The Sparkle Project

Get ready for a powerful episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast. This week we are joined by writer & mother Kelsey Pfleiderer, who shares her story of mothering with a chronic illness. She gives us an honest look at how she embraces her scars and has chosen to live her life to the fullest, inspiring us all to do the same. 

In the episode, Kelsey and I talk about:

• What it means to live fully
• How we can tap into pivotal moments in life to learn what we desire
• Ways you may be self-rejecting out of fear of judgement & rejection
• Navigating motherhood with a chronic illness
• How to handle hard conversations with our children 
• The gift of modeling self-care & self-forgiveness to our children

A little about our guest:
Kelsey Pfleiderer is a writer from small town Ohio, now residing in the Florida Keys with her husband, rainbow baby boy and feisty orange neighborhood cat. After being diagnosed with a rare spinal tumor in the fall of 2017, she left her career in corporate events to pursue her deepest dream of writing full time. She founded her site, aperture expanding, where she candidly shares her heart on marriage, motherhood, chronic illness and more. She believes that by embracing our scars, both physical and emotional, we can create a roadmap that leads us to the life we were made to lead. She is currently seeking representation from literary agents for her first nonfiction, self-help book, sharing this very message.

To connect with Kelsey, follow her on Instagram @kelsey.pfleiderer. You can also visit her website www.apertureexpanding.com to read more about her story and work.

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We all have needs - but sometimes, figuring out what needs are going unmet can be a challenge. In this episode, I'm sharing my own experience discovering of learning how to check in with myself about my needs, and helping you do the same. What it comes down to: Moms need time for themselves.

When our needs are met, we are able to not only show up as fuller versions of ourselves for our children, but we also live more fulfilled lives. Checking in with yourself matters. Your needs matter.

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This one is for the mom who is wanting more, whatever that "more" is to her. I am joined by Nadine Stille, a recovering stressed-out mama who supports moms who want to ditch the daily grind and bring more joy into their lives - both at home and at work. We are talking about how to become more energized in motherhood and lead a more fulfilling life. 

In this conversation Nadine and I talk about:

• Wanting "more," and what more means to different moms
• Why movement towards goals and dreams can feel scary as a mom
• Learning to listen to the whispers of your heart through the noise in your head
• Deciding which balls can be dropped
• Cultivating more energy into your motherhood & life

A little about our guest:
As a recovering stressed-out Mama who was constantly trying to balance society's expectations to be a perfect mom and an ambitious career woman, Nadine Stille walks alongside moms who realize that they are taking care of everyone else 24/7 but not themselves, aren’t confident in their abilities, battling with Imposter Syndrome, and who's negative emotions like stress and guilt have taken hold of them. The pressure that moms feel is relentless, unique to moms, and is definitely unsustainable, draining moms of joy. Nadine is here to show moms a more balanced and joy-filled way. She helps busy moms realize how powerful and amazing they already are. Together, they'll focus on what works for them specifically for long lasting, sustainable changes that make for a joy-filled life and a fulfilled career. Together with her kiddo and hubby, she lives in Vancouver, Canada. She's lived all over the world, in fact, Canada is her 6th country and she just can’t get enough of these mountains and ocean views! When she's not having fun playing with (or running after) her Little One, you might find her taking a moment for herself with a romance novel.

To connect with Nadine, follow her on Instagram @nadinestille or find her on LinkedIn. You can also visit her website www.nadinestille.com.

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I'm slightly obsessed with the Enneagram, and this week I am joined by Enneagram coach and fellow Type 2, Chelsie Engle to geek out on all things Enneagram & personal growth. The Enneagram is an incredible tool for self-understanding and connection, and Chelsie is diving in on how we can all embrace its teachings in our lives and motherhood experiences. 

In the episode we talk about: 

• How the Enneagram can be used as a tool for self-awareness
• Differentiating between behaviors and the underlying motivations
• The basics of the 9 types
• Why the Enneagram does not put you in a box
• How we can connect with others through the lens of the Enneagram

A little about our guest:
Chelsie Engle is a certified Enneagram Coach specializing in types 2, 7, and 9. She is dedicated to helping clients discover why they feel stuck, learn how to release, and live more present & connected. After an 11-year career in education, Chelsie courageously transitioned into full-time coaching, allowing her to pursue her passion while raising her young children in Iowa with her supportive husband. Through her engaging keynote speeches, Chelsie shares practical tools and strategies derived from the enneagram system, empowering audiences to unlock personal transformations and cultivate healthier relationships.

