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
3 Hard Truths Every Mom Needs to Hear About Mental Health
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May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, and to kick it off, Emily is sharing what she's learned from her personal experience navigating mental health in motherhood and what every mom needs to know for their own wellbeing.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- Why mental health struggles don’t always look the way we expect
- The difference between coping and actually healing
- Why “white knuckling” through motherhood isn’t the answer
- The impact of societal pressure on maternal mental health
If you've ever felt like you're just getting by, questioning yourself, or silently struggling, this episode will meet you right where you are.
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