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The Sparkle Project

Emily Rose MacDonald

(Formerly Worthy Mother Podcast)The Sparkle Project is a feminist podcast for moms who are done carrying the weight of motherhood alone and are ready to connect with who they truly are - their sparkle, if you will.So many of us feel overwhelmed not because we’re failing, but because we’re mothering inside a patriarchal system that expects us to give endlessly, stay quiet, and lose ourselves in the process. This space challenges those outdated expectations and embraces a more empowered, more

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4:01

[Self-Care Snippet] Physical, Mental, and Spiritual...

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2024/09/27

Send us a textThis 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 our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode How Boundaries Can Take You From Overwhelmeed & Drained to Empowered & In Control with Whitney Gardner.Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to l...

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47:55

When Worry Takes Over: OCD and Intrusive Thoughts in...

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2024/09/24

Send us a textMany new moms are impacted by OCD and intrusive thoughts - and yet education surrounding these experiences is nearly non-exisitent. Psychologist and author Dr. Jenny Yip is discussing what it looks like to experience intrusive thoughts and how moms can seek help to move forward. Dr. Jenny Yip and I talk about:Her personal experience with OCD growing upWhat obsessions and compulsions with OCD can look likeTypes of intrusive thoughts new mothers experienceEvidence-based strat...

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42:00

Compassion Over Compliance: How We're Failing Moms &...

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2024/09/17

Send us a textParenting coach Aly Pain believes we are setting moms AND teens up to fail by not providing proper education and support for what actually happens to the brain during the teenage years. In this episode, we are digging into why raising teens can be such a challenge, and how our society can better prepare parents for this chapter. Aly and I talk about:The complexities of the teenage brainThe emotional rollercoaster of parenting a teen without education and supportHow research...

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3:07

[Self-Care Snippet] Being Explicit About What You...

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2024/09/13

Send us a textThis 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 our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode Energized Motherhood, Fulfilled Life with Nadine Stille.Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood content and support, connect...

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31:03

Childcare in Crisis: Moms Advocating for Change with...

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2024/09/10

Send us a textFinding affordable, quality childcare can feel (and sometimes be) impossible in many parts of the United States. This week, I'm having a conversation about the childcare crisis with Shannon Bonardy and Tabita Ramos, two moms from opposite sides of the country who have struggled to find childcare for their families and are now advocating for change with the organization Mother Forward.We talk about:Personal challenges finding affordable, quality childcare The impact that lac...

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20:05

Stop Being So Hard On Yourself

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2024/09/03

Send us a textThere is so much pressure - both internally and externally - on moms to always be doing more and doing better. It's hard not to feel like we are constantly failing. No wonder we tend to be so hard on ourselves! In this episode, I'm breaking down why we need to stop being so hard on ourselves and what we can do to bring more self-compassion into our lives. From redefining what it means to be successful day-to-day as a mom, to celebrating the small wins, there is a lot to take and...

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[Self-Care Snippet] Trusting Your Gut with Michele...

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2024/08/30

Send us a textThis 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 our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode Living Unapologetically and Breaking Out Of Society's Mold with Michele Johnston.Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood con...

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32:05

Self-Connection is the Essence of Self-Care with...

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2024/08/27

Send us a Text Message.What counts as self-care? What is considered enough? These are some of the conversations that are happening online when it comes to moms learning to care for themselves. This week, life coach for moms Amanda de la Madriz is back on the podcast as we tackle our own complex thoughts on the issue of self-care in motherhood - and she boils it all down to understanding self-care as self-connection.In this episode, Amanda and I talk about:Current conversations happening about...

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42:59

Mindfulness in Motherhood: How Yoga and Meditation...

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2024/08/20

Send us a Text Message.Yoga and meditation can be powerful tools when it comes to self-regulation and stress management in motherhood. In this episode, Gabrielle Bosnic is sharing how her difficult transition into motherhood led her to discover the power of yoga, and how she has chosen to support other moms in their own journeys of healing and connection. In this episode, Gabrielle and I talk about:Struggles that can arise in the transition into motherhood The incredible story of ho...

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4:37

[Self-Care Snippet] Consistency with Self-Care is Key...

