21 min

Living with less: Parenting and being neurodivergent (2 of 3) with Jessica Dunn Chill Like a Mother Podcast

    • Parenting

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Join guest Jessica Dunn and host Kayla Huszar in exploring the benefits and challenges of living with less in the context of parenting and neurodivergence.

They share personal stories and insights about how minimizing material possessions and reducing waste can increase mental clarity, creativity, and capacity.

They also discuss how living with less can positively impact the sensory needs of neurodivergent individuals and offer practical tips for implementing sustainable changes.

Whether you are a parent or neurodivergent individual yourself, this podcast offers a refreshing perspective on how to thrive with less.

We acknowledge the privilege from which we are both speaking in this conversation.

Ah-Ha Moments:
- Tips for your morning routine
- Noticing when you are inside and outside of your window of tolerance
- Living with less stuff means you and your kids have fewer options (i.e., less overwhelm) and more capacity.
- Getting a diagnosis isn't a prison sentence; it's freedom.

Mentionable's:
Follow Jessica on Instagram
Kitchen Crasher Course
Support the Show.
Meet Kayla Huszar, the host of the Chill Like a Mother Podcast
I help mothers to calm the chaos in modern day mothering with expressive art therapy. Creative counsellor for the mom who feels stuck and longs to REGULATE AND REDISCOVER who the F she is, therefore reducing anxiety, stress and overwhelm.

SOCIAL WORKER | EXPRESSIVE ART FACILITATOR | PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Follow Kayla on Instagram
Join The Motherload Membership
Thank you so much for carrying me in your back pocket while the kids ran amok! Please leave a rating or review if this episode helped you feel a little bit more chill. Ratings and reviews help the podcast get into the ears of more moms who need to hear it!

Send us a Text Message.
Join guest Jessica Dunn and host Kayla Huszar in exploring the benefits and challenges of living with less in the context of parenting and neurodivergence.

They share personal stories and insights about how minimizing material possessions and reducing waste can increase mental clarity, creativity, and capacity.

They also discuss how living with less can positively impact the sensory needs of neurodivergent individuals and offer practical tips for implementing sustainable changes.

Whether you are a parent or neurodivergent individual yourself, this podcast offers a refreshing perspective on how to thrive with less.

We acknowledge the privilege from which we are both speaking in this conversation.

Ah-Ha Moments:
- Tips for your morning routine
- Noticing when you are inside and outside of your window of tolerance
- Living with less stuff means you and your kids have fewer options (i.e., less overwhelm) and more capacity.
- Getting a diagnosis isn't a prison sentence; it's freedom.

Mentionable's:
Follow Jessica on Instagram
Kitchen Crasher Course
Support the Show.
Meet Kayla Huszar, the host of the Chill Like a Mother Podcast
I help mothers to calm the chaos in modern day mothering with expressive art therapy. Creative counsellor for the mom who feels stuck and longs to REGULATE AND REDISCOVER who the F she is, therefore reducing anxiety, stress and overwhelm.

SOCIAL WORKER | EXPRESSIVE ART FACILITATOR | PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Follow Kayla on Instagram
Join The Motherload Membership
Thank you so much for carrying me in your back pocket while the kids ran amok! Please leave a rating or review if this episode helped you feel a little bit more chill. Ratings and reviews help the podcast get into the ears of more moms who need to hear it!

21 min