When Motherhood Feels Like Too Much, Creativity Can Bring You Back to Yourself
Honestly, I wish there was… but there’s no magical extra hour in the day for moms.
Between school drop-offs, meal preps, and making sure everyone else is taken care of, your creative side (and let’s face it, your sanity) often get buried. You might not have time, but you also do—stay with me.
Why Creative Time for Moms Is Non-Negotiable
Let’s address the elephant in the room: time. It’s a slippery thing, right? As the default parent, your time for yourself seems to have vanished into thin air, while your partner somehow still finds time for a workout or a night with friends. But if you wanted to, you could carve out the time. The real challenge? Giving yourself permission, especially when the mom guilt hits hard.
If you’re feeling stuck in mom guilt and unsure how to claim that time for yourself… I get it. Keep reading.
📖 Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky (highly recommend!) dives into this exact struggle.
The Ultimate Mom-Life Goal: More Peace, More You
What you really need—rather than getting sucked into scrolling and feeling like a crappy mom—is:
Emotional release: Letting go of the stress that builds up from constantly putting others first.
Creative freedom: Reclaiming the parts of yourself that love to create, whether that’s art or just a space to think and feel.
Calm & clarity: With each session, you’ll feel more regulated emotionally and mentally—able to handle the messiness of life with a little more ease.
Cue the Motherload membership: a space where you get to tap back into you.
What the Motherload Membership Is (and What It’s Not)
No, this isn’t just another “self-care” workshop where you’ll feel guilty for not lighting candles or meditating regularly. This is about you showing up as you are—whether that’s with a cup of coffee in hand, an art journal on your lap, or just ready to scribble out the chaos of your mind.
I’ve heard all the excuses: “I’m too busy. My partner works late. I’m always the one holding everything together.”
But here’s the truth: you can keep putting yourself last, or you can start making time for yourself. The Motherload membership gives you that space, even if it’s just 60 minutes a week.
You don’t have to wait until the stars align perfectly—you just have to show up.
Reclaim Your Creative Spark in Just 60 Minutes a Week (Yes, Even When You’re the Default Parent)
Feeling overwhelmed, like your identity is drowning in motherhood? The Motherload membership offers a weekly open studio for creative therapy designed to give you space for emotional release, self-discovery, and creative freedom—on your terms, no judgment.
Join live or watch the recording—no pressure, just peace.
“Creativity is non-negotiable for me—it’s just one way I stay sane and chill in motherhood.”
Kayla Huszar, Registered Social Worker & Expressive Arts Therapist
What You’ll Get in the Motherload Open Studio:
Guided Creativity: Whether it’s art journaling, writing, or movement, the Motherload sessions give you space to express yourself freely, without expectation or judgment.
Therapeutic Coaching: As a trained expressive arts therapist, I’ll guide you through calming visualizations and prompts to help you regulate emotions and reconnect with yourself.
Community (Without the Pressure): No unsolicited advice, no judgment—just a space to reflect, journal, and connect if you want to. And if you don’t feel like sharing? That’s cool, too.
Flexibility on Your Terms: Can’t attend live? No worries! You’ll get the recording and can tune in whenever you’re ready.
How the Guided Sessions Work:
Ease into the session – We start slowly, giving you time to arrive in both body and mind.
Teaching & Visualization– I’ll lead a therapeutic visualization or teaching designed to ease stress and spark creativity.
Creative Expression – Journal, create art, or write—there are no rules, just what feels right in the moment.
Reflection – Thoughtful prompts help you process emotions, release guilt, and explore self-compassion.
Closing – We wrap up with an optional share, where real breakthroughs happen.
✨ One of our members shared:
“I shared how grief was holding me back, and it felt like layers of sadness and anger peeled away as I wrote, spoke, and cried. The space Kayla and the group held for me helped me find answers to questions I didn’t even know I had.” — C.R., mom of two, Motherload Member
Because I’ve seen firsthand what happens when moms finally take time for themselves - they begin to breathe again.
They get back in touch with their creativity, their identity, and their emotions in ways they didn’t know they needed.
For me, there’s no greater joy than watching someone peel back their layers, reconnect with who they are, and find the peace that’s been missing.
Four Simple Ways to Prepare for Your Studio Time
Take time to arrive – Don’t rush in stressed. Take a moment to breathe and settle yourself.
Create your space – Find a cozy, quiet corner to focus. It doesn’t have to be fancy—just comfortable.
Gather your supplies – Art journal, pens, pastels, or whatever feels right. Need materials? I’ll mail you some!
Give yourself permission – Let go of guilt. Taking time for yourself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary.
Ready to Reclaim Your Creative Time?
Join the Motherload waitlist and get access to the next session.
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