The Sparkle Project

This week I am joined by Mindfulness Practitioner Megan Wolfe for a conversation on mindfulness - what exactly it is, why it benefits moms, and how we start to practice mindfulness today. We all feel overwhelmed and stressed out sometimes, but when we learn the tools to manage those often all-consuming feelings and begin to be more present in the moment, we can start to feel lighter in the day-to-...

Right around this time every year, we are inundated with messages about committing to resolutions and starting the new year off on the right foot. And while I'm not one to make set lofty goals just because the year is changing, I do find that this transition from one year to the next is a fantastic time to check in with ourselves and set our intentions for the time ahead of us. In this episod...

I've got a short and sassy conversation for you this week all about what I want for Christmas. And no,  I will not be reading my Amazon wishlist. Instead, I share (and rant a bit) about four things that I would like for all of us this Christmas. While this episode is presented in a sort of silly way, and I don't offer much in terms of real solutions, I really do stand by making the world...

I'm all about mothers showing up as both dedicated moms and badass women in other parts of their lives - but what does that actually look like? Lindsay Roselle, a Growth + Performance Coach and fellow podcast host serving mamas, shares her experience and expertise on embracing both ambition and devotion in motherhood.  On the episode, Lindsay and I talk about: Identities shifts in early mothe...

It's December, and for many of us that means  that there is a lot going on. Societal expectations of moms are high all year long, but around the holidays, these expectations take on a whole new meaning. As mothers, we can feel the pressure to create pure holiday magic for our children, and keep everyone happy by being three places at once in those important holiday moments. But here's th...

This week on The Worthy Mother Podcast, I am joined by Mindi Kessler, PhD, a therapist, coach, and author behind the book Cycle Breaker: A Guide To Transcending Childhood Trauma. We all carry trauma with us in one way or another, and through this conversation, Mindi discusses how we can use our triggers to learn and heal from that trauma for ourselves and our families.  In this episode, Mindi and...

I am a huge proponent of practicing gratitude. But this week, I am going to be diving in to a conversation I've been having a lot lately about the surprising way that gratitude can actually be harmful when used to qualify or minimize our experiences. With this week being Thanksgiving in the United States,  I figured it was a good time to explore this topic here on the podcast! Tune in to see...

This week, join me for a conversation on valuing what we want and creating a life that feels good with Career Coach Ashley Fernandez. This conversation had me snapping along in agreement with Ashley, and I have a feeling you'll find it just as inspiring as I did. In this episode, Ashley and I talk about:  Creating a vision to guide our decisions Work/Life Integration The reasons so many women...

This week on The Worthy Mother Podcast, I'm talking solo about what it means to be the main character in your own life. As moms, it can be easy to get so caught up in our kids, partners, and everyone else, that we seemingly forget that we have our one life, just like they have theirs. In this episode, I give you advice on how to check in with yourself to determine whether or not you are makin...

This week's conversation with LMF therapist and relationship coach Christie Sears Thompson is all about how having children can impact our relationships with our partners, and what we can do to prevent or resolve issues that may arise. Many couples find that their relationships are strained in early parenthood, and Christie explains why this happens, and how she helps couples navigate this tr...

It's my birthday - and that means it's time to celebrate! I mean who doesn't love a good reason to celebrate? On this episode, I share 8 benefits of celebrating ourselves - for wins both big and small. From affirming our self-worth to modeling self-love to our kids, the impacts of celebrating ourselves are plenty. Then, I celebrate YOU. Listeners submitted their wins - big, small, m...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this week I am joined by fellow podcast host Breanne Smith  for a conversation about motherhood after the trauma that comes with being a survivor. While there are no details of abuse shared in this episode,  if you find this topic challenging to listen to, this may be one to skip over.  In this conversation, Breanne and I talk about: Healing throug...

