The Sparkle Project
(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 This space challenges those outdated expectations and embraces a more empowered, more supported, more self-honoring version of motherhood.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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The Sparkle Project
Mental Health Awareness & Support in Motherhood with Arielle Wozniak
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 mom who has dealt with mental health struggles, or knows someone who has, feel less alone.
In this episode Arielle and I talk about:
- The reality that depression and anxiety look different for different people at different times
- Why we must consider the individual when treating mental health
- The importance of sharing our stories with PPD & PPA
- What intrusive thoughts are and why we need to be talking about them
- How support can help us feel less alone
A little about our guest:
Arielle Wozniak is a 2x postpartum depression survivor and Mental Health Coach for moms. She helps moms overcome depression and anxiety without medication. She is dedicated to guiding moms in their journey of finding peace, joy, and fulfillment amidst the challenges of motherhood.
To connect with Arielle, follow her on Instagram @ariellewozniak or visit her website www.ariellewozniak.com.
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