The Sparkle Project

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 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 5. Getting Outdoors (Without the Pressure) with Claudine Mossberg. Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to T...

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 to another level. In this episode I am joined by Single Mother By Choice Aisha Jenkins to share her non-traditional motherhood journey and the work she is doing to support other women on their journeys to become mothers.  In this episode, A...

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 nervous systems as mothers. This conversation was exactly what I needed in this particular spot in my motherhood journey, and I hope you will find it as enlightening and empowering as I did.  In this episode, Avril and I chat about: Why women a...

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 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 19. Why You Need To Stop Equating Your Worth To Your Roles with Ashley Fernandez. Like what you hear? Make sure you are...

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 teaching me how to dream. In this episode, I am talking about my own past as a people-pleaser and where that got me, the identity crisis of sorts I faced in those first few years of motherhood, and the realizations I had about my own goals...

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 tendencies stem from, how they impact our lives, and what we can do to overcome. My guess is that perfectionism & people-pleasing show up in your life at least occasionally (hello being a woman in the 21st century) so I am going to clai...

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. While much of Dr. Lulu's work speaks to parents of LGBTQ+ children, the message that self-acceptance is the key to true acceptance of our children is applicable to any parent.  In this episode, Dr. Lulu and I talk about: How lack self-acc...

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 specific narrative we often see around this time - and that is what I call The Super Mom Trope. Essentially, this narrative celebrates the superhuman capabilities of moms, something that when done is broad strokes is actually quite problemat...

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 to choose joy, invite fun into our lives, and learn to embrace pleasure - all while allowing ourselves to feel the full range of emotions present in the human experience.  In this episode, Jocey and I talk about: Acceptance of where we...

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 highlights possibility for continuous improvement, I think it’s important to address the other side of the conversation - growth doesn’t always have to be the goal. Now I’m not saying growth is a bad thing - I don’t believe that at all! But I am de...

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 mother. We get into how to prioritize time for you, and what to actually do with that time once you make it happen. If you've been feeling discouraged in motherhood, or just need a little pep talk on why prioritizing yourself matters for you...

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 are digging into the hard conversations, and Monika speaks beautifully on her experiences and the impact she is working towards in the area of motherhood support.  In this episode, Monika and I chat about: Motherhood during the pandemic The...

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 historical and societal contexts that contribute to mom guilt as well as how our friends and family and our own internalized beliefs amplify the feeling. When we understand why mom guilt arises in our own lives, addressing the thoughts that c...

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 whatever else is going on in your life above your own needs. Stacey shares her experiences as a high-achieving woman who has had to learn to put herself first, and there is so much in this episode to help you do the same.  In this conversati...

This week, I welcome pelvic floor therapist Pauli Hannan, PT, DPT, for a conversation on prioritizing women's health, strengthening our pelvic floors, and changing the narrative on what moms "just have to live with" after giving birth. Pauli is dedicated to normalizing better postpartum care, and this episode is packed full of thoughtful insights and practical tips to help us all fe...

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, we are talking about why putting the figurative oxygen mask on yourself first - even if it means your kids have to wait until you are done for you to help them put theirs on - is not selfish. In fact, in a way, it is the way to keep...

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 many moms face in their daily lives. Valerie helps us to understand why moms tend to have so much on their plates, and what we can do to reclaim our time and live a life more aligned with the things we truly want. In the episode, Valerie and I...

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 coach Andrea Barr is here to help us find clarity in the decision making process. As someone who has changed careers while raising my own kids, this conversation meant a lot to me. Even if you are not looking to make any careers moves any time...

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 exploring the tendency moms have to try to do all the things, and the inevitable feelings of mom guilt and shame this leads to. If you are feeling like you are failing trying to juggle all the balls, or you just need a gentle...

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 with your partner as a couple and parents. We get into why conflict in marriage often happens when you have kids, and how we can actually use it as a means of strengthening the relationship.  In the episode, Michelle and I talk abo...

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 birth doula Taylor Nosakhere, we are digging into the importance of doing all parts of motherhood the way that you want. While Taylor's background is supporting mothers during pregnancy and birth, she draws parallels between her w...

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 challenging. So this week, I am sharing with you 6 acts that you can start doing now to bring some self love into your life on a regular basis. These acts of self love are perfect for moms - not too time consuming and easy enough to add into an alre...

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 of fighting against them. This is a conversation I knew very little about to begin with, and I hope you find it as educational and inspiring as I did.  In this episode, Briana and I talk about: The 4 distinct phases of the menstrual cycle How...

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 on self worth and trust is so powerful and up-lifting. If you struggle with boundaries and doing things for you, you aren't going to want to miss this one! In this episode, Amanda and I chat about: What self worth looks like in mot...

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 argument out there that we shouldn't tell moms that they are "enough" because it can be perceived as meaning they are "just enough." And while I understand the sentiment of that stance, I'm...