Chill Like a Mother Podcast

About 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.

Publisher

Kayla Huszar

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

19 Feb 2023

Latest episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

99 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2026

   But Are You Really Living, Mom? Or On Autopilot... with Saghar

   I sit down with Saghar, who I've known for almost 20 years - we worked together at the YWCA in Regina back in the day. We're two moms, always connected by creativity and navigating the complexities of life. This time, we get into the guilt that comes back in three hours, even when you've done everything right. Here's what you'll learn: The 3 mom burnout warning signs to watch for Reactive vs. preventative self care - and which one you're actually doing Why mom guilt still hits, even when you do everything "right" Why creativity isn't optional - it's survival The one question that changes everything To see the full blog, Kayla's credentials, and complete show notes, head to kaylahuszar.com/are-you-really-living-mom (http://kaylahuszar.com/are-you-really-living-mom).

2. 

   25 Aug 2026

   End of Summer, Start of the Fall Spiral: A Guided Meditation for Moms

   Summer is ending, and if you can already feel the shift in your body, you are not the only mom who feels it too. For moms with school-aged kids, fall usually means earlier mornings, extracurriculars, rushed routines, and the return of the morning meltdowns nobody misses. Before September speeds everything back up, this is an invitation to pause. In this ten-minute end-of-summer practice, Kayla guides you through meditation, journaling, creative reflection, and a little space to notice what this season actually was. There is no pressure to make it beautiful or meaningful, just space to notice what is actually true for you right now. You will work through a simple six-word prompt for naming what summer felt like, a body check-in, and a visualization that turns your inner world into a landscape. From there, you can draw, collage, paint, or write, whatever feels most accessible, and reflect on what the season has taught you. This practice is for the mom carrying stress, tenderness, guilt, or the general weight of a season changing. A small way to close out summer with a little more presence and a little less pressure. Kayla also shares an invitation to Undermothered, (https://www.kaylahuszar.com/blog/undermothered-series) her fifteen-session live series beginning September 8, 2026 for moms who want to care for themselves more intentionally and show up with a little more room, patience, and self-understanding.

3. 

   15 Aug 2026

   3 Truths About Morning Routines, Meltdowns and Mom Guilt

   Why does getting everyone out the door in the morning feel like its own daily battle for so many moms? This week I sit down with Dr. Jenny Demark and Conrad Leung from Child Solutions, two of the three authors of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, to talk about morning meltdowns, mom guilt, and what is actually happening when mornings fall apart. We get into their framework, prepare, teach, and motivate, and how it applies to real families, including a story about an eight year old who went from daily meltdowns to meltdowns on only about one in ten days. Key mom takeaways about morning routines, meltdowns, and mom guilt: A simple way to spot exactly where your morning is breaking down A real script for working backward from your leave time, step by step Why letting your kid help build the plan makes it stick What counts as praise that works, and why constant praise stops working Permission to let a rule slide without feeling like a bad, inconsistent parent I also get honest about my own mornings, including the moment I catch myself sounding exactly like my own mother and the specific trap so many moms know: either I am patient, or I am a complete a-hole, nothing in between. Resources: Complex Kids, Simple Solutions - check your local bookstore or library first. If you would rather order online: Amazon (affiliate link) (https://link.amazon/B07ylffLy) or Amazon (non-affiliate link) (https://www.amazon.ca/Complex-Kids-Simple-Solutions-resilient/dp/1923011251/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.20HoQ94GSUYeJhZc6Wn_YRvXJFJHCJ-CiXncaQq36RQe4Z_rYXsjcsPEzXqCU_x_VgWzjgDi9V3DdE71H0T-N2J9VZePy4R60GIGF39lHUJ-RvYZjuNXQ9AoIKh1us06.XbUnV58M2e2X2Sewh9_6Sfa5Vr0yZWx5fWiTYFPsApg&dib_tag=se&gad_source=1&hvadid=229996645157&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9001423&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=13921344819272312994--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13921344819272312994&hvtargid=kwd-2436355022101&hydadcr=21128_10084785&keywords=complex+kids+simple+solutions&mcid=1162967d844a3e9ca44ac92c94a0bdc1&qid=1785373302&sr=8-1) Child Solutions: childsolutions.ca (http://childsolutions.ca) Child Solutions on Facebook and Instagram (@childsolutions) About the guests: Dr. Jenny Demark is a psychologist in private practice in Ottawa, working with kids and families navigating developmental, learning, or behavioural concerns. Conrad Leung is a Registered Behaviour Analyst with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, focused on children with severe problem behaviours. Together with Dr. Linda Reinstein, they run Child Solutions in Ottawa and co-wrote Complex Kids, Simple Solutions. If mom guilt shows up for you the way it shows up for me, Good Moms Get Mad is a free series built for exactly that. Head to kaylahuszar.com/gmgm (http://kaylahuszar.com/gmgm) to sign up.

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YouTube views

12,624

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

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96

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

60

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