This One Thing Will Set You Free in Motherhood with Jenn Hepton (Shattering The Illusion of Intense Mothering 2/2)

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As I peeled back the layers of my own motherhood at a transformative 10-day expressive arts therapy program, a profound shift occurred within me. I went to learn about the power of expressive art therapy and left feeling like a brand new person. I felt like me again. I had completely lost myself in motherhood, and it was through the healing arts that I found her again. 

Ah Ha Moments:

• Social norms, gender expectations and expectations cloud our true identities.
• Your life will change if you embrace the therapeutic power of play, creativity, and expression. 
• Stepping into the imaginative world helps you find clarity and self-worth in the often-overwhelming role of being a mother.

Jenn provides a heart-wrenching yet inspiring glimpse into the healing that emerges from storytelling (she writes many articles about motherhood). 

By sharing her vulnerable experiences with a dismissive doctor, Jen underscores the importance of feeling the full range of emotions in motherhood and how this can lead us to self-agency and an authentic existence. 

This episode doesn't just tell you about the strength found in vulnerability and creative expression—it shows you how to embrace it with practical insights and powerful personal narratives that will resonate long after you've listened.

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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.