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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 This space challenges those outdated expectations and embraces a more empowered, more supported, more self-honoring version of motherhood.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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The Truth About Anxiety & Overthinking In Motherhood with Dr. Kristin Calverley

May 13, 2025 • Episode 148

If you're a mom who lies awake replaying every decision, every tantrum, every tiny moment—this one’s for you. In honor of Maternal Mental Health Month, Emily sits down with Dr. Kristin Calverley, a licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two, to talk about the all-too-common cycle of anxiety and overthinking in motherhood.

From postpartum panic to the daily doom spirals over simple decisions, Dr. Kristin breaks down why our brains get stuck in worry loops and how we can gently break free.

They discuss:

The hidden link between overthinking and self-trust
How motherhood rewires our worry circuits
Why mindfulness isn't just trendy—it’s clinically effective
Practical tips for interrupting mental spirals in real time
When to seek therapy—and how to know if you need it

Whether you’re a self-identified perfectionist or a sleep-deprived parent navigating the mental load, you’ll walk away from this conversation with science-backed tools to help you pause, reset, and rebuild self-trust.

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Instagram: @drkristincalverley
Website: drkristincalverley.com

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