The Sparkle Project

Fellow single moms, this one is for you! Are you stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? Do you feel like you keep attracting emotionally unavailable or toxic partners? Not sure what the heck you're doing when it comes to dating and maintaining relatioships? In this episode, we’re diving deep into love, self-worth, and healing with Morgan Danielle, a love and relationship coach who shares her powerful personal journey—from surviving toxic relationships to stepping into self-worth and finally finding a healthy, aligned partnership. We explore how single moms can navigate dating, embrace their feminine energy, and set boundaries that honor their worth.

In this episode, Morgan and I talk about:

☠️ How to recognize and break toxic relationship patterns
💖 The role of self-worth in attracting healthy love
🥀 The biggest dating mistakes single moms make (and how to avoid them!)
🎭 Understanding masculine & feminine energy in modern dating
🚧 How to set boundaries and avoid situationships
🤝 Embracing support and letting go of the pressure to "do it all"

A little about our guest:

Morgan Danielle is a love & relationship coach who helps high-achieving women break toxic patterns, heal from rejection & abandonment, and attract the love they deserve. Her bold, no-fluff approach focuses on self-worth, feminine energy, and creating deep, soul-aligned connections.

To connect with Morgan, follow her on Instagram @the_morgandanielle or join her Facebook group. You can also visit her website. 

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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 Navigating Bipolar Disorder In Motherhood with Vulnerability with Meloney Hendricks.

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Becoming a mother is a profound transformation—one that can feel overwhelming, but also one that holds immense potential for personal growth. In this episode, I explore how motherhood can serve as a powerful catalyst for self-discovery, resilience, and healing.

If you’ve ever felt lost in the identity shift that comes with motherhood or struggled to balance your own needs while caring for your children, this conversation is for you. I share personal reflections on how motherhood has shaped my journey of self-growth, the lessons we can learn from our children, and practical ways to embrace this season as an opportunity for transformation.

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Navigating boundaries with family can be one of the most challenging aspects of motherhood — especially when dealing with difficult or toxic dynamics. In this episode, I'm joined by licensed therapist and mom of two, Lauren Auwood, to unpack the complexities of setting and holding boundaries with family members, from well-meaning in-laws to overbearing parents. If you’ve ever struggled with guilt, confusion, or frustration when trying to protect your peace, this conversation is for you.

In the episode, Lauren and I discuss:

• 🌿 Boundaries in Motherhood: Why they matter and how to set them with confidence
• 👵 Generational Dynamics: Understanding why older family members may struggle with boundaries
• 💬 Compassionate Communication: How to address boundary-crossing behaviors with curiosity
• ❌When Enough is Enough: Signs it might be time to limit or end contact
• 🔑 The Follow-Through Factor: Why boundaries only work when you uphold them

A little about our guest:

Lauren Auwood is a licensed therapist and mom of 2 who truly understands the chaos of motherhood—especially when it involves navigating boundaries. She specializes in empowering millennial moms to confidently manage complex family dynamics, whether it’s in-laws who show up unannounced or parents with an endless stream of advice. Lauren helps moms safeguard their peace and say ‘no’ without the guilt.

To connect with Lauren, follow her on Instagram @laurenatherapist or visit her website www.laurenatherapist.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 Breaking the Cycle: Healing Trauma While Parenting with Aja Rutledge.

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What if you could change your life — at any age, in any season of motherhood? Whether you're feeling stuck in your career, disconnected from your dreams, or unsure how to prioritize yourself, this episode is a powerful reminder that reinvention is always possible. Life coach Jenn Johnson shares her inspiring journey of transformation, offering wisdom and practical advice to help moms build confidence, embrace change, and step into a life they truly love.

In this episode, Jenn and I talk about:

• 🌟 The Power of Reinvention: Why it’s never too late to change direction and pursue your passions.
• 🧠 Breaking Free from "I Don’t Know": How curiosity and self-exploration open the door to new possibilities.
• 🧡 Self-Worth in Motherhood: Loving yourself enough to prioritize your needs, growth, and happiness.
• ✨ Leading by Example: How living authentically empowers your children to dream bigger and embrace change.
• 🛠️ Practical Steps for Change: From small mindset shifts to taking bold action, where to start when you feel stuck.
• 🎨 The Role of Play & Creativity: Tapping into childlike wonder to rediscover what lights you up.

A little about our guest:

Jenn Johnson is a passionate life coach dedicated to empowering women to build confidence, set boundaries, and live authentically fulfilling lives. Known for her empathetic and intuitive approach, Jenn helps her clients uncover their potential and take bold steps toward their dreams. A wife and soccer mom, Jenn seamlessly balances family life with her mission to uplift women, bringing humor, grace, and unwavering support to every facet of her work. She believes every woman has the power to create a life that excites and fulfills them—and she’s here to guide them every step of the way.

