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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] Take the Time to Take a Walk with Megan Wolfe
This is a Self-Care Snippet from The Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear…
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The Key to Being a Confident Mother with Lilly Jeanette
We all want confidence, right? But what does confidence even look like, and how can we become more confident in motherhood and the other areas of our lives…
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How To Set & Hold Boundaries In Motherhood
In this episode, we are getting into boundaries in motherhood - both how to set and hold boundaries to protect our time, energy, and well-being. This is a…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Personalize Your Self-Care with Claudine Mossberg
This is a Self-Care Snippet from The Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear…
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Non-Traditional Motherhood From The Perspective of a Single Mother By Choice with Aisha Jenkins
One of the most important takeaways from The Worthy Mother Podcast is that there is not just one way to be a mom, and this week we are taking that conversation…
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Regulating Your Nervous System & Reconnecting With Yourself with Avril Brown
In this episode I am joined by Avril Brown, a coach and mind body practitioner, for a powerful conversation on reconnecting to ourselves and regulating our…
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[Self-Care Snippet] Anything To Put Yourself First with Ashley Fernandez
This is a Self-Care Snippet from The Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear…
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The Unexpected Way Motherhood Taught Me How To Dream
I've learned a lot from the experience of becoming a mom - but the one thing that has surprised me the most is how having kids was actually a catalyst for…
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Perfectionism & People-Pleasing in Motherhood with Calley Hewes
This week on The Worthy Mother Podcast, we are getting into all things perfectionism & people-pleasing with self care coach Calley Hewes - from where these…
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How Our Own Self-Acceptance Impacts Our Children with Dr. Lulu
In this episode, I sit down for a powerful conversation on self-acceptance, self-love, and the impacts on parenting with LGBTQ+ parent life coach Dr. Lulu…
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The Super Mom Trope: The Problematic Way We Celebrate Mothers
Mother's Day is upon us (at least in the United States), and with that comes the outward celebration of mothers everywhere. This week, I am examining one…
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Choosing Joy in Motherhood with Jocey Wiitanen
What does it mean to choose joy? I mean, we can't always be happy, right? In this episode, Transformation Coach Jocey Wiitanen shares her take on what it means…
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Growth Does Not Always Have To Be The Goal
This week we are talking all about growth - but not in the way you might think. In a space that regularly emphasizes our ability to learn and grow, and…
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Taking Time For You with Erin Woodruff
On this episode, I sat down with Life Coach and fellow podcast host Erin Woodruff for a conversation all about the value in taking time for yourself as a…
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Boundaries & Decision Making In Motherhood with Monika Malan
This week I am joined by Life Coach Monika Malan for a powerful, vulnerable conversation about boundaries, decision making, and mental health in motherhood. We…
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Why Do We Feel Mom Guilt In The First Place?
Most of us feel mom guilt at one point or another (and for many of us, it can be a daily occurrence). In this episode, I get into why that is - exploring the…
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How Doing It All Can Become Self-Neglect with Stacey Luces
This week I am joined by Executive Coach Stacey Luces to get into the reality of what can happen when you put the demands of motherhood, work, caretaking, and…
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Why Normalizing Pelvic Floor Care Really Matters with Pauli Hannan
This week, I welcome pelvic floor therapist Pauli Hannan, PT, DPT, for a conversation on prioritizing women's health, strengthening our pelvic floors, and…
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Focusing On Yourself Is Not Selfish
If you've ever been on an airplane, you've definitely heard the message that you must put the oxygen mask on yourself before assisting others. And this week…
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Exposing The Invisible Load on Moms with Valerie Recore
This week I am joined by productivity specialist and Certified Fair Play Method Facilitator Valerie Recore for a conversation on the invisible load that so…
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Making Career Decisions With Clarity As A Mother with Andrea Barr
Making big decisions can be hard no matter what, but when it comes to making career decisions as a mother, the challenges can feel endless. Luckily, career…
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The Reason Trying To Do It All Leads To Mom Guilt
I have a really important message for you: You can't do it all. In fact, none of us can. But that doesn't mean we can't do what we want. In this episode, I am…
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How To Use Conflict To Feel More Connected In Your Marriage with Michelle Purta
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, this week I'm talking with marriage coach Michelle Purta for all her tips on creating and maintaining a healthy relationship…
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How To Do Motherhood Your Way with Taylor Nosakhere
There's no one way to do motherhood (even if it feels like you are supposed to be doing it a certain way sometimes) and in this episode with prenatal coach and…
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6 Acts of Self Love You Can Incorporate In Your Daily Life
Self love is one of the most beautiful things we can give ourselves - but in a world that is often telling us that we are not enough, it can be really…
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Leveraging Your Cycle to Flourish in Motherhood & Life with Briana Villegas
This week I am joined by Cycle Syncing Coach and mom of two Briana Villegas for an enlightening conversation on how to work with our menstrual cycles instead…
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Empowering Self Worth & Self Trust In Motherhood with Amanda Yoa
Ready for some Hype Woman vibes? That's exactly what is in store for you with guest Amanda Yoa bringing her story and energy to the podcast. This conversation…
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Why I Believe "Good Enough" Is Enough
This week, I'm doubling-down on my belief that you are "good enough" in your role as a mother - and explaining why I choose to use that language. I've seen the…
