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Pull up a seat and get ready to step into the woman you’re about to become. Join alongside National Bestselling Author, Jordan Lee Dooley, for this workshop-style podcast uniquely designed to help working women (like you!) steward your home, health, and work well – whatever your work looks like in this season.
Each week, you’ll walk away with implementable steps to improve your everyday life as an ambitious woman. From cultivating a home to managing money well, women’s health to clean living, time management to goal setting, we cover it.
Rooted in faith, inspired by Proverbs 31, and jam-packed with practical takeaways, each episode will inspire and equip you to pursue your dreams while prioritizing the most important things, or as J likes to say, “own your everyday.”
Come invited, leave ignited.
Our Safe Families Experience (and How to Get Involved)
Safe Families is a program that helps families in crisis by having volunteers host vulnerable children and support the parents so they can get back on their feet.As a host family, Jordan and her husband Matt have been providing short-term respite care for vulnerable kids and the experience has been transformative - healing in some ways, definitely hard at times, but rewarding and so worth it.In this episode, Jordan shares with you what Safe Families does, how she heard about them, and what their experience has been like as a host family. Plus, she’s answering all the questions she’s received from listeners!If you’re interested in learning more about Safe Families and what it looks like to be a host family for children in need, or if you’re just curious about how this experience has impacted Jordan and her family, make sure you tune in to this episode. You’ll learn:What led them to get involved with Safe FamiliesHow Safe Families differs from foster careTheir personal experience hosting childrenThe who, what, where, when, how, and why of volunteering with Safe FamiliesAnd let us know in the comments: are you familiar with this program? Is this the type of program you would volunteer for?
42:3415/12/2021
Rewire Your Brain and Heal From Toxic Thoughts (Ft. Dr. Caroline Leaf)
Have you ever thought something negative about yourself or your situation? Maybe you’ve learned from experience that it doesn’t take long before that single toxic thought can lead to a downward spiral of negative emotions, depression, or anxiety.
Maybe you’ve experienced a past trauma that has stuck with you, you have a negative relationship with food, or you’re fighting against toxic perfectionism.
Whatever your experience or struggle, your mind plays a powerful role.
So in this episode, Jordan talks with neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf to learn how to manage our minds and rewire our brain to heal from toxic thoughts, emotional distress, and trauma.
Make sure you take a couple deep breaths, grab those headphones, and tune in to get ready to have your mind blown. You’ll learn:
The difference between the brain and the mind
How the mind affects the body and your health
Why meditation isn’t enough to rewire your brain (and what is)
The 5 steps of the NeuroCycle and how to use them to rewire your brain and heal from toxic thoughts, emotional distress, and trauma
How mind management can affect your genes
To learn more from Dr. Leaf, check out her website at www.drleaf.com.
50:1708/12/2021
Easy Ways to Simplify Your Life (Ft. Allie Casazza)
Have you ever started doing laundry or washing dishes and then realized that you spent most of the day cleaning instead of actually living? 🙋 ♀️
Maybe you wake up each morning already feeling exhausted because you’re constantly trying to get things done, take care of the kids, and keep up with your busy schedule.
Or maybe you’re a mama who feels like a hot mess because you’re spending so much time trying to maintain your life that you don’t get to really enjoy it.
If any of those strike a chord with you, then this episode of SHE will be both the hug and the kick in the pants you need!
Jordan chats with author Allie Casazza about how minimalism and simplicity can transform relationships, motherhood, and our ability to lean into joy.
This episode is full of practical tips that will help you live a more peaceful, simple, and abundant life!
Tune in to learn:
What minimalism really looks like
How intentional simplicity can positively impact relationships, motherhood and mental health
Easy ways to start practicing minimalism
How to handle consuming tasks like laundry and dishes to spend more time on what matters
The importance of decluttering your digital life
You can get more great content from Allie by visiting her website, www.alliecasazza.com.
36:5801/12/2021
How to Make Lasting Friendships as an Adult (Ft. Alyssa Bethke)
Raise your hand if this sounds familiar…🙋 ♀️
In college, friendships seemed to come pretty easy. You hung out in each other’s dorm rooms, went to classes together, shared meals, and pretty much got to live life with each other.
But now, as you get older, it feels like friendships and community are becoming more difficult. You’re busy working or running after the kids, people are moving to different places, and you find you and your friends are often in different seasons.
So what’s a girl to do?
To answer that question, Jordan talks with author Alyssa Bethke about how to build community and friendships as an adult.
Pull up a chair, get your comfy clothes on, and tune in to this episode to learn:
How to build friendships as an adult
Tips to start conversations as an introvert
How to pursue friendships in the midst of busy seasons and motherhood
The benefit of having friends of different ages
How social media and comparison affect friendships
To learn more from Alyssa Bethke, visit her at www.jeffandalyssa.com.
48:0917/11/2021
Quit Bullying Yourself
In a world of unrealistic beauty standards, where so many of us experience things like loss, acne, brokenness, or illness, it’s easy to fall into the habit of bullying yourself.
You see the women around you who don’t have issues like yours or who are experiencing the opposite of your own personal struggle and you not only begin to compare yourself to them, but you also start to critique your body and question if it’s even good.
In today’s episode, Jordan chats about why it’s time to quit bullying yourself and six things to remember about your identity.
So hit that pay buttons and tune in to this episode to learn:
How unrealistic beauty standards have shaped our self-view
The truth about your appearance and identity
The importance of being surrounded by real community
Why stewarding your body can only take you so far
How to pursue a life of purpose instead of perfection
24:2410/11/2021
The Gospel of Self-Improvement and the Gospel of Grace (Ft. Ruth Chou Simmons)
Women right now have more opportunities and more access to information, encouragement, and self-help tools than ever before… and yet, we’re still exhausted and feel like we don’t measure up.
Maybe the reason we’re so exhausted is that we’re striving, fueled by the wrong thing, trying to gain something that we don’t trust God for.
In this episode, Jordan talks with author, speaker, and artist Ruth Chou Simons about how to replace the gospel of self-improvement with the gospel of grace,
If you’re ready to let go of trying so dang hard and trying to measure up, then this episode will help you find the grace and freedom you need.