To connect with Jenn follow her on Instagram @jennjohnsoncoaching, or find her on Facebook or LinkedIn. Vist her website www.jennjohnsoncoaching.com.

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Motherhood often feels like a whirlwind of responsibilities, emotions, and expectations. Jocelyn Diles, a women’s embodiment coach and single mom, knows first-hand the impact that the mind-body connection has on healing and transformation. Jocelyn opens up about the trials of early motherhood, navigating challenging circumstances, and the practices that helped her stay grounded amidst it all. 

In the episode, Jocelyn and I talk about:

• 🌟The Power of Embodiment: What it means and how it can guide your relationships, decisions, and sense of self
• 💔 Healing Through Hardship: Jocelyn’s remarkable journey through motherhood, including overcoming homelessness and building stability
• 🎭 Moving Through: The importance of allowing yourself to cry and embracing emotions as part of healing
• 🧘‍♀️ Daily Practices: breathwork, laying on the floor, and breast massage that can help moms release tension and reconnect with themselves
• 🌸 In and Out: How to balance the need for external support with developing internal resilience 
• 🤲 The Courage to Ask for Help: Why asking for help can be an empowering act for mothers and their communities

A little about our guest:
Jocelyn Diles has lived a creative life, she believes as a coping mechanism for being a depressed, confused child. Jocelyn was a happy kid until she hit puberty, which is pretty common in a world where we don't properly educate our girls on their bodies and how to connect to their menstrual cycles. In search of finding meaning to a life she did not want, Jocelyn explored yoga, buddhism, psychology, thepary, and other modalities to heal herself from self hate. Through her twenties she abused alcohol and drugs until she hit rock bottom, when she left her home of Seattle and to live in a zen monastery for a month and then hike the entire Appalachian Trail. After she finished, Jocelyn moved to Boulder, Colorado to become a massage therapist. This is when her healing journey truly began. Jocelyn learned about the power of the mind-body connection. For over a decade she has been entrenched in this work, helping other woman to find the healing that she was able to find within myself.

To connect with Samantha, follow her on Instagram @jocelyndiles or visit her website www.elatedwomanembodiment.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 Rewriting The Rules of Motherhood Through Poetry with Grace Gulley.

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Motherhood often leaves little time for self-expression, but creativity is more than just an enjoyable pastime - it’s a proven way to boost well-being. In this episode, I’m diving into the incredible power of creative outlets and how they can help moms reconnect with themselves. Plus, I’ll explain how making time for creativity benefits not just you, but your whole family.

From journaling to dancing to crafting, there’s something for every mom to explore. Drawing from my own experiences and research, I share practical ways to incorporate creativity into your busy life - even if it means getting the kids involved!

Episodes Mentioned:

• How to Harness the Power of Creativity & Self-Expression in Motherhood Savana Lee
• How Journaling Can Empower You Through Motherhood with Caitlin Douglas
• Rewriting The Rules of Motherhood Through Poetry with Grace Gulley

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What happens with high-achievers become moms? Kamini Wood, a certified life coach and mother of 5, is on the podcast to discuss limiting beliefs and their impact on high-achievers in motherhood. Kamini shares the importance of self-awareness and self-compassion, as well as tips on values-based action to overcome beliefs that might be holding you back.

In the episode, Kamini and I talk about:

• How our kids act as mirrors reflecting us back to ourselves
• What happens when high-achievers become mothers
• The need for awareness in overcoming limiting beliefs
• Why you need to know your own values
• Redefining success and failure
• The need for shame to be witnessed

A little about our guest:
Kamini Wood, a certified life coach, helps high-achievers heal their relationships with themselves. She helps people take courageous steps in identifying limiting beliefs, reasons for stagnation and overcoming self-doubt in order to live a fulling
professional and personal life. Trained in internal family systems and cognitive
behavioral-based coaching, Kamini utilizes her skill set to help healthcare workers, doctors, and lawyers find the balance between work and their personal lives. She is the creator of AuthenticMe® and CEO of Live Joy Your Way - a coaching company helping high performers and overachievers who have seen success through old-rooted, traditional metrics, reestablish their relational self-
awareness. Kamini is a best-selling author; holding certifications in various modalities including life, wellness, high-performance coaching, teen life, conscious uncoupling, calling in the one, new money story, breath work, meditation and diversity, equity inclusion, and belonging. She is also trained in conscious parenting and coaching for children.

To connect with Kamini, follow her on Instagram @itsauthenticme or visit her website www.kaminiwood.com.

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