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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.

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The Sparkle Project

Create a Lighter Life: Joy, Gratitude, & Ease in Motherhood with Morgan Jackson

August 04, 2026 • Episode 207

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Have you ever wished life felt a little lighter? In this episode, Emily is joined by Morgan Jackson, founder of Light 56, to explore how small, intentional habits can help you experience more joy, gratitude, playfulness, and peace in your everyday life.

Morgan shares the mindset shifts that transformed her own life after a difficult season and explains why feeling lighter isn't about doing more, but actually noticing what truly brings you joy, giving yourself grace, and creating simple rhythms that help you reconnect with yourself.

In this episode, we cover:

Why life and motherhood can feel so heavy
What it really means to "feel lighter"
Morgan's LIGHT Framework for living with more intention
Simple habits that help you build lasting change
How to embrace imperfection and still make meaningful progress
Finding joy in ordinary, everyday moments

This episode is an invitation to consider what light is needed in your own life, and shift towards bringing more of that energy into your day-to-day - all to create a life that feels aligned with your truest self.

🔗 Connect with Morgan:

Instagram: @lightfiftysix
Website: www.light56.com

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