarth helps women get their time and energy back so they can create the world they want to live in. She is all about 100% Guilt-Free Self-Care and rebalancing the domestic labor at home and in the world. She is the creator of CARE Club a group coaching program for women with a million things to do and a burning desire to change the world and Civics and Self-Care a membership for women who want to change the world without burning out. She is a life+work coach, author, keynote speaker, podcast host and Fair Play Facilitator. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mom-child-therapy monthly 0.5 2026-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/6f8b2f9b-a20d-4ccd-8529-32fd3e60fa9a/mom-child-therapy-support.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Mom, If Your Child Needs Therapy, It’s Not a Parenting Failure - Why This Mom Mindset is a Patriarchal Mind Game A big reason why we’re carrying this weight is what Impossible Parenting calls status safeguarding - the idea that parents (mothers, mostly) are responsible for making sure their kids have equal or better status than they did. Translation: If your kid struggles, it’s your fault. If they succeed, you did your job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/467fb178-1e25-4fa5-ac23-355d899c3ec0/mom-child-therapy-support.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Mom, If Your Child Needs Therapy, It’s Not a Parenting Failure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/24135525-9e52-46bd-a552-2b9df193858d/CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Mom, If Your Child Needs Therapy, It’s Not a Parenting Failure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/sensory-overload-motherhood monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/84b19d7f-5a37-4b8d-94fd-d95bb413f671/overstimulation+in+motherhood.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 67. Sensory Overload in Motherhood: Why You Feel Like You're Losing It and How to Find More Calm - The Mind-Body Connection of Overstimulation As a social worker and expressive arts therapist, I see firsthand how sensory overload is not just about thoughts but about how those thoughts feel in the body. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches us to reframe our thinking, but that’s often only part of the puzzle. Our bodies hold the tension from sensory overload: the clenched jaw, the tight shoulders, the shallow breathing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/959c2585-de9a-4e70-8071-283e1ef1c326/overstimulation+in+motherhood.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 67. Sensory Overload in Motherhood: Why You Feel Like You're Losing It and How to Find More Calm - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/c1fdb31e-a1cc-4abf-978c-e31a3dccd06f/2.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 67. Sensory Overload in Motherhood: Why You Feel Like You're Losing It and How to Find More Calm - 7 Practical Steps for Moms to Reduce Sensory Overload (Skim-friendly takeaways to help you find calm - without needing extra time you don’t have!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/f160f953-e574-43ac-b7ae-8c0d18b4b773/Screen+Shot+2025-02-15+at+11.51.48+AM.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 67. Sensory Overload in Motherhood: Why You Feel Like You're Losing It and How to Find More Calm - Cindy Goldhawk I see a lot of moms who are struggling with the transition into or through the many stages of motherhood (pregnancy, postpartum, return to work, perimenopause, empty nesters). Most of the time, this "struggle bus" of anxiety, depression, overwhelm is experienced as a personal failure by the mom but I see it more as due to unreasonable expectations placed on themselves, biological reasons (hormones crashing, sensory overload, and sleep deprivation), comparison to some perfect mother myth and other moms on social media, and a society that doesn't support moms well enough. Once these alternative perspectives are explored, limiting beliefs and negative thinking patterns are challenged, and they are supported biologically (hormones tested, sleep supported) moms feel less defeated and gather the motivation and energy to meet their own needs, do the things they love to do, and ask for the help they need. Success for the moms I work with comes down to feeling more joyful, having more patience with their children, being less hard on themselves, and having more energy for the things they enjoy. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mom-guilt-expectations monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/7eff6301-9ae1-42fb-b1ca-832e73b073b6/MOM+MENTAL+LOAD+-+ART+THERAPY+-+KAYLA+HUSZARIMG_0893.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Mom Guilt, Mental Load, and Letting Go: What I Learned From Parenting While Sick - My Kids Adapted and Nothing Fell Apart In my mind, if I wasn’t actively managing life, everything would unravel. I pictured more carbs, sibling rivalry, tears, tantrums, a full household collapse. Instead, my kids… just rolled with it. They ate frozen food, watched way too much TV, and checked on me - popping in with wide eyes, asking if I needed water or if they should “call someone.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/aab02046-72d2-46b9-bd5b-34874aeebd1c/mom-guilt-mental-load-letting-go.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Mom Guilt, Mental Load, and Letting Go: What I Learned From Parenting While Sick - Your Permission to Let Go of Mom Guilt So if you need permission to lower the bar, here it is. Let the chicken strip dinner happen. Let yourself rest. And maybe - just maybe - see what happens when you stop holding everything so tightly. What’s one thing you can feel less guilty about today/this week? https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/add-gentle-parenting monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/3114bc1d-a61a-43a6-a4ec-40c864c88af5/ADHD+MOM+AND+THERAPIST+FOR+MILLENNIAL+MOMS+-+Kayla++%288%29.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 66. Gentle Parenting, ADHD, and Raising a Neurodiverse Kid Without Losing Your Mind with Gabriella Rizkallah - When Gentle Parenting Meets ADHD (and a Dose of Reality) We get it: gentle parenting is about connection, emotional intelligence, and raising kids who feel safe expressing their feelings. But what happens when your neurodiverse child has big emotions that feel impossible to manage? What if your ADHD kid isn’t responding to your calm, level-headed approach? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/4d1e6a1d-5ccf-40e6-ae8e-77b802cec93f/adhd+mom+-+art+therapy.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 66. Gentle Parenting, ADHD, and Raising a Neurodiverse Kid Without Losing Your Mind with Gabriella Rizkallah - Gabriella Rizkallah I use art to help people learn more about themselves. I am a counselor and art therapist that primarily works with neurodivergent people, parents, LGBTQ+ and woman. I am a person who grew up with learning difficulties and didn’t understand my emotional needs, so art was my outlet. As an adult, I reflect on how my personal experience helps me relate to the clients I work with now. Art is inherent in us, it’s subjective and personal to each person. You don’t need to be an “artist” to partake in art therapy, just willing to try the process. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/more-than-mom monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/913c4b37-7d44-40be-97bc-2e744a9e576e/kayla-huszar+-+PREGNANCY-1330.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 65. You’re More Than Just “Mom” (And It’s Okay to Want More) - We talk about the reality of intentional parenting - the kind that embraces imperfection. We talked about making space for play, parenting without perfectionism, and why morning rituals actually matter. And if you're feeling stuck in the same cycles, this episode might be the nudge you need to shift your attention, set meaningful intentions for the year, and bring more joy into your daily life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/ccec84df-7bf2-4261-a6aa-b88762716dcd/Chill+Like+a+Mother+Podcast+-+Mama+Needs+A+Refill+Book+-+Jenny+-+Kayla.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 65. You’re More Than Just “Mom” (And It’s Okay to Want More) - Jenny Gwinn McGlothern, life coach, creator of the sack-lunch-mini-retreat and author of Mama Needs a Refill: Finding Light in the Midst of Madness, helps her clients discover their own authentic fuel to support their soul care while caring for others. "As you honor the different ways to refill, leave comparison at the back door." https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mom-burnout monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/63ea034d-7448-4e71-939e-fe19ffeeb4d5/0Y8A6708-2.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Mom Burnout is Real - Read This Before You Hit Your Breaking Point. - What Does Mom Burnout Feel Like? Mom burnout isn’t just exhaustion - it’s a deep, soul-level depletion that makes even the simplest tasks feel impossible. It’s the moment when your patience is paper-thin, and the sound of your name being called one more time feels like it might break you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/a29d292e-3ae2-4f58-afa3-124f5f1c6c6c/the+motherload+.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Mom Burnout is Real - Read This Before You Hit Your Breaking Point. - In case you’re new here… I’m Kayla, a Registered Social Worker and Expressive Arts Therapist, and I work with moms just like you—busy, overwhelmed, but craving a way back to themselves. In my Motherload Membership (opening again in February 2025), I’m building a space for you to rediscover your identity beyond just being a mom. I’ve got the ADHD, and I’m re-re-discovering how to not be a people-pleaser again at this stage of life. I’m all about giving you the tools to tap into creativity as a survival tool, and guess what? It’s about reclaiming YOU. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/ditch-perfectionism-parent monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/de18b418-9825-4a55-852b-8d532ce5d52d/mom+burn+out+.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 64. Ditching Perfectionism in Parenthood: How to Be Real (Not Just “Good”) - Breaking the Perfectionist Cycle: Christina’s Wake-Up Call Christina had one of those moments - the kind that shakes you awake in a way you can’t ignore. She was deep in the perfectionist cycle, checking all the boxes, convinced she was doing everything right. But then, in the middle of a parent meeting, something happened that stopped her cold. In that moment, she realized her perfectionism wasn’t just hurting her - it was spilling over to her kids, especially her eldest daughter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/c6758384-633f-473f-8007-500f1c8fa87e/Perfectionism+in+Motherhood+-+Podcast+for+Moms.jpeg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 64. Ditching Perfectionism in Parenthood: How to Be Real (Not Just “Good”) - Christina has always had a passion for research and writing. In junior college she took every psychology class offered, then at The University of Missouri she studied journalism before moving to the field of sociology. While working in the government sector, she kept her creative spirit alive through blogging and personal memoirs. After becoming a mom, she decided to stay home full time. As we all know, children are little mirrors of ourselves and after seeing her daughter struggle with perfectionism she couldn't deny the power this trait had on her family and so many others. She's currently working on a book to help parents identify this trait early and learn how to model self-compassion. She resides in Saint Louis with her two daughters, husband, and puppy. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/motherhood-feels-frustrating monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/a29d292e-3ae2-4f58-afa3-124f5f1c6c6c/the+motherload+.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 63. This is Why Self-Care Isn’t Changing Your Frustrations, Mama - In case you’re new here… I’m Kayla, a Registered Social Worker and Expressive Arts Therapist, and I work with moms just like you—busy, overwhelmed, but craving a way back to themselves. In my Motherload Membership, I’m building a space for you to rediscover your identity beyond just being a mom. I’ve got the ADHD, and I’m re-re-discovering how to not be a people-pleaser again at this stage of life. I’m all about giving you the tools to tap into creativity as a survival tool, and guess what? It’s about reclaiming YOU. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/69731634-1b56-4590-97d7-e65d6232760a/podcast+for+mom.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 63. This is Why Self-Care Isn’t Changing Your Frustrations, Mama - The truth is... That frustration you feel? It’s telling you something. It’s saying: “I need more support, more help, more recognition, more space to breathe.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/be11bfd0-4704-4e19-ab32-fba401e2eced/podcast+for+mom.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 63. This is Why Self-Care Isn’t Changing Your Frustrations, Mama - Creativity as a Coping Tool (It's Not Just For Kids - It's Essential For Adults too) https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/art-journal-as-a-mom monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/595f8992-e163-4dd0-9c99-1dbdbe1d6d46/art+journal+-+anxiety.