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
Unmasking ADHD & Imposter Syndrome in Motherhood with Katie Burns
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Why do so many moms with ADHD feel like frauds? In this conversation, ADHD mindset coach Katie Burns shares what it’s like to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, how masking shows up in motherhood, and why so many high-achieving women secretly struggle with imposter syndrome.
The episode covers:
• Why so many women with ADHD struggle feel like frauds
• The connection between perfectionism and masking
• The hidden burnout of high-achieving moms
• Why discipline isn’t the answer for ADHD brains
• How to start unmasking safely and intentionally
This conversation will help you see that you're not lazy or broken, and you're doing better than you think you are.
🔗 Connect with Katie:
Instagram: @coachkatieburns
Threads: @coachkatieburns
TikTok: @coachkatieburns
✨ Let’s keep the convo going:
Follow Emily on Instagram → @honestlyemilyrose
Follow the podcast on TikTok → @thesparkleprojectpod
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