Worthy Mother Podcast
Welcome to Worthy Mother Podcast, where we are exploring the complexities of motherhood without the pressure of perfection. This is NOT a parenting podcast—instead, it’s a space for pushing back against societal expectations and embracing self-compassion in your motherhood journey. Join host Emily Hardy and guests each week for empowering conversations, and walk away feeling seen and supported as you navigate motherhood. Instagram: @emily.rose.hardy @worthymotherpodcast TikTok: @worthymotherpodcast
Episodes
Tune in to the full episode 49. Non-Traditional Motherhood From The Perspective of a Single Mother By Choice with Aisha Jenkins.
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Hannah Olson is redefining motherhood, and while her take may be hard to wrap your head around at first, it's actually quite simple. What she's saying is that motherhood is a relationship, and caregiving is a job - all those messages we get about laundry, vacuuming, even changing diapers and driving the kids to practice being "mom tasks," it's B.S. Yes, many moms are the primary caregiver to their children,...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this week I am joined by Sara Springer of Rebel Housewife Blog to talk all things mental health and healing in motherhood. From Sara's own story of hitting rock-bottom with postpartum depression to how every mom can start to prioritize her own mental wellness, this episode is for you no matter where you are in your mental health journey.
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Tune in to the full episode 70. Showing Up For Your Kids Means Showing Up For Yourself with Analise Garcia.
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Tune in to the full episode 62. Embrace Your Scars: Mothering With Chronic Illness with Kelsey Pfleiderer.
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When it comes to taking care of ourselves, we first have to know what we need, and then must take the steps to actually get those needs met. This week, I’m joined by Iesha Madden, the mama behind the More Than A Mom Series on Instagram for a conversation on self-advocacy in motherhood.
In the episode, Iesha and I talk about:
- Acknowledging the hard, while not letting it be an excuse to hold you back
- Personal de...
Mom rage is a very real, and often very scary experience that so many mothers face - and yet we aren't talking about it! But knowing why anger can be so prevelent in motherhood can help release a lot of shame and help us find a way forward. Parent Coach Alexis Bonsall is joining us for a conversation on understanding and overcoming mom rage, all with self-compassion front-of- mind!
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Tune in to the full episode 7. Overwhelm, Grief, and The Stress Response in Motherhood with Amber Henhawke.
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What does it mean to be a good mom? Society has created this image of what it means to be "good" in the role, and it can be summed up through The Perfect Mother Myth. So this week, I am unpacking the expectations we are held to under this social construct with the intention of bringing awareness to the absurdity of what is expected of mothers and why we have to check ourselves when it comes to the standards we are holding...
It's spring cleaning time - and that means it's time to intentionally make space in our lives for what truly matters! This week, I'm joined by productivity strategist and accountability coach Lisa Zawrotny for a conversation on compassionate productivity and whole-life decluttering. If you're anything like me and find conversations about productivity to be a bit jarring, don't worry - this is much different...
Tune in to the full episode 37. Why Normalizing Pelvic Floor Care Really Matters with Pauli Hannan.
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It's safe to assume that most if not all women struggle with identity when they become moms. So how do we reconnect with ourselves when we are dealing with everything that comes with being a mother? Shelley Meche'tte is joining the podcast this week to share her story of rediscovering herself outside of motherhood, and providing a framework for every mom to live the life she desires, without guilt!
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Shame is a complex feeling that shows up often for so many mothers - and yet it's not something we can just do away with. This week, I'm joined by licensed mental health therapist Kyira Wackett to explore the link between shame and motherhood and how we can work to develop shame resilience to live a more values-driven life.
In the episode, Kyira and I discuss:
- The function of shame, and why the goal is not to ...
Tune in to the full episode 59. The Enneagram: A Tool to Understand & Connect With Yourself with Chelsie Engle.
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For so many moms, the idea of prioritizing themselves is completely guilt-inducing. It feels like a proposition to abandon their kids' needs, and in turn is completely unaligned with their values. But what if I told you that prioritizing your own needs - even making your own needs your number one priority - doesn't have to come at a cost to your kids?
In this episode, I'm exploring what it actually means to ...
When we are living in alignment with our most authentic self, that is when we find true happiness in life. But as mothers, it can be a challenge to understand and embrace our individual identities - making it difficult to embody ourselves authentically. This week, intuitive healer and author Holly Hughes is joining me for a conversation on tapping into who we truly are and leaving expectations of perfect in the rearview mirror.
Tune in to the full episode 40. Boundaries and Decision Making in Motherhood with Monika Malan.
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Normalizing conversations about mental health is a huge part of The Worthy Mother Podcast, and this week's guest Meloney Hendricks has made it her mission to do just that. Meloney is a mom of three and vocal mental health advocate from the Caribbean, and she is here to share her story of living and mothering with bipolar disorder and becoming a voice of connection and resilience for others facing mental health challenges.
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