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Mindfulness For Moms with Megan Wolfe
This week I am joined by Mindfulness Practitioner Megan Wolfe for a conversation on mindfulness - what exactly it is, why it benefits moms, and how we start to…
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How I Set My Intention For The New Year With a Single Word
Right around this time every year, we are inundated with messages about committing to resolutions and starting the new year off on the right foot. And while…
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All I Want For Christmas: Motherhood Edition
I've got a short and sassy conversation for you this week all about what I want for Christmas. And no, I will not be reading my Amazon wishlist. Instead, I…
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Ambition & Devotion in Motherhood with Lindsay Roselle
I'm all about mothers showing up as both dedicated moms and badass women in other parts of their lives - but what does that actually look like? Lindsay…
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Why You Should Give Yourself Grace Around The Holidays
It's December, and for many of us that means that there is a lot going on. Societal expectations of moms are high all year long, but around the holidays, these…
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Breaking Cycles of Trauma Through Inner Child Healing with Mindi Kessler, PhD
This week on The Worthy Mother Podcast, I am joined by Mindi Kessler, PhD, a therapist, coach, and author behind the book Cycle Breaker: A Guide To…
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The Surprising Way Gratitude May Actually Be Hurting You
I am a huge proponent of practicing gratitude. But this week, I am going to be diving in to a conversation I've been having a lot lately about the surprising…
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Why You Need To Stop Equating Your Worth To Your Roles With Ashley Fernandez
This week, join me for a conversation on valuing what we want and creating a life that feels good with Career Coach Ashley Fernandez. This conversation had me…
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Are You The Main Character in Your Life?
This week on The Worthy Mother Podcast, I'm talking solo about what it means to be the main character in your own life. As moms, it can be easy to get so…
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The Impacts of Parenthood On Our Partnerships with Christie Sears Thompson
This week's conversation with LMF therapist and relationship coach Christie Sears Thompson is all about how having children can impact our relationships with…
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Celebration Time: 8 Benefits of Celebrating Ourselves
It's my birthday - and that means it's time to celebrate! I mean who doesn't love a good reason to celebrate? On this episode, I share 8 benefits of…
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Motherhood After Trauma with Breanne Smith
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this week I am joined by fellow podcast host Breanne Smith for a conversation about motherhood after the…
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4 Takeaways From 4 Days Away From The Kids
I spent a long weekend out of state with my husband WITHOUT the kids - and this is my reflection on that experience. Whether you've traveled without your kids…
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Identity and Toxic Positivity in Motherhood with Sarah Carpenter
Get ready - this episode dives deep into what motherhood can do to our sense of identity, and how we can learn to listen to ourselves and find the things that…
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Embracing the Power of Both
We are mothers, yes. And we are also full, complete humans outside of that role. We are both. That is what I am exploring on this episode of The Worthy Mother…
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Motherhood Support in Postpartum & Beyond with Alexa Martinez
There seems to be a gap in care when it comes to motherhood. We go to so many prenatal doctor's appointments and classes pre-baby, and after the baby is born…
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5 Secrets to Rediscovering Yourself In Motherhood
🎉 It is the 10th episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast (can you believe it?!) and in this episode I am talking all about rediscovering yourself in motherhood…
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Guilt vs Shame (from the Holistic Wellness Collab with Kami Lee)
This is a very special episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast! Kami Lee of The Honey Seed has shared the audio from her IG Live series titled The Holistic…
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The Reasons We Feel Mom Guilt: A Non-Exhaustive List
Welcome to The Worthy Mother Podcast. Today we are talking about mom guilt - specifically looking at a handful of situations that cause mom guilt for many…
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Overwhelm, Grief, and The Stress Response in Motherhood with Amber Henhawke
Welcome to another guest episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast. This week we are joined by Amber Henhawke, an educator and life & health coach who helps empower…
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How to Value Yourself Within and Beyond Motherhood
Hey, Mama - welcome to The Worthy Mother Podcast. You are valuable, and that means you should be taken care of (you know, the way someone would take care of an…
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Getting Outdoors (Without the Pressure) with Claudine Mossberg
This is a very special episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast as we welcome our first guest, Claudine Mossberg, to share her expertise in helping moms get…
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7 Self Care Tips for Moms
Hey, welcome back to another episode of The Worthy Podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing 7 self care tips for moms - but they might not be what you expect…
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Introducing The Worthy Mother Podcast
So what is the story behind The Worthy Mother Podcast? We talk all about it in this first full episode of the show. In this episode, get to know me, Emily Rose…
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The 4 Fundamental Truths About Mothers
Hey Mama, welcome to another episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast. In this episode I lay out the 4 fundamental truths about mothers that I hold as foundations…
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Why We Need Honesty In Motherhood
Welcome, welcome, Mama! In this episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast, I talk all about why we need honesty in motherhood. I even share some of the ways that…
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Trailer: Welcome to The Worthy Mother Podcast
This is The Worthy Mother Podcast - a podcast where we talk all things identity, self-compassion, and fulfillment within and beyond motherhood. I'm Emily Rose…