So make sure you grab a pen and paper (you’re gonna take notes!), and tune in to learn:
The difference between striving and being a good steward
What the gospel of self-improvement teaches us vs. what the Bible actually says
How to recognize when setting goals become the measure of your self-worth
The importance of letting go of striving and trusting God with your dreams
The role personal growth plays in our faith
To learn more from Ruth, visit her at ruthchousimons.com.
40:1203/11/2021
7 Things to Never Feel Guilty About
Have you ever felt guilty, or uncomfortable, about a decision you made because someone made a comment once, maybe even in your childhood, that made you feel like it was bad?
Maybe you said “no” to someone who asked you to help out with something, and you felt selfish.
Or maybe you didn’t respond back to someone immediately and you found yourself apologizing to them for not being available.
Or perhaps someone made you believe that your high standards were unrealistic and now you wonder if you should drop your standards.
In this episode of the SHE podcast, Jordan delves into 7 things you should never feel guilty about.
So make sure you tune in to the episode and press that play button! You’ll learn:
7 things to never feel guilty for
The importance of resting just for the sake of resting
Ways to respond when you don’t know the answer to something
How to stay to true to your values even when it’s unpopular
The difference between high standards and unrealistic expectations
32:3827/10/2021
How to Leverage the Strengths of Your Female Brain (Ft. Dr. Tracy Alloway)
Have you ever heard someone say that women tend to make emotional decisions? Or maybe you’ve been told that women have to act like men in order to be an effective leader.
These are just a couple of the myths we’re often told about how a woman’s brain works.
While it’s true that women’s brains work differently than men, there are still a lot of misconceptions about what that really looks like.
So in this episode, Jordan chats with award-winning psychologist, professor, author, and TEDx speaker Dr. Tracy Alloway to uncover the unique strengths of a woman’s brain and how to make them work for you.
Tune in to this knowledge-packed episode and learn:
How women adopting masculine traits is hurting not helping
The unique strengths of a woman’s brain
How to make a more rational decision when you’re feeling stressed
Myths we believe about women’s brains and the truth behind them
How changing one word can make a difference in your thoughts
To learn more from Dr. Alloway, visit her at www.tracyalloway.com or on Instagram @drtracyalloway.
34:5420/10/2021
5 Things Church Forgot to Teach Us About Virtuous Women
If anyone has ever told you, or even just made you think, that a virtuous godly woman is not an absolute boss, they might have left out some really important information.
Chances are, you’ve probably heard about the traits of a virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31, so you know that she’s described as wise, faithful, and generous. She honors her husband, takes care of her family, and helps the poor.
But there are a few other traits in Proverbs 31 that we sometimes overlook (but are just as important).
So in this episode of the SHE podcast, Jordan shares 5 traits of a virtuous woman that we sometimes forget
Make sure you grab your headphones and tune in to this episode to learn:
What a Proverbs 31 woman really looks like
5 traits of a virtuous women that we often forget
Why you don’t have to do everything at once
What the Bible says about women making money
17:1113/10/2021
A Guide to Becoming Unshakably Confident (Ft. Amanda Pittman)
Have you ever struggled to find confidence during a difficult season?
Perhaps you’re trying to muster it up in your own strength, but you’re falling short. Or maybe what you were so confident about seems to have fallen apart, and now you don’t know where you stand.
Or maybe you’re struggling to have confidence in God’s will and timing for your life, but you don’t know how to move past the fear and doubt.
In this episode, Jordan speaks with the founder of Confident Woman Co., Amanda Pittman, to explore how we can build our confidence in God.
If you’re ready to stand in confidence, even in the midst of fear or change, then make sure you grab your headphones and tune in to this episode to learn:
The difference between godly confidence and internal confidence
What prevents us from having confidence
Why manifestation isn’t the same as Godly confidence
How to walk in confidence in the midst of fear and change
The four stages of change and how to confidently walk through them
To learn more from Amanda, go to www.confidentwomanco.com.
41:3106/10/2021
7 Ways to Reduce BPA Exposure In Your Home
Chances are, you’ve probably heard the term “BPA” thrown around a lot.
You might have noticed on your grocery run that certain bottles or even cans advertise that they’re “BPA-free” or you might have come across an article about the dangers of BPA while you were researching something.
Maybe you heard about it and rolled your eyes because it seems like everything nowadays causes health issues and, well, you’re too tired to keep up with it all.
Or maybe you’ve been making an effort to switch over to non-toxic products, but reducing your BPA exposure seems overwhelming on top of everything else you’re doing to build a healthier home.
Well, the truth is that BPA’s are indeed a pretty toxic chemical found in plastics. But rest, assured, reducing your exposure to BPA is really not as difficult as you might think.
In this episode, Jordan shares 7 easy ways that you can start reducing your BPA exposure today.
Tune in to learn:
What BPA’s are and why they can harm our health
How to make swaps that will still work with your budget
7 ways you can reduce your exposure to BPA’s
How to select non-toxic pots and pans
Interested in Jordan's new mentorship program, The Multipassionate Cure? Go to learn.theownitacademy.com/mentorship to enroll in the program by September 24.
12:5729/09/2021
How to Set Boundaries as a People Pleaser
“Okay, sure, I can get that work done tonight.”
“I can babysit - that’s not a problem.”
“Of course I can help out with that. I’ll just move some things around.”
“That’s my one night off, but I can volunteer.”
Have you ever found yourself saying “yes” to something, even when you’re already at your capacity?
If you have a big heart for helping others and making a difference, you’ve probably found yourself falling into the trap of people pleasing.
Maybe setting boundaries makes you feel selfish or maybe saying “no” makes you feel like you’re letting people down.
In this episode, Jordan digs deep into the lies we believe about people pleasing and how to stop trying to make everyone happy.
Whether you’re a recovering people pleaser, or an active one, this episode will offer you lots of tips on how to set the boundaries you need.
Tune in to learn:
Why trying to make everyone happy is not the secret to being liked by others
Healthy ways to communicate your boundaries to others
How to say no in a way that’s productive and kind
Why boundaries matter
P.S. Interested in Jordan's new mentorship program, The Multipassionate Cure? Go to learn.theownitacademy.com/mentorship to enroll in the program by September 24.
