Emily Rose MacDonald

The Sparkle Project

Kids EN ↓ 291 episodes

The version of motherhood we're sold looks nothing like the one we're actually living. That's by design. The Sparkle Project is for the moms who are done pretending otherwise, and ready to reclaim the parts of themselves that got lost along the way. Hosted by Emily MacDonald, a single mom, feminist, and late-diagnosed ADHDer, each episode digs into the identity shifts, invisible labor, and systemic failures that make motherhood so hard. You'll hear from the experts, advocates, and real women who are finding their way back to themselves, so you can feel less alone in the hard parts and more lik...

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Emily Rose MacDonald

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Kids

Latest episode

Oct 13, 2026

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Episodes

[Self-Care Snippet] Waking Up Before the Kids with Amber Henhawke 12.04.2024

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 7. Overwhelm, Grief, and The Stress Response in Motherhood with Amber Henhawke . Like what you hear? Make sure you are s...

The Perfect Mother Myth: Unpacking The Social Construct of Good Mothering 09.04.2024

What does it mean to be a good mom? Society has created this image of what it means to be "good" in the role, and it can be summed up through The Perfect Mother Myth. So this week, I am unpacking the expectations we are held to under this social construct with the intention of bringing awareness to the absurdity of what is expected of mothers and why we have to check ourselves when it co...

Spring Cleaning: Compassionate Productivity & Whole-Life Decluttering with Lisa Zawrotny 02.04.2024

It's spring cleaning time - and that means it's time to intentionally make space in our lives for what truly matters! This week, I'm joined by productivity strategist and accountability coach Lisa Zawrotny for a conversation on compassionate productivity and whole-life decluttering. If you're anything like me and find conversations about productivity to be a bit jarring, don&ap...

[Self-Care Snippet] Your Kids Are Only As Healthy As You with Pauli Hannan 29.03.2024

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 37. Why Normalizing Pelvic Floor Care Really Matters with Pauli Hannan . Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribe...

Rediscovering Yourself Outside Of Motherhood with Shelley Meche'tte 26.03.2024

It's safe to assume that most if not all women struggle with identity when they become moms. So how do we reconnect with ourselves when we are dealing with everything that comes with being a mother? Shelley Meche'tte is joining the podcast this week to share her story of rediscovering herself outside of motherhood, and providing a framework for every mom to live the life she desires, wit...

How to Address Shame In Motherhood with Kyira Wackett 19.03.2024

Shame is a complex feeling that shows up often for so many mothers - and yet it's not something we can just do away with. This week, I'm joined by licensed mental health therapist Kyira Wackett to explore the link between shame and motherhood and how we can work to develop shame resilience to live a more values-driven life. In the episode, Kyira and I discuss: The function of shame, and...

[Self-Care Snippet] Enneagram Self-Care with Chelsie Engle 15.03.2024

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 59. The Enneagram: A Tool to Understand & Connect With Yourself with Chelsie Engle . Like what you hear? Make sure y...

What It Means To Prioritize Yourself (Don't The Kids Always Come First?!) 12.03.2024

For so many moms, the idea of prioritizing themselves is completely guilt-inducing. It feels like a proposition to abandon their kids' needs, and in turn is completely unaligned with their values. But what if I told you that prioritizing your own needs - even making your own needs your number one priority - doesn't have to come at a cost to your kids? In this episode, I'm exploring...

The Key to Happiness: Tapping Into Your Authentic Self with Holly Hughes 05.03.2024

When we are living in alignment with our most authentic self, that is when we find true happiness in life. But as mothers, it can be a challenge to understand and embrace our individual identities - making it difficult to embody ourselves authentically. This week, intuitive healer and author Holly Hughes is joining me for a conversation on tapping into who we truly are and leaving expectations of...

[Self-Care Snippet] You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup with Monika Malan 01.03.2024

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 40. Boundaries and Decision Making in Motherhood with Monika Malan . Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to...

Navigating Bipolar Disorder In Motherhood With Vulnerabilty with Meloney Hendricks 27.02.2024

Normalizing conversations about mental health is a huge part of The Worthy Mother Podcast, and this week's guest Meloney Hendricks has made it her mission to do just that. Meloney is a mom of three and vocal mental health advocate from the Caribbean, and she is here to share her story of living and mothering with bipolar disorder and becoming a voice of connection and resilience for others fa...

Working Moms: Societal Pressures & Identity Shifts with Leanna Laskey McGrath 20.02.2024

Working mothers are expected to work like they don't have kids, and parent like they don't have jobs. Balancing it all can be exhausting, and trying to live up to the unrealistic expectations can leave moms feeling defeated when they feel like they are failing in both areas of their lives. This week, I'm joined by executive coach Leanna Laskey McGrath to explore the identity shifts...

