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
Why Modern Motherhood Feels So Overwhelming (& How to Trust Yourself Again) with Kaitlyn Dove
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Mothers today have more access to resources and information than ever before, but the result is necessarily greater confidence in our parenting journey. Instead, many moms feel overwhelmed by the constant input. If you find yourself questioning every parenting decision, carrying constant mom guilt, and feeling like you've lost trust in yourself, this conversation is for you.
Kaitlyn Dove, a therapist, coach, and mom of two, is joining The Sparkle Project to explore why motherhood feels so emotionally loud in today's world. Between social media, Google, AI, comparison, and the pressure to get everything "right," many moms are left feeling disconnected from themselves and unsure of their own instincts.
Kaitlyn shares why rebuilding self-trust is one of the most important things we can do as mothers and why awareness, not perfection, is the foundation for lasting change.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Why modern motherhood feels more overwhelming than ever
• How social media, Google, and AI can undermine self-trust
• The connection between mom guilt and unrealistic expectations
• Why awareness is the first step toward breaking generational patterns
• How motherhood changes your identity and why that's okay
• The importance of defining your own values before seeking parenting advice
• Practical ways to reconnect with yourself in everyday motherhood
If you've been feeling overwhelmed by modern motherhood, this conversation will remind you that you don't need another parenting script. You need to reconnect with yourself.
🔗 Connect with Kaitlyn:
Instagram: @thenurturedtheory
Website: www.thenurturedtheory.com
✨ Let’s keep the convo going:
Follow Emily on Instagram → @honestlyemilyrose
Follow the podcast on TikTok → @thesparkleprojectpod
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