Chill Like a Mother Podcast
This show shares stories, offers tips and tricks, and provides education to help you feel more chill like the mother you know you want to be.
Hey! I'm Kayla Huszar, a creative counsellor who's all about unconventional therapy that encourages creativity, curiosity and finding what makes you feel alive (again). I've helped so many women navigate the waves (ups and downs) of motherhood, and I'm here for you, too!
So, if you're feeling overwhelmed or need a moment to yourself, grab your headphones and press play on an episode!
You're not alone, and you already know what you need.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 75
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
When This Mom Stopped Being the Default Parent (Everything Changed) with Ryley Miller
You know that mental catalog that's constantly running in your brain? The one calculating diaper changes, grocery lists, and whether there's milk for tomorrow's cereal while you're doin…
Breaking Parenting Cycles Without Breaking Yourself
Ever 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…
Beyond the Scroll: How Adult Coloring Books Can Reset Your Exhausted Mom Brain
It'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 …
NICU, Anger & Diapers That Felt Like Milestones: Chelsea’s Story of Hope
What 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?
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Mental Load, Memory Fog, and the Myth of “Mommy Brain” with neuroscientist Dr. Jodi Pawluski
You 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 …
Beyond the Mom Mask: ADHD, Authenticity, and Breaking Free from Perfect Parenting
In 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…
Mom Guilt Rehab: Joy, Chaos & Giving Zero F*cks
Listen, 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 …
The Radical Act of Guilt-Free Self-Care for Moms
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 …
Sensory Overload in Motherhood: Why You Feel Like You're Losing It and How to Feel More Calm
Your 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-sen…
Gentle Parenting: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids with Creative Parenting
This episode delves into the complexities of gentle parenting, particularly when navigating the unique emotional and behavioral needs of neurodiverse children. We explore the misconcept…
Motherhood and Identity: How to Be a More Mindful Mom
This 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 techn…
Breaking Free from Perfectionist Parenting
In this conversation, Kayla Huszar and Christina Corcoran delve into the complexities of perfectionism in motherhood. They explore how perfectionist tendencies can manifest in both moth…
Why Self-Care Isn’t Changing Your Frustrations, Mama
Kayla Huszar on Post-Holiday Mom Life: Navigating Frustrations, Self-Care, and Creative Joy
Let’s talk about that post-holiday emotional hangover we moms face—the one where everything fe…
Art Journaling Magic: Reclaim Your Identity Beyond Motherhood
Hey mama, are you ready to swap overwhelm for creative magic? Art journaling isn’t just a pastime—it’s a lifeline. For mothers juggling the never-ending to-do list, this therapeutic out…
The Allure of Gentle Parenting
In this episode of the Chill Like a Mother podcast, Kayla Huszar discusses the complexities of gentle parenting, particularly in the context of social media pressures. She emphasizes th…
Parenting Highly Sensitive Kids in a Noisy World
In this episode of the Chill like a Mother Podcast, host Kayla Huszar and guest Caitlin discuss the intricacies of parenting highly sensitive children. They explore the characteristics …
Motherhood, Meltdowns, and the Power of Creative Breaks
Motherhood can feel like an endless cycle of giving—to your kids, your partner, your job, your home. But where does that leave you? In this episode, we’re breaking down why creativity i…
The ADHD Tax: Balancing the Emotional and Financial Costs of Parenting
Have you ever felt like you’re on a wild roller coaster ride with no safety bar while raising your kids? If you’re a parent of neurodiverse children, you probably get it! In this episod…
Tune In: The Calm Before the Morning Chaos
Mornings can often feel like a chaotic race against the clock for many mothers—like you’re starring in a reality show called Survivor: Breakfast Edition.
But what if a little music coul…
Stop Carrying the Weight: How to Release Mom Guilt and Reclaim You
Motherhood isn’t just about raising kids—it’s about finding yourself in the middle of all the chaos. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the real, raw emotions that come with being …