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 62. Start an Art Journal as a Mom: A Complete Beginner’s Guide - Today, I’m breaking down everything you need to know to start an art journal as a mom, even if you’ve got zero free time. So grab a coffee (or that half-drunk tea from this morning), and let’s dive in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/2e4fa12e-6059-4ed8-869b-639949c07396/art+journal+-+mom+.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 62. Start an Art Journal as a Mom: A Complete Beginner’s Guide - What You’ll Need to Get Started The great thing about art journaling is that it’s super low-maintenance. You don’t need fancy supplies or hours of free time. Start with what you have, but here’s a basic list to spark ideas for today’s exercise. Your journal, notebook or printer paper Start with ONE art supply that speaks to you! Think back to what you loved creating with as a child - that's your perfect starting point. Something to doodle with: Pens, markers, or colored pencils Something to paint with: Paints (watercolor or acrylic), brushes, sponges, or even your fingers! Something to collage with: Old magazines, newspapers, or scrap paper, plus scissors and glue stick Most importantly: your imagination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/10f16144-e4de-4f47-b96b-f26bebb0604c/art+journal+-+mom.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 62. Start an Art Journal as a Mom: A Complete Beginner’s Guide - Five Easy Prompts to Get You Started Need a little inspiration? Here are five simple ideas to try: Redacted Poetry: Take a page from an old book or magazine. Black out words until you’re left with a poem. Quote it Up: Write down a favorite quote. Decorate the page with colors, doodles, or images that resonate with its meaning. Mood Page: Choose a color palette that reflects your mood and let it take over the page. Spontaneous Collage: Cut out images or words that catch your eye and arrange them into a collage. Doodle It Out: Draw whatever comes to mind—stick figures, random shapes, or that weird squiggle your toddler’s obsessed with. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/gentle-parenting-pressure monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/e3c9b095-357a-4b86-a656-0dfa2bbddb64/emotional+regulation+-+mom.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 61. Gentle Parenting Pressure: How Social Media Sets Moms Up for Emotional Overload - Why Gentle Parenting Lures You In For those of us raised in homes where parents’ needs always came first, gentle parenting feels revolutionary. It tells us: You can create the safe, emotionally attuned environment you never had. You can help your kids feel seen and heard, something you may not have felt growing up. You’re doing the work to break generational cycles—and that’s amazing. These are deeply meaningful goals, and they’re worth pursuing. But what social media doesn’t always tell you is this: in your quest to rewrite the parenting script, it’s easy to swing too far in the other direction, overcorrecting to the point where you disappear entirely. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/highly-sensitive-children monthly 0.5 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/add8d7ef-6d87-49f0-8821-77c12a29ff12/highly-sensitive-children-thrive-noisy-world Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 60. How to Help Highly Sensitive Children Thrive in a Noisy World - What Is a Highly Sensitive Child, Really? The term "highly sensitive person" was coined by researcher and psychologist Elaine Aron. Her work - including her book The Highly Sensitive Child - introduced the idea that sensitivity is not a disorder or a weakness. It is a temperament. Something you are born with. Something that shapes how your entire nervous system takes in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/867d5f9c-9ecc-49cd-a6d9-0b8bcb96584a/4.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 60. How to Help Highly Sensitive Children Thrive in a Noisy World - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/add8d7ef-6d87-49f0-8821-77c12a29ff12/mellow+the+meltdown+.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 60. How to Help Highly Sensitive Children Thrive in a Noisy World - We are Chelsea & Caitlin, founders of Couples to Cradles Counselling Services and @MamaPsychologists. We have built a community of over 636,000 parents worldwide. Currently based out of Alberta Canada, we call Southern Alberta home. In addition to @mamapsychologists, we wear many hats. We are also best friends, registered psychologists, clinical directors, authors, and, most importantly, moms (to 4 kids aged 7 and under). We struggled significantly in the postpartum period. From months-long NICU stay to birth trauma and postpartum anxiety—we truly have experienced many of the topics we talk about! Between the two of us we have training and experience in EMDR, trauma, child and adolescent psychology, theraplay, maternal mental health, perinatal mental health, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, infertility, somatic experiencing, and more. We have over 20 years of combined experience in the mental health field. We pride ourselves on sharing real life parenting experiences and struggles (with a dash of humour) to share the ups and downs to help parents worldwide feel less alone. When we aren’t working in our private practices or burning the midnight oil running couples to Cradles Counselling and @mamapsychologists you will most likely find us with our families. Caitlin is often spending her time cheering her kids on at the skating rink with a coffee in hand. Chelsea can most often be found on her family farm running after her children chasing all their farm animal friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/24135525-9e52-46bd-a552-2b9df193858d/CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 60. How to Help Highly Sensitive Children Thrive in a Noisy World - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/people-pleasing-this-christmas monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/c2655f44-a0ff-40e2-a9c7-935d8113b7f0/IMG_9372.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Magic Maker Trap: Ditch People-Pleasing This Christmas - She agreed (she loves cooking) and said she’d bring everything. Problem solved. Resentment avoided. If I hadn’t spoken up and ended up buying and cooking the turkey, I’d have been resentful and angry about “her expectations” (which, it turns out, were only my assumptions). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/eddae7a3-4387-4012-bdbd-3a34ab9c94c9/IMG_9370.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Magic Maker Trap: Ditch People-Pleasing This Christmas - Why People-Pleasing Isn’t Actually Kind A lot of women have been raised to believe that being agreeable and staying small—saying yes when we mean no, going along with everyone’s plans, and hiding our own needs—is kind and selfless. But here’s the truth: people-pleasing doesn’t benefit anyone in the long run. In fact, it often creates more tension, resentment, and miscommunication than just speaking up would. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/2759e203-3f78-4e0c-88a4-ca6a1702b40f/IMG_9316.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Magic Maker Trap: Ditch People-Pleasing This Christmas - The Weight of Being the “Magic Maker” At Christmastime especially, moms feel the impossible weight of expectations piling on their shoulders. Society (and sometimes well-meaning but overbearing family members) expects us to be magic-makers—the ones who keep everything festive, organized, and memorable—while remaining calm, selfless, and invisible. If you’re sitting here thinking, “How are you in my head right now?”—you’re not alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/3052868d-e0b6-4ffc-bb79-5e43db6488e1/_MG_9643.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Magic Maker Trap: Ditch People-Pleasing This Christmas - Ready to Feel a Little Lighter? Does any of this resonate? This isn’t about being “bitchy” (even if that’s the message you got as a teenager). It’s about recognizing the invisible weight of people-pleasing and giving yourself permission to enjoy the holidays (and your life) as you want them to be. If you’ll have me, I’d love to invite myself into your inbox. I’ve created a free email series—quick reads, five minutes or less—where we’ll unpack the people-pleasing trap, let go of guilt, and make space for the things that actually bring you joy this Christmas. Let’s rewrite the holiday script together and ditch the people-pleasing at Christmas. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/chaos-of-motherhood monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/92c9982a-59af-4955-9b4d-406827915bab/art+therapy+for+moms+in+alberta.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 59. How 5 Minutes of Creativity Fits Into the Chaos of Motherhood - Why Moms Need Creativity (Even If It’s Just 5 Minutes) Ashleigh nailed it: motherhood is a constant state of giving. Your kids need you. Your partner needs you. Even the dishwasher seems to have demands. And somewhere in that mix, your sense of self starts to disappear. The kicker? We’ve been fed the myth that self-care requires a weekend retreat or an uninterrupted hour (cue laughter from every mom reading this). The truth? Five minutes of mindful creativity can work wonders. When you doodle, paint, scribble, or even just admire the colors in your kid’s crayon box, your brain shifts into an alpha state. That’s a fancy term for the calm, meditative brain wave state that gives you space to breathe. Think of it like hitting “refresh” on your mental browser. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/7d00813d-c1c1-4e30-83f0-780405201126/art+therapy+alberta.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 59. How 5 Minutes of Creativity Fits Into the Chaos of Motherhood - Ashleigh Gureckas is a Professional Canadian Art Therapist, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and founder of Discover Art Therapy. Known for her engaging Instagram content (@discoverarttherapy), Ashleigh empowers individuals worldwide to use creativity as a tool for self-care, emotional regulation, and self-discovery. With a focus on making therapeutic art techniques and ideas accessible, she helps her clients and followers embrace creativity to navigate anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout - but most importantly to bring more joy in the world through creating! Ashleigh’s work demonstrates that art therapy certainly isn’t just for kids but a powerful resource for adults seeking deeper emotional well-being and personal growth. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/chill-christmas monthly 0.5 2025-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/3cf22819-a774-405d-ba0f-62034f18b447/1.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Ultimate People Pleaser’s Guide to a Chill Christmas - 1. The Invisible Work: The Never-Ending To-Do List Moms seem to end up handling everything—cooking, decorating, shopping, remembering every third cousin’s gift preference. But ask yourself, honestly, why do we take this on? Society tells us "good moms" do it all, and that holiday magic is somehow our domain. But listen, magic is real, but you don’t need to produce all of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/993c2853-2063-4366-9838-6590699364f1/2.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Ultimate People Pleaser’s Guide to a Chill Christmas - 2. The Pressure Cooker: Social Media’s Influence From perfect Instagram decor to lavish gifts, social media loves to turn up the holiday pressure. But let’s be real—your house doesn’t need to look like a Pinterest board to feel festive. I’ve been there, trying to achieve that “magazine” look. Now, I focus on making memories, not stress. Imperfect lights and crumpled gift wrap still count as Christmas spirit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/6763bb59-99f8-4134-8535-06c6c3b30961/3.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - The Ultimate People Pleaser’s Guide to a Chill Christmas - 3. The Holiday Circus: Family Dynamics Nothing tests patience quite like holiday family gatherings. Old habits resurface, unsolicited advice flows, and you’re probably the designated “peacekeeper.” I learned the hard way that my own comfort was worth defending. Like, maybe it’s okay not to make the elaborate turkey dinner and instead suggest potluck. And you know what? When I started speaking up, the sky didn’t fall. In fact, some family members thanked me for keeping things low-key. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/strategies-for-neurodiverse-families monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/61def86d-a717-4cad-871d-4bfec18f74a1/Expressive+arts+therapist+Kayla+Huszar+in+Leduc+Alberta+specializing+in+support+for+neurodiverse+families.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 58. Real Strategies for Neurodiverse Families in Alberta: ADHD &amp; Autism Parenting Support - The Financial Strain: The "ADHD Tax" When you're parenting neurodiverse kids, it's not just the emotional landscape that's complex - your wallet feels the impact too. Jessica and I talked about what many families refer to as the "ADHD tax" (she has literally just replaced the iPad screen after her daughter broke it). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1730488670648-NNAJBTPCJX2XSG02SIUX/Jessica+Dunn+parent+advocate+for+ADHD+and+autism+families+in+Canada.