Chill Like a Mother Podcast

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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 - especially for neurodivergent moms.

We’re peeling back the layers on the emotional toll of motherhood, the sneaky ways shame and guilt creep in, and why holding onto our own identity and creative expression isn’t just "nice to have" - it’s essential for survival.

We’re also getting real about how motherhood doesn’t have to mean losing yourself (even if it sometimes feels like you've been permanently rebranded as “snack dispenser” and “keeper of everyone's lost socks”).

More than anything, this convo is a love letter to every mom who’s ever felt like she’s drowning in expectations, reminding you that prioritizing yourself isn’t selfish - it’s revolutionary.

Here’s what we dive into:

• Gentle parenting is hard. Period. And when you’ve got a neurodivergent brain? It’s like playing life on expert mode with a controller that keeps disconnecting.
• Feeling like you’ve lost yourself? That’s not just "a phase" - it’s a wake-up call. Time to reclaim what makes you you.
• That heavy mom guilt? It’s probably shame in disguise.
• Self-compassion is your freaking lifeline, especially if ADHD is in the mix.
• You weren’t meant to do this alone. Finding your people (aka a supportive, non-judgy village) is everything.
• Creativity isn’t just a hobby - it’s a way back to yourself.
• Putting yourself first doesn’t make you a bad mom. It makes you a whole, thriving human - who, coincidentally, also happens to be a great mom.
• Trusting your intuition takes practice.
• Society’s idea of motherhood? Maybe it’s time we… gently set that on fire and build something better.
• When you find yourself again, motherhood stops feeling like a life sentence and starts feeling like your life.

Bottom line? If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing at this whole “gentle parenting” thing or like you’re slowly disappearing under the weight of motherhood, this episode is your permission slip to take up space, get messy, and do motherhood on your own terms.

Listen in, exhale deeply, and let’s rewrite the rules together. 💛

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• Free resource for your audience: The ADHD Good Girls Survival Kit

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Gentle Parenting and Self-Identity
02:45 The Emotional Toll of Motherhood
05:53 Navigating Shame and Guilt in Parenting
08:50 Finding Your Voice and Needs
11:40 The Importance of Community and Connection
14:41 Reclaim

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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.