Today, Lara sits down with Kayla Huszar, a Registered Social Worker and Expressive Art Therapist who understands the chaos, pressure, and emotional toll of modern motherhood. With years of experience supporting mothers through the challenges of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, unequal divisions of labour, and the non-stop demands of parenting, Kayla’s mission is to help women rediscover their identity beyond just being "mom."

In this empowering episode, Kayla opens up about her journey into expressive art therapy and how it has become a unique tool to help mothers process their emotions, reconnect with themselves, and reduce feelings of overwhelm. We dive into the pressures moms face in today’s fast-paced, social media-driven world and discuss practical strategies to bring creativity and self-care into your daily life. Kayla also shares insights into the most common struggles she encounters in her practice and how expressive art therapy can offer an outlet for mothers to navigate guilt, self-doubt, and burnout.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost yourself in the role of motherhood or struggled with balancing your own needs with those of your family, this episode will resonate with you. Kayla’s wisdom, empathy, and actionable advice offer hope and guidance for mothers seeking to reclaim their identity and find joy amid the challenges of parenting. Stay tuned for this inspiring and heartfelt conversation—you won’t want to miss it!

Follow Kayla on Instagram @kayla.huszar

Learn more about Kayla's work:

https://www.kaylahuszar.com/

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Intro: app.pipio.ai with voice “Charlie Z.”

Intro Music: “Bunny Swell”

Sting Music: Purple Planet Music - Timelapse