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 58. Real Strategies for Neurodiverse Families in Alberta: ADHD &amp; Autism Parenting Support - Co-Regulation Strategies for Neurodiverse Families: What Actually Works Here's something Jessica and I talked about that changed how I think about meltdowns: co-regulation. When your child is dysregulated, they're not choosing to have a meltdown. Their nervous system is overwhelmed, and they need your regulated nervous system to help them find their way back to calm. You might be the lighthouse in their storm. But here's the part nobody tells you: you can't be their lighthouse when you're drowning. Co-regulation isn't about having perfect calm in the chaos. It's about your nervous system being stable enough that your presence can help anchor them. And sometimes—most times—that means you need to regulate yourself first. That's not selfish. That's biology. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/49ce89bf-0f65-4f10-8e80-e3282747e1c8/quote+on+ADHD+kids Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 58. Real Strategies for Neurodiverse Families in Alberta: ADHD &amp; Autism Parenting Support - 5 Evidence-Based Strategies for Neurodiverse Families 1. Gamify Your Routine: Turn mundane tasks into challenges—if you have the energy. "I bet you can't put on your shoes before this song ends!" Breaking down daily activities into games can make them more enjoyable and manageable—for everyone. Some days this works. Some days it doesn't. Both are okay. 2. Embrace Minimalism (When You Can): A decluttered space can lead to a decluttered mind. You might have permission to get rid of those seventeen craft kits you bought during a hyperfocus moment and never opened. Less stuff can mean less decisions, which means less overwhelm. But if you can't tackle this right now? That's okay too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/033c8108-d667-4809-bdc6-964fbd491e88/adhd+mom+tax+-+Kayla+huszar.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 58. Real Strategies for Neurodiverse Families in Alberta: ADHD &amp; Autism Parenting Support - Getting ADHD and Autism Parenting Support in Alberta I'm a Registered Social Worker and Expressive Arts Therapist in Leduc, Alberta (17 minutes from Edmonton's IKEA, if you need a landmark), and I specialize in strategies for neurodiverse families - specifically mothers drowning in the invisible labor of ADHD and autism parenting. If you're in Leduc, Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary, or anywhere in Alberta, I offer both in-person and online therapy for parents of neurodivergent kids. Not more strategies to implement on your own, but actual therapeutic support. You don't have to do this alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/2b482628-e608-4416-b602-cb89565e8707/image0.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 58. Real Strategies for Neurodiverse Families in Alberta: ADHD &amp; Autism Parenting Support - Jessica Dunn, is just your average parent with a neurodivergent kiddo, just like you. She's an advocate for kids on the spectrum as well as those who work hard every day to have their sensory needs met. Her daughter was recently diagnosed with ADHD and Autism and, just like you, is learning to navigate this world a little bit at a time and finding like-minded parents who are trying to do the same. She's here to celebrate the little wins with you, as we all know how big those milestones really are. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/parenthood-with-neurodivergent-kids monthly 0.5 2025-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/844f458a-17da-4067-ab0e-46b9ac90895b/adhd+mom.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Real-life Tools for Navigating Parenthood with Neurodivergent Kids - You learn to read the warning signs. For us, that means animal noises, word repetition, and a spiraling mix of emotions that feel impossible to untangle. It’s this sixth sense parents develop—the one where you just know a dysregulated storm is coming. If you’ve been through it enough times, you can almost feel it in the air. They might go non-verbal, make repetitive sounds, or communicate through grunts and gestures. These cues are unique to each child, but if you’re raising a neurodivergent child, you know what I mean. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/music-can-transform-your-morning monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/5bde974d-ea87-4895-a663-a669e744c30a/7.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 57. Stop the Morning Madness: How Music Can Transform Your Family's Morning Routine - We dive into why music matters for your morning routine and how the right tunes can help calm the chaos and boost everyone’s mood. Jennifer shares solid tips for picking the right music, automating your playlists, and making mornings a little less wild. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/0481cac8-53ca-4ab7-b562-c1cc4e07d34d/Screen+Shot+2024-10-21+at+4.19.09+PM.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 57. Stop the Morning Madness: How Music Can Transform Your Family's Morning Routine - Jennifer's journey into music therapy began as a teen when she sang to her stroke-stricken Grandad, witnessing music's profound ability to create connection. Her love for speaking also started young, winning a school contest and realizing the power of a message to inspire change. A visit from John Denver further fueled her passion, showing her how music and imagery can create unforgettable moments. Now, as a music therapist and speaker, Jennifer combines these elements to help others heal and connect through the power of music. Keynote Speaker Best-Selling Author Certified Music Therapist https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/feeling-your-feelings monthly 0.5 2024-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/c3540d9f-da67-4169-8da4-1c6148431d88/0Y8A6547.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Why Feeling Your Feelings Doesn't Suck as Much as You Think - Motherhood doesn’t come with a pause button, and those feelings? Yeah, they just keep stacking up. Between the never-ending to-do list, keeping tiny humans alive, and maybe—just maybe—squeezing in a shower, who has time to think about feelings? It’s way easier to shove them down and keep going, right? I mean, what's the alternative? Actually sitting with your feelings? Pfft. But here’s the part no one tells you: ignoring your emotions doesn’t save time or energy. It’s like lugging around a backpack that keeps getting heavier until one day, you’re like, “Wait... why is this thing so freaking heavy?” As a recovering people-pleaser, I spent years pretending I didn’t have emotions or needs. I thought if I just kept pushing through, I’d be fine. Spoiler alert: that didn’t work. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/hidden-layers-of-motherhood monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/4526f5c5-d0fa-4169-97be-f8b9dde2ca5b/CopyrightAliLaurenCreativeServices-KaylaH%2833%29.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 56. The Hidden Layers of Motherhood: Grief, Guilt and Shame - Motherhood comes with a side of grief that many of us don’t talk about—grief over time lost, unmet expectations, and changes we didn’t see coming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/70c52500-938c-4eac-bed2-70bde87a86a1/IMG_8548.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 56. The Hidden Layers of Motherhood: Grief, Guilt and Shame - I’m Tara, and through my work as a certified Youth Care Worker and Holistic Life Coach, Life Skills Counsellor and a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor I bring a holistic and gentle approach to the table through my storytelling and compassionate manner. I am especially passionate about empowering moms. Having 2 kids of my own, I understand the struggle. Having to renegotiate my relationship as a Mother as my children went through their own struggles was one of the most difficult life stages I have ever navigated. Now with my children ages 24 and 9, it is my mission to walk alongside parents as well as children & teens as they navigate their path through these pivotal years. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/art-journal-exercise monthly 0.5 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/23bda536-8def-49bc-9e37-5e38324d2b2c/0Y8A6292.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Art Journal Exercise: When Finding “Me Time” Feels Impossible - Art Materials You'll Need: A piece of paper or a journal Markers, colored pencils, or crayons (whatever feels fun to you) Scissors (optional, for shaping your “Do Not Disturb” sign) Stickers, washi tape, or any fun embellishments (because why not?) Glue or tape (to hang your sign somewhere you’ll see it) Keep it simple or get as fancy as you want—this is your time, after all! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/326d4592-4d55-4ec2-a335-d4f23ed6aa38/CopyrightAliLaurenCreativeServices-KaylaH%2863%29.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Art Journal Exercise: When Finding “Me Time” Feels Impossible - Finding time for alone time as a mom can feel like chasing a unicorn - completely mythical and just out of reach. But here’s the truth: your “me time” matters, and it’s not something you should feel guilty about. In fact, it’s the key to showing up as the best version of you (and not just the one running on fumes and caffeine). https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/calm-in-the-chaos monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/3c7a54c0-e354-4a61-8921-5137447fea57/kayla-huszar+-+PREGNANCY-1493.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 55. Running on Empty, Mama? Here's How to Refill Your Cup and Find Calm in the Chaos - Let’s be real for a moment—how many times have you hit the ground running, only to feel like you’re drowning by 9 AM? Whether it’s kids needing breakfast, work emails piling up, or that nagging sense of ‘not enough,’ it can feel like you’re spinning plates without a break. Enter Jenny, the brilliant mind behind Mama Needs a Refill, who’s made it her mission to help moms like you find light (and a little sanity) in the madness. In this episode, Jenny shares practical ways to inject moments of peace into your day—even if that peace is found in your closet hiding from your kids. In our latest episode, we chat with Jenny from Mama Needs a Refill about how moms can avoid burnout through small, mindful practices like morning rituals, co-regulating with kids, and giving ourselves permission to pause. This episode is packed with realistic advice for the modern mom who’s juggling a lot, wants to keep her sense of self intact and find calm in the chaos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/ccec84df-7bf2-4261-a6aa-b88762716dcd/Chill+Like+a+Mother+Podcast+-+Mama+Needs+A+Refill+Book+-+Jenny+-+Kayla.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 55. Running on Empty, Mama? Here's How to Refill Your Cup and Find Calm in the Chaos - Jenny Gwinn McGlothern, life coach, creator of the sack-lunch-mini-retreat and author of Mama Needs a Refill: Finding Light in the Midst of Madness, helps her clients discover their own authentic fuel to support their soul care while caring for others. "As you honor the different ways to refill, leave comparison at the back door." https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/creativity-changes-everything monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/8d5b1b0f-2e78-4b6f-aea1-bb9ffd55ca10/daily+art+making+as+a+busy+mom+to+process+emtoions.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 54. How 10 Minutes of Creativity Changes Everything - Motherhood doesn’t come with a pause button, but using creative outlets like painting or journaling can help you slow down and catch your breath. Here's how incorporating expressive arts into your routine can relieve stress and help you reconnect with yourself—even when you feel like you're drowning in mom duties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/30c08427-7c4f-4161-99dc-c3a69536ad54/using+art+journal+to+express+emotion+as+a+a+busy+mom.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 54. How 10 Minutes of Creativity Changes Everything - Angela, mom of 6 and expressive art facilitator. I am Angela Bennik. I enjoy reading, being outside, expressive arts, psychology, culture, and learning. I parent many children. I live with a lot of different people in my home and can sometimes lose myself in the midst of all that. I have used expressive arts over the years to cope. It has helped me express and connect with who I am so I can see what I need even alongside all the demands and responsibilities. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/creativity-helps-ditch-perfectionism monthly 0.5 2024-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/0ce540b3-3d1a-40e8-96c0-ad304583bf69/450816629_18448250527041434_7194613560642590274_n.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 53. Mom-Sanity Saver: How Creativity Helps You Ditch Perfectionism - You are feeling like you're losing your mind amidst the chaos of motherhood? Ditch the doom-scrolling and grab some magazines instead. Expressive arts therapy is a game-changer for moms who need a break from perfectionism and the everyday grind. With simple tools like collage, you can find a way to channel those messy emotions, connect with your kids, and maybe even calm a little of the chaos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/368dc907-cfd2-4944-a26d-17dceef2ab43/450838587_18448250536041434_261677855936012673_n.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 53. Mom-Sanity Saver: How Creativity Helps You Ditch Perfectionism - Kelsey is passionate about combining her creativity, knowledge, and experience in using an expressive arts approach in all aspects of her life. As a teacher and art therapy grad student, Kelsey hopes to integrate an intermodal expressive arts approach as a healing tool within public settings, including schools, while advocating for accessible mental health for all. