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The Sparkle Project

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The Sparkle Project is a feminist podcast for moms who are done carrying the weight of motherhood alone and are ready to connect with who they truly are - their sparkle, if you will.

So many of us feel overwhelmed not because we’re failing, but because we’re mothering inside a patriarchal system that expects us to give endlessly, stay quiet, and lose ourselves in the process. This space challenges those outdated expectations and embraces a more empowered, more supported, more self-honoring version of motherhood.

Hosted by Emily Rose MacDonald, a divorced mom of two on her own journey to shine a little brighter, each episode explores the realities of modern motherhood through a feminist lens that values equity, autonomy, mental health, and the humanity of moms.

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Supermom Myth: The True Cost of the Mental Load with Stacy McCann

June 03, 2025 • Episode 151

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Are you tired of being told you can “do it all” — and somehow feel like you’re still falling short? In this episode, therapist and mom Stacy McCann joins Emily to unpack the Supermom Myth and reveal the invisible forces that leave so many mothers burned out and overwhelmed.

They talk about:

The truth about the mental load and why it’s rarely acknowledged
How patriarchal systems and internalized pressure fuel mom guilt
Why the glorification of the “Supermom” ideal is actually harming women
The role of social media, pandemic parenting, and generational messaging
Tangible steps moms can take to reclaim rest, agency, and support

Whether you’re in the thick of toddlerhood, navigating co-parenting, or simply questioning how motherhood became so unsustainable — you are not alone. This conversation will leave you feeling seen, validated, and more empowered to challenge impossible expectations.

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Instagram: @stacymccannlsw
Website: www.presentmomentcs.com

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