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 This space challenges those outdated expectations and embraces a more empowered, more supported, more self-honoring version of motherhood.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

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How to Get Better Sleep as an Overwhelmed Mom with Dr. Daniella Marchetti

October 21, 2025 • Episode 171

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 critical topic of sleep wellness for mothers. From "mom-somnia" to revenge bedtime procrastination, they discuss many of the sleep issues moms face. Plus, Dr. Marchetti shares advice on how to get better sleep as a mom.

The episode covers:

What sleep psychology is, and why sleep issues are best addressed wholistically
Sleep issues moms regularly face, including insominia, revenge bedtime procrastination, and anxiety
How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia can help moms get better sleep, fast
The impact of children's sleep issues on the mother's well-being
Tips for how to fall back to sleep when you wake up with racing thoughts

Tune in to learn how you can reclaim restful nights and improve your overall mental and physical health.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Daniella Marchetti:

Instagram: @drdaniellamarchetti
Website: www.daniellamarchetti.com

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