23:4922/09/2021
Why You Don't Have to Do It All Right Now (Ft. My Mom!)
Have you ever felt like there’s an underlying message in society that you have to find your passion, build a great career, be a rockstar, and manage to have a family all at the same time (and all by the time you’re 30)?
The problem with this message is that it often leads women to feel like they’re somehow behind in life, and causes us to juggle too many things at once, leading to burnout.
If that sounds familiar, then this episode is just what you need.
Jordan brings her mom, Linda Wawrzyniak, on to the show for a candid conversation about the pressure to do it all, learning to navigate life’s seasons, the importance of taking your time, and how to adjust in the midst of uncertainty or change.
So, stretch those fingers and hit that play button to learn:
How to navigate life’s seasons and the importance of taking your time
The difference between doing it well vs. doing it all
How complacency and contentment are different
Why some people adjust to change differently
The secret of making successful adjustments in life
To hear more from Linda, check out her new book, Million Dollar Adjustments: The Power of Small Changes on Performance, Productivity and Peace, or visit her Instagram page @lindawawrzyniak.
And if you're interested in the new mentorship program, The Multipassionate Cure, you can learn more or get on the waitlist here.
50:2815/09/2021
High Standards vs. Unrealistic Expectations
Have you ever been told that your standards are “too high” or that you have unrealistic expectations?
Let’s be honest, sometimes it can be really difficult to tell the difference between having high standards (whether they’re for relationships, work, or even your health) and having unrealistic expectations.
While high standards can be great to have, if they start to turn into unrealistic expectations, you could be setting yourself up for a lot of unnecessary stress and pressure.
But, the question is: how do you know if you’re setting high standards or clinging onto unrealistic expectations? And what can you do about it if you start to realize that you do have some unrealistic expectations?
In this episode of the SHE podcast, Jordan answers all of those questions as she explores how to have high standards (without expecting perfection or adding unnecessary stress to your life).
Grab those headphones and tune in to learn:
The difference between having high standards and unrealistic expectations
How unrealistic expectations can set you up for disappointment and unneeded stress
Examples of high standards and when they can turn into unrealistic expectations
How to identify when you’re starting to have unrealistic expectations
13:5208/09/2021
How to Decrease Inflammation and Heal With Food (Ft. Molly Thompson)
Does this sound familiar? You know you want to start eating healthier so you can prioritize your health and show up fully for your work, family, and community.
So you hop onto Google or Pinterest and start looking up what you should and shouldn’t eat. Before you know it, you’re 100 articles deep and everyone seems to be giving different advice. You don’t even know what to do anymore.
Do you eat the dang avocado or not?! 🥑
In this episode, Jordan brings on food blogger Molly Thompson to help answer that question and to talk about the power of eating an anti-inflammatory diet.
So go ahead - stretch those fingers and hit that play button to learn:
What inflammation is and why it matters
What an anti-inflammatory diet looks like
Quick and easy anti-inflammatory Recipe ideas
The hardest part of changing what you eat (and how to overcome it)
Tips for choosing healthy options when eating out or traveling
You can find lots of Molly’s delicious recipes at whatmollymade.com, or grab her new cookbook, The Anti-Inflammatory Diet Made Simple.
And to see Molly’s list of trusted healthcare providers, click here.
33:4401/09/2021
How to Navigate Other People's Opinions
Have you ever had someone tell you to just stop caring what other people think? 🙋 ♀️ Maybe they told you to go for your dreams and ignore other people’s comments, advice, or opinions.
While there is some truth to that advice, it can make people think that NO opinions matter. Instead of not caring what ANYONE thinks, we should learn to care about what the RIGHT people think.
In this episode of the SHE podcast, Jordan takes a look at how to navigate other people’s opinions in a healthy way and stop worrying about what everyone else thinks about your goal or dream.
Consider this your reminder to stop worrying about what everyone and their mother thinks and instead focus on leaning into what the right people think.
Grab those headphones and hit play to learn:
Why the advice to “not worry about what others think” isn’t always helpful
How to determine whose advice you should listen to
Ways to navigate other people’s opinions in a healthy way
How to have healthy conversations when your opinions differ
09:0525/08/2021
A Grace-Based Guide to Sustainable Living (Ft. Laura Wittig)
Sustainability sounds great in theory, but it can feel impossible to put into practice.
In a world where “eco-friendly” is trending, how do you even differentiate between products that are actually good for the earth, versus those that aren’t?
Is it even possible to become a more conscious consumer without breaking the bank?
And does it even make a difference?
It can be hard to know where to start without feeling the pressure to throw away all of our old beauty and cleaning products, go vegan, and commit to using one square of toilet paper a day.
If you’re interested in making small, simple changes, or just learning more about what sustainability really is, then this episode is for you.
Tune in as J hears from Laura Wittig, CEO and co-founder of brightly.eco, a media platform that features content, community, and brand recommendations that ignite change via conscious consumerism, to learn some practical steps you can take to live a more eco-friendly life, without overhauling your entire life.
You’ll learn:
What sustainability really is
Why sustainability doesn’t need to be expensive
Gardening tips for beginners
Tips for reading labels to find eco-friendly products
Practical changes you can make as a consumer to live more sustainably
To learn more from Laura and access her resources, check out brightly.eco.
38:0018/08/2021
7 Tips for Avoiding Burnout
Have you ever gotten to a point of complete exhaustion and stress, but blame it on a million different things...
Work is just crazy right now, but when it slows down I’ll be good.
I think I’m just tired, but after this weekend I’m sure I’ll feel energized.
It’s just PMS, nothing to worry about.
...without ever considering if you’ve reached burnout?
Or maybe you know you’re gradually reaching that point, but don’t know what you can do to work against it?
Then today’s episode is for you!
If you’re a hard worker, if you’ve experienced big life changes recently, or are navigating grief and hardship, tune in to today’s episode as Jordan shares what she learned from her personal journey of reaching burnout. You’ll learn:
Why burnout is more than just “working too hard”
What you can do to proactively prevent burnout
How to unapologetically set boundaries in your life
Practical tips to support your wellness
11:5511/08/2021
Top Self-Defense Strategies for Women (Ft. Robyn Warner)
Trigger Warning: The beginning of this episode contains a depiction of sexual assault. To skip forward, go to 19:26.