[Self-Care Snippet] Meditation Grounds You In The Present with Amanda Yoa 16.02.2024

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 28. Empowering Self Worth & Self Trust In Motherhood with Amanda Yoa . Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscri...

The Secret to Self-Love: 3 Components to Loving Yourself Even When It's Hard 13.02.2024

It's the season of love, and this week's episode is dedicated to loving ourselves! Self-love is crucial, but for so many of us, actually embodying self-love can be a challenge. So my goal is to help you learn to act from a place of self-love and grow to truly love yourself in the process! I'm sharing the secret to self-love that I've come to realize on my own journey, and shini...

How Boundaries Can Take You From Overwhelmed & Drained to Empowered & In Control with Whitney Gardner 06.02.2024

Boundaries can go a long way when it comes to managing our self-care, relationships, and schedules, and this week I am joined by CEO of The Bold Mama Co. Whitney Gardner to explore how boundaries can change your life. Setting boundaries with you energy can help you move from overwhemed and drained to empowered and in control. If you are craving more space to do the things that bring you joy AND sh...

How to Harness the Power of Creativity & Self-Expression in Motherhood with Savana Lee 30.01.2024

When I became a mother, I was drawn to creativity like never before - but as someone who never identified as an "artist" I honestly struggled with what to do with that pull. This week, I'm joined by mom of two, artist, and creative coach Savana Lee for a life-giving conversation on the link between creativity, self-expression, and motherhood. If you too have felt a desire for creati...

[Self-Care Snippet] Committing to a Self-Care Schedule with Lyndsay Hume 26.01.2024

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 63. Overcoming Fear & Self-Doubt to Become Your Future Self Now with Lyndsay Hume . Like what you hear? Make sure yo...

Having More Fun in Motherhood with Ruthie Silver 23.01.2024

My word of intention for 2024 is "fun," and this week I am joined by Ruthie Silver, the mom behind the Moms Have More Fun Podcast, to explore the role of fun in our lives as mothers. Ruthie is bringing her own perspective of fun, offering up tips and mindset advice that can bring more fun into each of our lives!  In this conversation, Ruthie and I talk about: How societal narratives keep...

Misconceptions of Self-Care & What It Actually Means for Busy Moms 16.01.2024

What does it actually mean to practice self-care? That's what I'm digging into this week on The Worthy Mother Podcast. I'm tackling misconceptions about self-care that often hold us back from making it happen, plus getting into what self-care can actually look like for busy moms who feel like they just don't have time.  If you are ready to prioritize yourself and your own needs...

[Self-Care Snippet] Therapy, Journaling, and ASMR with Grace Hamner 12.01.2024

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 54. Why Resilience Is A Crucial Component Of Healthy Body Image with Grace Hamner . Like what you hear? Make sure you ar...

Combatting Burnout in Motherhood with Emotional Intelligence with Lynsey Retzlaff 09.01.2024

Burnout is a massive problem in our society,  and moms are in no way immune to the chronic stress that contributes to burnout for so many. But developing emotional intelligence can be how we combat burnout, and Lynsey Retzlaff - a working mom coach, licensed therapist, and mom of 2 -  is joining us to explain why. If you have felt completely drained by the expectations and pressures of motherhood...

Living Unapologetically and Breaking Out Of Society's Mold with Michele Johnston 02.01.2024

It's a new year, which means it's the perfect time to examine whether you are living life on your own terms, or to someone else's (or society's) standards. And if you're like many other women, you'll likely find that in some areas of your life, you are doing things based on old narratives, unrealistic expecations, and someone else's definition of what it means to...

[Self-Care Snippet] Support Is Key with Jocey Wiitanen 29.12.2023

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 43. Choosing Joy In Motherhood with Jocey Wiitanen . Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to The Worthy Moth...

Pep Talk: Your Permission to Slow Down, Rest, And Do Nothing If You Want 26.12.2023

We're in this weird week between Christmas and New Year's where the world seems to slow down. And while this isn't a full-length episode, I want to take this moment to remind you that you are allowed to rest. So if you want to slow down, rest, and do nothing this week, here is your permission to do just that (not that you need my permission, but sometimes it can be helpful to hear i...

Breaking Generational Cycles of Unworthiness with Dr. Stephanie Snyder 19.12.2023

We all have inherent worth, yet patterns of feelings of unworthiness often persist through generations. This week I'm joined by Dr. Stephanie Snyder for a conversation on breaking generational cycles of unworthiness - for ourselves, generations before us, and generations to follow. There is so much empowerment in knowing that we have the ability to give our children a different experience tha...

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