Emily Rose MacDonald
The Sparkle Project
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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Oct 13, 2026
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Episodes
[Self-Care Snippet] Leaning into Connection and Stepping Away with Briana Villegas 15.12.2023 2:16
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 29. Leveraging Your Cycle to Flourish in Motherhood & Life with Briana Villegas . Like what you hear? Make sure you...
Get Unstuck: Rewiring Your Brain For Change with Faith Hoskins 12.12.2023 40:17
Our brains are incredible - and we have so much power to use our brains as tools to get us where we want to go life. In this episode with change and neuroplasticity coach Faith Hoskins, we are addressing how we can rewire our brains for change. As mothers who may feel stuck in the way we are "supposed to" be doing things, this can be a remarkable skill for breaking free from the "sh...
The Ups & Downs of Motherhood: It’s OK to Not Enjoy Every Moment 05.12.2023 26:56
"Enjoy every moment!" We've all heard it before. And yet let's be real, not every moment of motherhood (or life for that matter) is enjoyable. And when we are led to believe that not enjoying it all means we are doing something wrong, the impact can be detrimental. So this week, I am counteracting the narrative that we should enjoy every moment, and instead letting you know it&...
[Self-Care Snippet] The Power of a Daily Practice with Mindi Kessler, PhD 01.12.2023 2:26
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 21. Breaking Cycles of Trauma Through Inner Child Healing with Mindi Kessler, PhD . Like what you hear? Make sure you ar...
Get Out of Martyr Mom Mode: Setting Boundaries & Prioritizing Yourself with Sage Olson 28.11.2023 57:05
The title "mom" is not synonymous with "martyr" - but it often feels like it's supposed to be. This week, I'm joined by licensed clinical therapist and coach for new moms, Sage Olson, to talk about getting out of "Martyr Mom Mode" and put yourself back on the priority list! From making decisions with our kids in mind to learning to set healthy boundaries and...
How to Transform Your Life With Gratitude with Holly Bertone 21.11.2023 50:32
The season of gratitude is upon us, but so often I find that conversations about gratitude can be surface-level and abstract. We know that gratitude can be a powerful tool, but how is it supposed to actually look in our lives? This week, I am joined by Holly Bertone, Transformational Mindset Coach and the host of the Gratitude Builds Fortitude podcast, to hear her story of how gratitude transforme...
[Self-Care Snippet] Reactive vs Proactive Self-Care with Chelsea Robinson 17.11.2023 2:39
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 56. What Is Matrescence? Why Having Language Matters with Chelsea Robinson . Like what you hear? Make sure you are subsc...
Find Balance and Joy This Holiday Season [from The Executive Coach For Moms Podcast with Leanna Laskey McGrath] 14.11.2023 42:09
The holiday season is a time for peace and joy, but for moms it can often end up looking like more stress and chaos instead. It's like everything that is supposed to be magical can end up just being another something on our plate. But it doesn't have to be that way. This week, we are doing things a little differently on The Worthy Mother Podcast. A few weeks ago, I was interviewed for an...
Showing Up For Your Kids Means Showing Up For Yourself with Analise Garcia 07.11.2023 50:21
This is Part 1 of a two part conversation on how showing up for ourselves with Analise Garcia, host of The Mommy Mindset Podcast. Together we are exploring the connection between pouring into ourselves - ambitions and all - and our children's abilities to do the same as they grow. Part 2 of this conversation will be available on The Mommy Mindset Podcast later in the week of the release of t...
[Self-Care Snippet] Building A Business Can Be Self-Care with Taylor Nosakhere 03.11.2023 2:06
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 31. How To Do Motherhood Your Way with Taylor Nosakhere . Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to The Worthy...
Developing Resilience Through Mindset Mastery as a Mother with Natalie Riede 31.10.2023 51:41
What does it mean to master your mindset? That's what we are getting into this week with Transformational Life Coach and Stage IV cancer surviror Natalie Riede. From Natalie's cancer story and her journey to become a mother, to the work she now does supporting women to develop resiliency through subconcious pactices, this episode will help you recognize the power you have within to live...
29 Lessons Learned In My 29 Years 24.10.2023 38:25
Happy Birthday To Me! In today's episode I'm sharing 29 lessons I've learned in my 29 years of life. Everything from the importance of sleep to the meaning of life, we are getting into it! We all are constantly learning, and there is so much value in the pause to stop and reflect on our takeaways. So join me in doing just that as a celebration of all we've learned in life so fa...