Most of us would probably say we fit into one of two categories when it comes to safety. We either feel like a paranoid mess 99% of the time (planning fire escape plans and accidentally spraying your friends with pepper spray) or we don’t give safety much thought (what even is pepper spray?).
At times it feels like there’s no happy middle ground, so we either live with needless anxiety or dangerous ignorance.
In today’s episode, Jordan hears from Robyn Warner, a sexual assault survivor and mother of four who has taught self defense and safety to women and girls for the past 13 years. Her passion is to equip and empower women so that they can be confident and more aware, while not living overcome by fear.
So get ready, because whether you’re hyper vigilant or blissfully neglectful of your safety, it’s time to get more prepared, and less scared. Tune in to learn:
Why you’re not the exception when it comes to safety
How to live prepared without being paranoid
Tips to stay safe while dating
How to yell the correct way
Ways to increase your awareness to deter predators
And if you want some quick practical tips to use in your everyday life, then follow Robyn @aflyonmywall to learn more from her, or go to www.safebyrobyn.com/SAFEcourse to sign up for her course and use the code “SHE” at checkout for $25 off.
49:0804/08/2021
An Open Letter to the Woman Who Feels Behind
Do you ever feel behind in life?
Have you ever looked around at your life and thought, “This isn’t where I thought I’d be by now”?
Or do you look around at others, your sister, your cousin, your friend, the social media influencer you follow, and see all they have achieved and wonder, “What’s wrong with me?”
If any of this resonates with you, then take a breath, set aside the urge to rush on to the next thing, and join Jordan as she shares her encouragement to you, the woman who feels behind.
Slow down for the next 10 minutes of your day, be present, and listen to the full episode to hear:
How to create an existence that’s more lovely, rather than more rushed
Encouragement for when you feel behind in life
How to live in your present season more fully
Why you don’t have to achieve all of your dreams on your timeline
09:2528/07/2021
Cycle Sync to Improve Productivity, Relationships, and Health (Ft. Alisa Vitti)
Does any of this sound familiar? 🙋 ♀️
You’re determined to have the most healthy and productive routine, so you set your alarm for 5 am, roll out of bed and straight into your at-home gym to do a HIIT workout, follow it up by listening to a motivational podcast, start your work day by 8 am, eat keto and try intermittent fasting- and you keep doing it day after day.
And maybe at first you even see some promising results, but by the end of the month you’re feeling burnt out, sleep deprived, stressed, and more physically out of whack then when you first started.
Well not to fear, because in today’s episode, Jordan talks with Alisa Vitti, functional nutritionist, women’s hormone health expert, and author of WomanCode and In the Flo, about all things Cycle Syncing ®, and how we as women can support our cycles to best optimize our work lives, productivity, fitness, and social lives.
Tune in to learn:
Why more women suffer with hormonal problems than men
How to use Cycle Syncing ® to support your infradian rhythm
Ways to optimize your metabolism throughout the month
What workouts you should be doing to see the most progress
The key to being more productive and less stressed
How to practice Cycle Syncing ® within a work team
To learn more from Alisa and access more of her resources, check out floliving.com.
And if you’re ready to learn more and take action to support your health, you can go to cyclesyncingmembership.com, and use the code SHE, to receive 1 free month of Flo28 where you’ll have access to workout videos, meal plans, and time management tools that are designed to match your cycle.
01:10:4321/07/2021
3 Steps to Balance Your Hormones (Ft. Alisa Vitti)
Have you ever felt as though something in your body is just off, but there’s nothing you can do about it?
Do you feel like you’re constantly fighting an uphill battle against your body?
Whether you’re suffering from a diagnosed hormonal problem, or experiencing issues like fatigue, mood swings, cramping, PMS, or acne that you’ve never even thought could be related to a hormonal imbalance, then this episode is for you.
Join Jordan in today’s episode as she hears from Alisa Vitti, functional nutritionist, women’s hormone expert, and author of WomanCode, on how you can work with your body to naturally, effectively, and affordably care for your symptoms through balancing your hormones.
Tune in to learn:
What hormones are and how they affect your body
Why you don’t have to passively accept your symptoms
Signs that your hormones are off-balance
How to get rid of cramping and cure PMS
Three steps to take towards more balanced hormones
To learn more from Alisa and access more of her resources, check out floliving.com.
39:1114/07/2021
A Stress-Free Guide to Building Community Through Hospitality (Ft. Kayty Helgerson)
Hospitality can be intimidating, especially when you always compare yourself to the friend who makes Pinterest-worthy appetizers and went to culinary school.
If you’ve just about given up on opening your doors, then get ready to hear this candid conversation between Jordan and Kayty Helgerson from Gather Intentional Living. Kayty’s on a mission to equip and inspire the everyday host and debunk hospitality so that it’s no longer an unattainable, stress-inducing, high-pressure performance.
Set aside what you think you know about hospitality and tune in to learn:
What the real purpose of hospitality is
How to make hosting less stressful and more fun
Ways to use lighting, space, and music to set the mood for your event
Advice for hosting with dietary restrictions
Top tips to create a Pinterest-worthy charcuterie board
How to host when you aren’t in your dream home
To learn more about hospitality from Kayty, and to access other helpful resources and workshops, check out gatherintentionalliving.com.
41:0407/07/2021
20 Ways to Make Extra Income From Home
Have you been wanting to make a change (pay down your debt, invest in cleaner foods, change household products, etc) but just don’t have the wiggle room in your budget?
Or maybe you’ve been wanting to start a side hustle or your own business, but just feel like you don’t have the right connections, degree, or experience to make it happen.
Whether you’re looking for small ways to add money to your budget, or you’re wanting to work full-time, this is for you, no matter your qualifications.
