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 This space challenges those outdated expectations and embraces a more empowered, more

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4:06

[Self-Care Snippet] Are You Being Driven By Fear or...

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2025/01/03

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 Pursue Your Passions: The Power of Doing What You Love as a Mother with Abigail O'Bryan.Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood content an...

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17:29

Reflect, Release, and Reclaim: Letting Go of What’s...

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2024/12/31

Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025! There's no better time than now to reflect on how things are going, release what's holding you back, and reclaim your time and energy for what brings you joy!In this episode I'll walk you through my process of resetting for the new year, including why I chose to set an intention for the year ahead! Consider this your end-of-the year pause in the otherwise hectic reality that is motherhood.If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. Foll...

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4:04

[Self-Care Snippet] Sunday Resets and Nighttime...

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2024/12/20

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 to Put Your Identity First (& Why You Shouldn't Wait Until You're An Empty Nester) with Amanda Torres.Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to li...

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Mothering with a Disability: Everything is...

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2024/12/17

Send us a textEach and every on of us has a distinct motherhood experience, but mothering with a disability can bring about unique challenges and perspectives. Brittany Reinke, a mother of 3 with Cerebral Palsy, is sharing her story of mothering with a disability and the lessons learned along the way.In the episode Brittany and I talk about:Why Brittany lives by the motto "everything is figureoutable"The micro and macro impacts of Brittany's disability on her motherhood experienceThe beauty o...

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33:13

Less Stuff, More Joy: Holiday Decluttering Without...

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2024/12/10

Send us a textThe holidays can bring an influx of stuff into our homes, which makes it a great time to declutter! Decluttering coach Courtney Florey is on the podcast to discuss decluttering for simplicity, especially as we approach the holiday season. Courtney shares her insights on the emotional and psychological barriers moms face when trying to declutter and how to tackle them with self-compassion.In the episode, Courtney and I talk about:The emotional impact of clutterBenefits of declutt...

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2:41

[Self-Care Snippet] Find Small Pleasures Throughout...

The Sparkle Project ·

2024/12/06

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 Get Unstuck: Rewiring Your Brain For Change with Faith Hoskins.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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Unlocking Resilience & Courage in the Face of...

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2024/12/03

Send us a textLife and motherhood often come with many challenges and periods of deep transformation. Stephanie Shanks is sharing her story of overcoming, from becoming a teen mom to twins to going through two life-changing divorces. Her journey of motherhood shines a light on the power of resilence, courage, and holding onto a vision of more. In the episode, Steph and I talk about:Stephanie's surprising and traumatic entry into motherhoodThe importance of personal growth and dreaming of...

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9:58

A Thank You To Mothers

The Sparkle Project ·

2024/11/26

Send us a textIt's the time of year when we give thanks - and I'm taking this moment to say thank you to all the mothers out there! Motherhood is an often thankless role, but moms deserve so much love and appreciation. So consider this episode my thank you to moms!If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. Follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @emily.rose.hardy and @worthymotherpodcast, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

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[Self-Care Snippet] Self-Care Helps You Lose Time...

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2024/11/22

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 The Key to Happiness: Tapping Into Your Authentic Self with Holly Hughes.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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48:40

Grief During the Holidays: Managing Loss,...

The Sparkle Project ·

2024/11/19

Send us a textThe holidays can bring forward grief for many reasons, and in this episode with Healing Parent's Gabriela Blanco we are discussing how mothers can accept and move through this grief in a healthy way. Whether you are facing loss, dealing with the aftermath of a separation, or feeling disappointed about what has happened in your life, this episode will remind you that you are not alone. In the episode Gabriela and I talk about:What grief actually isWhy grief can be particular...

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39:47

Finding Fulfillment: How to Create a Life You Love...

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2024/11/12

Send us a textFeeling somewhat unfulfilled by the day-to-day of motherhood? You are not alone, and you are not stuck! Sara Rose Goldfried is on the podcast this week to discuss how you can start to create a life you love while raising your children. In the episode Sara Rose and I talk about:The recalibration that is necessary after becoming a motherWhy we must seek balance in all areas of our livesThe power of the pauseHow to set yourself up for successBeing the headliner of your own sho...

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[Self-Care Snippet] Weaving Self-Care Into Pockets of...

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2024/11/08

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 Breaking Free From Good Girl Conditioning with Carley Weissert.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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31:30

How Journaling Can Empower You Through Motherhood...

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2024/11/05

Send us a textJournaling can be a powerful tool when it comes to processing the complexities of life, and Caitlin Douglas found that to be especially true when she found herself going through a divorce as a mom to young children. In this episode, Caitlin tells her story of how she learned to tap into her emotions and get through tough periods, pen in hand!In the episode, Caitlin and I talk about:How Caitlin went from reluctant journaler to embracing the activityUsing journaling as a tool to g...

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22:32

How I'm Embracing a New Era in my Motherhood

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2024/10/29

Send us a textThere are moments in each of our lives when everything seems to change. I am in one of those moments, looking ahead to a new era of my life and motherhood as I go through a divorce and enter my 30s. In this episode, I'm sharing how I've chosen to embrace drastic change as an opportunity to refine my identity and get clear on what I want. This is a look at the somewhat messy middle of starting a new era!If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. Fo...

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[Self-Care Snippet] Saying No is Self-Care with Lilly...

The Sparkle Project ·

2024/10/25

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 The Key to Being a Confident Mother with Lilly Jeanette.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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Co-Parenting, Identity, and Dating After Divorce with...

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2024/10/22

Send us a textI'm going through a divorce, and this week I'm joined by divorce coach Jess Evans to talk all things co-parenting, identity, and dating after divorce. Basically, I'm asking all the questions I want to know the answers to as I navigate my own separation in the hopes that this conversation can help any other mom out there who might be going through the same thing!In the episode, Jess and I talk about:Navigvating co-parenting and letting go of controlStigmas around being divorcedBr...

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49:52

Breaking the Cycle: Healing Trauma While Parenting...

The Sparkle Project ·

2024/10/15

Send us a textHealing trauma is complex, and doing so while parenting children only adds to the complexity. This week, Self-Alignment & Trauma Care Practitioner Aja Rutledge is sharing her own journey to heal her own trauma while raising her son, and offering insight on how others can approach their own healing. In the episode, Aja and I talk about:The need for self-alignment in parentingThe opportunity for growth and healing in motherhoodNavigating complex feelings as you break gene...

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[Self-Care Snippet] Creating a Space for Self-Care...

The Sparkle Project ·

2024/10/11

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 Connecting to Your Worthiness in Safe Spaces with Chelsea Carter.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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40:05

Motherhood is Political: How Matrescence Fuels...

The Sparkle Project ·

2024/10/08

Send us a textMotherhood has a way of radicalizing women. Christina Klein, a California-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, is joining the podcast to discuss the political nature of motherhood, and how every mom can get involved in meaningful, aligned change. Christina and I talk about:The experience of matrescence that occurs when women become mothersWhy motherhood often radicalizes womenHow self-care can be a form of resistanceNavigating the mental load of motherhoodWays to g...

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17:02

Why You Need to Detatch Your Worth From Your Child's...

The Sparkle Project ·

2024/10/01

Send us a textEver feel like a bad mom when your toddler has a tantrum at the grocery store or your tween is struggling with schoolwork? It's all too easy to attach our sense of self-worth to our kids' behaviors or abilities - especially when we get compliments for their good behavior and impressive skills. But the reality is that when we use their "goodness" as a measuring stick of our worth, no one benefits.In this episode I'm exploring why we tend to link our worth to our kid's "goodness,"...

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