The Sparkle Project
The version of motherhood we're sold looks nothing like the one we're actually living. That's by design.
The Sparkle Project is for the moms who are done pretending otherwise, and ready to reclaim the parts of themselves that got lost along the way. Hosted by Emily MacDonald, a single mom, feminist, and late-diagnosed ADHDer, each episode digs into the identity shifts, invisible labor, and systemic failures that make motherhood so hard. You'll hear from the experts, advocates, and real women who are finding their way back to themselves, so you can feel less alone in the hard parts and more like yourself in all the rest.
Somewhere between the mental load and the mom guilt, your shine is still there. The Sparkle Project is your space to find it.
(Formerly Worthy Mother Podcast)
The Sparkle Project
Identity and Toxic Positivity in Motherhood with Sarah Carpenter
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Get ready - this episode dives deep into what motherhood can do to our sense of identity, and how we can learn to listen to ourselves and find the things that light us up. Life Coach Sarah Carpenter calls bullsh*t on toxic positivity, and shares the statements she tells herself when life gets challenging.
In this episode Sarah and I talk about:
- The impact of motherhood on our sense of identity
- Being okay with not always being needed
- Finding things that light you up
- Using the feelings in your body for guidance
- Toxic Positivity
- Reframing what it means to "heal"
A little about our guest:
Sarah Carpenter is a single mom of 4, an unimpressive rock climber, and a life coach. Her gift is helping women who are deep in the work of their own personal growth heal their relationship with themself so they can live an expansive life unafraid and free.
To connect with Sarah, follow her on Instagram @sarahcarpentercoaching, Facebook, or visit her website https://www.sarahthelifecoach.com.
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