Raise your hand if you’ve ever measured your motherhood against someone else’s—especially in the age of Instagram highlight reels and Pinterest-perfect parenting. In this solo episode of Worthy Mother Podcast, Emily explores why modern moms are stuck in the comparison trap and how to break free.

From the hidden reasons why comparison is so common in today's motherhood culture to the emotional toll that constant comparison takes on your confidence and mental health, nothing is left unsaid. Plus, the episode includes a practical journaling exercise to define what it means to be a "good mom"—on your own terms.

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What if the secret to thriving in motherhood isn't doing more — but pausing more? In this powerful episode of Worthy Mother Podcast, Emily sits down with TEDx speaker, coach, and founder of Pause with Azia Ranea, Azia Whitted, to explore how intentional pauses can transform your daily life, energy, and the example you set for your children.

Azia walks us through her 5-part PAUSE Framework, guiding moms to:

• Prioritize themselves without guilt
• Ask the right questions for emotional clarity
• Use simple tools for everyday self-care
• Set boundaries that protect energy and peace
• Be mindful

Whether you’re in burnout mode or simply feeling stretched thin, this episode offers a practical roadmap for building calm, balance, and generational healing — starting with you.

🔗 Connect with Azia:

Instagram: @aziaranea
Website: www.aziaranea.com

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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 Mothering with a Disability: Everything is Figureoutable with Brittany Reinke.

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For more motherhood content and support, connect with me on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose. Follow the podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast.

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Are you tired of being told you can “do it all” — and somehow feel like you’re still falling short? In this episode, therapist and mom Stacy McCann joins Emily to unpack the Supermom Myth and reveal the invisible forces that leave so many mothers burned out and overwhelmed.

They talk about:

• The truth about the mental load and why it’s rarely acknowledged
• How patriarchal systems and internalized pressure fuel mom guilt
• Why the glorification of the “Supermom” ideal is actually harming women
• The role of social media, pandemic parenting, and generational messaging
• Tangible steps moms can take to reclaim rest, agency, and support

Whether you’re in the thick of toddlerhood, navigating co-parenting, or simply questioning how motherhood became so unsustainable — you are not alone. This conversation will leave you feeling seen, validated, and more empowered to challenge impossible expectations.

🔗 Connect with Stacy:

Instagram: @stacymccannlsw
Website: www.presentmomentcs.com

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Motherhood can feel overwhelming, messy, and all-consuming — but it can also be the space where we grow the most? In this raw episode of Worthy Mother Podcast, Emily sits down with Kayla Moffett — host of the Shift Happens Podcast, mom of five, and no-nonsense truth-teller — for a deep dive into personal growth, grief, identity, and healing through the chaos of motherhood. From navigating teen pregnancy to co-parenting and postpartum depression, Kayla shares her journey with unmatched honesty and strength.

They talk about:

• Why growth is a choice, even when change isn’t
• How Kayla moved from survival mode to radical self-awareness
• The truth about postpartum depression and asking for help
• Small but powerful ways moms can reclaim their identity
• What “the dark room” metaphor teaches us about healing

If you’ve ever felt like you were losing yourself in motherhood — this is the episode you didn’t know you needed.

🔗 Connect with Kayla:

Instagram: @kaymoffett and @shift.happenspodcast

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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 Body Confidence In The Face of Diet Culture with Lindsay Tompkins.

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 on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose. Follow the podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast.

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May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, and in this episode, Emily is opening up about what it really looks like to care for your mental health during life’s toughest transitions. As a mom navigating divorce, co-parenting, and the nonstop demands of motherhood, She's had to get intentional about building a strong mental health foundation.

In this reflective episode, Emily is sharing:

• Her personal mental health journey and postpartum anxiety diagnosis
• The routines and tools that keep her grounded day-to-day
• How therapy, medication, support systems, and even melatonin play a role
• Why community, coaching, and creating joyful spaces matter more than ever

Whether you're in a season of grief, transition, or simply stretched thin as a mom — this episode offers compassionate encouragement and practical insights to help you protect your peace and reclaim your mental wellbeing.

🎧 Want more on maternal mental health? Check out:

• Millenial Moms & Mental Health: Pressure, Perfectionism, and Pandemic Parenting with Allie McQuaid
• The Truth About Anxiety & Overthinking in Motherhood with Dr. Kristin Calverley

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If you're a mom who lies awake replaying every decision, every tantrum, every tiny moment—this one’s for you. In honor of Maternal Mental Health Month, Emily sits down with Dr. Kristin Calverley, a licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two, to talk about the all-too-common cycle of anxiety and overthinking in motherhood.

From postpartum panic to the daily doom spirals over simple decisions, Dr. Kristin breaks down why our brains get stuck in worry loops and how we can gently break free.

They discuss:

• The hidden link between overthinking and self-trust
• How motherhood rewires our worry circuits
• Why mindfulness isn't just trendy—it’s clinically effective
• Practical tips for interrupting mental spirals in real time
• When to seek therapy—and how to know if you need it

Whether you’re a self-identified perfectionist or a sleep-deprived parent navigating the mental load, you’ll walk away from this conversation with science-backed tools to help you pause, reset, and rebuild self-trust.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Kristin:

Instagram: @drkristincalverley
Website: drkristincalverley.com

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