In today’s episode. Jordan shares her top 20 work from home ideas to get you started towards more financial independence and freedom. Listen in to learn:
How working from home can help add money to your budget
Part-time and full-time remote job opportunities that don’t require a degree
Where to market your services online
Resources to get you started
Mentioned in the episode:
Indeed
LinkedIn
Care.com
Fiverr
Upwork
Skillshare
7 Steps to Set Your Blog or Podcast Up For Success
How to Choose Your Blog or Podcast Name
Accounting Coach Bookkeeping Training
VIPKid - Teach English Online
ZipRecruiter
Ashlyn Writes
Liveops
The Truth Behind Data Entry Jobs From Home
Appen
LionBridge
The Starter
32:2130/06/2021
Your Guide to Functional Medicine and Gut Health (Ft. Dr. Pabla)
Have you ever found yourself bouncing from doctor to doctor, prescription to prescription, diagnosis to diagnosis, only to feel like no one is actually taking the time to listen to you and resolve the root issue?
Maybe you’re tired of trying to sort through the fads, advice, and articles that all seem to contradict each other when it comes to your health and how to care for your body.
Or maybe there’s something going on in your body that isn’t ideal - fatigue, acne, bloating - but you’re frustrated and burnt out from your past attempts at healing, and have come to just accept it as your normal.
In today’s episode, Jordan talks with Dr. CJ Pabla, MD, a board-certified ER Physician and functional medicine doctor, to dive into all things functional medicine and gut health (and help answer all the questions you’ve been wondering about your health).
Tune in to learn:
The difference between traditional and functional medicine
What causes gut problems to develop
Practical diet and lifestyle changes you can make to regulate your hormones
How to find a good functional doctor in your area
If you’re in the Indianapolis area and are interested in working with Dr. Pabla personally, or want access to some of his additional resources, go to integrativemla.com.
Stuck in a rut? Trudging through a hard season? Trying to pursue a goal that matters to you? Grab your copy of the Own Your Everyday: 90 Days of Victory journal at soulscripts.com.
43:3323/06/2021
7 Tips for Managing Stress
Do you ever feel like you’re being controlled by your stress, rather than being in control of your stress?
Maybe you’ve been told you need to lower your stress, but that sounds like a tall order and you’re not sure how to do it.
Or maybe stress seems inevitable and you know you can’t possibly make everything causing you stress to go away.
If you’re feeling stressed just trying to figure out how to not feel stressed, then this episode is for you!
Join Jordan as she shares 7 practical tips you can implement to simplify and enjoy your life (while kicking stress to the curb). You’ll learn:
How to form boundaries with technology
Why you should be prioritizing your sleep
How to create morning and night routines that are actually restorative
Practical ways to simplify your space
The importance of having passions that are just for fun
How to prioritize laughter in your life
Ready to create an easy journaling routine to help manage stress, track goals, and celebrate small wins? Grab the Own Your Everyday journal at soulscripts.com!
25:4816/06/2021
A Biblical Take on Self-Love and Investing in Your Health
Do you ever wonder if it’s possible to live a Biblical life of self-denial while prioritizing your own wellness?
Is self-care selfish?
Sometimes it can feel like you’re being pulled in two different directions by the world and by our faith when it comes to self-love.
You either neglect your wellness and health in the name of “selflessness” or you feel guilty for spending the money on a gym membership, organic produce, clean skin products, or professional medical care (and the list goes on).
If you feel conflicted and trapped between these two extremes, then get ready to hear some wisdom as Jordan unpacks just what it means to care for yourself while also dying to self.
Get ready and turn up the volume because you won’t want to miss this! You’re going to learn:
What it means to “love your neighbor as yourself”
The Biblical purpose of self-care
Why self-love and self-denial are not mutually exclusive
The difference between stewardship and selfishness
Why it is not vain to invest in your health
Practical ways to prioritize your wellness
26:2609/06/2021
How to Find the Right Career When You're Multipassionate (Ft. Ashley Stahl)
Are you feeling stuck and unsatisfied in your current career, but directionless to take the next step towards transition?
Maybe you have a dream job in mind, but you don’t know how to get it. Or maybe you’re multi-passionate and can’t figure out what career path to take.
If either of those sound like you, then this episode will give you all the practical advice you’ve been looking for as Jordan talks with career coach and author Ashley Stahl about how to find clarity in your career and land your dream job.
Pull up a chair and listen in to learn:
How to identify your core skill sets and values
The first steps you should take when looking for a new job
What to do when you don’t know what to do with your life
The do’s and dont’s of networking
How to confidently negotiate your salary
The two key questions you can ask to turn conversations into job interviews
Want to learn more from Ashley? Visit her at ashleystahl.com.
40:1102/06/2021
How to Support Your Fertility Through Nutrition (Ft. Whitney Gingerich)
Wherever you are on your journey, whether you’re not ready to have kids for another 10 years, you’re actively trying, or you’re walking through pregnancy loss, nutrition plays a big role in improving your fertility and overall health.
But let’s be honest. Eating healthy and making lifestyle changes can feel pretty overwhelming and stressful. There are a million different opinions and rules on what you should or shouldn’t eat.
Do you eat the avocado or not? 🥑 🤷 ♀️
To help simplify everything for you, Jordan is speaking with registered dietician and nutritionist Whitney Gingerich to discover how to have a grace-based approach to improving your fertility through nutrition and lifestyle changes.
Tune into this encouraging conversation to learn:
The role diet and lifestyle play in fertility
Foods that can boost your fertility
How to take a grace-based approach to eating
What to do if your partner isn’t as invested in health or improving fertility
Easy fertility swaps and meals you can make at home
Ways to support your adrenals and manage stress
How to reevaluate priorities and give yourself permission to invest in your health
Want to hear more from Whitney? Visit her at thefertilitynut.com.
01:02:2526/05/2021
4 Tips to Furnish Your Home on a Budget
Does this sound familiar?
You curl up for a relaxing night and turn on some HGTV or scroll through Pinterest to see all the beautiful homes and their designs.
Before you know it, you’re looking at your own house, feeling like you need to spend 2 million dollars to redo everything.
If that sounds like you and you’re trying to figure out how to decorate your space while being a good steward of your resources, then this episode is for you.
Jordan is sharing her top four tips on how to furnish your home when you’re on a budget.
Tune in to learn:
The real purpose of a home
How to prioritize your home purchases
Why you should focus on one room at a time
How you can use temporary pieces to make beautiful spaces
Ways you can save up for the furniture or decor you really want
16:1419/05/2021
Hold Onto Confidence in the Face of Fear (Ft. Rachel Luna)
Have you ever struggled to find or hold onto confidence when walking through difficult circumstances?