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/finding-yourself-again monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1620850660345-YN1YFS6L3CDKXRLWE2ZU/kayla-huszar+-+PREGNANCY-1405.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 52. Finding Yourself Again: How Motherhood Can Fuel Your Creative Spark with Hayley Dunlop {Entwined Author} - Motherhood changes you. It’s messy, unpredictable, and full of surprises. But what if instead of seeing these changes as a loss of our former selves, we viewed them as an opportunity for growth? In the latest episode of Chill Like a Mother, we explore this very idea through the story of Hayley Dunlop, a former corporate PR professional whose life took an unexpected turn with the birth of her first child. Hayley’s journey isn’t about perfection—it’s about embracing the real, messy, creative self that emerged because of motherhood, not in spite of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/70ca62c1-9d4c-4d04-bcf7-45db151b25d1/0Y8A6645-2.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 52. Finding Yourself Again: How Motherhood Can Fuel Your Creative Spark with Hayley Dunlop {Entwined Author} - The Real You: More Than Just a Mom One of the most beautiful parts of Hayley’s story is how she redefined her identity, not just as a mother but as a creator. Through the chaos of early parenting, Hayley rediscovered the parts of herself that have been dormant—her creativity, her love for writing, and her desire to build something meaningful. The pandemic lockdowns played a role in this, giving Hayley the forced stillness to reassess what truly mattered to her. Instead of trying to be the same person she was before kids, she evolved. This period of reflection helped her pivot from her traditional career to a role in a creative agency that aligned with her values. Hayley’s journey serves as a reminder that motherhood isn’t about losing yourself—it’s about expanding who you are. It’s about finding the balance between being a mother and honoring the creative, multifaceted person you’ve always been. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/4d895129-0b9f-4b79-a5d9-6c8d8665ad3a/HayleyDunlopColourHeadshot-BethanyLavinPhotography-2+-+Hayley+Brockie-Dunlop.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 52. Finding Yourself Again: How Motherhood Can Fuel Your Creative Spark with Hayley Dunlop {Entwined Author} - Hayley Dunlop is a UK-based writer, author and mother to two children. Hayley spent the first 15 years of her career working in media and PR before realizing that wasn’t what she wanted to do at all and switching to creative copywriting. She lives just outside London with her husband and kids and is fuelled by loud music, frequent naps and the New Yorker cartoon caption contest. Her first novel, an unconventional festive romcom, will be published in summer 2025. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/gentle-parenting monthly 0.5 2024-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/d1ca1388-74bc-412a-a0d9-3f138f5cbc56/Copyright+Ali+Lauren+Creative+Services+-+Kayla+%28WEB%29+%289%29.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 51. Instagram Vs Reality: The Truth About Gentle Parenting - What’s This Chill Like a Mother Podcast About? This podcast calms the chaos of modern mom-life, helping you stop running on empty and start living with intention. We’re talking less anxiety, more creativity, and practical tips for moms ready to ditch the overwhelm and reconnect with themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/d6ef5f4f-103d-4007-a7bf-604cc4170936/olivia+-+perinatal+mental+health+-+chill+like+a+mother+podcast+-+gentle+parenting.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 51. Instagram Vs Reality: The Truth About Gentle Parenting - Olivia Scobie (MSW, RSW, MA) is an Ontario based queer social work counselor who specializes in perinatal mood, reproductive trauma, parental mental health, and provider burnout. She is committed to continuous learning and is currently completing a PhD in Health Policy and Equity. Her dissertation is focussed on the reproductive trauma experiences of LGBT+ birthers. Olivia is the co-founder of Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings and also the founder Postpartum Support Toronto (now Perinatal Wellbeing Ontario). She believes in eating dessert every day, telling your story, and barrier free access to healing services. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/ba99d7e8-f8e5-471c-a81e-c95c501429b0/Screen+Shot+2024-09-06+at+2.08.26+PM.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 51. Instagram Vs Reality: The Truth About Gentle Parenting - Anneke van den Berg Director of Programs at Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings Anneke van den Berg has a MSc in International Development from the Netherlands, and has extensive experience working with a wide variety of newcomer communities both in The Netherlands and Canada. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/invisible-no-more-feeling-seen-as-moms monthly 0.5 2024-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/d1ca1388-74bc-412a-a0d9-3f138f5cbc56/Copyright+Ali+Lauren+Creative+Services+-+Kayla+%28WEB%29+%289%29.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 50. Invisible No More:&nbsp; Feeling Seen As A Mom - Who Am I, and What’s This Chill Like a Mother Podcast About? I’m Kayla Huszar, a millennial counsellor and coach with a passion for helping moms and women find their way back to themselves through expressive art therapy and body-centered practices. This podcast is a space where we get real about the challenges of modern life, the ways we can reconnect with our true selves, and how we can all start living with more intention, empathy, and creativity. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/weekly-art-therapy-mom monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/98b0895f-181a-4037-a800-6f346dc04c16/Motherhood+-+default+parent+-+self-care+time+.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - When Motherhood Feels Like Too Much, Creativity Can Bring You Back to Yourself - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/7325e29b-cc70-46f1-8c98-6984a704494c/art+journal+therapy+for+busy+overwhelmed+moms+-+kayla+huszar+.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - When Motherhood Feels Like Too Much, Creativity Can Bring You Back to Yourself - “Creativity is non-negotiable for me—it’s just one way I stay sane and chill in motherhood.” Kayla Huszar, Registered Social Worker & Expressive Arts Therapist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/65729ced-5734-4d78-bcdc-9a54d57b6820/art+therapy+for+moms+-+mental+load.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - When Motherhood Feels Like Too Much, Creativity Can Bring You Back to Yourself - ✨ One of our members shared: “I shared how grief was holding me back, and it felt like layers of sadness and anger peeled away as I wrote, spoke, and cried. The space Kayla and the group held for me helped me find answers to questions I didn’t even know I had.” — C.R., mom of two, Motherload Member https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/rediscovering-your-identity-beyond-motherhood-a-conversation-with-expressive-art-therapist-kayla-huszar monthly 0.5 2025-09-18 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/3-steps-to-handle-tears-and-guilt-at-drop-offs monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/4ac483a5-33bd-4dd3-a80b-52bff4986a65/0Y8A6453.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 3 Steps to Handle Tears and Guilt At Drop Offs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/867d5f9c-9ecc-49cd-a6d9-0b8bcb96584a/4.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 3 Steps to Handle Tears and Guilt At Drop Offs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/53343be0-1586-4d95-8651-37fa8f798212/101+Ways+to+Chill+Like+a+Mother.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 3 Steps to Handle Tears and Guilt At Drop Offs - Mama, want some emotional regulation tools to help you feel more confident? Download my free guide, 101 Ways to Chill, and discover simple strategies to keep your cool, even on the toughest days. Because every mom deserves a little peace of mind! https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/loving-kindness-guided-meditation-for-moms monthly 0.5 2024-08-26 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/calm-your-mind-guided-meditation-for-moms monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/10-things-to-do-when-words-are-hard-as-a-highly-sensitive-mom monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/e16a590f-c281-4dba-9d49-f6d56d3273f6/IMG_9200.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 10 Things to Do When Words Are Hard As A Highly Sensitive Mom - For almost a decade, I've seen how effective creative coping tools are with my highly sensitive mom clients. And I get it - finding time for creativity as a busy mom can seem impossible (especially when words are hard and time is slipping away with scrolling), but these sacred moments with creativity can make a huge difference (and your rebellious inner teenager will be jump for joy when you bust out the gel pens). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/54a87b99-0983-41f9-becb-e403e14e4445/0Y8A6301+%281%29.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 10 Things to Do When Words Are Hard As A Highly Sensitive Mom - My art journal is the sanctuary where the bittersweet language of my motherhood overwhelm is expressed freely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1618777590723-UVWEPMI9ZW8H0IU6INKA/Copyright+Ali+Lauren+Creative+Services+-+Kayla+%28WEB%29+%2823%29.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 10 Things to Do When Words Are Hard As A Highly Sensitive Mom - Hey there mama! I’m Kayla Huszar I help mothers find their creative path to authenticity + worthiness in order to actually cope with the bittersweet chaos of motherhood. Inside the Motherload, a membership for overstimulated moms looking for a creative outlet, we meet weekly to practice these things together! https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/5-steps-to-find-your-spark-as-a-busy-mom-in-30-minutes monthly 0.5 2024-08-26 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mental-load-lost-dinosaurs-and-shoulding-yourself-with-ashley-brichter-fair-play monthly 0.5 2024-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/572e7c56-b1d5-49c1-9b44-ef334555810c/Ashley_Brichter.6fc937bf69.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 48. Mental Load, Lost Dinosaurs and Shoulding Yourself with Ashley Brichter (Fair Play Facilitator) - Ashley Brichter is an educator, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula and birth educator – like so many, her first birth did not “go as planned.” Better for it, she founded Birthsmarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. Ashley was born and raised in New York City, though she’s temporarily relocated to Salt Lake City, UT and is enjoying the mountains and Red Rocks of The West with her husband and two amazing kids. She is a Certified Fair Play Facilitator, and sits on the board of ProNatal Fitness. Birthsmarter: www.birthsmarter.com instagram.com/birthsmarter https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mellow-the-meltdowns-a-free-mini-course-for-adhd-moms monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/f7c856c1-ac04-4145-bf88-4fba05efeea7/art+therapy+for+moms.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Mellow the Meltdowns: A Free Co-Regulation Course For Moms - Every session includes education, journal prompts, meditation, art journaling and body-centered practices. NOTICING: Understanding Tantrums vs. Meltdowns CENTERING: Mastering Emotional + Nervous System Regulation ACCEPTING: Cultivating Self-Compassion in Challenging Moments MELLOWING: Understanding and Responding to BIG Feelings BEING: Authentic Parenting Lets Go of the Pressure to Be 'Good' This is not a parenting framework and I will not be giving you “how-tos” or scripts (unless you ask) - I’ll leave that valuable and important work to others. This is a sacred moment for you to process your hard moments in a meaningful creative way so that you can feel more regulated, grounded and happy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/cbbb0214-3b49-4a40-92ca-8bde2e2a2cad/0Y8A6655-2.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Mellow the Meltdowns: A Free Co-Regulation Course For Moms - Hey there mama! I’m Kayla Huszar As an ADHD mom, Registered Social Worker and Expressive Art Therapist, I know what it’s like to navigate life with a highly sensitive kid. I help moms calm the chaos of motherhood with creativity so that they can show up calm, cool and collected in more moments. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/get-your-spark-back-5-art-journal-activities-for-too-tired-to-think-moms monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/7d2111a0-a462-4cd1-931c-28cd78e1dc97/0Y8A6340.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Get Your Spark Back: 5 Art Journal Activities For too-tired-to-think Moms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/23b2084f-6e67-4521-b9ee-37993912220b/kayla-huszar+5+art+journal+exercises+to+help+you+find+your+spark+as+a+tired+mom.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Get Your Spark Back: 5 Art Journal Activities For too-tired-to-think Moms - 5 art journal exercises to help you find your spark as a tired mom Note: If you want try these but don’t have the supplies, email me and I’ll send you a FREE heART kit from my own stash of magazines, stickers and paper bits! