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Ever feel like parenting is an obstacle course of "shoulds" and expectations?

Today, I'm joined by Ashley, the founder of Birth Smarter and a Fair Play facilitator.

By sharing my own moments of mom burnout and marital tension, I expose the underbelly of trying to do it all and the freedom found in prioritizing presence over perfection.

This episode isn't just about the theory; it's packed with real takeaways that resonate with mothers fighting with their "to-do" lists and the relentless mental load.

Together, we highlight for moms:

• answering the tough questions about equitable division of labour
• looking beyond the oversimplified parenting choices, like breastfeeding + bottle feeding.
• self-awareness is the compass that guides us through the complex landscape of raising children.
• the profound impact of social media on parenting

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Meet Kayla Huszar, the Host of the Chill Like a Mother Podcast

Kayla Huszar is a Registered Social Worker and Expressive Arts Therapist who helps mothers reconnect with their authentic selves through embodied art-making. She encourages moms to embrace the messy, beautiful realities of their unique motherhood journeys. Whether through the podcast, 1:1 sessions or her signature Motherload Membership, Kayla creates a brave space for mothers to explore their identities beyond parenting, reconnect with their intuition, and find creative outlets for emotional expression and self-discovery.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your day—kids running amok and all! If this episode helped you feel a little more chill, please leave a rating or review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more moms who need to hear it.

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When the joy of welcoming a new life is overshadowed by the silent battles of postpartum depression, the stories that emerge can be as heart-wrenching as they are crucial to share.

We previously left you on a cliffhanger. Now, here is part two of Patricia Tomasi's story. She shared her harrowing experience with postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and the chilling touch of psychosis, shedding light on the struggles that many new mothers face in silence.

Her candid recount speaks to the soul:

• Highlighting the often dismissive responses from healthcare professionals
• The arduous journey towards finding the right treatment
• It emphasizes why immediate and accurate care is not just necessary but life-saving.

We honour initiatives like Flora's Walk, which celebrates these stories while raising funds to enhance perinatal mental health programs and services.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that is both a call to action and a profound reminder of the strength found in vulnerability and shared perinatal experiences.

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Meet Kayla Huszar, the Host of the Chill Like a Mother Podcast

Kayla Huszar is a Registered Social Worker and Expressive Arts Therapist who helps mothers reconnect with their authentic selves through embodied art-making. She encourages moms to embrace the messy, beautiful realities of their unique motherhood journeys. Whether through the podcast, 1:1 sessions or her signature Motherload Membership, Kayla creates a brave space for mothers to explore their identities beyond parenting, reconnect with their intuition, and find creative outlets for emotional expression and self-discovery.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your day—kids running amok and all! If this episode helped you feel a little more chill, please leave a rating or review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more moms who need to hear it.

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As moms, we often feel overwhelmed by the constant pressure to be perfect, both within ourselves and from society. In this week's episode with Michelle Coels from One Tough Mama Fitness and The Lift Society in Calgary, AB, we share how putting yourself first isn't selfish; it's non-fucking-negotiable in motherhood.

Trusting your instincts and making choices can be challenging, especially juggling all the mom-life balls (some glass and some plastic, some big and some small); knowing which ones to prioritize (and not drop) can be tricky. Despite the toxic guilt and shame, we must create time to care for the human we are.

Ah Ha Moments:
- When you take the time to reflect on what is important to you (and not important to you), you have more mental clarity
- We've been conditioned (as women) to believe that choosing anything other than caregiving (kids or partner or house) is the wrong choice
- You already know what you need! (You really do)

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Meet Kayla Huszar, the Host of the Chill Like a Mother Podcast

Kayla Huszar is a Registered Social Worker and Expressive Arts Therapist who helps mothers reconnect with their authentic selves through embodied art-making. She encourages moms to embrace the messy, beautiful realities of their unique motherhood journeys. Whether through the podcast, 1:1 sessions or her signature Motherload Membership, Kayla creates a brave space for mothers to explore their identities beyond parenting, reconnect with their intuition, and find creative outlets for emotional expression and self-discovery.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your day—kids running amok and all! If this episode helped you feel a little more chill, please leave a rating or review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more moms who need to hear it.

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Are you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out as a mom? You're not alone. Burnout can look different for everyone, but it often involves feeling numb, absent, and physically drained. In this episode, Mariah Vargo shares her personal story of burnout and how she overcame the toxic time messages women receive about caregiving, work and home life.

Kayla and Mariah share some of their best practices in responding to burnout by setting boundaries, prioritizing their values, and asking for help.

Ah Ha Moments:
- When you are burnt out, the answer is doing LESS, way less, not MORE.
- None of the "things" (the perceived self-care things) will work if you aren't willing to deal with the one thing at the root cause of stress.
- Asking for help does not make us weak. It makes us healthy. It makes us able to keep showing up for our kids.
- We need to get curious about where the messages we receive about what it means to be a "good mom" come from. By prioritizing our values, setting boundaries, and asking for help, we can combat burnout and overwhelm and show up for our families in a healthy, authentic way.

About Mariah Vargo:
Through my work as an educator, over the past number of years I have witnessed a significant increase in the number of kids struggling in schools. This led to me wondering what more I could do to help, which led to the birth of Motherhood Unravelled which seeks to provide a supportive community for women to learn and grow as well as receive support from other moms so they aren't functioning in isolation. The goal is eventually to offer courses for both parents and children.