Maybe you’re in a tough season and it’s hard for you to even imagine a positive outcome.
Or maybe you’re afraid of failure, and you’re not sure how to have confidence in the face of fear.
In this episode, Jordan talks with life coach and author Rachel Luna to learn how to build confidence and hold onto faith in life’s difficult seasons.
Grab those headphones and tune in to learn:
The meaning of confidence and why it looks different for everyone
How to build confidence through action
The role that faith plays in building confidence
How to have confidence in the face of fear and disappointment
Ways to use journaling to build up confidence
Want to learn more from Rachel? Head over to www.rachelluna.biz.
50:5612/05/2021
How to Find Clarity Through Adversity (Ft. Ashley LeMieux)
Have ya ever looked at your life and asked, “Why is this happening? Why is this so hard?”
Maybe you’re in a season of grieving or you’re walking through frustrating circumstances that leave you questioning everything.
You wish you could just go back to things the way they were before…. ya know, before everything imploded. When life seemed simpler or easier.
In today’s episode, Ashley LeMieux joins Jordan on the podcast to share her own heartbreaking story of loss and motherhood.
Tune in for a candid conversation about walking through adversity and learning to find clarity and healing along the way. You’ll learn:
What to do when everyone has an opinion on your family building decisions
The difference between moving on and moving forward with your grief
How to reframe your thoughts and start asking the right questions
Ways to use clarity mapping as a tool to set intentions and walk through difficult circumstances
How to move forward in love, not fear
Wanna hear more from Ashley? Visit her at theshineproject.com.
43:1205/05/2021
A Grace-Based Guide to Get Started with Cleaner Products
Tell me if this sounds familiar…
You’re interested in the idea of swapping out your household products with more natural options, but you’re not sure what’s legit, you’re overwhelmed by where to start, you’ve got people DMing you about products they think you should use, and you don’t know how to tell which products are trustworthy.
It can be hard to sift through all the information and conflicting options.
So in this episode, Jordan shares how to have a healthy mindset around the products you choose, some helpful resources you can use to find non-toxic products, and the products that she uses at home.
If you want some practical tools and suggestions to help you choose some non-toxic products, then tune in to this episode and learn:
How to take a grace-based approach to clean living
Why there’s no perfect product
Resources to help you find better products (so you don’t have to spend hours researching)
The importance of regularly checking the brands you’re using
What products Jordan uses at home
To see the list of products mentioned in the episode, visit the blog post at jordanleedooley.com/blog.
22:2628/04/2021
The Truth About Birth Control and Your Hormones (Ft. Dr. Jolene Brighten)
Did you know that out of the millions of women who are on the pill, roughly 60 percent take it for non-contraceptive reasons like painful periods, endometriosis, and acne?
In today’s episode, Jordan talks with award-winning naturopathic physician, and pioneer in women’s medicine, Dr. Jolene Brighten, to talk about women’s health, patient advocacy, and the effects of the pill.
Whether you’re on the pill, about to go off it, or just want to understand your hormones better, this episode has something for you.
Go ahead, grab yourself a comfy seat, and tune in to learn:
Why prescribing the pill can mask underlying health conditions
How the pill affects the body and fertility
How to prepare your body if you’re going off the pill
Ways you can advocate for your health and handle medical gaslighting
Diet and lifestyle changes you can make to balance your hormones
Hear more from Dr. Brighten at drbrighten.com.
55:4321/04/2021
8 Disciplines of a Financially Savvy Woman
Have you ever heard people say that money is the root of all evil?
Maybe it’s made you feel that asking for a pay raise is greedy or marketing yourself and charging good money for your services is bad.
Or maybe you think money is good and you want to be more intentional with it, but you’re just not sure where to start or how to create good money habits.
If you’re nodding your head to either of those, then this is for you!
In today's episode, Jordan digs into the common lies that we believe about money and the 8 disciplines of a financially savvy woman (and how to implement them in your own life).
When you’re financially literate, you become a good steward and a wise investor, and as a result, you can be a world changer.
So grab those headphones and tune in to learn:
How our childhood affects how we view money
The top lies we believe about money
The difference between wise wealth building and the prosperity gospel
8 disciplines of a financially savvy woman and how you can implement them
How to make SMART money goals
Why money habits matter
44:3314/04/2021
How to Live From a Heart of Rest (Ft. Christy Nockels)
Have you ever thought that rest sounds absolutely glorious…but nearly impossible?
Maybe you’ve got big goals and a million dreams you’re hustling to achieve, or maybe you’ve just got a schedule crammed with to-do’s and a pile of laundry waiting to be folded.
Learning to slow down in a busy season and realign your priorities on what matters most isn’t always easy.
So in this episode, Jordan talks with singer-songwriter Christy Nockels to uncover what it looks like to let go of hustle and achievement and embrace rest.
Nockels describes her own journey of learning to slow down and shares some deep wisdom that will leave you feeling empowered to simplify your life and put first things first.
Grab those headphones, and tune in to learn:
What it looks like to slow down in a busy season and realign your priorities
How to move from a place of constantly doing to a place of rest
How to make boundaries and rest when people give you pushback
The difference between hustling and hard work
What it looks like to live from the inside out
You can learn more from Christy and check out her new book at christynockels.com.
49:1607/04/2021
Signs of Burnout and How to Recover (Ft. Sasha Shillcutt)
Have you ever been so burnt out from work (or life) that just trying to feel empathy or trying to engage with others seems like a tall order?
Maybe you feel like you’re in a hamster wheel that’s got you feeling stuck and weary, and even unable to fully function.
In today’s episode, Jordan chats with professor, CEO, author, and M.D., Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, about what burnout really looks like and what you can do to address it.
Take a break (yes, really) and tune in to learn:
What burnout really looks like
The first steps to take if you’re experiencing burnout
How to set boundaries in your work and personal life
Strategies for how to talk to your boss about burnout
How to delegate tasks that “only you can do”
To learn more from Sasha Shillcutt, visit her at becomebraveenough.com.
