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Chill Like a Mother PodcastBreaking Parenting Cycles Without Breaking YourselfSend us a textEver find yourself swearing under your breath while trying to be the "good mom" – only to feel overcome with guilt moments later? You're not alone. The messy truth about mom rage rarely makes it to social media, but it's something almost every mother experiences.What happens when you're a therapist who can't follow her own advice? In this raw episode, I share a particularly hard parenting day where I experienced that uncomfortable yet surprisingly righteous anger, then questioned my parenting afterward. We explore why healing while raising kids feels impossible sometimes, th...2025-07-0113 minChill Like a Mother PodcastBeyond the Scroll: How Adult Coloring Books Can Reset Your Exhausted Mom BrainSend us a textIt's 9:05pm. You're hollowed-out exhausted, the kids are finally quiet, and you're zombie-scrolling hoping the algorithm throws you a lifeline. But that "calm" you're chasing? It's not really calm - it's just avoidant numbness dressed up like peace.What if I told you there's something better you can do with those 10 minutes? Something that actually helps your nervous system instead of keeping it stuck in fight-or-flight?In this episode, we're talking about why grabbing your kid's coloring book might be the most practical self-care tool you're not using. Not...2025-06-1008 minChill Like a Mother PodcastNICU, Anger & Diapers That Felt Like Milestones: Chelsea’s Story of HopeSend us a textWhat happens when a mental health professional finds herself on the other side of the desk - struggling, spiralling, and split wide open by a birth plan that was never part of the plan?In this raw and resonant conversation, Chelsea - co-owner of Couples to Cradles and co-founder of Mama Psychologists - invites us into the story of her early motherhood: one that begins with unexpected labor at just 27 weeks and unravels into a 15-week NICU stay, a cardiac diagnosis, and the kind of emotional unraveling that even a degree...2025-05-2024 minChill Like a Mother PodcastMental Load, Memory Fog, and the Myth of “Mommy Brain” with neuroscientist Dr. Jodi PawluskiSend us a textYou walk into a room, forget why, stand there blinking like a confused Sims character. Then you start spiralling: Is my brain broken? Is this what motherhood does?!If that moment feels freakishly familiar, this episode is your official permission slip to stop blaming your brain - and start understanding it.In this illuminating convo on Chill Like a Mother, Kayla Huszar chats with neuroscientist Dr. Jodi Pawluski to dismantle the myth of “mommy brain” as a bad thing. Instead, you’ll learn how your brain is actually doing someth...2025-05-0632 min
Mother Plus Podcast#150: What If Creativity Is the Missing Piece to Your Mental Health?Send us a textGet your ADHD Good Girl survival guide HERE.What if the path to healing wasn’t found in doing more—but in doodling more?In this episode, Stacey and Steph sit down with Kayla Huszar, a Registered Social Worker, Expressive Arts Therapist, and ADHD mom of two, to talk about the transformative power of creativity and expression—especially for mothers.After facing postpartum anxiety and burnout, Kayla found her way back to herself through expressive arts therapy. Now, she helps other mothers reconnect with their creativity, not as a l...2025-04-0242 minChill Like a Mother PodcastBeyond the Mom Mask: ADHD, Authenticity, and Breaking Free from Perfect ParentingSend us a textIn this episode of Chill Like a Mother, I sit down with the brilliant Stacey and Stephanie to have a real, raw, and slightly irreverent chat about the wild ride that is gentle parenting - especially for neurodivergent moms. We’re peeling back the layers on the emotional toll of motherhood, the sneaky ways shame and guilt creep in, and why holding onto our own identity and creative expression isn’t just "nice to have" - it’s essential for survival.We’re also gett...2025-03-2528 minChill Like a Mother PodcastMom Guilt Rehab: Joy, Chaos & Giving Zero F*cksSend us a textListen, motherhood wasn’t supposed to feel like one long, unpaid internship in exhaustion. You don’t need a permission slip to take care of yourself—you need a damn strategy.Welcome to Mom Guilt Rehab, the podcast that helps you ditch the martyr mindset, reclaim your energy, and stop treating joy like a cute little side dish you only get if the house is clean and the laundry isn't regenerating overnight like some kind of sorcery.Host Kayla Huszar—therapist, creative coach, and your...2025-03-1122 min
Chill Like a Mother PodcastThe Radical Act of Guilt-Free Self-Care for MomsSend us a textWomen and mothers are changing the world—but not if they’re exhausted, underfed, and running on fumes. In this episode, we’re diving deep into what real self-care looks like beyond the bubble baths and face masks. Spoiler: It’s about meeting your own basic human needs without apology.My guest, Tami, shares her personal wake-up call—when an acupuncturist bluntly told her she was on the fast track to burnout. Sound familiar? Maybe your moment is realizing you haven’t eaten a full meal in days, or feeling rese...2025-03-0437 min
Chill Like a Mother PodcastSensory Overload in Motherhood: Why You Feel Like You're Losing It and How to Feel More CalmSend us a textYour problem isn’t just the noise and chaos of motherhood—it’s how your nervous system is processing it.Ever feel like you’re one loud noise away from snapping? Motherhood is a full-sensory experience—from the constant demands to the mental load that never stops. If you’ve ever wondered why everything feels so overwhelming, this episode is for you.I’m joined by occupational therapist Cindy Goldhawk to break down why moms experience sensory overload and, more importantly, what to do a...2025-02-1826 minChill Like a Mother PodcastGentle Parenting: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids with Creative ParentingSend us a textThis episode delves into the complexities of gentle parenting, particularly when navigating the unique emotional and behavioral needs of neurodiverse children. We explore the misconceptions surrounding gentle parenting, the power of language in communication, and the importance of embracing creativity in parenting. • The challenges of gentle parenting with neurodiverse children • Misunderstandings about the gentle parenting movement • The significance of emotional expression in children • Impact of social media on parenting expectations • How language choice influences child responses • Incorporating creativity in parenting and emotional growth • Recognizing individual differences in children’s needs2025-02-0420 minChill Like a Mother PodcastMotherhood and Identity: How to Be a More Mindful MomSend us a textThis episode invites parents to shift their mindset from chaos to joy by embracing mindfulness and playfulness in their daily routines. Through insightful conversation, we explore techniques to create space for connection, the importance of intentional pauses, and how redefining our perspectives can foster deeper joy and satisfaction in parenting. Creating space for aliveness and joy Navigating challenging emotional conversations The power of communication and collaboration in parenting Shifting focus from problems to joyful moments Daily rituals to promote mindfulness and self-care Redefining standards of parenting and embracing imperfectionSuppor...2025-01-2838 min