The Sparkle Project

When I became a mother, I was drawn to creativity like never before - but as someone who never identified as an "artist" I honestly struggled with what to do with that pull. This week, I'm joined by mom of two, artist, and creative coach Savana Lee for a life-giving conversation on the link between creativity, self-expression, and motherhood. If you too have felt a desire for creation, there is so much to take from this incredible discussion. 

In the episode, Savana and I talk about:

• Why becoming a mother opens a door for creativity for so many
• What it means to be a "creative" or an "artist"
• How we can engage in a creative practice alongside our kids
• The benefits of self-expression
• The power of celebrating ourselves and our creation
• Legacy gifts that we leave our children as we create with them

A little about our guest:
Savana Lee is a Colorado based mother of two, artist and creative coach. She is the creator of the Artist Oracle deck, and paints textured, floral inspired artworks that bring the beauty of nature and magic into the home. Savana is passionate about helping other creative women and mothers find their joyful self expression through their creative work.

To connect with Savana, follow her on Instagram @savanalees or TikTok @savanalees, You can also visit her website www.savanaleestudios.bigcartel.com.

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My word of intention for 2024 is "fun," and this week I am joined by Ruthie Silver, the mom behind the Moms Have More Fun Podcast, to explore the role of fun in our lives as mothers. Ruthie is bringing her own perspective of fun, offering up tips and mindset advice that can bring more fun into each of our lives! 

In this conversation, Ruthie and I talk about:

• How societal narratives keep moms from experiencing fun in motherhood
• Why it's important to set a foundation of caring for yourself
• What it can look like to have fun as a mother
• Choosing to not subscribe to 'hot mess mom' culture
• Ways to romanticize the day to day
• Why we don't need permission to have fun (but might be waiting for it)

A little about our guest:
Ruthie Silver is the powerhouse behind 'Moms Have More Fun' – a dynamic business and podcast celebrating the magic of motherhood. As a military wife, IVF mom to two boys, fitness guru, and online marketer, Ruthie infuses her wealth of experience into empowering moms to embrace a lighter, more joyful version of mom life - where victim mentality has no place. With her firm belief that motherhood is not a survival mode sentence, Ruthie inspires moms to confidently step into their mom era! Join her on her podcast and let her contagious energy and powerful message help you shine inside and out, leaving behind the 'hot mess mom' identity for good.

To connect with Ruthie, follow her on Instagram @ruthie.silver and @moms.have.morefun. You can also visit her website www.momshavemorefun.myshopify.com. Check out Ruthie's podcast Moms Have More Fun wherever you like to listen.

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What does it actually mean to practice self-care? That's what I'm digging into this week on The Worthy Mother Podcast. I'm tackling misconceptions about self-care that often hold us back from making it happen, plus getting into what self-care can actually look like for busy moms who feel like they just don't have time. 

If you are ready to prioritize yourself and your own needs (without guilt), this one is for you! 

Check out these resources for more information on Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs:

• https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html
• https://www.thoughtco.com/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-4582571

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Burnout is a massive problem in our society,  and moms are in no way immune to the chronic stress that contributes to burnout for so many. But developing emotional intelligence can be how we combat burnout, and Lynsey Retzlaff - a working mom coach, licensed therapist, and mom of 2 -  is joining us to explain why. If you have felt completely drained by the expectations and pressures of motherhood and life, you're going to want to listen to this!

In the conversation, Lynsey and I talk about:

• How societal expecations contribute to burnout for moms, and why this can cause us to feel hopeless
• The 4 pillars of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management
• How emotional intelligence can help us avoid and combat burnout
• The role empathy plays in relationships and connection
• Ways to develop emotional intelligence

A little about our guest:
As a mindset and mental wellness speaker, working mom coach, and licensed therapist, Lynsey Retzlaff, MSW, LCSW shares her insights to impact lives near and far. She is a mother of two and has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Through this experience, she has found joy in helping working mothers redefine, renew, and reclaim their journeys through The RENEWED Working Mom Narrative™. As a result of redefining her own life, she partners with companies on mental wellness solutions to address burnout which impacts the bottom line of every working person. Lynsey's most notable feature to date has been in the well-known Parade magazine and her insights can be heard on multiple podcasts. 

To connect with Lynsey, follow her on LinkedIn @lynseyretzlaff, Instagram @lynsey.retzlaff, or Facebook. You can also visit her website at www.lynseyretzlaff.com.

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It's a new year, which means it's the perfect time to examine whether you are living life on your own terms, or to someone else's (or society's) standards. And if you're like many other women, you'll likely find that in some areas of your life, you are doing things based on old narratives, unrealistic expecations, and someone else's definition of what it means to be "good enough." This week I am joined by the unapologetic Michele Johnston, who left behind a life of coforming to strict ideals to live life as her authentic self - and she is here to help you do the same!

In the episode, Michele and I talk about:

• How narratives we grow up with can contribute to living out of alignment 
• What it means to be unapologetically yourself
• The connection between self-care, self-love, and self-discovery
• Why we may outgrow people in the process of living unapologetically
• The impacts of living vulnerably and authentically on our children as they grow and become adults

A little about our guest:
Michele Johnston is the powerhouse behind Fiercely Authentic Coaching. She was raised with strict ideals, married young and became a devoted mother of four. For years, she masked her struggles to fit society's perfect mold. But when her kids grew, Michele prioritized self-care. Pushing a truck full of kettlebells was her "aha" moment, revealing her incredible strength—physically and mentally. Michele dove into fitness and embarked on a journey of self-discovery, self-love, adventure, and grace. Now, as a life and empowerment coach, she empowers fierce women to rediscover their authentic selves, fall in love with their quirks, and live life unapologetically!

To connect with Michele,  follow her on Instagram  @fiercelyauthenticcoaching.

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We're in this weird week between Christmas and New Year's where the world seems to slow down. And while this isn't a full-length episode, I want to take this moment to remind you that you are allowed to rest.

So if you want to slow down, rest, and do nothing this week, here is your permission to do just that (not that you need my permission, but sometimes it can be helpful to hear it from someone else!) Your worth isn't in how productive you are, and so it is totally fine if this week completely lacks in poductivity.

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We all have inherent worth, yet patterns of feelings of unworthiness often persist through generations. This week I'm joined by Dr. Stephanie Snyder for a conversation on breaking generational cycles of unworthiness - for ourselves, generations before us, and generations to follow. There is so much empowerment in knowing that we have the ability to give our children a different experience than self-worth than we may have had. 

In this episode, Stephanie and I talk about:

• Inherent worth and the experience of feeling unworthy
• Uncovering our self-worth behind closed doors
• How becoming a mother can impact our sense of knowingness
• What it means to break generational cycles of unworthiness for past generations
• How embodying our worth can impact our children for the better
• Unlinking our worth from what we do

A little about our guest:
Dr. Stephanie Snyder is a Navy wife and mother to 4 beautiful children. She is a mentor, speaker, and joy seeker. Through her simplified methods, she teaches women how to make the most of their time and resources while still being present with their families and easily creating the life they desire. When Stephanie isn't spending time with her family or growing her business she enjoys horseback riding and competing in marathons and triathlons. Stephanie's vision is to support women to create what they desire in a way that feels great, while emphasizing self-care without guilt and shame to make the most of the life we have.

To connect with Stephanie,  follow her on Instagram @stephaniesnyderphd or  TikTok @stephaniesnyderphd. You can also visit her website at www.theopulentlife.com.

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