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PODCAST

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 This space challenges those outdated expectations and embraces a more empowered, more

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51:37

Why Motherhood Triggers Past Trauma & What To Do...

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2025/07/08

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 deep, often surprising ways parenting can trigger unresolved trauma, and how healing is not only possible, but transformational. Together, they discuss: Why becoming a parent often brings up your "stuff"The difference between normal parenting stress and trauma-based reactionsWhat “mother wounds” really are, and how they show upHow to iden...

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[Self-Care Snippet] Lean on Your Support System with...

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2025/07/04

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 Childcare in Crisis: Moms Advocating For Change with Shannon Bonardy and Tabita Ramos. Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood conten...

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83:55

Raising Justice: Everyday Activism For Mothers [IG...

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2025/07/01

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 reality that they can't necessarily leave the kids to hit the streets in protest. Earlier this week, I joined Breanne Smith for an Instagram Live to get her insights on parenting as activism and to answer the question so many moms are asking: What can I do? The conversation offers tangible actions moms can take from home to support important...

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30:24

Feeling Lost in Motherhood? How to Reconnect With...

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2025/06/24

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 reconnect with who they are in this new season of life. This week, licensed professional counselor Rachael Smith joins Emily for an empowering conversation on how moms can reconnect with themselves after having kids. In the episode, they talk about: Why so many moms feel lost or disconnected from themselves postpartumThe myth of "bouncin...

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[Self-Care Snippet] Practical Tips For Regular...

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2025/06/20

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 Spring Cleaning: Compassionate Productivity & Whole-Life Decluttering with Lisa Zawrotny. 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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19:28

From Comparison to Confidence: How to Stop Measuring...

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2025/06/17

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 parenting. In this solo episode of Worthy Mother Podcast, Emily explores why modern moms are stuck in the comparison trap and how to break free. From the hidden reasons why comparison is so common in today's motherhood culture to the emotional toll that constant comparison takes on your confidence and mental health, nothing is left unsai...

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32:28

The Power of Pause: A Mindfulness Framework for Moms...

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2025/06/10

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 speaker, coach, and founder of Pause with Azia Ranea, Azia Whitted, to explore how intentional pauses can transform your daily life, energy, and the example you set for your children. Azia walks us through her 5-part PAUSE Framework, guiding moms to: Prioritize themselves without guiltAsk the right questions for emotional clarityUse sim...

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2:28

[Self-Care Snippet] Go Take A Nap with Brittany Reinke

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2025/06/06

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 Mothering with a Disability: Everything is Figureoutable with Brittany Reinke. Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood content and su...

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44:55

Supermom Myth: The True Cost of the Mental Load with...

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2025/06/03

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 to unpack the Supermom Myth and reveal the invisible forces that leave so many mothers burned out and overwhelmed. They talk about: The truth about the mental load and why it’s rarely acknowledgedHow patriarchal systems and internalized pressure fuel mom guiltWhy the glorification of the “Supermom” ideal is actually harming womenThe ro...

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35:52

Prioritizing Personal Growth & Healing In Motherhood...

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2025/05/27

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, Emily sits down with Kayla Moffett — host of the Shift Happens Podcast, mom of five, and no-nonsense truth-teller — for a deep dive into personal growth, grief, identity, and healing through the chaos of motherhood. From navigating teen pregnancy to co-parenting and postpartum depression, Kayla shares her journey with unmatched honesty...

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3:40

[Self-Care Snippet] Your Energy Is Finite with...

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2025/05/23

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 Body Confidence In The Face of Diet Culture with Lindsay Tompkins. 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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21:16

How I've Cared For My Mental Health Through My Divorce

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2025/05/20

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 life’s toughest transitions. As a mom navigating divorce, co-parenting, and the nonstop demands of motherhood, She's had to get intentional about building a strong mental health foundation. In this reflective episode, Emily is sharing: Her personal mental health journey and postpartum anxiety diagnosisThe routines and tools that keep her...

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41:11

The Truth About Anxiety & Overthinking In Motherhood...

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2025/05/13

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 sits down with Dr. Kristin Calverley, a licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two, to talk about the all-too-common cycle of anxiety and overthinking in motherhood. From postpartum panic to the daily doom spirals over simple decisions, Dr. Kristin breaks down why our brains get stuck in worry loops and how we can gently break free.&n...

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3:13

[Self-Care Snippet] The Emotional & Mental Aspects of...

The Sparkle Project ·

2025/05/09

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 How Journaling Can Empower You Through Motherhood with Caitlin Douglas. Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood content and support, ...

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43:08

Millennial Moms & Mental Health: Pressure,...

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2025/05/06

Millennial moms, where you at?! With May being Maternal Metnal Health Awareness Month, Emily is sitting down with therapist and perinatal mental health expert Allie McQuaid (@millennialmomtherapist) to explore the complex and often overwhelming reality of mental health for millennial moms. From pandemic parenting and the intense mental load to breaking generational cycles and managing perfectionism, this conversation is a must-listen for moms who feel like they’re doing it all — and still que...

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42:56

Building Generational Health: Why Prioritizing...

The Sparkle Project ·

2025/04/29

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 generations to come. In this episode, Emily sits down with Precious K. Williams, mom coach, motivational speaker, and wellness advocate, to talk all about building generational health by prioritizing YOU. From reframing mom guilt to creating healthier habits that actually stick, this is the reminder every mama needs. In the episode, they discus...

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[Self-Care Snippet] Set A Strong Foundation of...

The Sparkle Project ·

2025/04/25

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 Regulating Your Nervous System & Reconnecting With Yourself with Avril Brown. Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood content and...

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27:06

Breaking the Silence: The Power of Sharing Your...

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2025/04/22

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 motherhood. From the guilt of not “enjoying every moment” to the pressure of doing it all, this episode is a call to break the silence and connect through shared experiences. Emily is opening up about my own journey — from postpartum mental health to navigating single motherhood — and sharing how simply speaking our truth can lift the ...

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56:30

Can Women Have It All? Exploring Happiness in...

The Sparkle Project ·

2025/04/15

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 women’s work and wellbeing—to explore this question and dive in to what it means for moms to achieve true happiness. Dr. Goodwin shares insights from her book "Can Women Really Have It All? A Happiness Handbook for Working Mothers", and opens up about her own journey from feminist ideals to the complex realities of balancing career, mother...

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[Self-Care Snippet] Protect What Keeps You Good with...

The Sparkle Project ·

2025/04/11

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's Mental Health Matters: How to Make Your Mental Wellness a Priority with Sara Springer. 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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