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The Sparkle Project

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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 This space challenges those outdated expectations and embraces a more empowered, more supported, more self-honoring version of motherhood.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.

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How to Advocate for Your Own Needs In Motherhood with Iesha Madden

April 23, 2024 • Episode 94

When it comes to taking care of ourselves, we first have to know what we need, and then must take the steps to actually get those needs met. This week, I’m joined by Iesha Madden, the mama behind the More Than A Mom Series on Instagram for a conversation on self-advocacy in motherhood.

In the episode, Iesha and I talk about:

Acknowledging the hard, while not letting it be an excuse to hold you back
Personal development and self-care in motherhood
What it means to advocate for yourself
The HALT method of checking in with your needs in the moment
What motherhood with ADHD looks like

A little about our guest:
Iesha Madden is an educator turned career coach who is an advocate for students. Switching careers was the best thing for her and her family. Not only is Iesha passionate about students, but she is also passionate about being honest about motherhood while also not letting becoming a mother excuse us from not pursing our passions. You can find her on Instagram @morethanamamaseries where she consistently shares content on the topics of authentic motherhood, personal development, and self-care.

To connect with Iesha, you can follow her on Instagram @morethanamamaseries.

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