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 like yourself in all the rest.
Somewhere between the mental load and the mom guilt, your shine is still there. The Sparkle Project is your space to find it.
(Formerly Worthy Mother Podcast)
The Sparkle Project
How Our Own Self-Acceptance Impacts Our Children with Dr. Lulu
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In this episode, I sit down for a powerful conversation on self-acceptance, self-love, and the impacts on parenting with LGBTQ+ parent life coach Dr. Lulu. While much of Dr. Lulu's work speaks to parents of LGBTQ+ children, the message that self-acceptance is the key to true acceptance of our children is applicable to any parent.
In this episode, Dr. Lulu and I talk about:
- How lack self-acceptance impacts our children
- The role of unlearning in our journeys to love ourselves
- Shame's role in not accepting our children
- The role of your thoughts in your lived experience
- Possibilities & hope for future generations
A little about our guest:
A former Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force and disabled veteran, Uchenna L. Umeh MD, MBA (Dr. Lulu AKA The Momatrician) is a Nigerian-born board-certified pediatrician, 3 time TEDx speaker, 5-time bestselling author, and mother of three. She is a certified life coach who works specifically in LGBTQ+ advocacy and activism. Her primary focus is educating about acceptance, affirmation, support and understanding of LGBTQ+ persons, particularly the #transgender community. She is the CEO of Dr. Lulu’s Life Coaching Lounge, and Dr. Lulu’s Angels Foundation, both dedicated service of at-risk LGBTQ+ youth and their families, with a focus on suicide prevention. Her public speaking career was launched following the suicides of her patient and a fellow physician in the LGBTQ+ community. She is a podcaster, TV personality and freelance writer. Her work has been recognized by the “Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission” of Nigeria, the Texas State House of Representatives, the San Antonio LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, San Antonio Business Journal, and The Trans Resistance of Texas. She is a multi-award-winning LGBTQ+ advocate who has been featured in multiple media outlets including an interview by CBS This Morning and Oprah Winfrey.
To connect with Dr. Lulu, follow her on Instagram @drlulutalkradio, or visit her website www.dr-lulu.com.
Dr. Lulu has also provided a link to her free guide, 7 Mistakes Parents Make Even When They Want To Accept, Affirm & Support Their LGBTQ+ Children.
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