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 This space challenges those outdated expectations and embraces a more empowered, more

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22:36

Your Circle of Control: How to Stop Spiraling and...

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2026/04/21

In a world that feels increasingly unpredictable, it’s easy to spiral into overwhelm - especially when there's additional chaos in your own home. In this episode, Emily opens up about the anxiety that comes with feeling like everything is out of control, from global uncertainty to the everyday challenges of raising kids. She introduces a powerful mindset tool, the Circle of Control, and explains how it can help you refocus your energy, reduce stress, and show up more intentionally in your lif...

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52:28

Moms and Child-Free Women: Friendship, Tension &...

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2026/04/14

What does it really mean to be a woman in today’s world - and how much of that is tied to motherhood? In this episode, Emily Maynard joins the podcast for a conversation on societal expectations, friendships, and smashing the patriarchy - from the lens of a woman who is child-free by choice. Together, Emily and Emily explore the expectations placed on women (both those who are mothers and those who aren’t), and how those expectations shape our identities, relationships, and sense of self. The...

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44:35

How Motherhood Changes Your Career, Identity, and...

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2026/04/07

Becoming a mom can absolutely change your daily routine, but it also changes how you see yourself, your work, and what success even means. In this episode, Emily is joined by Paige Figueroa, a former teacher turned business alignment coach for moms, to talk about the identity shift that happens after becoming a mother, and how it can completely reshape your career path. The conversation explores what it looks like to leave a “safe” career, navigate burnout, and build a new way of working that...

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16:26

You’re Allowed to Change (Even After Becoming a Mom)

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2026/03/31

Motherhood is often framed like it's the final destination. Once you become a mom, it can feel like the big decisions are already made. The life path is set. The identity is locked in. But what if that isn’t true? In this episode of The Sparkle Project, Emily explores the idea that motherhood isn’t your final form. You’re still growing. You’re still learning who you are. And you’re still allowed to change your mind about the life you want. Emily shares reflections from her own experience beco...

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43:22

Validation Over Judgment: Showing Up as a "Mom’s Mom"...

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2026/03/24

Motherhood isn't supposed to feel lonely. In this episode of The Sparkle Project, Emily sits down with Dana James, nurse, mom of two, and the voice behind Mother Mentality. Dana describes herself as a “mom’s mom” and her mission is simple but powerful: create spaces where mothers feel seen, supported, and validated instead of judged. Together they explore the healing power of hearing another mom say “me too,” and why community matters so much in modern motherhood. Dana shares her personal pos...

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50:05

When Good Moms Feel Bad: Mom Rage, Guilt, and the...

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2026/03/17

Motherhood can bring out emotions many moms never expected: rage, guilt, resentment, and the overwhelming feeling of not being “good enough.” In this episode, Emily sits down with therapist and author Jessica Tomich Sorci to unpack why even the most loving, devoted mothers often feel like they’re failing. Drawing from her work in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and her book When Good Moms Feel Bad, Jessica introduces the concept of “mom parts” and explains what's behing the internal voices that...

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18:29

Mom Guilt Explained: The Hidden Pressure Society Puts...

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2026/03/10

In this episode of The Sparkle Project, Emily dives into one of the most common and complicated experiences in motherhood: mom guilt. Many mothers feel like they’re constantly falling short. Whether it’s working too much, not working enough, losing patience, or simply wanting time for themselves, the feeling of guilt seems to follow moms everywhere. But what if mom guilt isn’t actually about you at all? Emily explores how the pressure mothers feel is deeply tied to societal expectations that ...

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44:55

Motherhood & Creative Expression: Finding Yourself...

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2026/03/03

"I'm not really a creative person." Have you ever said that line, especially since having kids? Most people have a narrow understanding of what it means to be creative, and Expressive Arts Therapist Kayla Huszar is joining the podcast to explain how creative expression can actually be the path towards healing and reconnecting with ourselves in postpartum and beyond. In the episode, we discuss: Researched-backed benefits of creativity in wellnessHow metaphors can be used as a tool for he...

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44:34

Unmasking ADHD & Imposter Syndrome in Motherhood with...

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2026/02/24

Why do so many moms with ADHD feel like frauds? In this conversation, ADHD mindset coach Katie Burns shares what it’s like to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, how masking shows up in motherhood, and why so many high-achieving women secretly struggle with imposter syndrome. The episode covers: • Why so many women with ADHD struggle feel like frauds • The connection between perfectionism and masking • The hidden burnout of high-achieving moms • Why discipline isn’t the answer for ADHD brai...

