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Worthy Mother Podcast
Emily Rose MacDonald
236 episodes
1 day ago
What does it really mean to choose yourself as a mom? In this conversation, Emily sits down with single mom and entrepreneur Katie Eberman, to explore how motherhood, identity, and self-worth intertwine. Katie opens up about her transformation from surviving to thriving - navigating separation, rediscovering her confidence, and learning how small daily choices toward self-love create lasting change. Together, Emily and Katie discuss the guilt many mothers feel when prioritizing themselves, wh...
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What does it really mean to choose yourself as a mom? In this conversation, Emily sits down with single mom and entrepreneur Katie Eberman, to explore how motherhood, identity, and self-worth intertwine. Katie opens up about her transformation from surviving to thriving - navigating separation, rediscovering her confidence, and learning how small daily choices toward self-love create lasting change. Together, Emily and Katie discuss the guilt many mothers feel when prioritizing themselves, wh...
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Parenting
Education,
Kids & Family,
Self-Improvement
Episodes (20/236)
Worthy Mother Podcast
How Choosing Yourself Changes Everything in Motherhood with Katie Eberman
What does it really mean to choose yourself as a mom? In this conversation, Emily sits down with single mom and entrepreneur Katie Eberman, to explore how motherhood, identity, and self-worth intertwine. Katie opens up about her transformation from surviving to thriving - navigating separation, rediscovering her confidence, and learning how small daily choices toward self-love create lasting change. Together, Emily and Katie discuss the guilt many mothers feel when prioritizing themselves, wh...
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1 week ago
43 minutes

Worthy Mother Podcast
[Self-Care Snippet] Don't Forget To Have Fun with Morgan Danielle
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode Breaking Toxic Patterns & Finding Love as a Single Mom with Morgan Danielle. Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood content and ...
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1 week ago
1 minute

Worthy Mother Podcast
How to Get Better Sleep as an Overwhelmed Mom with Dr. Daniella Marchetti
We all know sleep is important, but actually getting good sleep in motherhood is easier said than done. In this episode, Dr. Daniella Marchetti, a clinical psychologist board-certified in behavioral sleep medicine, joins Emily to explore the critical topic of sleep wellness for mothers. From "mom-somnia" to revenge bedtime procrastination, they discuss many of the sleep issues moms face. Plus, Dr. Marchetti shares advice on how to get better sleep as a mom. The episode covers: What sleep psyc...
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2 weeks ago
32 minutes

Worthy Mother Podcast
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Why Taking Care of You Is a Gift to Your Kids
Is self-care really selfish? Or could it be one of the best gifts you ever give your kids? In this episode of Worthy Mother Podcast, Emily shares a refreshing and empowering take on what it truly means for moms to take care of themselves. Emily discusses how self-care helps you show up as the mom you want to be, models emotional wellness for your children, and breaks generational cycles of self-sacrifice. She also unpacks common misconceptions about self-care, how mom guilt shows up, and the ...
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3 weeks ago
23 minutes

Worthy Mother Podcast
[Self-Care Snippet] Putting Self-Care Time On The Calendar with Kyira Wackett
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode How to Address Shame In Motherhood with Kyira Wackett. Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood content and support, connect with me o...
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3 weeks ago
3 minutes

Worthy Mother Podcast
Matrescence & The Identity Shift of Motherhood with Dr. Emily Guarnotta
Becoming a mother is often described as beautiful and life-changing, but what about the profound identity shift that comes with it? In this episode, host Emily talks with Dr. Emily Guarnotta, a perinatal psychologist and mom of two, about matrescence — the emotional, mental, and physical transition into motherhood that’s rarely discussed but universally felt. Together, they explore: What matrescence really means and how it compares to adolescenceHow identity shifts shape relationships, career...
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4 weeks ago
36 minutes

Worthy Mother Podcast
Motherhood & Neurodivergence in a World That Hasn’t Caught Up with Amanda Losch
Motherhood is already complex, but when neurodivergence, medical needs, and systemic gaps are part of the picture, the challenges (and the growth) can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Emily is joined by Amanda Losch, a complex trauma therapist and neurodivergent mom, to unpack the realities of raising neurodivergent children while navigating your own late diagnosis, overstimulation, rage, shame, and the myths of the “perfect mother.” You’ll hear about: Amanda’s late autism diagnosis alongs...
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1 month ago
50 minutes

Worthy Mother Podcast
[Self-Care Snippet] Do What Energizes You with Sally Bisbee
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode Cut the Overwhelm: Habits & Routines to Simplify Mom Life with Sally Bisbee. Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood content and ...
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1 month ago
4 minutes

Worthy Mother Podcast
Letting Go Of The Pressure To Be "Productive" All The Time
Do you ever feel guilty for sitting down, resting, or doing something just for joy? If so, you’re not alone. Our culture glorifies productivity, and for moms, that often means carrying impossible expectations both inside and outside the home. But here’s the truth: rest, joy, and connection are just as important (and just as productive) as crossing tasks off your to-do list. This episode is about breaking free from the unrealistic expectations of “always doing more” and finding freedom in slow...
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1 month ago
16 minutes

