An Exhausted Mom & Artist - Coming to You From a Hockey Town, a Closet Cry, and a Whole Lot of Heart

"Maybe this is all I can do right now—and that has to be enough."We’re coming to you from a small hockey town in the middle of nowhere Canada—snowdrifts piled high, tiny coffee shops keeping us warm, and, yes… a lot of hockey. We didn’t bring all our podcast gear. We didn’t bring perfection. What we brought was gratitude.Gratitude for you! For giving us a little slice of your time, your attention, and your dedication to this podcast. Especially during a season that feels loud, full, and overwhelming.This episode (and this note) is a gentle check-in. A reminder to take care of yourself during the holidays. From one mom to another—this is coming from someone who recently cried in a closet because it all felt like too much.We try to do it all. We juggle everything. And sometimes it feels like the balls are dropping all around us. Maybe this season isn’t about doing more—but about saying: this is all I can do right now… and the rest just is.Ask for help where you can. Eat a snack. Take a bath. Make time for you—and book it in like the non-negotiable it truly is.Your creativity matters. It’s powerful. And it has the ability to change your life. Let’s step into the new year with intention, softness, and courage—together. Coming soon in the new year!Inspiring NEW artist interviewsLocal, in-person Memory Portrait Workshops & Summer Watercolour Day EscapesOur first-ever Art Retreat (applications opening soon!)Conversations that reconnect you to your creativity and yourself👉 Sign up to be the first to know about the art retreats & Workshops (HERE)Takeaway Tips:You don’t need to do it all—and you certainly don’t need to do it perfectly. Decide what actually matters right now, and let the rest be good enough.If it’s not scheduled, it won’t happen. Whether it’s a bath, a walk, journaling, painting, or five quiet minutes—put it in your calendar and treat it like a non-negotiable appointment.This is your reminder that asking for help is not failure—it’s wisdom. Let someone bring the snacks. Let something be unfinished. Let yourself be supported.