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1680150692694-GDV69C0UTC8MED11F3O4/art+therapy+for+moms+-+stress.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Get Your Spark Back: 5 Art Journal Activities For too-tired-to-think Moms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1643386607782-WGBZU69KJ2WC9GTI3JUJ/art+therapy+for+moms.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Get Your Spark Back: 5 Art Journal Activities For too-tired-to-think Moms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/47-2-secrets-to-overcoming-mom-burn-out-with-autumn-mckay monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/af49d99f-3133-4dce-8c0c-da3e23055703/Headshot_ReducedSize.jpeg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 47. 2 Secrets to Overcoming Mom Burn Out with Autumn McKay - I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have taught in the classroom and as an online teacher. However, one of my greatest joys (and challenges) is being a mom! After my first son was born, I wanted to be involved in helping him learn and grow, so I began to develop activities to help engage his developing mind. I also wanted to help other moms dealing with hectic schedules and continuous time restraints. As a result, these activities evolved into 15 educational activity books. Motherhood has many joys and challenges, and sometimes that can lead to feeling burned out. So to combat that feeling, I began to practice gratitude through journaling. I found this beneficial to my relationship with my husband and children—I am happier, more patient, less stressed, calmer, and more optimistic. I created The Full Life Gratitude Journal for Moms so other moms could have a full life that is more grateful, mindful, and joyful. Autumn has a passion for helping moms be able to educate their children in a fun, low-prep way that she shares on BestMomIdeas.com. Best Mom Ideas BestMomIdeas.com Instagram-@bestmomideas Facebook-www.facebook.com/bestmomideas LinkedIn-linkedin.com/in/autumn-mckay https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/being-the-worlds-okayest-mom-with-amanda-gurman monthly 0.5 2024-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/39fbc5b0-c8a6-4e48-9474-5fbe01002590/Screen+Shot+2024-05-09+at+5.13.51+PM.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 46. Being the World's Okayest Mom with Amanda Gurman - Guest: Amanda Gurman ✨ Host of the Honest as a Mother Podcast ▪️Best Selling Author ▪️Writing Coach ▪️I help women own their vulnerability & turn it into strength &stories https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/when-motherhood-sucks-with-roxanne-francis monthly 0.5 2024-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/c06037ed-386d-42db-a258-3dfa45aa7d60/Episode+2+cover.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 45. 6 Easy to Remember Tips for When Motherhood Sucks with Roxanne Francis - Roxanne is an award-winning Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist. She is the CEO of Francis Psychotherapy & Consulting Services, where she runs a busy group therapy practice with her team. She is also a keynote speaker, leadership coach and corporate consultant who addresses topics related to women’s issues, race & equity, mental health, parenting, and wellness at work. Roxanne supports, and mentors other therapists in the field and is also the media’s go-to mental health expert, providing answers to many of life’s difficult questions. You can follow Roxanne on social media and on her website at www.francispsychotherapy.com. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/breaking-the-silence-kayla-huszars-journey-through-maternal-mental-health monthly 0.5 2025-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/8c600bac-dfe7-4f22-b9ef-8cdc17321c5c/IMG_6906.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Breaking the Silence: Kayla Huszar's Journey Through Maternal Mental Health | HONEST AS A MOTHER PODCAST https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/may-2024-30-journal-prompts-for-moms monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1717609286245-TNV4RO6Y8DXHV44SJWY4/Maternal+Mental+Health+May+Challenge+Instagram+Post-2.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 30 Creative Prompts for Maternal Mental Health - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/f0e2992d-be3b-4c76-aa20-cb01e0a3ca54/0Y8A6352.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 30 Creative Prompts for Maternal Mental Health - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/infertility-amys-story-of-finally-becoming-a-mom monthly 0.5 2024-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/5835365b-9eca-4253-a8e2-abfea1fc00fd/SmartSelect_20240103_135156_Gallery+%281%29.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 44. You've Been Accepted: Amy's Story of FINALLY Becoming a Member of The Mom Club - Amy is an author who writes in a variety of genres. She lives outside Philadelphia with her husband, stepson, daughter, and cat. Amy’s debut novel Star Sick, a humorous science fiction novel with talking robot dogs, is now available on Amazon. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/cranky-mom-syndrome-how-to-be-more-flexible-with-unknowns-with-catherine-mellinger monthly 0.5 2024-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/c4bb3c2b-b560-439d-9da4-336fe062139d/%F0%9F%8C%8ACLAM+PODCAST+Cover+.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 43. Cranky Mom Syndrome: How to be more flexible with unknowns with Catherine Mellinger - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/expressive-art-therapy-exercise-for-moms-rediscovering-your-authentic-self monthly 0.5 2024-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/20438217-d722-442a-9514-ef9c45c13b35/0Y8A6287.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Rediscovering Your Authentic Self: Art Journal Exercise for Moms - I'm Kayla, and I have been helping moms get unstuck with expressive art therapy for years. I am sharing this with you so that you can experience what therapeutic art journaling looks like, and maybe pique your interest to start a regular practice of creative self-care. You can read the directions below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1713309100635-QONY1V7DNF2S1IJFB0SS/slow+down+motherhood.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Rediscovering Your Authentic Self: Art Journal Exercise for Moms - art journal for moms - copyright kayla huszar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1713309102259-7DF1EEMGEJ0MYN0SJ0TE/who+am+I%3F+-+motherhood.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Rediscovering Your Authentic Self: Art Journal Exercise for Moms - finding joy - motherhood - copyright kayla huszar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1713309102542-E1PYJW3I1JNO5GCIYLS3/art+journal+therapy+for+mothers.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Rediscovering Your Authentic Self: Art Journal Exercise for Moms - mental load - overwhelmed mom - copyright kayla huszar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1713309104964-1SZG5K5RIZL4RVCCQLL4/art+journal+therapy+for+mothers.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Rediscovering Your Authentic Self: Art Journal Exercise for Moms - authentic self - motherhood - - copyright kayla huszar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1713309105745-GBFGA3UZXSEVOMS37246/art+journal+therapy+for+mothers.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Rediscovering Your Authentic Self: Art Journal Exercise for Moms - who am i - mom - - copyright kayla huszar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1713309106913-ODNUKNSKG4ZIJZBIXC9X/moms+mental+load+-+art+journal+page.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Rediscovering Your Authentic Self: Art Journal Exercise for Moms - too much to do, not enough time - authentic motherhood - - copyright kayla huszar https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/42-9-ways-expressive-art-therapy-is-magic-and-makes-mom-life-more-bearable-with-catherine-mellinger monthly 0.5 2024-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/f97e27ba-417f-4db2-8058-b1e31085c57e/Episode+2+cover.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 42. 9 Ways Expressive Art Therapy is Magic and Makes Mom-Life More Bearable with Catherine Mellinger - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/the-slip-patricias-battle-with-postpartum-psychosis monthly 0.5 2024-04-21 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/realistic-self-care-blueprint-for-joyful-and-practical-parenting monthly 0.5 2024-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/7d3670a1-aa75-4a98-ae9c-10e6ac6742ec/2.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 39. Realistic Self-Care for Moms: Emma's Blueprint for Joyful and Practical Parenting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/546d365e-952b-4367-a185-edcccbc89fbf/Episode+2+cover.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 39. Realistic Self-Care for Moms: Emma's Blueprint for Joyful and Practical Parenting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/six-mom-rage-triggers monthly 0.5 2024-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/07cae03d-71b3-44b1-8416-c2508cbce4e7/2.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Six Mom Rage Triggers and How To Cope - 1. Kids walking all over you https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/ea270d2a-200e-4271-839d-42c6a8b5f215/38.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Six Mom Rage Triggers and How To Cope - 2. Taking things too personally https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/52c1b611-a8ab-4f01-9921-4f1307c87bab/29.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Six Mom Rage Triggers and How To Cope - 3. Expectations too high “Expectations are resentments waiting to happen.” ― Anne Lamott https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/63ea034d-7448-4e71-939e-fe19ffeeb4d5/0Y8A6708-2.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Six Mom Rage Triggers and How To Cope - 4. Unmet needs Did you know that the average mom works 98 hours a week? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/98b0895f-181a-4037-a800-6f346dc04c16/7.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Six Mom Rage Triggers and How To Cope - 5. Trying to control everything https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/84fba1d0-a65d-456e-abd5-d38d7a24ff77/IMG_4923.jpeg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Six Mom Rage Triggers and How To Cope - 6. Not having an outlet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1618777590723-UVWEPMI9ZW8H0IU6INKA/Copyright+Ali+Lauren+Creative+Services+-+Kayla+%28WEB%29+%2823%29.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Six Mom Rage Triggers and How To Cope - If you found this blog because you are trying to be a more regulated mom… Then, I invite you to learn how to deal with anger in my anger workshop for moms. I have spent far too much time scrolling to figure out how to be a more regulated parent. Your anger is showing up because it matters; it’s not “bad.” I know you feel like you “know” better because you are trying to break cycles and be a more gentle parent, but scrolling won’t fix it. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/expressive-art-therapy-for-motherhood-one-moms-story monthly 0.5 2024-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/5548d6df-bc7f-44b1-9c86-2141a0e06eb3/CopyrightAliLaurenCreativeServices-KaylaH%28104%29.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 38. Expressive Art Therapy for Motherhood: One Mom's Story - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/journal monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/f8d24cc4-1e99-4ba4-ac23-a7a2beb34399/MOM+MENTAL+LOAD+-+ART+THERAPY+-+KAYLA+HUSZARIMG_9386.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How Art Journaling Lightens the Mental Load of Motherhood (Even If You’re Not ‘Creative’) - Oh, hey! By the way, I'm Kayla. I'm a Registered Social Worker and Expressive Arts Therapist who helps millennial moms like you reclaim their authentic selves and find some sanity in the chaos of motherhood through therapeutic art. So, if you're wondering where I fit into all this creative journaling magic... well, I’m your guide! Think of me as your creative (and slightly quirky) coach, helping you navigate those messes—emotional and otherwise—with a bit of art and a lot of heart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/d6359305-37d5-4d3c-982a-f6267c8423b4/feel+the+feelings+-+art+journal+page.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How Art Journaling Lightens the Mental Load of Motherhood (Even If You’re Not ‘Creative’) - #1 - Emotional Regulation Expressing yourself doesn't require hours of free time. Even five minutes is a start. Don’t have 5 minutes? Well, that’s a larger issue – I might suggest some reflection on how you can FIND the time. Prioritize yourself. You are worth it. In The Motherload Membership, we explore tools and creative practices that support emotional regulation, helping you process and release what’s weighing you down. Whether it's through art, writing, or simple reflections, the space is designed to help you connect with your emotions, instead of bottling them up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/aa268b32-3aed-4ba8-a3bd-f749871c97e8/3.