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2024/08/16

Send us a Text Message.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 our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode The Impacts of Parenthood On Our Partnerships with Christie Sears Thompson.Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood ...

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38:35

Mental Load & Burnout: Managing the Pressure in...

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2024/08/13

Send us a Text Message.The mental load of motherhood is heavy, and many mothers are experiencing the drain and exhaustion of burnout. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Megan Velo is joining the podcast to explicitly name the load that mothers are carrying, and share what we can do to combat and manage burnout in the day-to-day. In the episode, Megan and I talk about:The mental load that so many mothers carryWhat it means to be burned out, and it's important to admit when you f...

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14:38

How to Support Yourself Through Seasons of Struggle

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2024/08/06

Send us a Text Message.In life, seasons of struggle are inevitable. And quite honestly, I'm in one right now. In this episode, I am sharing some ways that we can support ourselves during those challenging periods - and why we need to give ourselves grace through it all. Tune in to hear 6 ways you can support yourself through seasons of struggle. From connecting with people you trust to seeking therapy and spending time alone, you can set yourself to be supported when you need it most. If you ...

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2:49

[Self-Care Snippet] Check In With Your Body &...

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2024/08/02

Send us a Text Message.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 our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode Mom Rage: Why Anger Shows Up In Motherhood & What We Can Do About It with Alexis Bonsall.Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. Fo...

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43:15

How Inner Child Healing Can Positively Impact...

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2024/07/30

Send us a Text Message.You may want to be a conscious parent, but without healing your inner child it can be hard (impossible, even). Inner child healing expert Lavinia Brown is joining the podcast to talk about the power of working on our inner child in order to parent the way we actually want!In the episode, Lavinia and I talk about:The impact of our childhoods on our adulthoodsWhy inner child healing often has to happen to parent the way we wantBig T vs Little t traumaHow to begin healing ...

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31:42

The Gap Between Expectations and Reality in...

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2024/07/23

Send us a Text Message.Most of us had some expectation of what motherhood would look like - and more often than not that expectation differs quite a bit from the reality. Mental Health Counselor Shanti Hollis is joining Worthy Mother Podcast to discuss how differences in our expectations versus reality can impact our mental health, and how we can navigate the unexpected in this season of our lives. In the episode, Shanti and I talk about:Becoming a motherShanti's own experience with loss...

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3:57

[Self-Care Snippet] Setting Positive Intentions with...

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2024/07/19

Send us a Text Message.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 our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode Having More Fun In Motherhood with Ruthie Silver.Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood content and support, conne...

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39:57

Pursue Your Passions: The Power of Doing What You...

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2024/07/16

Send us a Text Message.Raising our children takes up a lot of our time and energy - but that doesn't mean that doing the things that we're passionate about isn't just as important as ever in this season of life! Abigail O'Bryan, a mom of two and author who is currently launching her first fiction novel, is here to share with us how to do more of the things that bring us joy, and why it matters so much!In this episode, Abigail and I talk about: Why following your passions is so importantB...

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16:15

What I'd Say To A Woman Who Is On The Fence About...

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2024/07/09

Send us a Text Message.Whether or not to have kids is a very personal decision - and sometimes one that isn't completely in the control of each individual. Recently, I was asked on Instagram what I would say to a woman who was on the fence about their own decision to have children or not, and this episode is my response. But this episode isn't only for women who are childless at this point - I am speaking to the societal expectations of all women, and understanding the ways our culture ...

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4:41

[Self-Care Snippet] Set Yourself Up For The Day with...

The Sparkle Project ·

2024/07/05

Send us a Text Message.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 our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode Developing Resilience Through Mindset Mastery as a Mother with Natalie Riede.Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhoo...

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39:53

Rewriting The Rules of Motherhood Through Poetry with...

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2024/07/02

Send us a Text Message.Poetry is a beautiful tool for self-expression and connection, and Grace Gulley is using poetry circles to help mothers process their own experiences and reframe society's perceptions of what it means to be a mother. In this episode, Grace is sharing how every mother can utilize poetry to process her own motherhood and giving us an example of a poetry circle in action. Plus, Grace is giving away a free individual poetry session to one lucky listener! To enter the giveaw...

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