Worthy Mother Podcast
Being a mom is hard — and not because you’re not good enough. If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing or struggling under the weight of guilt and overwhelm, you are not alone. Worthy Mother Podcast is here to validate your experience, challenge the unrealistic expectations placed on moms, and remind you that you are worthy exactly as you are.
Hosted by Emily Rose MacDonald, a certified Motherhood Studies Practitioner and mom of two, this podcast explores the realities of modern motherhood, mental health, mom guilt, societal pressures, self-care, and the importance of connection. Through honest conversations with real moms and expert guests — along with solo episodes that dig deep into what makes motherhood so complicated — you’ll find validation, support, and the reminder that it’s not just you; it’s the system.
If you're ready to release the guilt, embrace self-compassion, and reclaim your identity in motherhood, this podcast is for you. Glad you’re here!
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Episodes
235 episodes
[Self-Care Snippet] Don't Forget To Have Fun with Morgan Danielle
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 sa...
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1:28
How to Get Better Sleep as an Overwhelmed Mom with Dr. Daniella Marchetti
We all know sleep is important, but actually getting good sleep in motherhood is easier said than done. In this episode, Dr. Daniella Marchetti, a clinical psychologist board-certified in behavioral sleep medicine, joins Emily to explore the cr...
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Episode 171
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32:57
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Why Taking Care of You Is a Gift to Your Kids
Is self-care really selfish? Or could it be one of the best gifts you ever give your kids? In this episode of Worthy Mother Podcast, Emily shares a refreshing and empowering take on what it truly means for moms to take care of themselv...
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Episode 170
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23:38
[Self-Care Snippet] Putting Self-Care Time On The Calendar with Kyira Wackett
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 sa...
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3:46
Matrescence & The Identity Shift of Motherhood with Dr. Emily Guarnotta
Becoming a mother is often described as beautiful and life-changing, but what about the profound identity shift that comes with it? In this episode, host Emily talks with Dr. Emily Guarnotta, a perinatal psychologist and mom of two, about matre...
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Episode 169
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36:22
Motherhood & Neurodivergence in a World That Hasn’t Caught Up with Amanda Losch
Motherhood is already complex, but when neurodivergence, medical needs, and systemic gaps are part of the picture, the challenges (and the growth) can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Emily is joined by Amanda Losch, a complex trauma therapi...
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Episode 168
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50:14
[Self-Care Snippet] Do What Energizes You with Sally Bisbee
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 sa...
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4:30
Letting Go Of The Pressure To Be "Productive" All The Time
Do you ever feel guilty for sitting down, resting, or doing something just for joy? If so, you’re not alone. Our culture glorifies productivity, and for moms, that often means carrying impossible expectations both inside and outside the home. B...
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Episode 167
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16:43
Raising Kids and Rebuilding Yourself After Divorce with Julie Sedler
What does it look like to raise kids while navigating the emotional rollercoaster of divorce — and to rebuild yourself at the same time? In this deeply personal episode, Julie Sedler joins Emily to talk about the messy, transformative process o...
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Episode 166
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55:13
[Self-Care Snippet] Show Your Kids The Importance of Self-Care Jess Evans
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 sa...
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1:52
Burnout, Balance, and Joy as a Working Mom with Jessica Vickers
Working moms carry the weight of careers, parenting, household duties, and the heaviness of today’s world. But what if you could feel lighter, find joy, and release the pressure to “do it all”? In this episode of Worthy Mother Podcast,...
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Episode 165
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42:20
Exposing The Mental & Emotional Load of Back-To-School Season
Back-to-school season is upon us, and with it comes an often heavy invisible load for moms. From the never-ending logistics of drop-offs to the emotional weight of our kids’ feelings (and our own), this season can feel like a lot. In this episo...
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Episode 164
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22:32
[Self-Care Snippet] Carve Out Time To Be With Yourself Kamini Wood
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 sa...
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1:53
Beyond Coping: What Drives Perfectionism and Hyper-Independence in Moms with Tisheila Justice
What if perfectionism, hyper-independence, and mom rage aren’t character flaws but survival strategies that once served you? In this powerful conversation, trauma therapist Tisheila Justice joins Emily to explore how unhealed wounds resurface i...
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Episode 163
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51:05
Unpacking the Myth of the Natural Mother with Vanessa Spinarsky
Is motherhood supposed to come naturally? Or have we been sold a myth that leaves moms feeling broken and inadequate when reality doesn’t match the script? In this deeply validating episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast, Emily sits down...
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Episode 162
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39:43
[Self-Care Snippet] Taking Things Off Of Your Plate with Holly Bertone
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 sa...
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2:02
What Having a Village Really Looks Like in Modern Motherhood
Raising kids isn’t meant to be a one-woman job. In this episode, Emily reflects on her first family vacation as a single mom, and how the experience reshaped her understanding of the age-old phrase: “It takes a village to raise a child.” From a...
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Episode 161
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21:57
Why Conflicting Emotions Actually Make You A Better Mom with Dr. Margo Lowy
We’re diving into one of the most taboo topics in motherhood: maternal ambivalence. In this validating episode, Emily sits down with psychotherapist and author Dr. Margo Lowy, whose book Maternal Ambivalence: The Loving Moments and Bitter T...
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Episode 160
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50:26
[Self-Care Snippet] Anything To Help You Feel Embodied with Lavinia Brown
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 sa...
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3:43
How To Overcome The Identity Crisis of Motherhood with Krissy Bold
Ever felt like you’ve lost yourself since becoming a mom? You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not broken. In this episode of Worthy Mother Podcast, Emily sits down with Krissy Bold, former teacher turned stay-at-home mom and identity advoca...
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Episode 159
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37:07
ADHD in Motherhood: Shame, Identity, and the Mental Load with Samantha Skvaril
Are you a mom navigating life with ADHD - diagnosed or undiagnosed? In this honest conversation, therapist and late-diagnosed mom Samantha Skvaril joins Emily to explore the emotional rollercoaster of ADHD in motherhood. From unpacking the sham...
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Episode 158
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45:18
[Self-Care Snippet] Spend Time On What Lights You Up with Hannah Olson
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 sa...
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4:05
The Case for Doing Less: Why Lowering Your Standards Might Be the Key to Peace
Are impossible standards stealing your peace in motherhood? In this solo episode, Emily challenges the “perfect mom” myth and offers a bold reframe: doing less might actually make you a better mother.From the pressure to keep a spotless ...
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Episode 157
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20:54
Why Motherhood Triggers Past Trauma & What To Do About It with Lilly Risch
Why does motherhood seem to resurface wounds you thought were long buried? In this episode, Emily sits down with trauma therapist Lilly Risch to explore the deep, often surprising ways parenting can trigger unresolved trauma, and how healing is...
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Episode 156
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51:37
[Self-Care Snippet] Lean on Your Support System with Shannon Bonardy & Tabita Ramos
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 sa...
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2:07