The Sparkle Project

We've all felt that nagging mom guilt come up in all kinds of situations, but does it ever serve us? In this episode I'm getting to the bottom of what mom guilt really is and discussing whether it's ever helpful to feel this combination of guilt and shame throughout our motherhood experiences. Plus, I'm sharing a resource that can help you reframe mom guilt! Get the 6 Steps To...

How is self-sabotage holding you back in life and motherhood? In this episode, Samantha Hawley, a journal expert and mom who has navigated through significant life transitions, explores how self-sabotage shows up for mothers and the impacts it can have on our lives. Plus, she shares how journaling can help us become aware of our saboteurs and learn to identify and disrupt these patterns to live mo...

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 To Advocate For Your Own Needs in Motherhood with Iesha Madden . Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Wor...

Overwhelm in motherhood is somewhat inevitable and for many moms, it can be all-consuming at times. This week, Sally Bisbee is joining the podcast to discuss strategies for overwhelmed moms to simplify their lives and create more happiness. Sally shares her own journey of overcoming overwhelm and offers practical tips for moms to reduce stress and reclaim their well-being. In the episode, Sally an...

Do you feel stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, especially as a mom? Sara Bybee Fisk, a master certified coach specializing in helping women break free from people-pleasing, is on the podcast to discuss how to stop people-pleasing and start living a more authentic, connected life instead. Through the episode Sara explains how to identify the roots of people-pleasing and perfectionism, their effe...

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...

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...

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 to Put Your Identity First (& Why You Shouldn't Wait Until You're An Empty Nester) with Amanda Torres . Li...

Each 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&quo...

The 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 e...

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 Get Unstuck: Rewiring Your Brain For Change with Faith Hoskins . Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy...

Life 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...

It'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...

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 The Key to Happiness: Tapping Into Your Authentic Self with Holly Hughes . Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed...

The 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...

Feeling 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 mother Why we must seek balance in all areas of our lives The power...

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 Breaking Free From Good Girl Conditioning with Carley Weissert . Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy...

Journaling 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 w...

There 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 sta...

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 The Key to Being a Confident Mother with Lilly Jeanette . Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother...

I'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...

Healing 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 parenting The opportunity...

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 Connecting to Your Worthiness in Safe Spaces with Chelsea Carter . Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worth...

Motherhood 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 mothers Why motherhood often radicalizes women How self...

Ever 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 wort...