Motherhood doesn’t have to mean losing yourself. In this first episode of The Sparkle Project, Emily introduces the evolution of the podcast and the deeper conversations ahead about identity, mental health, fulfillment, and what it really takes to protect your sparkle in motherhood. This episode explores why so many moms feel disconnected from who they are, how societal expectations shape our experiences, and why small, intentional changes can make a powerful difference. It’s not about becomi...
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Motherhood doesn’t have to mean losing yourself. In this first episode of The Sparkle Project, Emily introduces the evolution of the podcast and the deeper conversations ahead about identity, mental health, fulfillment, and what it really takes to protect your sparkle in motherhood. This episode explores why so many moms feel disconnected from who they are, how societal expectations shape our experiences, and why small, intentional changes can make a powerful difference. It’s not about becomi...
Why Calm Isn’t the Goal: Rethinking Emotional Regulation in Motherhood with Mackenzie Kinmond
The Sparkle Project
42 minutes
2 months ago
Why Calm Isn’t the Goal: Rethinking Emotional Regulation in Motherhood with Mackenzie Kinmond
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 24/7How shame fuels dysregulation in motherhoodThe surprising role of joy in moving out of survival modePractical ways to reset your bas...
The Sparkle Project
Motherhood doesn’t have to mean losing yourself. In this first episode of The Sparkle Project, Emily introduces the evolution of the podcast and the deeper conversations ahead about identity, mental health, fulfillment, and what it really takes to protect your sparkle in motherhood. This episode explores why so many moms feel disconnected from who they are, how societal expectations shape our experiences, and why small, intentional changes can make a powerful difference. It’s not about becomi...