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19:19

What’s Really Blocking Your Joy in Motherhood

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2026/02/17

If you’ve ever found yourself doing things that are supposed to feel joyful but still feeling disconnected, numb, or dissatisfied… you are not alone. In this episode of The Sparkle Project, we’re talking about what’s really blocking your joy in motherhood. Not surface-level advice. Not toxic positivity. The deeper patterns and misalignments that quietly shape your day-to-day experience. Emily is exploring the difference between joy and happiness, how living out of alignment impacts your abili...

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40:41

Reclaiming Yourself Through Personal Style as a Mom...

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2026/02/10

Motherhood reshapes everything: Your time, your body, your identity, and often the way you show up in the world. In this episode of The Sparkle Project, Emily sits down with personal stylist and founder of Shop the City, Sahra Brandt, for an honest conversation about personal style as a form of self-care, identity reclamation, and confidence for modern moms. Together, they explore why getting dressed can feel so hard after kids, how the mental load of motherhood impacts style, and why moms de...

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43:52

More Than Mom: The Link Between Identity & Mental...

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2026/02/03

Motherhood changes everything, including how we see ourselves. But what happens when the role of “mom” starts to crowd out every other part of who you are? In this episode, Emily sits down with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, a perinatal psychiatrist, podcast host, and mom of two, to explore the connection between identity and mental health in motherhood. Together, they unpack why so many moms feel disconnected from themselves, how biology and society both play a role, and why reclaiming your identity i...

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18:21

The Key to Getting Through The Harder Seasons of...

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2026/01/27

Motherhood can feel especially heavy when the world feels unstable and life demands keep piling up. In this solo episode, Emily opens up about the emotional weight many moms are carrying right now and why self-compassion matters more than ever. Rather than striving for perfection, Emily explores what it looks like to meet yourself with grace when parenting feels hard, when emotions run high, and when you are navigating challenges both personally and globally. She shares honest reflections fro...

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42:26

How to Let Your Inner Child Shine in Motherhood with...

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2026/01/20

Have you ever wondered why motherhood feels heavier than you expected, even when you love your kids deeply? In this powerful conversation, Emily sits down with trauma therapist Leslie Santana to explore inner child healing and how unresolved childhood experiences can quietly impact patience, joy, emotional connection, and self-worth in motherhood. This episode goes beyond coping strategies and productivity advice. It explores why so many mothers feel shame, guilt, and grief, and how reconnect...

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57:48

Why Making Mom Friends Feels Impossible & What...

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2026/01/13

Making mom friends can feel surprisingly lonely, awkward, and exhausting - especially when you're already stretched thin by motherhood. In this episode of The Sparkle Project, Emily is joined by Baily Hancock, connection strategist, mom of two, and creator of the Overlap Method, to talk about why building friendships as a mom feels so hard and what actually helps. They explore why perfectionism blocks connection, how vulnerability changes everything, and what it really takes to move from surf...

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15:51

The Glow Up: How I Found My Sparkle (Introducing The...

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2026/01/06

Motherhood doesn’t have to mean losing yourself. In this first episode of The Sparkle Project, Emily introduces the evolution of the podcast and the deeper conversations ahead about identity, mental health, fulfillment, and what it really takes to protect your sparkle in motherhood. This episode explores why so many moms feel disconnected from who they are, how societal expectations shape our experiences, and why small, intentional changes can make a powerful difference. It’s not about becomi...

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1:08

Welcome to The Sparkle Project!

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2026/01/01

The Sparkle Project is a 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 systems that expect us to give endlessly, stay quiet, and lose ourselves in the process. This space challenges those outdated expectations and embraces a more empowered, more supported, more self-honoring version of motherhood. ...

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56:43

[REPLAY] Can Women Have It All? Exploring Happiness...

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2025/12/30

This is a replay of one of our most popular and impactful past episodes, and originally aired in April 2024. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting this conversation, this episode will help you give yourself grace when motherhood feels all-consuming. Can women really have it all? And what does that even mean? In this powerful episode, Emily sits down with Dr. Giselle Goodwin—author, researcher, and expert on women’s work and wellbeing—to explore this question and dive in to...

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61:25

[REPLAY] Why You Need To Stop Equating Your Worth To...

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2025/12/23

This is a replay of one of our most popular and impactful past episodes, and originally aired in November 2022. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting this conversation, this episode will help you recognize your worth outside of your roles. In this episode, join Emily for a conversation on valuing what we want and creating a life that feels good with Career Coach Ashley Fernandez. This conversation is more than inspiring. In this episode, Ashley and I talk about: •Cr...

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[Self-Care Snippet] Make Sure Your Basic Needs Are...

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2025/12/19

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