Worthy Mother Podcast
Raising Kids and Rebuilding Yourself After Divorce with Julie Sedler
What does it look like to raise kids while navigating the emotional rollercoaster of divorce — and to rebuild yourself at the same time? In this deeply personal episode, Julie Sedler joins Emily to talk about the messy, transformative process of mothering through divorce while learning how to prioritize your own healing, identity, and joy. Julie is a chemical engineer turned author and speaker whose memoir Watch Me chronicles her journey from burned-out wife and mother to a fulfilled woman ch...
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1 month ago
55 minutes

Worthy Mother Podcast
[Self-Care Snippet] Show Your Kids The Importance of Self-Care Jess Evans
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode Co-Parenting, Identity, and Dating After Divorce with Jess Evans. Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood content and support, connec...
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1 month ago
1 minute

Worthy Mother Podcast
Burnout, Balance, and Joy as a Working Mom with Jessica Vickers
Working moms carry the weight of careers, parenting, household duties, and the heaviness of today’s world. But what if you could feel lighter, find joy, and release the pressure to “do it all”? In this episode of Worthy Mother Podcast, Emily is joined by Jessica Vickers, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in supporting working moms of color. Together, they unpack the realities of burnout, the guilt of not “measuring up,” and practical ways to reclaim joy in everyday life...
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1 month ago
42 minutes

Worthy Mother Podcast
Exposing The Mental & Emotional Load of Back-To-School Season
Back-to-school season is upon us, and with it comes an often heavy invisible load for moms. From the never-ending logistics of drop-offs to the emotional weight of our kids’ feelings (and our own), this season can feel like a lot. In this episode, Emily shines a light on the often unseen mental and emotional labor mothers take on during this transition. She opens up about her own experiences as a newly single mom navigating the school year, shares how societal expectations fall disproportiona...
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2 months ago
22 minutes

Worthy Mother Podcast
[Self-Care Snippet] Carve Out Time To Be With Yourself Kamini Wood
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode Overcoming Limiting Beliefs as a High-Achieving Mom with Kamini Wood. Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood content and support, co...
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2 months ago
1 minute

Worthy Mother Podcast
Beyond Coping: What Drives Perfectionism and Hyper-Independence in Moms with Tisheila Justice
What if perfectionism, hyper-independence, and mom rage aren’t character flaws but survival strategies that once served you? In this powerful conversation, trauma therapist Tisheila Justice joins Emily to explore how unhealed wounds resurface in motherhood, why these coping mechanisms feel so hard to let go of, and how we can begin breaking cycles for ourselves and future generations. The conversation gets into: The hidden link between trauma and perfectionism in motherhoodWhy hyper-independe...
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2 months ago
51 minutes

Worthy Mother Podcast
Unpacking the Myth of the Natural Mother with Vanessa Spinarsky
Is motherhood supposed to come naturally? Or have we been sold a myth that leaves moms feeling broken and inadequate when reality doesn’t match the script? In this deeply validating episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast, Emily sits down with therapist, writer, and mom Vanessa Spinarsky to unpack the cultural myth of the “natural mother.” Together, they explore: Why so many women feel like they’ve “signed an invisible contract” in motherhoodHow societal expectations and “corporate motherh...
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2 months ago
39 minutes

Worthy Mother Podcast
[Self-Care Snippet] Taking Things Off Of Your Plate with Holly Bertone
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode How to Transform Your Life With Gratitude with Holly Bertone. Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood content and support, connect wi...
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2 months ago
2 minutes

Worthy Mother Podcast
What Having a Village Really Looks Like in Modern Motherhood
Raising kids isn’t meant to be a one-woman job. In this episode, Emily reflects on her first family vacation as a single mom, and how the experience reshaped her understanding of the age-old phrase: “It takes a village to raise a child.” From airport chaos to beachside lounging, she explores how her support system, AKA her village, stepped up in big and small ways, reminding her (and us) that motherhood isn't meant to be a solo mission. This is a must-listen for any mom craving connection, su...
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2 months ago
21 minutes

Worthy Mother Podcast
Why Conflicting Emotions Actually Make You A Better Mom with Dr. Margo Lowy
We’re diving into one of the most taboo topics in motherhood: maternal ambivalence. In this validating episode, Emily sits down with psychotherapist and author Dr. Margo Lowy, whose book Maternal Ambivalence: The Loving Moments and Bitter Truths of Motherhood opens the door to honest conversations about the full emotional spectrum of mothering. Dr. Lowy explains why the mix of love, frustration, joy, sorrow, and even resentment is not only normal but essential to understanding ourselves as mo...
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3 months ago
50 minutes

Worthy Mother Podcast
[Self-Care Snippet] Anything To Help You Feel Embodied with Lavinia Brown
This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode How Inner Child Healing Can Positively Impact Parenting with Lavinia Brown. Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood content and suppo...
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3 months ago
3 minutes

Worthy Mother Podcast
What does it really mean to choose yourself as a mom? In this conversation, Emily sits down with single mom and entrepreneur Katie Eberman, to explore how motherhood, identity, and self-worth intertwine. Katie opens up about her transformation from surviving to thriving - navigating separation, rediscovering her confidence, and learning how small daily choices toward self-love create lasting change. Together, Emily and Katie discuss the guilt many mothers feel when prioritizing themselves, wh...