[Self-Care Snippet] Take Equal Time Off as Your Partner with Calley Hewes 20.10.2023 2:32
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 46. Perfectionism & People-Pleasing in Motherhood with Calley Hewes . Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscrib...
Confession: I Never Wanted to be a Stay-At-Home Mom (and Still Don't) 17.10.2023 24:54
This week I am getting into labels - "working mom," "stay-at-home mom," everything in between - not because these labels are inherently bad, but because we can inadvertedly make them mean something about our identity and self-worth. In fact, that is exactly what happened to me when I left my teaching job to run my business from home. There are all these narratives out there abo...
Mental Health Awareness & Support in Motherhood with Arielle Wozniak 10.10.2023 53:45
Today (October 10th) is World Mental Health Day, and in this episode we are getting into all things maternal mental health with Mental Health Coach and postpartum depression survivor Arielle Wozniak. I believe in the power of sharing our stories to positively impact the lives of other moms, and this conversation is full of transparent reflections and relatable experiences that are sure to help any...
[Self-Care Snippet] A Self-Care Work In Progress with Valerie Recore 06.10.2023 2:52
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 35. Exposing The Invisible Load On Moms with Valerie Recore . Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to The Wo...
How to Put Your Identity First (& Why You Shouldn't Wait Until You're An Empty Nester) with Amanda Torres 03.10.2023 47:17
For so many of us, we put our roles first - whether it's our titles as mom, wife, or the job position we hold, our identity is tied to how we exist in relation to others. This week I am joined by women's empowerment & personal growth advocate and empty nester Amanda Torres for a powerful conversation on identity, identity, our roles, and learning to recognize our worth as an individu...
Why You Have To Get Clear On What You Value As A Mother 26.09.2023 28:36
All too often, we are living in autopilot, unaware of what is actually important to us in motherhood and life. The answer to this is becoming more clear on what we value. In this episode, I am getting into why we tend to lack clarity with our values, explaining how getting clear on our values can have a positive impact, and sharing a free resource to help you work through your own values to suppor...
[Self-Care Snippet] Schedule Help (So You Don't Have To Ask) with Breanne Smith 22.09.2023 2:48
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 15. Motherhood After Trauma with Breanne Smith . Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to The Worthy Mother P...
Overcoming Fear & Self-Doubt to Become Your Future Self Now with Lyndsay Hume 19.09.2023 45:21
Fear is a normal (and important) part of the human experience - but it can also hold us back from doing the things that we truly desire. This week I am joined by Life and Empowerment Coach Lyndsay Hume for a conversation on how we can become our future self, without letting fear and excuses keep us stuck. In the episode, Lyndsay and I talk about: How to visualize your future self Taking small st...
Embrace Your Scars: Mothering With Chronic Illness with Kelsey Pfleiderer 12.09.2023 32:15
Get ready for a powerful episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast. This week we are joined by writer & mother Kelsey Pfleiderer, who shares her story of mothering with a chronic illness. She gives us an honest look at how she embraces her scars and has chosen to live her life to the fullest, inspiring us all to do the same. In the episode, Kelsey and I talk about: What it means to live fully How...
[Self-Care Snippet] Don't Treat Self-Care as an Afterthought with Andrea Barr 08.09.2023 6:18
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 34. Making Career Decisions with Clarity as a Mother with Andrea Barr. Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed...
"I Need Space": Why Moms Need Time To Themselves 05.09.2023 19:57
We all have needs - but sometimes, figuring out what needs are going unmet can be a challenge. In this episode, I'm sharing my own experience discovering of learning how to check in with myself about my needs, and helping you do the same. What it comes down to: Moms need time for themselves. When our needs are met, we are able to not only show up as fuller versions of ourselves for our childr...
Energized Motherhood, Fulfilled Life with Nadine Stille 29.08.2023 46:21
This one is for the mom who is wanting more, whatever that "more" is to her. I am joined by Nadine Stille, a recovering stressed-out mama who supports moms who want to ditch the daily grind and bring more joy into their lives - both at home and at work. We are talking about how to become more energized in motherhood and lead a more fulfilling life. In this conversation Nadine and I talk...
[Self-Care Snippet] Prioritizing Time For Yourself with Lindsay Roselle 25.08.2023 3:31
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 23. Ambition & Devotion in Motherhood with Lindsay Roselle. Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to The...
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