The Sparkle Project

May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, and in this episode, Emily is opening up about what it really looks like to care for your mental health during life’s toughest transitions. As a mom navigating divorce, co-parenting, and the nonstop demands of motherhood, She's had to get intentional about building a strong mental health foundation.

In this reflective episode, Emily is sharing:

• Her personal mental health journey and postpartum anxiety diagnosis
• The routines and tools that keep her grounded day-to-day
• How therapy, medication, support systems, and even melatonin play a role
• Why community, coaching, and creating joyful spaces matter more than ever

Whether you're in a season of grief, transition, or simply stretched thin as a mom — this episode offers compassionate encouragement and practical insights to help you protect your peace and reclaim your mental wellbeing.

🎧 Want more on maternal mental health? Check out:

• Millenial Moms & Mental Health: Pressure, Perfectionism, and Pandemic Parenting with Allie McQuaid
• The Truth About Anxiety & Overthinking in Motherhood with Dr. Kristin Calverley

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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.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Kristin:

Instagram: @drkristincalverley
Website: drkristincalverley.com

✨ Let’s keep the convo going:

Follow Emily on Instagram → @honestlyemilyrose
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This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same.

Tune in to the full episode How Journaling Can Empower You Through Motherhood with Caitlin Douglas.

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For more motherhood content and support, connect with me on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose. Follow the podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast.

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Millennial moms, where you at?! With May being Maternal Metnal Health Awareness Month, Emily is sitting down with therapist and perinatal mental health expert Allie McQuaid (@millennialmomtherapist) to explore the complex and often overwhelming reality of mental health for millennial moms.

From pandemic parenting and the intense mental load to breaking generational cycles and managing perfectionism, this conversation is a must-listen for moms who feel like they’re doing it all — and still questioning whether it’s enough.

Allie shares insights from her work with moms, her personal motherhood journey, and how social media, societal pressure, and motherhood myths are shaping the modern maternal mental health crisis.

They discuss:

• The emotional toll of pandemic-era motherhood
• Perfectionism and the pressure to “do it all”
• What millennial moms are really struggling with in 2025
• Why mental health support still hasn’t caught up
• How to start regulating your emotions as a mom

Whether you’re a first-time mom or parenting your third through burnout, this episode reminds you: you are not alone — and you are worthy.

🔗 Connect with Allie:

Instagram: @millennialmomtherapist
Website: www.treehousetherapyllc.com

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Are you a mom who’s always putting herself last? This conversation will change how you see self-care—and show you how it can transform your family for generations to come. In this episode, Emily sits down with Precious K. Williams, mom coach, motivational speaker, and wellness advocate, to talk all about building generational health by prioritizing YOU. From reframing mom guilt to creating healthier habits that actually stick, this is the reminder every mama needs.

In the episode, they discuss:

💪 What building generational health really means

🛑 How breaking cycles of burnout can leave a lasting legacy

🌱 Simple shifts moms can make to prioritize their health

👩‍👧‍👦 Why your wellness benefits your kids (and their kids!)

💝 The truth about mom guilt—and how to let it go

📣 How Precious used her own journey to empower other moms

If you’ve ever felt like taking care of yourself means taking something away from your family, this conversation will reframe everything.

👉 Ready to prioritize yourself and your wellness? This one’s for you.

🔗 Connect with Precious K. Williams:
Website: preciouskwilliams.com
Instagram: @preciouskwilliams

✨ Let’s keep the convo going:
Follow Emily on Instagram → @honestlyemilyrose

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This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same.

Tune in to the full episode Regulating Your Nervous System & Reconnecting With Yourself with Avril Brown.

Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen.

For more motherhood content and support, connect with me on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose. Follow the podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast.

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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.

If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. Follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose and @worthymotherpodcast, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

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Can women really have it all? And what does that even mean? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Giselle Goodwin—author, researcher, and expert on women’s work and wellbeing—to explore this question and dive in to what it means for moms to achieve true happiness. Dr. Goodwin shares insights from her book "Can Women Really Have It All? A Happiness Handbook for Working Mothers", and opens up about her own journey from feminist ideals to the complex realities of balancing career, motherhood, and personal fulfillment.

Dr. Goodwin and I talk about:

📈 The evolving (and still unrealistic) societal expectations placed on mothers

💼 Why flexible work, better childcare, and equitable parental leave matter for everyone

⚖️ The emotional load of motherhood 

😃Happiness is a mix of pleasure and purpose

💝Practical self-care strategies for busy moms—like bare minimums, micro-joys, and guilt-free delegation

A little about our guest:

Dr. Giselle Goodwin grew up in Canada and now lives in Cheshire, England with her husband and two teenage daughters. Over the course of a 25-year career, she co-founded, grew and successfully sold three businesses: two in healthcare and one in recruitment. Alongside this, Dr. Goodwin navigated countless children’s birthday parties, sports events, parent-teacher meetings and dentist appointments. While juggling her career and family life, she often felt like she was failing on all fronts. Driven by a desire to find a better way – not just for herself but for her children – Dr. Goodwin returned to university to explore the elusive issue of women’s work-life balance. In 2022, she completed a PhD on women, work and well-being, and her first book is the culmination of that research. Dr. Giselle Goodwin is passionately interested in all causes relating to equality and social justice. 

To connect with Dr. Giselle Goodwin, find her on LinkedIn or follow her on Instagram @gisellegoodwinwrites. You can also visit her website www.gisellegoodwin.com.

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This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same.

Tune in to the full episode Mom's Mental Health Matters: How to Make Your Mental Wellness a Priority with Sara Springer.

Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen.

For more motherhood content and support, connect with me on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose. Follow the podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast.

You are worthy, Mama.

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The postpartum period is often overlooked, leaving many new moms struggling with recovery, emotional health, and lack of proper support—often lasting years after birth. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Phoebe Ajayi, a dedicated advocate for maternal health, to discuss the real challenges moms face after birth—and what needs to change. From pelvic floor recovery to mental health struggles and why healthcare systems fail moms, Dr. Ajayi shares essential insights and actionable advice to help mothers heal, advocate for themselves, and get the care they truly deserve.

In the episode, Dr. Ajayi and I talk about:

🤫The biggest postpartum struggles no one talks about

🔹 Pelvic floor functionality and what’s actually normal

📣 How to advocate for your health after giving birth

🩺 What healthcare systems need to do better for new moms

💪 Practical tips for a smoother postpartum recovery (no matter how far from birth you are)

More about our guest:

Dr. Phoebe Ajayi is an NHS GP with experience across numerous specialities, here in the UK and her home country, Nigeria. She took a professional interest in postpartum rehabilitation and maternal health after a difficult first pregnancy and labour experience in 2017. Her desire is that all women are well supported during and after pregnancy. She achieves this by educating healthcare professionals and the public, influencing policy, and consulting with companies who have the same goal. For her work in this area, she received an award from the Royal College of General Practitioners. She is a published author; her book "After Birth: Postpartum Recovery of the Body and Mind" is available on Amazon and at all major book distributors. Outside of work, Phoebe enjoys crocheting, exercise and a good detective novel. 

To connect with Dr. Phoebe Ajayi, follow her on Instagram @phoebeajayi or find her on LinkedIn.

If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. Follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose and @worthymotherpodcast, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

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