Finding Yourself Again: How Motherhood Can Fuel Your Creative Spark with Hayley Dunlop
Chill Like a Mother Podcast · Kayla Huszar
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Show Notes
Motherhood isn’t just about raising kids—it’s about rediscovering who you are. In this episode, I sit down with Hayley Dunlop, a former PR professional who thought she had life all figured out—until motherhood flipped her world upside down (and the pandemic forced her to slow down).
Hayley shares how becoming a mom didn’t put her identity on pause, but instead, sparked a whole new level of creativity.
We’re talking about how motherhood can push you to reconnect with the real you—both in and outside of parenting. Hayley’s story is raw and relatable. She’s not talking about having it all figured out, but about finding moments for yourself in the midst of the chaos.
If you’ve been feeling like motherhood has taken over who you are, this episode is your reminder: motherhood doesn’t erase you—it can help you see yourself more clearly.
Get ready for a conversation about creativity, authenticity, and embracing the messy journey of parenting. This one’s for the moms who are figuring it out as they go.
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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.