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 Compassion Over Compliance: How We're Failing Moms & Teens with Aly Pain.

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Becoming a mom can completely change how you see yourself, especially if your identity was built around career achievement. In this episode, Emily talks with Aparna Kumar Boehm, a working mom coach and former tech leader, about redefining success and ambition after motherhood.

They discuss what happens when perfectionism collides with parenting, why it’s hard to let go of control, and how to rebuild confidence and clarity when the old version of “success” no longer fits. Aparna also shares real strategies for sharing responsibilities at home, letting go of guilt, and finding peace in imperfection.

Aparna and Emily get into:

• Why many working women experience an identity crisis after becoming mothers
• How to redefine success when career goals no longer fit your values
• The power of asking for help and sharing household responsibilities
• What it means to release perfectionism and embrace “good enough”
• How moms can model healthy balance for future generations

Tune in to feel validated in your experiences juggling the chaos of working mom life, and learn how to embrace this new version of your identity.

🔗 Connect with Aparna:

Instagram: @aparna_kumar_boehm

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Do moms really need to stay calm all the time? In this Worthy Mother Podcast episode, Emily talks with Mackenzie Kinmond, parenthood transformation coach and attachment-focused therapist, about the pressure to regulate emotions perfectly, and why it’s making parenting harder, not easier.

Together, they explore:

• Why emotional regulation isn’t about being calm 24/7
• How shame fuels dysregulation in motherhood
• The surprising role of joy in moving out of survival mode
• Practical ways to reset your baseline and build emotional resilience

Whether you’re overwhelmed by parenting advice or simply tired of white-knuckling your way through hard days, this conversation offers relief, compassion, and a fresh perspective.

🔗 Connect with Mackenzie:

Instagram: @parenting_with_mackenzie
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/anchoredparenting
Website: www.mackenziekinmond.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 Embodiment Practices to Stay Grounded in Motherhood's Toughest Moments with Jocelyn Diles.

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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In this episode, Emily opens up about how romanticizing her daily life has helped her rediscover gratitude, self-love, and peace in the middle of motherhood’s chaos. From sipping coffee in a favorite glass to lighting a candle while making dinner, Emily shares how tiny, intentioal choices can transform ordinary moments into sources of genuine joy and self-love.

Tune in to hear:

• How romanticizing life deepens your sense of gratitude
• Why joy doesn’t have to be “earned” through productivity
• Simple rituals that help you feel more grounded and grateful
• How to reconnect with that childlike sense of wonder and joy

If this episode inspires you, don't forget to share how you’re choosing to romanticize your life in the comments! Let’s spread gratitude and remind each other that we’re all worthy of small moments of beauty.

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Follow Emily on Instagram → @honestlyemilyrose
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What does it really mean to choose yourself as a mom? In this conversation, Emily sits down with single mom and entrepreneur Katie Eberman, to explore how motherhood, identity, and self-worth intertwine. Katie opens up about her transformation from surviving to thriving - navigating separation, rediscovering her confidence, and learning how small daily choices toward self-love create lasting change.

Together, Emily and Katie discuss the guilt many mothers feel when prioritizing themselves, what it looks like to rebuild your confidence after life transitions, and how choosing yourself is actually one of the most loving things you can do for your children.

You’ll Hear About:

• The moment Katie realized she’d lost touch with her identity outside motherhood
• How she rebuilt her life and confidence after becoming a single mom
• The mindset shift from surviving to thriving
• Why choosing yourself doesn’t mean choosing your kids less
• Simple daily rituals that help you reconnect to who you are

This episode is for every mom who’s ever wondered, “Where am I in all of this?” and is ready to reconnect with the woman behind the role of “mom.”

🔗 Connect with Katie:

Instagram: @simply_by_katie
Website: www.simplybykatie.com

✨ Let’s keep the convo going:

Follow Emily on Instagram → @honestlyemilyrose
Follow the podcast on TikTok → @worthymotherpodcast

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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 Toxic Patterns & Finding Love as a Single Mom with Morgan Danielle.

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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We all know sleep is important, but actually getting good sleep in motherhood is easier said than done. In this episode, Dr. Daniella Marchetti, a clinical psychologist board-certified in behavioral sleep medicine, joins Emily to explore the critical topic of sleep wellness for mothers. From "mom-somnia" to revenge bedtime procrastination, they discuss many of the sleep issues moms face. Plus, Dr. Marchetti shares advice on how to get better sleep as a mom.

The episode covers:

• What sleep psychology is, and why sleep issues are best addressed wholistically
• Sleep issues moms regularly face, including insominia, revenge bedtime procrastination, and anxiety
• How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia can help moms get better sleep, fast
• The impact of children's sleep issues on the mother's well-being
• Tips for how to fall back to sleep when you wake up with racing thoughts

Tune in to learn how you can reclaim restful nights and improve your overall mental and physical health.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Daniella Marchetti:

Instagram: @drdaniellamarchetti
Website: www.daniellamarchetti.com

✨ Let’s keep the convo going:

Follow Emily on Instagram → @honestlyemilyrose
Follow the podcast on TikTok → @worthymotherpodcast

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Is self-care really selfish? Or could it be one of the best gifts you ever give your kids? In this episode of Worthy Mother Podcast, Emily shares a refreshing and empowering take on what it truly means for moms to take care of themselves.

Emily discusses how self-care helps you show up as the mom you want to be, models emotional wellness for your children, and breaks generational cycles of self-sacrifice. She also unpacks common misconceptions about self-care, how mom guilt shows up, and the mindset shift that can help you embrace your worth as a mother and a human being.

If you’ve been struggling to find time for yourself or wrestling with guilt about putting your needs first, this episode will help you reframe what self-care means and why you, and your kids, deserve it.

✨ Let’s keep the convo going:

Follow Emily on Instagram → @honestlyemilyrose
Follow the podcast on TikTok → @worthymotherpodcast

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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 to Address Shame In Motherhood with Kyira Wackett.

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.

Send us Fan Mail