To connect with Chelsie,  follow her on Instagram @eliteenneagramcoach or  TikTok @eliteenneagramcoaching. You can also visit her website www.eliteenneagramcoaching.com.

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There's a trend I've been seeing in the online space among mom influencers about how we should stop talking about how hard motherhood is because it makes it feel harder. As someone who has studied the sociological context of motherhood and built a platform based in part on conversations about the challenges of motherhood, I am responding with my own thoughts.

I'm sharing why we actually should continue to talk about how hard motherhood and parenting can be, as well as some of my own experiences of how openness about the challenges can be freeing. Plus, I'm giving a little behind the scenes about how bedtime & sleep is currently going at my house (and I'll give you a hint: it's not great).

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Self-criticism is unfortunately a part of most of our motherhood experiences, and in this episode I'm joined by Life and Mindset Coach Amanda de la Madriz for a conversation on how this impacts us and what we can do to combat it. With conscious effort, we can learn to be a little more compassionate towards ourself in motherhood and life. 

In this episode, Amanda and I talk about:

• Thoughts that lead to mom guilt
• What self-criticism can look like (and how it can be fairly subtle)
• Factors that contribute to a lack of self-trust
• Connecting with what you actually want
• The relationship between self-criticism and self-hate
• The value of "real talk" for moms

A little about our guest:
Amanda de la Madriz is a Certified Life + Mindset Coach who focuses on teaching mothers how to love their mom lives so that they can drop the guilt and feel better. Working as a Career Coach since 2013, Amanda decided to dedicate herself solely to raising her children in 2016. And after experiencing the trials of pandemic parent life as a stay at home mom, she realized the desire to help other parents beat the burnout in their lives. Most recently certified through The Life Coach School, she has also now added thoughtwork to her toolset in order to help clients shift their mindset as well as achieve their goals. Her passion is entrenched in providing a fun and supportive space for her clients to unpack their brains and see what’s really going on, so that they’re able to make lasting changes in their lives.

To connect with Amanda, follow her on Instagram @thatmomlife_coaching or TikTok @thatmomlife_coaching. You can also visit her website www.thatmomlifecoaching.com.

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The transition into motherhood often feels disorienting and destabilizing - and when we don't have the language to adequately communicate our experiences, it can feel isolating and like there is something wrong. So in this episode, we are putting a name to the experience: Matrescence. I am joined by motherhood therapist & matrescence coach Chelsea Robinson, LCSW, for a conversation on the experience of becoming a mother, the continual transformation that comes with that role, and how an understanding of matresence can expand our views of motherhood for all. 

In this episode, Chelsea and I talk about: 

• What matrescence is, as both the transition into motherhood and the entire motherhood experience
• Why having adequate language to describe our experiences makes a difference
• The societal, cultural, & generational factors that impact moms
• How far we've come in increasing support for moms, and how far we still have to go
• The importance of community & connection in motherhood
• How spending time alone can help us embrace our motherhood experiences

A little about our guest:
Chelsea Robinson, LCSW, is a motherhood therapist, matrescence coach, village builder and founder of Mama’s Modern Village. With over 10 years of experience in the field of mental health, she supports women on their motherhood journey at the intersection of modern motherhood culture and a woman’s matrescence, her transition from woman to mother. Chelsea is not a parenting expert, rather an expert on the mama, whose work centers on bringing the mother back into focus. Chelsea has created "Becoming Mama", a 12-week program designed to support women all along their motherhood journey in decreasing their burnout, stress and overwhelm, while increasing their confidence, joy and understanding of their matrescence. She is bringing her work into the professional sphere this year when she launches her Becoming Mama professional training. You can find her as a Motherly expert and contributing to international publications like the UK's #1 woman's health magazine.

To connect with Chelsea, follow her on Instagram @mamasmodernvillage or visit her website www.mamasmodernvillage.com.

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