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The Sparkle Project
The version of motherhood we're sold looks nothing like the one we're actually living. That's by design.
The Sparkle Project is for the moms who are done pretending otherwise, and ready to reclaim the parts of themselves that got lost along the way. Hosted by Emily MacDonald, a single mom, feminist, and late-diagnosed ADHDer, each episode digs into the identity shifts, invisible labor, and systemic failures that make motherhood so hard. You'll hear from the experts, advocates, and real women…
Episodes
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[Self-Care Snippet] Don't Forget To Have Fun with Morgan Danielle
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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How to Get Better Sleep as an Overwhelmed Mom with Dr. Daniella Marchetti
We all know sleep is important, but actually getting good sleep in motherhood is easier said than done. In this episode, Dr. Daniella Marchetti, a clinical…
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Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Why Taking Care of You Is a Gift to Your Kids
Is self-care really selfish? Or could it be one of the best gifts you ever give your kids? In this episode of Worthy Mother Podcast, Emily shares a refreshing…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Putting Self-Care Time On The Calendar with Kyira Wackett
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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Matrescence & The Identity Shift of Motherhood with Dr. Emily Guarnotta
Becoming a mother is often described as beautiful and life-changing, but what about the profound identity shift that comes with it? In this episode, host Emily…
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Motherhood & Neurodivergence in a World That Hasn’t Caught Up with Amanda Losch
Motherhood is already complex, but when neurodivergence, medical needs, and systemic gaps are part of the picture, the challenges (and the growth) can feel…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Do What Energizes You with Sally Bisbee
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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Letting Go Of The Pressure To Be "Productive" All The Time
Do you ever feel guilty for sitting down, resting, or doing something just for joy? If so, you’re not alone. Our culture glorifies productivity, and for moms…
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Raising Kids and Rebuilding Yourself After Divorce with Julie Sedler
What does it look like to raise kids while navigating the emotional rollercoaster of divorce — and to rebuild yourself at the same time? In this deeply…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Show Your Kids The Importance of Self-Care Jess Evans
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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Burnout, Balance, and Joy as a Working Mom with Jessica Vickers
Working moms carry the weight of careers, parenting, household duties, and the heaviness of today’s world. But what if you could feel lighter, find joy, and…
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Exposing The Mental & Emotional Load of Back-To-School Season
Back-to-school season is upon us, and with it comes an often heavy invisible load for moms. From the never-ending logistics of drop-offs to the emotional…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Carve Out Time To Be With Yourself Kamini Wood
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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Beyond Coping: What Drives Perfectionism and Hyper-Independence in Moms with Tisheila Justice
What if perfectionism, hyper-independence, and mom rage aren’t character flaws but survival strategies that once served you? In this powerful conversation…
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Unpacking the Myth of the Natural Mother with Vanessa Spinarsky
Is motherhood supposed to come naturally? Or have we been sold a myth that leaves moms feeling broken and inadequate when reality doesn’t match the script? In…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Taking Things Off Of Your Plate with Holly Bertone
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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What Having a Village Really Looks Like in Modern Motherhood
Raising kids isn’t meant to be a one-woman job. In this episode, Emily reflects on her first family vacation as a single mom, and how the experience reshaped…
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Why Conflicting Emotions Actually Make You A Better Mom with Dr. Margo Lowy
We’re diving into one of the most taboo topics in motherhood: maternal ambivalence. In this validating episode, Emily sits down with psychotherapist and author…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Anything To Help You Feel Embodied with Lavinia Brown
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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How To Overcome The Identity Crisis of Motherhood with Krissy Bold
Ever felt like you’ve lost yourself since becoming a mom? You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not broken. In this episode of Worthy Mother Podcast, Emily…
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ADHD in Motherhood: Shame, Identity, and the Mental Load with Samantha Skvaril
Are you a mom navigating life with ADHD - diagnosed or undiagnosed? In this honest conversation, therapist and late-diagnosed mom Samantha Skvaril joins Emily…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Spend Time On What Lights You Up with Hannah Olson
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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The Case for Doing Less: Why Lowering Your Standards Might Be the Key to Peace
Are impossible standards stealing your peace in motherhood? In this solo episode, Emily challenges the “perfect mom” myth and offers a bold reframe: doing less…
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Why Motherhood Triggers Past Trauma & What To Do About It with Lilly Risch
Why does motherhood seem to resurface wounds you thought were long buried? In this episode, Emily sits down with trauma therapist Lilly Risch to explore the…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Lean on Your Support System with Shannon Bonardy & Tabita Ramos
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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Raising Justice: Everyday Activism For Mothers [IG Live] with Breanne Smith
This episode is a bit different than normal - but for a good reason! So many moms right now are feeling called to engage in activism while faced with the…
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Feeling Lost in Motherhood? How to Reconnect With Your True Self with Rachael Smith
Motherhood can be beautiful — and also deeply disorienting. So many moms experience a sense of loss of self in the transition into motherhood and struggle to…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Practical Tips For Regular Self-Care with Lisa Zawrotny
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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From Comparison to Confidence: How to Stop Measuring Yourself Against Other Moms
Raise your hand if you’ve ever measured your motherhood against someone else’s—especially in the age of Instagram highlight reels and Pinterest-perfect…