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How Art Journaling Lightens the Mental Load of Motherhood (Even If You’re Not ‘Creative’) - #2 - No Rules, Just Emotional Release Your art journal doesn't have rules. It doesn't need to be pretty. It just needs to hold you (and all of your human messy feelings). The same goes for The Motherload Membership - it's a place for you to be yourself without the pressure to perform, or strive for anything beyond self-expression. You don’t need to be anything but you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/a7e3508d-a342-484c-aebf-25dc458caaa0/4.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How Art Journaling Lightens the Mental Load of Motherhood (Even If You’re Not ‘Creative’) - #3 - Calming the Mom Chaos Slowing down to create in your journal can help calm the chaos of motherhood. It's a chance to pause, breathe, and process the emotions that come with the territory. The Motherload Membership offers space to pause too. In between the chaos of family life, there’s room for you to breathe, reflect, and reset. It’s not about doing more; it’s about giving yourself the grace to slow down and be present. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/82ecb219-a034-4f71-b9ce-5862597578b5/1.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How Art Journaling Lightens the Mental Load of Motherhood (Even If You’re Not ‘Creative’) - #4 - Rediscover Yourself Beyond Motherhood Amid the demands of family life, art journaling can be a powerful way to reconnect with your authentic self. It's a space to explore, experiment, and rediscover the parts of you that may have gotten lost in the shuffle. In The Motherload Membership, we nurture that reconnection with the parts of yourself that might have been buried under piles of laundry, endless to-do lists, and other people’s needs. It’s a brave space for rediscovery and reclaiming your sense of self. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1622433806252-QC17MFUQVIXQZ8AWGJ8Q/art+therapy+for+moms+-+art+journal.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How Art Journaling Lightens the Mental Load of Motherhood (Even If You’re Not ‘Creative’) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1622433806192-JDC8C9VT0B0M7DQVDLS9/art+therapy+for+moms+-+art+journal.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How Art Journaling Lightens the Mental Load of Motherhood (Even If You’re Not ‘Creative’) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1622433808461-D7HX21ML88WMD119XS2H/art+therapy+for+moms+-+art+journal.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How Art Journaling Lightens the Mental Load of Motherhood (Even If You’re Not ‘Creative’) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1622433808832-FT8LFC8NO5EVHJUAHQT3/show+up+with+love+-+motherhood.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How Art Journaling Lightens the Mental Load of Motherhood (Even If You’re Not ‘Creative’) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1622433832796-HQV484B9Q52G6MRHB6L0/art+therapy+for+moms+-+rage.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How Art Journaling Lightens the Mental Load of Motherhood (Even If You’re Not ‘Creative’) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1622433809263-L5EEDLLKI1T8UT86LQTM/art+therapy+for+moms+-+collage.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How Art Journaling Lightens the Mental Load of Motherhood (Even If You’re Not ‘Creative’) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1622433832945-N5XPEG22PJG1Z3IF5I6B/art+therapy+for+moms+-+grace.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How Art Journaling Lightens the Mental Load of Motherhood (Even If You’re Not ‘Creative’) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1622433809832-G75KOTHW2T1DWSYQOXDN/art+therapy+for+moms+-+collage.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How Art Journaling Lightens the Mental Load of Motherhood (Even If You’re Not ‘Creative’) https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/juggling-motherhood-and-me-time-kellie-forsyth monthly 0.5 2024-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/92eca374-1d95-4d12-829d-470137507d81/3.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 37. Juggling Motherhood and Me-Time: Mastering Self-Care Amid the Chaos with Kellie Forsyth - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/4116cf9d-de2c-4623-8047-e2810b8e421c/Episode+35+cover.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 37. Juggling Motherhood and Me-Time: Mastering Self-Care Amid the Chaos with Kellie Forsyth - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/this-one-thing-will-set-you-free-in-motherhood-with-jenn-hepton monthly 0.5 2024-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/fb7b42bf-c0d6-4725-a423-bb1170ffa7e4/5.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 36. This One Thing Will Set You Free in Motherhood with Jenn Hepton (2/2) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/0bf191e0-12e4-4064-8cfa-9cb787436743/Episode+36+cover-3.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 36. This One Thing Will Set You Free in Motherhood with Jenn Hepton (2/2) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/shattering-the-illusion-of-intense-mothering-jenn-hepton monthly 0.5 2024-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/aee2f762-1f2a-4851-ace0-10ba0fef45e3/3.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 35. Shattering The Illusion of Intense Mothering (1/2) with Jenn Hepton - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/3657042b-15c8-405a-bb1d-61981267f390/Shattering+The+Illusion+of+Intense+Mothering+%281%2F2%29+with+Jenn+Hepton+on+the+Chill+Like+a+Mother+Podcast+with+Kayla+Huszar.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 35. Shattering The Illusion of Intense Mothering (1/2) with Jenn Hepton - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/how-do-pregnant-moms-avoid-newborn-sleep-deprivation-with-a-plan monthly 0.5 2024-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/8a7585b5-8241-4114-819f-e380371c741c/17.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How do pregnant moms avoid newborn sleep deprivation? With a plan! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/39e0a650-fc10-44fa-9795-599c19469bc4/0Y8A6655-2.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How do pregnant moms avoid newborn sleep deprivation? With a plan! - P.S. It irks me that you are here (and your partner is playing video games) and you are the one to prepare for your baby. I hope you and your partner can create some mental load equality in life after pregnancy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/867d5f9c-9ecc-49cd-a6d9-0b8bcb96584a/4.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How do pregnant moms avoid newborn sleep deprivation? With a plan! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/how-to-self-regulate-and-cope-as-a-mother-in-2024-from-two-therapists-for-moms monthly 0.5 2026-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/cbca4e70-3462-4ff3-b4a8-202c3e37fa0a/self+regulation+-+motherhood+-+therapy+for+moms.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 34. How To Self-Regulate and Cope as A Mother in 2024 from Two Therapists for Moms - Danik Bernier, MSW, RSW is a bilingual therapist (Ontario) and coach helping stressed out moms become the mother they want to be. Since making the connection between her own PPA and intergenerational trauma, Danik has been passionate about bringing awareness, educating, and helping moms heal from their trauma and become trauma-informed parents. In her therapy private practice, Danik offers 1:1 EMDR focused therapy to help moms process and release the root cause of their trauma responses, and in her coaching practice, Danik focuses her work on trauma-informed parenting practices, providing education and support to moms wanting to learn self-regulation and co-regulation to effectively break intergenerational trauma cycles. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/express-yourself-expressive-art-therapy-client-kit monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/a6016d1e-911a-4799-b597-f9748aa46ced/0Y8A6469.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Welcome Package: Expressive Art Therapy Client Kit for Moms - About Kayla Huszar, your creative counsellor + coach: I am a registered social worker using expressive art therapy supporting you through the highs and lots of motherhood with mindfulness and creativity. Certifications and Trainings: Bachelors Of Social Work Prairie Institute of Expressive Art therapy Level 1 + 2 Expressive Art Therapy Certificates Postpartum Support International Perinatal Mental Health Certificate (PMH-C) Certified Fair Play Facilitator Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings IN PROGRESS: Canadian Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist (CC-PMH) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/26c87860-867d-4a03-a159-7a3f72041ff8/kayla-huszar+-+PREGNANCY-1489.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Welcome Package: Expressive Art Therapy Client Kit for Moms "My sessions with Kayla are different from other counsellors I have seen; she cares, listens & she knows me. This type of work is invaluable in a society that pressures women to be perfect. She invites you to be vulnerable while exploring yourself in a nonjudgmental environment & safe way. During every session, I learn something new about myself. She often has an inspiring quote, piece of wisdom, song to listen to, or book to explore to help with whatever I am struggling with. Thank you for holding this space for women." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/a107f638-75c1-45c3-96c2-1b266b15a7cf/kh+-+brand+-+presentation+%28Instagram+Reel%29-2.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Welcome Package: Expressive Art Therapy Client Kit for Moms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/rediscover-your-authenticity-in-motherhood monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/724eef7c-e61a-4106-b265-764d008849fb/IMG_5677.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 33. Rediscover Your Authenticity in Motherhood: The 6 Words You Need in 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/facb5973-7fbc-4787-9122-281d602899f6/0Y8A6655-2+%281%29.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 33. Rediscover Your Authenticity in Motherhood: The 6 Words You Need in 2024 - I am a therapist for moms; I use expressive arts therapy, a transformative, non-clinical tool for self-expression and healing. Through art, poetry, and journaling, mothers can begin to reclaim their sense of self and rekindle the spark that may have dimmed amidst the demands of parenting. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/pregnant-five-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-giving-birth monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/fdf09866-7968-4a58-b8f5-7d69c22fff70/5+things+i+wish+i+knew+before+giving+birth.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Five things I wish I knew before giving birth, as a social worker - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/565fc92b-53f2-4ae3-9a8a-138f604efe3d/21.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Five things I wish I knew before giving birth, as a social worker - … compared to the dollars and hours you’ve spent tending to your mental health? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1620850660345-YN1YFS6L3CDKXRLWE2ZU/kayla-huszar+-+PREGNANCY-1405.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Five things I wish I knew before giving birth, as a social worker - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/no-one-told-me-it-would-be-this-way-why-matrescence-helps-make-sense-of-motherhood-with-katrina-court monthly 0.5 2024-01-10 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mental-load-marriage-zach-watson-realzachthinkshare monthly 0.5 2024-01-03 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/mental-load-chill-christmas-therapist-for-moms monthly 0.5 2023-12-19 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/your-partners-guide-to-defensivenes monthly 0.5 2023-12-19 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/episode-4-breaking-the-parenting-mold-redefining-roles-and-reclaiming-sanity-with-kayla-huszar monthly 0.5 2025-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/0dea13c1-3db4-46b3-9a1e-f120fac56a38/BLOG+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR+-+CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Breaking the Parenting Mold - Redefining Roles and Reclaiming Sanity with Kayla Huszar - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/how-do-i-stop-yelling-at-my-kids-impossible-parenting monthly 0.5 2026-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/26a9db87-d962-439e-9d87-e0bf4348edc9/13502882_1754207054801225_8080578769106790279_o.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 28. How Do I Stop Yelling At My Kids with Olivia Scobie author of Impossible Parenting (3 of 3) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/emotional-regulation-101-for-moms monthly 0.5 2024-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/abeaa83e-a46c-4132-a739-1b258e21eb4e/emotional+regulation+-+moms+with+anxiety.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Emotional Regulation: What does it mean to be chill like a mother - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/aee9d278-4a65-4136-b090-3836aaeaa50d/0Y8A6332.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Emotional Regulation: What does it mean to be chill like a mother - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/e467a0ac-fe02-43af-997c-e6a764dc10e3/37.