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
Breaking the Silence: The Power of Sharing Your Motherhood Struggles
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Motherhood is hard — and far too often, we’re struggling in silence. In this episode, Emily is getting real about the emotional toll of unspoken challenges in motherhood. From the guilt of not “enjoying every moment” to the pressure of doing it all, this episode is a call to break the silence and connect through shared experiences.
Emily is opening up about my own journey — from postpartum mental health to navigating single motherhood — and sharing how simply speaking our truth can lift the weight of shame. If you’ve ever felt like you're the only one having a hard time, this conversation will remind you: You are not alone.
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