21:3429/03/2021
6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting Married
When you’re preparing for marriage, everyone tells you to have conversations with your future spouse about how many kids you want and how to deal with conflict.
But no one tells you how to keep things clean when your spouse isn’t as organized as you, how to set expectations for leisure time (like fishing or playing video games), or how to make money conversations fun.
So in this episode, Jordan is sharing the six things she wish she knew before she got married - plus some tips for building a home when you’re living with someone who does things differently than you.
Grab your headphones and tune in to learn:
Strategies for keeping a household schedule
How to make money conversations fun
Ways to keep your home, files, and lives organized
How to have conversations about household tasks and leisure time
Why being a power couple isn't the goal
And if you want a jump start on scheduling and organizing your calendar, planning meals, and all the logistical parts of running a home, check the free Own Your Everyday Way mini-course at learn.theownitacademy.com/oye.
44:2324/03/2021
Easy Ways to Plan Healthy Meals for the Week
Have you ever heard the words “meal prep” only to imagine tupperwares full of plain chicken, rice, and green beans?
Maybe you genuinely want to eat healthier and plan ahead, but you find yourself overwhelmed by the process, and well, you don’t have six hours to prep food every Sunday. (Who does?)
In this episode, Jordan shares some practical ways you can plan your meals ahead and be intentional about nourishing your body throughout the week - without having to spend hours prepping or eating the same meal every day.
So grab a snack and tune in to learn:
The three nutrients you should include in every meal
Easy ways to plan your meals ahead
Ways you can batch lunches without spending hours prepping
How to eat nutritious meals in a way that fits your lifestyle
And if you want to dive into more ways to make meal planning really simple, check out the free Own Your Everyday mini-course at learn.theownitacademy.com/oye. You'll learn how to develop weekly rhythms, time block your week to be more productive, and meal prep healthy meals using a quick and simple system.
21:5017/03/2021
How to Discover Root Causes and Heal Your Acne (Ft. Dani Ferguson)
We all have insecurities that we’d like to cover up. For some, it may be self-doubt in their job or relationships, but for others, it may be a bit more visible...
Like those little red bumps on your face (ya know, the kind you’re only supposed to have during your awkward middle school years).
Acne and other skin issues can be frustrating, painful, and even embarrassing.
So in this episode, Jordan speaks with nutritionist and integrative health practitioner Dani Ferguson to talk about how to heal skin issues from a holistic perspective and get to the root cause of your symptoms.
And they’re talking about a whole lot more than just skin! Tune in to this knowledge-packed episode to learn:
How to recognize when you’re body is telling you something’s wrong
How stress affects your body
Why skin creams and prescriptions aren’t the answer to your acne issues
How your gut affects your health and your skin
How nutrition plays a role in skin health
An easy holistic skincare routine you can try
The first steps to take to get to the root cause of your health issues
How to heal scarring from chronic acne
To learn more about Dani, visit her at www.detoxingwithdani.com.
54:4910/03/2021
A Guide to Tax Time for Small Business Owners (Ft. Wendy Barlin)
If you’re a small business owner (or anyone who pays taxes), you may have felt fear or frustration at trying to figure out all the legal and financial pieces.
Maybe you’ve even stressed yourself out asking questions like: What’s the difference between tax deductions and credits? Do I need to pay my taxes quarterly? What’s the difference between revenue and profit and why does it even matter? How do I know what to deduct?
In this episode, Jordan is taking all the stress away with author and CPA Wendy Barlin. Wendy brings a wealth of knowledge as she walks through how to understand taxes and answers listener questions on profit, cash flow, and deductions.
Get those headphones ready and tune in to learn:
What the difference is between revenue and profit
Why revenue isn’t the goal (and what is)
How to handle taxes to maximize profits
How LLC’s and S Corps differ when it comes to taxes
What the difference is between tax deductions and tax credits
When to pay taxes
How to determine what’s deductible
To learn more about Wendy, visit www.aboutprofit.com
And if you’re looking to achieve profitability for your business, check out the book Profit First by Mike Michalowicz.
37:5803/03/2021
How to Make Your Own Non-Toxic Products
Have ya ever heard someone talk about making their own non-toxic products and think, “That sounds a little hippy-ish”?
Or maybe you want to start using cleaner products, but want to be able to make some at home so you can save money (and set it aside for other things).
On today’s episode, Jordan is sharing why she makes some of her own products (even though she used to roll her eyes at it), how it can help your health, and how to make your own products using crazy easy recipes and ingredients.
This episode is full of easy steps and practical tips. So go ahead, get some gal pals together, and tune in to learn:
✨ What greenwashing is and how to avoid it
✨ How toxins in products can affect your health
✨ How we can be a steward of our bodies and homes
✨ Two simple recipes for making hand soap and cleaner
P.S. Want to create your own products? Here’s what you’ll need:
An amber glass soap dispenser or spray bottle
Minimalist labels from Etsy
Castille soap (unscented or citrus scent)
Vitamin E oil
Thieves essential oil
Lemon or orange essential oil
White vinegar
HAND SOAP:
Fill ¾ of the container with Castille soap
Add in 4-6 drops of Thieves essential oil
Add in 3-5 drops of lemon or orange essential oil (optional)
Add a few drops of Vitamin E oil
Fill remaining ¼ container with water
Wipe off container and add a label
CLEANING SPRAY:
Fill ¾ of the container with water
Add in 3-4 drops of Thieves essential oil
Fill remaining ¼ of the container with white vinegar and shake
Wipe off container and add a label
24:0624/02/2021
How to Prioritize Your Mental Health in an Anxious World (Ft. Jamie Grace)
In a busy world where we’re constantly pushed to do more and achieve more, finding space and margin in our lives (to focus on the most important things and to steward our own mental health) can be pretty difficult.
Sometimes there’s so much noise around us that the thought of finding quiet in the noise seems... well, pretty much impossible.
In today’s episode, Jordan talks with Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and actress Jamie Grace to talk about what it looks like to create margin in your life and how you can support loved ones who are struggling with a mental health diagnosis.
If you or someone you know is walking through grief, anxiety, or depression - or if you’re just feeling overwhelmed by all the noise in your life, this episode will give you some practical steps you can take.