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Emotional Regulation: What does it mean to be chill like a mother - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/5ccfff86-40e9-4c72-9d39-177544fb47f2/Mockup.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Emotional Regulation: What does it mean to be chill like a mother - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/248573c6-96c2-4b64-bbb5-421a7c0c8eb4/Mockup-2.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Emotional Regulation: What does it mean to be chill like a mother - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/824ca700-a59e-45d7-9f31-b03becea0a98/0Y8A6369.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Emotional Regulation: What does it mean to be chill like a mother - Ok, Kayla I get it! I need to feel the feelings. What do I do now? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/e959e61f-2e61-4632-ac44-43a2b272c880/23.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Emotional Regulation: What does it mean to be chill like a mother - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/df846cbe-3ee5-447f-838f-a94ce58e5ff4/0Y8A6537.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Emotional Regulation: What does it mean to be chill like a mother - Art as therapy with a registered social worker is one way! I am accepting new virtual clients all across Canada: Art as Therapy for Moms living in Alberta or Saskatchewan that you can submit to your health benefits (because I'm a Registered Social Worker in these two provinces). Creative Coaching for Moms across Canada: Same-same as therapy, only you can't claim on your benefits. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/intrusive-thoughts-olivia-scobie monthly 0.5 2025-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/26a9db87-d962-439e-9d87-e0bf4348edc9/13502882_1754207054801225_8080578769106790279_o.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 27. Intrusive Thoughts, Mom Math and Postpartum Mental Health with Olivia Scobie author of Impossible Parenting (2 of 3) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/impossible-parenting-1 monthly 0.5 2025-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/f8d24cc4-1e99-4ba4-ac23-a7a2beb34399/MOM+MENTAL+LOAD+-+ART+THERAPY+-+KAYLA+HUSZARIMG_9386.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 26. Why Motherhood Feels Impossible: The "Good" Mother Myth, and Feeling Like a Failure with Olivia Scobie (1 of 3) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/d5d05375-ca1f-4007-a8e9-de45fd833147/%F0%9F%8C%8A+PODCAST+%2B+PB+VIDEO+COVERS-6.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 26. Why Motherhood Feels Impossible: The "Good" Mother Myth, and Feeling Like a Failure with Olivia Scobie (1 of 3) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/8ef4cde7-2921-41ce-8f7d-aa678d831e24/MOM+MENTAL+LOAD+-+ART+THERAPY+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR22.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 26. Why Motherhood Feels Impossible: The "Good" Mother Myth, and Feeling Like a Failure with Olivia Scobie (1 of 3) - Why Feeling Like a Failure is a Motherhood Epidemic Olivia and I talked about how so many parents (especially moms) struggle with the feeling that they’re just not doing enough. And honestly? It makes sense. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/5cb24464-a002-4313-843e-31612e866683/MOM+MENTAL+LOAD+-+ART+THERAPY+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR5.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 26. Why Motherhood Feels Impossible: The "Good" Mother Myth, and Feeling Like a Failure with Olivia Scobie (1 of 3) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/26a9db87-d962-439e-9d87-e0bf4348edc9/13502882_1754207054801225_8080578769106790279_o.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 26. Why Motherhood Feels Impossible: The "Good" Mother Myth, and Feeling Like a Failure with Olivia Scobie (1 of 3) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/25-moms-stop-foreboding-joy-how-i-invite-feargrief-in-for-tea monthly 0.5 2023-12-19 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/3-tips-to-regulate-for-moms monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/8d705f95-ce33-46c6-a7ca-4bfd2c3ee467/BLOG+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR+-+CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 3 Tips to Emotionally Regulate When You're a Busy Mom - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/cdb9629a-d7a7-4ad5-8a47-37bd0e3416a7/0Y8A6265.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 3 Tips to Emotionally Regulate When You're a Busy Mom - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/0c49b164-cd23-4658-9d57-1ab5535ba0a6/25.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 3 Tips to Emotionally Regulate When You're a Busy Mom - 1. Stop Scrolling for the Answers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/c1fdb31e-a1cc-4abf-978c-e31a3dccd06f/2.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 3 Tips to Emotionally Regulate When You're a Busy Mom - 2. Stop That Bitchy Inner Critic and Silent Seething https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/0f7fd552-2279-4091-94df-7c48dbd08ecd/59.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 3 Tips to Emotionally Regulate When You're a Busy Mom - 3. Believe You Are Already a "Good" Mother https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/7b965bba-48ae-4a46-9d27-9ac99f7c1060/0Y8A6539.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 3 Tips to Emotionally Regulate When You're a Busy Mom - My clients chose me because they are having a hard time making time for themselves; in fact, it feels impossible. If we've never met, I'm Kayla. I'm a creative therapist who helps you feel regulated, trust yourself, and create the life you don't need to run away from, even if you have no time and need to be chill like yesterday. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/goingbacktowork-matleave monthly 0.5 2023-11-21 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/lauren-tetenbaum monthly 0.5 2023-11-21 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/invisible-load-of-mompreneur monthly 0.5 2023-10-24 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/7-truths-about-the-fourth-trimester-and-what-you-can-do-to-be-ready-for-life-with-a-newborn monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/d6cf8044-39be-43ea-8b19-338fdc8ee75b/pregnant+-+therapist+for+moms+-+kayla+huszar+-+the+fourth+trimester.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 7 truths about the fourth trimester (and what you can do to be ready for life with a newborn) - Technology, commercialism, social media, and not living in “community” leads new moms to feel like failures in motherhood. As a result, women feel disconnected from their authenticity in the fourth trimester, leading to anxious thoughts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1a9e8aed-539d-4378-bc4c-d5cfd41b7445/Anxiety+is+the+feeling+of+worry%2C+uncertainty%2C+and+fear+about+the+future.+It+can+be+intrusive+and+panicky%2C+often+manifesting+as+physical+symptoms+like+a+racing+heart+or+overwhelming+thoughts.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 7 truths about the fourth trimester (and what you can do to be ready for life with a newborn) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/de7a26e2-b4f7-4895-815c-014018181e49/9.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 7 truths about the fourth trimester (and what you can do to be ready for life with a newborn) - What you may not be prepared for are the 7 universal truths about the fourth trimester As in, everyone (most everyone) will experience all seven not here things regardless of how they birth, feed or sleep their babies. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/thepowerofpause monthly 0.5 2023-10-14 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/recovering-from-childbirth-what-to-expect-for-pregnant-moms monthly 0.5 2024-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/71405798-d4fa-4d1f-8caa-ed42f1848d01/GIVING+BIRTH+-+PREGNANT+MOM.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Recovering from Childbirth: What to expect for pregnant moms - Giving birth is often considered a most beautiful experience. And while it is undoubtedly a joyous event, it can also be incredibly challenging (even traumatic for some). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/b64693dc-0ef2-4cf3-b0d4-b0de985ffca7/2.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Recovering from Childbirth: What to expect for pregnant moms - 1. The Arduous Physical Recovery Many assume they will return to "normal" within a few days/weeks of giving birth, but this is rarely true. The physical recovery process can be lengthy, exhausting, and painful. For instance, vaginal tearing, cesarean incisions, and mastitis are just some common issues that new mothers face. The physical recovery process can differ for each person, depending on the nature of the delivery. It can take several months, and you should not feel pressured to bounce back quickly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/6605880c-1b94-4779-ab61-1c10cea7f11f/20.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Recovering from Childbirth: What to expect for pregnant moms - 3. Importance of Support It is crucial for new mothers to have support during the recovery process, both physically and emotionally. You may need full-time support from a partner or family member. Many women feel guilty or ashamed that they cannot handle everything on their own. Accepting the realities of childbirth and the support you need makes you more prepared for the transition. Support can come from a partner, family member, or hired help (postpartum doulas, for example). It is essential to clearly communicate your needs and boundaries and accept help when offered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/fc9811bc-803e-4953-a743-e4624d34e12d/3.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Recovering from Childbirth: What to expect for pregnant moms - Furthermore, it is crucial for partners and family members to recognize the physical and emotional toll that childbirth will take. They can help new mothers navigate the recovery process and transition into parenthood by offering practical and emotional support and understanding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/53e6c1b2-7249-437b-ade8-ef9b285c817c/0Y8A6539.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Recovering from Childbirth: What to expect for pregnant moms - Written by Kayla Huszar, a social worker specializing in perinatal mental health, this comprehensive resource draws from years of personal and client experiences and professional training to help you avoid the common pitfalls of postpartum life. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/theragingtherapist monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/stop-shoulding-yourself-mama monthly 0.5 2023-10-04 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/10-important-things-the-nursery-therapist monthly 0.5 2025-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/a68cef4d-c7a6-4967-ba8a-889a76eb9bb3/10ThingsMore1.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 10 Things More Important Than Your Nursery: A Therapist's Guide to Preparing for Motherhood - I'm Kayla, a therapist specializing in maternal mental health and postpartum support. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/finding-chill-mind-body-awareness-for-mothers-a-guided-expressive-art-exercise monthly 0.5 2025-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/b56b8d9b-0060-455d-8cf8-2caf079edc04/AdobeStock_300386070.jpeg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 17. Finding Calm Through Expressive Arts Therapy: A Guided Exercise for Moms - 1. Visualization: Connecting with Your Emotions Before you put pen to paper, take a few deep breaths. Close your eyes and tune into your body. Where do you feel tension? What emotions are coming up for you? Do you feel a sense of heaviness, restlessness, or exhaustion? Allow yourself to acknowledge these feelings without judgment. Now, visualize yourself releasing that tension. Imagine a warm light filling your body, bringing a sense of peace and clarity. Picture yourself as more than just a mom—see yourself as the creative, vibrant individual you are at your core. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/ec64d880-2cf7-48b2-b950-9918fd316fa3/kayla+huszar+-+expressive+art+therapy+for+mothers+-+maternal+mental+health.jpeg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 17. Finding Calm Through Expressive Arts Therapy: A Guided Exercise for Moms - 2. Expressive Art Journal Creation: Letting Go of Perfection Using any materials you have on hand—crayons, markers, paints, or even just a pencil—begin to create. Don’t overthink it. Let your hand move freely. This is not about making “good” art; it’s about allowing your emotions to take shape on the page. If you feel stuck, try using color to express emotion. If you’re feeling anxious, what colors represent that? If you’re seeking peace, what shapes or strokes feel calming? Trust your intuition, and let your artwork unfold naturally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/e9118b3a-2e2e-4c70-b696-5512e976a70c/4.