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
Mom's Mental Health Matters: How to Make Your Mental Wellness a Priority with Sara Springer
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this week I am joined by Sara Springer of Rebel Housewife Blog to talk all things mental health and healing in motherhood. From Sara's own story of hitting rock-bottom with postpartum depression to how every mom can start to prioritize her own mental wellness, this episode is for you no matter where you are in your mental health journey.
In the episode, Sara and I talk about:
- The impact of mindfulness, intention, and self-awareness on mental health
- Recognizing intrusive thoughts for what they are
- Becoming more aware of what you need at any given moment
- Healing as a lifelong process rather than an end destination
- How knowing our values can help us make better decisions for ourselves
- Why Sara decided to share her story and takeaways in her new book
A little about our guest:
Sara Springer has spent the last two decades supervising the chaos she has created. She is a midwest mom of five and Adult Nurse Practitioner who has battled depression and anxiety for the better part of 30 years. She is now a mental health advocate pursuing her writing dreams. She writes about maintaining mental wellness in parenting, marriage, and online spaces. She is co-founder of the mental health focused non-profit Love Will Foundation, a yoga enthusiast, and a staunch practitioner of sarcasm. Her work has been featured on multiple sites including Her View From Home, Scary Mommy, and The Mighty. Her first book, ‘Was I Not Supposed to Say That?’ was released on May 7, 2024.
To connect with Sara, follow her on Instagram @rebelhousewifeblog or Facebook. You can also visit her website www.rebelhousewifeblog.com. You can find her new book, 'Was I Not Supposed to Say That?" at bookshop.org or wherever you buy books!
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