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Follow Mariah on Instagram: @motherhood_unravelled

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Meet Kayla Huszar, the Host of the Chill Like a Mother Podcast

Kayla Huszar is a Registered Social Worker and Expressive Arts Therapist who helps mothers reconnect with their authentic selves through embodied art-making. She encourages moms to embrace the messy, beautiful realities of their unique motherhood journeys. Whether through the podcast, 1:1 sessions or her signature Motherload Membership, Kayla creates a brave space for mothers to explore their identities beyond parenting, reconnect with their intuition, and find creative outlets for emotional expression and self-discovery.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your day—kids running amok and all! If this episode helped you feel a little more chill, please leave a rating or review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more moms who need to hear it.

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“I lay there, staring at my son on the night of his seventh birthday, taking in all the features of his face - all the ways he is the same and the ways he has changed. Motherhood is always wanting the next phase to come, not really understanding what you're leaving behind.”

This episode talks about the bittersweet journey of parenthood. From the joys of watching our children grow and discover their passions, to the challenges of constantly changing stress cycles, we explore the dichotomies that come with being a parent. Kayla shares her personal experiences and reflections, reminding parents to be present and honour the ways you have grown and transformed alongside your children.

Tune in for a dose of wisdom, inspiration, and a reminder that the little moments matter.

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Meet Kayla Huszar, the Host of the Chill Like a Mother Podcast

Kayla Huszar is a Registered Social Worker and Expressive Arts Therapist who helps mothers reconnect with their authentic selves through embodied art-making. She encourages moms to embrace the messy, beautiful realities of their unique motherhood journeys. Whether through the podcast, 1:1 sessions or her signature Motherload Membership, Kayla creates a brave space for mothers to explore their identities beyond parenting, reconnect with their intuition, and find creative outlets for emotional expression and self-discovery.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your day—kids running amok and all! If this episode helped you feel a little more chill, please leave a rating or review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more moms who need to hear it.

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What if unlocking your inner wisdom was as simple as tapping into your creativity? What if you could use the arts to heal, understand, and express your experiences as a mother? Step into a judgment-free zone with me, a social worker and maternal expressive arts therapist, as we explore these possibilities.

We'll first delve into my credo, a guiding beacon that shapes my practice. I'll paint a vivid picture of how I honor every mother's story, and how I believe in your innate wisdom. Then, we'll navigate the terrain of 'resourcing' - seeking joy and peace from a person, place, or thing to achieve grounding and relaxation.

Together, we'll challenge the concept of 'chill', redefine it, and understand how it's deeply entwined with resilience, mindfulness, and creativity.

I encourage all you chill mamas to tap into your inner knowing to find clarity and healing through this episode.

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Meet Kayla Huszar, the Host of the Chill Like a Mother Podcast

Kayla Huszar is a Registered Social Worker and Expressive Arts Therapist who helps mothers reconnect with their authentic selves through embodied art-making. She encourages moms to embrace the messy, beautiful realities of their unique motherhood journeys. Whether through the podcast, 1:1 sessions or her signature Motherload Membership, Kayla creates a brave space for mothers to explore their identities beyond parenting, reconnect with their intuition, and find creative outlets for emotional expression and self-discovery.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your day—kids running amok and all! If this episode helped you feel a little more chill, please leave a rating or review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more moms who need to hear it.

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Women 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 resentful while your partner takes a leisurely shower. Whatever it is, your body is speaking. Are you listening?

We tackle mom guilt, the lies we tell ourselves about rest, and why setting boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Plus, practical, no-cost ways to integrate real self-care into your life today. Because a well-fed, well-rested woman? She’s a force to be reckoned with.

🔥 Tune in to reclaim your energy, rewrite the script, and give yourself full permission to be human.

🎧 Listen now!

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Meet Kayla Huszar, the Host of the Chill Like a Mother Podcast

Kayla Huszar is a Registered Social Worker and Expressive Arts Therapist who helps mothers reconnect with their authentic selves through embodied art-making. She encourages moms to embrace the messy, beautiful realities of their unique motherhood journeys. Whether through the podcast, 1:1 sessions or her signature Motherload Membership, Kayla creates a brave space for mothers to explore their identities beyond parenting, reconnect with their intuition, and find creative outlets for emotional expression and self-discovery.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your day—kids running amok and all! If this episode helped you feel a little more chill, please leave a rating or review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more moms who need to hear it.

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Mama, have you ever felt like you’re teetering on the edge of burnout?

Autumn McKay joins us to share her story from burn out and exhaustion to gratitude.

Waking up in emotional overwhelm was normal for Autumn until she discovered the profound impact of practising gratitude.

Our heartfelt discussion uncovers the "messy middle" of motherhood, where admitting that you're struggling is the first step. The second is the game-changing habit of gratitude journaling.

Throughout the episode, we talk about how noticing the simple daily wins and lessons can be a breath of fresh air while child-rearing, and how communication is crucial to sharing the mental load.

We delve into Gottmans' theories on relationship dynamics, emphasizing the need for open communication about emotional labour and the distribution of household chores.

Listen to the end to find out how to cultivate a robust journaling practice, creating a special space that anchors you in positivity.

For all the mothers tuning in, our conversation promises to equip you with practical tips to harness gratitude and refill your spirit, make sure to check out the Full Life Gratitude Journal for Moms, written by Autumn.

With Autumn's insights, you're going to be thriving not just surviving.

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Meet Kayla Huszar, the Host of the Chill Like a Mother Podcast

Kayla Huszar is a Registered Social Worker and Expressive Arts Therapist who helps mothers reconnect with their authentic selves through embodied art-making. She encourages moms to embrace the messy, beautiful realities of their unique motherhood journeys. Whether through the podcast, 1:1 sessions or her signature Motherload Membership, Kayla creates a brave space for mothers to explore their identities beyond parenting, reconnect with their intuition, and find creative outlets for emotional expression and self-discovery.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your day—kids running amok and all! If this episode helped you feel a little more chill, please leave a rating or review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more moms who need to hear it.