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The Power of Pause: A Mindfulness Framework for Moms with Azia Whitted
What if the secret to thriving in motherhood isn't doing more — but pausing more? In this powerful episode of Worthy Mother Podcast, Emily sits down with TEDx…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Go Take A Nap with Brittany Reinke
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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Supermom Myth: The True Cost of the Mental Load with Stacy McCann
Are you tired of being told you can “do it all” — and somehow feel like you’re still falling short? In this episode, therapist and mom Stacy McCann joins Emily…
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Prioritizing Personal Growth & Healing In Motherhood with Kayla Moffett
Motherhood can feel overwhelming, messy, and all-consuming — but it can also be the space where we grow the most? In this raw episode of Worthy Mother Podcast…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Your Energy Is Finite with Lindsay Tompkins
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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How I've Cared For My Mental Health Through My Divorce
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, and in this episode, Emily is opening up about what it really looks like to care for your mental health during…
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The Truth About Anxiety & Overthinking In Motherhood with Dr. Kristin Calverley
If you're a mom who lies awake replaying every decision, every tantrum, every tiny moment—this one’s for you. In honor of Maternal Mental Health Month, Emily…
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[Self-Care Snippet] The Emotional & Mental Aspects of Self-Care with Caitlin Douglas
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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Millennial Moms & Mental Health: Pressure, Perfectionism, and Pandemic Parenting with Allie McQuaid
Millennial moms, where you at?! With May being Maternal Metnal Health Awareness Month, Emily is sitting down with therapist and perinatal mental health expert…
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Building Generational Health: Why Prioritizing Yourself Matters with Precious K. Williams
Are you a mom who’s always putting herself last? This conversation will change how you see self-care—and show you how it can transform your family for…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Set A Strong Foundation of Self-Care with Avril Brown
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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Breaking the Silence: The Power of Sharing Your Motherhood Struggles
Motherhood is hard — and far too often, we’re struggling in silence. In this episode, Emily is getting real about the emotional toll of unspoken challenges in…
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Can Women Have It All? Exploring Happiness in Motherhood with Dr. Giselle Goodwin
Can women really have it all? And what does that even mean? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Giselle Goodwin—author, researcher, and expert on…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Protect What Keeps You Good with Sara Springer
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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Why Moms Deserve Better Support in Postpartum & Beyond with Dr. Phoebe Ajayi
The postpartum period is often overlooked, leaving many new moms struggling with recovery, emotional health, and lack of proper support—often lasting years…
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Breaking Toxic Patterns & Finding Love as a Single Mom with Morgan Danielle
Fellow single moms, this one is for you! Are you stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? Do you feel like you keep attracting emotionally unavailable or…
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[Self-Care Snippet] A Dedicated Self-Care Day with Meloney Hendricks
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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Motherhood as a Catalyst for Personal Growth & Transformation
Becoming a mother is a profound transformation—one that can feel overwhelming, but also one that holds immense potential for personal growth. In this episode…
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Protecting Your Peace: Setting Boundaries with Difficult Family Members with Lauren Auwood
Navigating boundaries with family can be one of the most challenging aspects of motherhood — especially when dealing with difficult or toxic dynamics. In this…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Implementing Boundaries With Your Kids with Aja Rutledge
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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Own Your Worth: Reinventing Yourself in Motherhood with Jenn Johnson
What if you could change your life — at any age, in any season of motherhood? Whether you're feeling stuck in your career, disconnected from your dreams, or…
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Embodiment Practices to Stay Grounded in Motherhood’s Toughest Moments with Jocelyn Diles
Motherhood often feels like a whirlwind of responsibilities, emotions, and expectations. Jocelyn Diles, a women’s embodiment coach and single mom, knows…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Taking a Reverse Approach to Self-Care with Grace Gulley
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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Finding Your Spark: Creative Outlets for Busy Moms
Motherhood often leaves little time for self-expression, but creativity is more than just an enjoyable pastime - it’s a proven way to boost well-being. In this…
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Overcoming Limiting Beliefs as a High-Achieving Mom with Kamini Wood
What happens with high-achievers become moms? Kamini Wood, a certified life coach and mother of 5, is on the podcast to discuss limiting beliefs and their…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Look Ahead & Audit Your Schedule with Lynsey Retzlaff
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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Money Matters: Building Financial Confidence and Autonomy for Moms with Nicole Stanley
Money can feel like a taboo topic, but the truth is, it affects every aspect of our lives. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Nicole Stanley, the owner…
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From Rock Bottom to Thriving in Career & Motherhood with Brittany Racine
What happens when life falls apart, and you have to keep on mothering? In this episode I sit down with Brittany Racine, a single mom of two who has navigated…
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[Self-Care Snippet] 5-Minute Routines To Start & End Your Day with Gabrielle
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how…
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Mom Guilt: Does It Ever Serve Us?
We've all felt that nagging mom guilt come up in all kinds of situations, but does it ever serve us? In this episode I'm getting to the bottom of what mom…
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Say Goodbye to Self-Sabotage in Motherhood with Samantha Hawley
How is self-sabotage holding you back in life and motherhood? In this episode, Samantha Hawley, a journal expert and mom who has navigated through significant…