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 17. Finding Calm Through Expressive Arts Therapy: A Guided Exercise for Moms - 3. Journal Prompts: Reflecting on Your Creative Process Once you’ve completed your artwork, take a moment to write about your experience. Use these prompts to guide your reflection: What title would you give this piece? Describe your process for making the art. What is the essence of this piece of art? How did it feel to create without expectations? What emotions surfaced during this process? What message or insight did you gain from this exercise? If this art piece could talk, what would it say to you? Journaling helps deepen the mind-body connection, allowing you to make sense of what you’ve expressed visually. Even if your thoughts feel scattered at first, writing them down can bring clarity and perspective. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/when-anxiety-is-screaming-at-you-how-to-find-chill-2-of-2 monthly 0.5 2023-07-20 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/get-off-the-struggle-bus-heal-anxiety-by-getting-to-the-root-cause-1-of-2 monthly 0.5 2023-07-20 https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/stop-telling-mothers-they-only-have-18-summers monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1689292684904-6UQFWOGN8IDEP3V6H76M/1.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 14. Stop telling mothers they only have 18 summers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1689292686995-GCXQIWM09WPEKEHGCBEA/2.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 14. Stop telling mothers they only have 18 summers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1689292687936-FAAJ4PX7UO0FK4974LXC/3.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 14. Stop telling mothers they only have 18 summers In this episode, we talk about the pressure moms feel when they're told they only have 18 summers with their kids and how it adds to their already overwhelming responsibilities. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/six-essential-steps-after-taking-a-pregnancy-test monthly 0.5 2024-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/edb7a83d-3db7-44c2-8854-8e9855992ead/1.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Six Essential Steps After Taking a Pregnancy Test - Here are 6 things you must do after a positive pregnancy test https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/ce68d7b2-4ab5-49b8-b6d7-77abd906c525/10.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Six Essential Steps After Taking a Pregnancy Test - I know you’re probably happy about being pregnant, and yet, there is so much information overwhelm, and navigating the unnerving unknown. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/recognizing-and-overcoming-anxiety-in-pregnancy monthly 0.5 2024-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/74ff416f-a92a-4b20-88aa-b4bf1dc137c2/22.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How do I know if my anxiety is too much? Recognizing and overcoming anxiety in pregnancy - Anxiety is pretty common in pregnancy, but there's a difference between regular worry and anxiety-anxiety, which can be especially tough on partners, and both the mom and the baby. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/how-to-stay-chill-when-life-as-a-mom-is-chaotic-and-loud monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/59308c38-6f18-43f4-a24a-893aeeb5882e/VIRAL+POSTS+-+CLAM+-+4TH.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 2. How to Stay Chill When Life as a Mom is Chaotic and Loud - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1682205743709-PC1AFUWEZ0DB50V2SG3C/2.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 2. How to Stay Chill When Life as a Mom is Chaotic and Loud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1682205744272-9FV1RAZXQSLTG30N5HUP/3.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 2. How to Stay Chill When Life as a Mom is Chaotic and Loud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1682205744905-GQ0L62NRV0OP2BRID92K/4.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 2. How to Stay Chill When Life as a Mom is Chaotic and Loud https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/how-to-find-yourself-again-in-postpartum-using-art-journaling monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/3d38b53a-4a63-4c0a-b34d-4c13f038d802/CopyrightAliLaurenCreativeServices-KaylaH%2862%29.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How to use therapeutic art journaling to find yourself again in postpartum - As millennial mothers who’ve received a lot of conditioning around what being a mom is and isn’t, it’s hard to not be overstimulated, fatigued, and distracted. There is zero time for creativity - Doesn’t this all feel defeating, scattered, and overwhelming? As mothers we ought to be able to take care of ourselves (after all we did birth the humans and take care of the humans) and yet we are so exhausted at the end of the day, it all feels impossible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/2f7d14e1-19a4-40d6-ad88-816ed041f020/BLOG+PODCAST+-+KAYLA+HUSZAR+-+CHILL+LIKE+A+MOTHER-2.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How to use therapeutic art journaling to find yourself again in postpartum - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/e23474b2-09fb-48d0-a8cb-95befb125eda/IMG_6026.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How to use therapeutic art journaling to find yourself again in postpartum - Here is my story about how art journaling saved my life: When I was six months into my first postpartum, I registered for an art journal class at a local art studio. I have used creativity for healing for as long as I can remember. As a teenager I would collage magazines in my basement room, write poetry in the margins of my homework, and create word art in my spares. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/2646f7e0-e8ca-4b94-bf94-19964b8cf3d6/0Y8A6447.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How to use therapeutic art journaling to find yourself again in postpartum - I've supported hundreds of mothers in finding their way back to themselves through art as therapy. Therapeutic art journaling isn't just something I teach - it's what saved me in my own motherhood journey. And it's backed by research. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/three-secrets-to-getting-through-toddler-bedtimes-without-losing-your-mind monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/8b320811-8d6f-498c-80f8-3210a2134e8a/toddler+bedtime+-+mother+-+without+losing+your+mind.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Three secrets to getting through toddler bedtimes without losing your mind - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1662069662243-YS1FYN7ZMA1XNQPQO7U2/59945034-27C6-4F88-AC92-DD49049A3CB2.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Three secrets to getting through toddler bedtimes without losing your mind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1662069688875-OIOYIT9L2QA4HMGKLNMC/F8384BB7-BE85-4100-ACD3-D3D5537E9CC2.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Three secrets to getting through toddler bedtimes without losing your mind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1662069497952-18IXKXJAURHH3GP0JWUB/D742A3B0-2A77-456C-B32D-4C152FEF16F5.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Three secrets to getting through toddler bedtimes without losing your mind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1662069493564-MWY64VNORXYGNBFX1HGM/0E2BB99D-5352-4751-B225-6150ED36680B.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Three secrets to getting through toddler bedtimes without losing your mind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1662069495019-DRYVR7S804RJ7Y4XXBOB/D7F7C2C7-F94C-4FAD-8381-D23CFDCE847E.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Three secrets to getting through toddler bedtimes without losing your mind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1662069497034-729YYA7PUOM9CW24XZSX/D54E415D-F8D8-494A-A8B3-575EF75BF06F.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Three secrets to getting through toddler bedtimes without losing your mind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/e4402045-a194-4825-9ec1-f6da6a76bd7a/0Y8A6427.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Three secrets to getting through toddler bedtimes without losing your mind - When you want to be regulated at bedtime and can't, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and frustrated, then cue the mom guilt. You start to wonder if you're doing something wrong as a mother. As a therapist for moms, I have the resources you need to feel regulated. I have worked with hundreds of mothers like you. I will help you find your chill, so you can be vibrant and feel alive (again). Because I believe you are doing your best right now and tomorrow might be even better with support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/e1241514-1280-412e-981b-0210a573924e/Untitled+design+-+2023-10-23T154504.275.png Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - Three secrets to getting through toddler bedtimes without losing your mind - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/six-mom-rage-triggers-and-how-to-cope monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1636813006874-ON0KLPIEP6EFP02NV7OX/mom+rage+virtual+workshop+-+expressive+art+therapy+-+postpartum+-+parenting.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - how to cope with mom rage - Mama, find yourself blowing up over seemingly minor annoyances? https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/how-to-tolerate-your-childs-big-feelings monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/43066d3e-1873-4ae3-b8b3-51fbff8cea3a/5DF7773B-670F-429F-91F0-F84A3B1A31A5.jpeg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How to tolerate your child’s big feelings - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/415ab47a-a2a3-470e-b7de-154a9065e65f/0Y8A6562.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How to tolerate your child’s big feelings - If something rang true for you and you’d like to learn how to stay emotionally regulated when your child is having big feelings - connect with me. I'm Kayla! THERAPIST FOR MOMS Registered Social Worker, Art Therapist, and Mom Who Gets It I work with mothers who are: Holding it all together (but barely) Feeling invisible in their own lives Wondering if they'll ever feel like they are doing it right or feel like themselves again Here's what I know: You can't think your way out of overthinking. You need to feel your way through it. That's where art as therapy comes in. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/how-to-fill-your-own-cup-without-feeling-guilty monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1645204789077-BRJH9P58D21PQV0YIH67/CopyrightAliLaurenCreativeServices-KaylaH%289%29.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How to Fill Your Cup as a Millennial Mom Without Guilt: Self-Care Tips for Busy Moms - Saying "f*ck it" to perfection, the expectations, and even the guilt, is the radical act of self-love that makes space for you to actually show up for those you love. This exercise is here to help you step out of the exhaustion, reset, and nourish yourself in ways that give you permission to break that cycle of guilt and criticism. Because guess what? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/b1e33389-4533-4d46-b50e-830be67536e3/CopyrightAliLaurenCreativeServices-KaylaH%282%29.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How to Fill Your Cup as a Millennial Mom Without Guilt: Self-Care Tips for Busy Moms - What you’ll need: Your space (quiet, comfortable, ideally alone) Your art journal, pastels and pens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/18a6e22e-506c-4cf6-9bec-2030dde7ca4b/CopyrightAliLaurenCreativeServices-KaylaH%2880%29.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How to Fill Your Cup as a Millennial Mom Without Guilt: Self-Care Tips for Busy Moms - Expressive art journal exercise: Meditation Art Journal Invitation Journal Prompts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1647293708511-NXU2CCO82YYTIAGJWTDR/filling+your+cup+1.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How to Fill Your Cup as a Millennial Mom Without Guilt: Self-Care Tips for Busy Moms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/1647293704333-R25LI1ROIP9TJMRDRD46/filling+your+cup+4.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - How to Fill Your Cup as a Millennial Mom Without Guilt: Self-Care Tips for Busy Moms https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/three-secrets-to-art-journaling-your-feelings-so-that-you-can-boost-your-mood monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/4c996a9d-4801-40e3-a952-520920c87519/DA6BA23D-E28B-4010-92BE-1F0393E1E89F.jpg Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 3 secrets to art journaling so that you can feel your feelings and boost your mood - Being creative has always been healing for me. I have been using it for as long as I can remember. As a teenager you could find me in my room reading and writing poetry, listening to music, dancing, and cutting and pasting magazines into collages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60735984f2d3c73453517f5b/efe20237-841d-4a61-923a-c0d6c371d422/Three+secrets+to+art+journaling+so+that+you+can+feel+your+feelings+and+boost+your+mood.JPG Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers - 3 secrets to art journaling so that you can feel your feelings and boost your mood - How I use creativity (especially art journaling) to boost my mood and keep me grounded in my parenting: Keep a small stash of art supplies close by (easy to take out and easy to clean up) Schedule in time for creativity (I put reminders right in my phone) When doing art, create for creating sake, no judgements, no expectations. 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