The Sparkle Project

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 Working Moms: Societal Pressures & Identity Shifts with Leanna Laskey McGrath.

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Good girl conditioning starts so early for most of us - if you've ever identified as a people-pleaser or perfectionist, chances are you are in this boat. This week, empowerment coach Carley Weissert is joining us to uncover how this pervasive conditioning happens and the impacts it can have through our lives, plus some ways we can start to break free from the inauthenticity it brings.

In the episode Carley and I talk about: 

• The umbrella of good girl conditioning, including perfectionism and people-pleasing
• How Carley realized her perfect-on-paper life wasn't actually what she wanted
• The power of pausing
• Motherhood as a motivator to address good girl conditioning
• How inner-child healing can help us align to what we actually desire
• Learning when to say yes and when to say no

A little about our guest:
Carley Weissert is an empowerment coach on a mission to help women reconnect to their authentic selves and create lives they can’t get enough of. Just a few years ago, Carley had the perfect life on paper. And yet despite appearing to have it all, she felt like something was missing—a symptom of ignoring her inner voice for years. Around the start of the pandemic, she dove into feminine work, embracing play, exploring her sexuality, and finding her voice. This journey of self-discovery led Carley to flip her life upside down and do one of the scariest things she'd ever done—end her marriage. Flash forward to now, Carley is in a fulfilling relationship, nourished by deep sisterhood connections, and unapologetically prioritize self-care. Coaching is Carley's passion because she understands the silent struggles of women who feel lost or stuck—she's been there! Carley blends a variety of tools ranging from inner child work to somatic emotional release to guide clients toward their true selves. She combine methods she's learned with her own playful energy and deep understanding of what it feels like to be an actress in your own life. In Carley's free time, she enjoys staying active, exploring farmers markets, and having Taylor Swift dance parties with her two little girls!

To connect with Carley, follow her on Instagram @carleyweissert. You can also visit her website www.carleyweissert.com.

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There's been a push over the last few years to pull away from "hot mess mom" culture, because moms don't have to be sacrificing themselves and showing up disheveled and drained to be considered "good enough." And I'm 100% on board with that. I am a huge proponent of moms prioritizing and taking care of themselves, and completely do not support messages that say otherwise.

But here's the thing, I've always been a "hot mess," and becoming mother definitely did not make that less true. If anything, having kids has made getting my sh*t together even more of a challenge. And so here and now, I'm reclaiming the title "hot mess," because showing up as a bit of a mess does not mean I'm not caring for myself. And if you feel the same about yourself, this episode is for you!

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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 Generational Cycles of Unworthiness with Dr. Stephanie Snyder.

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 @emily.rose.hardy. Follow the podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast.

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There is so much connection and understanding that can come from sharing and listening to one another's motherhood experiences, and Taylor Ortolani's platform is an incredible example of that. For the past few years, Taylor has shared her life on Instagram, from a triplet pregnancy,  the loss of two of her boys, raising a child with disabilities, and so much more. And this week, she is sharing her story with us and opening up about the power of vulnerabilty in her own healing journey. 

In this episode, Taylor and I talk about:

• The story of how Taylor became a mother
• How she felt through the time in the NICU and losing two of her boys
• What sharing her story on Instagram has done for her own healing
• The experience of raising a child with multiple disabilities
• A critique of how our culture emphasizes milestones and standardized expectations
• Why Taylor lives by the motto, "try your best"

A little about our guest:
Taylor Ortolani, a 34 year old, Connecticut mom is an open book on social media. She shares about life and loss, grief, motherhood challenges and triumphs. Her son Ryan was born at 23 weeks and has multiple disabilities and delays, including visual impairment. Taylor tries her best to take life one day at a time and enjoys sharing the ups and downs of every day life while navigating infertility, IVF, a medically complex child, and maintaining her own identity through it all.

To connect with Taylor, follow her on Instagram @taylor.ortolani.

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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 Non-Traditional Motherhood From The Perspective of a Single Mother By Choice with Aisha Jenkins.

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

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Hannah Olson is redefining motherhood, and while her take may be hard to wrap your head around at first, it's actually quite simple. What she's saying is that motherhood is a relationship, and caregiving is a job - all those messages we get about laundry, vacuuming, even changing diapers and driving the kids to practice being "mom tasks," it's B.S. Yes, many moms are the primary caregiver to their children, and that is amazing! But motherhood is about the relationship we share with our children, and that is the big difference.

In this episode, Hannah and I talk about:

• Separating the relationship of motherhood from the job of caregiving
• How equating motherhood to caregiving work leads to mom guilt
• Seeing motherhood as more than 18 years of caregiving
• The value of caregiving, monetary and otherwise
• Why moms deserve to have a conversation about working out of the home, even if it means paying more for childcare

A little about our guest:
Hannah Olson loves creating, coaching, and connecting. She spends her time attempting to master sourdough, forgetting to water $30 Ikea plants, mishearing song lyrics, and hanging out with her husband and six children. Hannah founded Redefining Motherhood in 2021 to help women reduce mom guilt and experience more joy, by coaching them to see the difference between the job of caregiving and the relationship of motherhood. She is also the host of a (sometimes) weekly podcast, Rantish, where she discusses topics she feels strongly about like Pretzel Jello Salad, Physical Therapy for pelvic floor, and current Instagram trends. She also loves to have guests on the show and hopes to foster a community of belonging and connection for lonely women everywhere.

To connect with Hannah, follow her on Instagram @freckledhan or TikTok @therealfreckledhan. You can also visit her website www.freckledhan.com. Check out Hannah's podcast RANTISH wherever you like to listen.

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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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