Tune in to learn:
How to validate and process your emotions without feeling guilty
Why community is essential for mental health
Practical things you can do to support someone with a mental health diagnosis
Ways you can find some quiet in the middle of the busyness
To learn more about Jamie Grace, head over to her Instagram page @jamiegraceh.
43:2517/02/2021
Q & A with Matt: Buying and Selling a House
Matt joins Jordan on the show for a fun and practical Q & A session answering listener questions about selling, buying, and building a home.
If you're thinking about buying a new house, curious to hear about real estate investment, or even wondering about the process of building and furnishing a new home, this episode is for you.
Tune in to learn:
How real estate can be an investment
Ways you can lower your mortgage payment
How much money to put down on a new home
Tips for building a home
How to decide what to keep when moving
31:4610/02/2021
How to Create Healthy Habits with Intuitive Eating (Ft. Alyssa Pike)
Does this sound familiar?
You finally make the decision that you want to work towards a healthier lifestyle, so you decide to start eating healthier. You grab your computer and start researching how to nourish your body only to find a million (more like a billion) articles on different types of diets. And each one has conflicting opinions on what to actually eat.
Very quickly, finding foods to eat feels stressful, your diet feels restricted, and your stress ends up affecting your health too
So, what’s a girl to do?
In this episode, Jordan talks with registered dietician Alyssa Pike to help answer your questions about healthy eating and combat negative mindsets and stress around food.
Tune in to learn:
The harm of dieting and negative mindsets around food
How to combat stress around food
The first steps to take to eat healthier
Tips for healthy grocery shopping
How to eat healthy with kids
To learn more, go to gratefullynourished.co
38:0503/02/2021
5 Easy Ways to Plan a Productive Week
Has this ever happened to you? 🙋 ♀️
You really wanna be more productive, so you head over to the very reliable tool that is Google and you start looking up things like tips to avoid distraction, how to schedule your week, and productivity hacks.
You write down a detailed to-do list and you actually begin checking everything off the first week. But a few weeks later, you end up distracted, frustrated, and unproductive yet again.
In today’s podcast episode, Jordan is dishing out some great tips on how to structure your week in a way that’s easy and sustainable.
Forget about the cutesy Pinterest tips with the long lists of things you “should” be doing, and tune in to the episode to learn:
What it means to take a grace-based approach to productivity
How to create consistent routines for better health
Ways you can schedule your week to get the most out of it
How to adjust your schedule based on the season you’re in
To get even more tips on how to schedule your week and plan out healthy meals, check out the free Own Your Everyday Way mini-course at learn.theownitacademy.com/oye.
35:3227/01/2021
Creative Ways to Diversify Your Income Streams
Have you ever felt like you’re putting in hours of hard work, trying to support your family and plan for the future (ya know, for that beautiful day when you get to be retired and just sit on the beach), without being able to really enjoy it?
Or maybe you feel like you’re toiling away your time and work just for a future day that might not come.
In this episode, Jordan shares about the value and wisdom of diversifying your income, and how earning passive income can help you focus on what’s most important in your life.
Let your work and how you use your finances be so full of purpose now that happiness doesn’t depend on a future retirement date.
Tune in to the episode to learn:
The difference between passive and active income
What the Bible says about diversifying your income
How diversifying your income can benefit you
Ways you can start earning passive income
And if you’re ready to start a business, but you have no idea what to do or where to start, check out The Own It Academy’s new program, The Starter. It’s the roadmap you need to set up your business from start to finish. Learn more at learn.theownitacademy.com/thestarter.
36:1020/01/2021
Improve Your Financial Habits and Money Mindset (Ft. Rachel Cruze)
Does the thought of money stress you out? Do you let others handle the money for you?
When’s the last time you dreamed about your savings goals?
In this week’s episode, Jordan explores those questions and talks with national speaker, author, and financial expert Rachel Cruze to look at why we handle money the way we do, how we can change our money mindset, and why dreaming is the key to money management.
Tune in to learn:
What shapes your view of money
How your mindset affects how to handle money now
Ways to change the way you view money
The top bad money habits and how to avoid them
How dreaming can affect money management
How to dream when you’re living paycheck-to-paycheck
Want to hear more from Rachel? Look her up on Instagram @rachelcruze.
Want to get on the waitlist for The Own It Academy’s newest program, The Starter? Head to learn.theownitacademy.com/starter.
31:2113/01/2021
How to Create a Welcoming Home (Ft. Myquillin Smith)
Have you ever settled in to watch your favorite HGTV show only to find yourself comparing your home decor to Joanna Gaines’ designs?
Maybe you want to create a beautiful home to share with loved ones, but there’s too much pressure and not enough space or money.
In today’s episode, Jordan talks with author Myquillyn Smith, AKA The Nester, to talk about how to see your home’s hidden potential and create beautiful, functional spaces that serve others - imperfections and all.
Tune in to this episode to learn:
Why it’s important to embrace your home’s imperfections
What hospitality really looks like
The exact steps to take when designing a room
How to host with a small space
Ways to decorate your home on a budget
How to decorate seasonally without being overwhelmed
Want to hear more from Myquillyn? Visit her website, thenester.com, for blog posts, books, and workshops.
Looking for a step-by-step roadmap to help you start your business? Check out The Own It Academy's new program, The Starter at learn.theownitacademy.com/starter.
40:2606/01/2021
Forgiving What You Can't Forget (Ft. Lysa TerKeurst)
“Wait, you want me to FORGIVE them?”
When you’ve been hurt deeply by someone else, forgiveness can seem impossible. How do you forget what they did? How do you trust them again? What if the person you’re trying to forgive is yourself - or even God?
In today’s episode, Jordan has a candid conversation with the head of Proverbs 31 Ministries and bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst about the long journey of forgiveness.
Through her own personal story of heartbreak, Lysa shares everything she’s learned about forgiveness and letting go of resentment.
Tune in to learn:
What forgiveness really looks like
How to find emotional healing in your pain
Why you need to acknowledge your hurt
What to do if you’re angry at yourself or God
How to prevent bitterness from taking root
Want to learn more about Lysa? Head over to her Instagram page @lysaterkeurst.
39:5830/12/2020