I spent a long weekend out of state with my husband WITHOUT the kids - and this is my reflection on that experience. Whether you've traveled without your kids, or you want to do it in the future, or even if you can't even imagine that for yourself, there is something for you to take from this episode. I share my 4 most notable takeaways from the experience with the hopes that you learn s...

Get ready - this episode dives deep into what motherhood can do to our sense of identity, and how we can learn to listen to ourselves and find the things that light us up. Life Coach Sarah Carpenter calls bullsh*t on toxic positivity, and shares the statements she tells herself when life gets challenging. In this episode Sarah and I talk about: The impact of motherhood on our sense of identity Bei...

We are mothers, yes. And we are also full, complete humans outside of that role. We are both. That is what I am exploring on this episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast. There's this idea out there that when we choose to spend our time and energy doing things that fulfill us outside of motherhood, we are somehow taking away from out children. And I'm here to put a stop to that conversation...

There seems to be a gap in care when it comes to motherhood. We go to so many prenatal doctor's appointments and classes pre-baby, and after the baby is born, there are all kinds of services to ensure that the little one is healthy and cared for. But what about care for the new mom?  In this episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast, I talk with postpartum doula Alexa Martinez about the need for m...

🎉 It is the 10th episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast (can you believe it?!) and in this episode I am talking all about rediscovering yourself in motherhood. Becoming a mother can do a lot to our sense of identity - and often times that looks like us feeling disconnected with ourselves and not really knowing who we are underneath it all. But there are reasons why this happens, and things we can d...

This is a very special episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast! Kami Lee of The Honey Seed has shared the audio from her IG Live series titled The Holistic Wellness Collab from a few weeks ago when I was on talking with her about guilt and shame.  This episode strays from the typical format of the show (and it is a bit longer than the typical guest episode), but is too good not to share with you! Dur...

Welcome to The Worthy Mother Podcast. Today we are talking about mom guilt - specifically looking at a handful of situations that cause mom guilt for many mothers. The experience of mom guilt is so common, and yet it can be extremely isolating when it isn't addressed. That's where this conversation comes in. In this episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast, I seek to shed light on just how i...

Welcome to another guest episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast.  This week we are joined by Amber Henhawke, an educator and life & health coach who helps empower moms to understand and address stress and overwhelm effectively. In this episode, Amber and I chat about: The physiological elements of the stress response  Why moms often feel overwhelmed What is ambiguous loss, and how does it impact...

Hey, Mama - welcome to The Worthy Mother Podcast. You are valuable, and that means you should be taken care of (you know, the way someone would take care of an expensive car or a precious jewel?) But what does that look like? In this episode, I share the benefits of valuing yourself - both for you and your family, and give some tips on how to value yourself more. I cover both actionable steps and...

This is a very special episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast as we welcome our first guest, Claudine Mossberg, to share her expertise in helping moms get outdoors.  In this episode, Claudine and I chat about: The benefits of getting outdoors, for kids AND moms The power of having a support system of other moms Getting outdoors more without all the pressure Why self care is necessary How self care c...

Hey, welcome back to another episode of The Worthy Podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing 7 self care tips for moms - but they might not be what you expect. Self care isn’t all about extravagant spa days and taking excess amounts of time away from the kids. No, self care is about caring for yourself to get your own needs met. Listen to the episode to hear my take on self care, and take some pieces...

So what is the story behind The Worthy Mother Podcast? We talk all about it in this first full episode of the show. In this episode, get to know me, Emily Rose Hardy, and hear a bit of my story of becoming a mom and learning to love myself. We also talk about The Worthy Mother Podcast - the purpose, how it got its title, and what to expect in the coming weeks. This is a short episode, but you’ll g...

Hey Mama, welcome to another episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast. In this episode I lay out the 4 fundamental truths about mothers that I hold as foundations for the work that I do and the conversations about motherhood that we will be having on this podcast.  The 4 truths are: You are more than a mom You need care You are imperfect You are not alone  Listen to the episode to learn why I believe...