The Sparkle Project
Emily Rose MacDonald
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(Formerly Worthy Mother Podcast)
The Sparkle Project is a feminist podcast for moms who are done carrying the weight of motherhood alone and are ready to connect with who they truly are - their sparkle, if you will.
So many of us feel overwhelmed not because we’re failing, but because we’re mothering inside a patriarchal system that expects us to give endlessly, stay quiet, and lose ourselves in the process. This space challenges those outdated expectations and embraces a more empowered, more supported, more self-honoring version of motherhood.
Hosted by Emily Rose MacDonald, a divorced mom of two on her own journey to shine a little brighter, each episode explores the realities of modern motherhood through a feminist lens that values equity, autonomy, mental health, and the humanity of moms.
You’ll hear conversations about identity, mental health, self-care, healing, and the many ways we can reclaim ourselves in a world that often overlooks the needs of mothers.
If you’re a mom who believes we deserve more than survival, and that our culture has to evolve for moms to truly thrive, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to The Sparkle Project.
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Recent Episodes
Performative Motherhood & Reintegrating Your Identities as a Mom with Ali Colpack
Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered where you went after becoming a mom? In this episode, Emily sits down with licensed mental health counselor, mom of two, and Road to Mama founder Ali…
The Motherhood Setup: Why We Always Feel Like We're Failing with Dr. Danielle Dowling
Motherhood was supposed to feel natural. So why do so many moms secretly feel overwhelmed, exhausted, resentful, anxious, or like they’re failing? In this episode, Emily sits down with…
How Toxic Positivity Is Making Motherhood Harder
Toxic positivity is rampant in modern society - but the flavor that comes along with motherhood is particularly harmful. In this episode, Emily unpacks the real impact of toxic positivity in…
Why So Many Moms Feel Depleted During Matrescence with Vanessa Leveille
Why are so many moms feeling completely depleted in modern motherhood? In this episode, therapist and matrescence practitioner Vanessa Leveille joins The Sparkle Project for a powerful conversation…
Healing Trauma in Motherhood Through EMDR Therapy with Abbie Ames
Motherhood has a way of bringing anxiety, overwhelm, and unresolved trauma to the surface. In this episode, EMDR therapist Abbie Ames joins Emily to explore how motherhood can trigger old wounds, why…
3 Hard Truths Every Mom Needs to Hear About Mental Health
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, and to kick it off, Emily is sharing what she's learned from her personal experience navigating mental health in motherhood and what every mom needs to…
Motherhood, Advocacy & the Fight for Better Maternal Care with Ciara Lyons
Motherhood doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and for many moms, that means navigating broken systems while also managing your own internal battles. In this episode, Emily sits down with Ciara Lyons, a…
Your Circle of Control: How to Stop Spiraling and Regain Focus
In a world that feels increasingly unpredictable, it’s easy to spiral into overwhelm - especially when there's additional chaos in your own home. In this episode, Emily opens up about the anxiety…
Moms and Child-Free Women: Friendship, Tension & Understanding with Emily Maynard
What does it really mean to be a woman in today’s world - and how much of that is tied to motherhood? In this episode, Emily Maynard joins the podcast for a conversation on societal expectations,…
How Motherhood Changes Your Career, Identity, and Ambition with Paige Figueroa
Becoming a mom can absolutely change your daily routine, but it also changes how you see yourself, your work, and what success even means. In this episode, Emily is joined by Paige Figueroa, a former…
You’re Allowed to Change (Even After Becoming a Mom)
Motherhood is often framed like it's the final destination. Once you become a mom, it can feel like the big decisions are already made. The life path is set. The identity is locked in.But what if…
Validation Over Judgment: Showing Up as a "Mom’s Mom" with Dana James
Motherhood isn't supposed to feel lonely. In this episode of The Sparkle Project, Emily sits down with Dana James, nurse, mom of two, and the voice behind Mother Mentality. Dana describes herself as…
When Good Moms Feel Bad: Mom Rage, Guilt, and the Parts of Us We Hide with Jessica Tomich Sorci
Motherhood can bring out emotions many moms never expected: rage, guilt, resentment, and the overwhelming feeling of not being “good enough.” In this episode, Emily sits down with therapist and…
Mom Guilt Explained: The Hidden Pressure Society Puts on Mothers
In this episode of The Sparkle Project, Emily dives into one of the most common and complicated experiences in motherhood: mom guilt.Many mothers feel like they’re constantly falling short. Whether…
Motherhood & Creative Expression: Finding Yourself After Kids with Kayla Huszar
"I'm not really a creative person." Have you ever said that line, especially since having kids? Most people have a narrow understanding of what it means to be creative, and Expressive Arts Therapist…
Unmasking ADHD & Imposter Syndrome in Motherhood with Katie Burns
Why do so many moms with ADHD feel like frauds? In this conversation, ADHD mindset coach Katie Burns shares what it’s like to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, how masking shows up in motherhood,…
What’s Really Blocking Your Joy in Motherhood
If you’ve ever found yourself doing things that are supposed to feel joyful but still feeling disconnected, numb, or dissatisfied… you are not alone. In this episode of The Sparkle Project, we’re…
Reclaiming Yourself Through Personal Style as a Mom with Sahra Brandt
Motherhood reshapes everything: Your time, your body, your identity, and often the way you show up in the world. In this episode of The Sparkle Project, Emily sits down with personal stylist and…
More Than Mom: The Link Between Identity & Mental Health with Dr. Nichelle Haynes
Motherhood changes everything, including how we see ourselves. But what happens when the role of “mom” starts to crowd out every other part of who you are? In this episode, Emily sits down with Dr.…
The Key to Getting Through The Harder Seasons of Motherhood & Life
Motherhood can feel especially heavy when the world feels unstable and life demands keep piling up. In this solo episode, Emily opens up about the emotional weight many moms are carrying right now…
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The Sparkle Project has published 273 episodes since July 2022, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.
The Sparkle Project is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 29m.
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