Cranky Mom Syndrome: How to be more flexible with unknowns with Catherine Mellinger

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Are you a mom struggling to navigate the unknowns of parenting? 

Do you find yourself experiencing Cranky Mom Syndrome more often than not? If so, you're not alone. In this podcast episode, Kayla and Catherine explore how creativity and play can be powerful tools for healing in motherhood. 

Cranky Mom Syndrome: When you’re trying to be in the know about all the things and unknowns are hard.

Using expressive arts therapy, we can rekindle our sense of curiosity, wonder, and play, and learn to navigate the stressors of parenting. 

Art-making is a unique form of truth-telling that can help moms deal with all the unknowns in parenting.

When you're caught up in Cranky Mom Syndrome, it's important to notice the crankiness that comes with the unknowns. 

• Acknowledge the unknown and that you might be cranky about it. 
• Say to yourself, "Yup, there is going to be something you didn't expect, you might be cranky for a few days and that's ok." 
• Accept that unknowns are part of life and survive the unexpected thing (most likely). 

If you're feeling stuck, try expressive art therapy. It's a powerful way to tap into your inner creativity and discover hidden parts of yourself. Through art, you can learn to express emotions, thoughts, and feelings that are difficult to put into words. 

So, tune in to this podcast episode and learn how to use creativity and play to navigate the unknowns of motherhood. 

Feel the magic and discover the power of expressive art therapy.

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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.