Being the World's Okayest Mom with Amanda Gurman

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Ever feel torn between the relentless demands of parenting and the whisper of self-care? Amanda and I open our hearts about the rollercoaster of emotions that come with the desire for alone time while raising kids.

• We call bull on the guilt, the pressure to be a "good" mom, and the profound lessons learned as we figure out what authenticity means.
• We talk about the significance of setting boundaries and embracing self-care as a non-negotiable part of motherhood. 
• We dissect the subtle art of using personal time to recharge and the courage it takes to parent solo when partners are away. 
• We call out the martyrdom narrative that social media often amplifies and craft a definition of motherhood that fits each person.

This episode is an invitation to normalize the discussions on maternal mental health struggles, recognizing that wanting to escape doesn't equate to failure as a parent. 

Listen to this episode if you'd like to know about the gray areas of motherhood, embracing the notion that sometimes, being the "world's okayest mom" is not only enough; it's everything.

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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.