The Balanced Blonde // Soul On Fire

Megan Roup, founder of The Sculpt Society and beautiful new mama, sits down with Jordan to talk about the raw and relatable realities of motherhood, building a brand, and how she shows up for herself, her family, and her community every daily.  Juggling multiple roles can be challenging. Megan gives the entire backstory on how she spent six and a half years creating The Sculpt Society concept and gaining the courage to leap to be a solo entrepreneur after years working as a professional dancer for the NBA and teaching classes in New York City. In 2019, she foresaw how digital fitness was on the rise and created what quickly became America's #1 fitness app! Now, six weeks into motherhood to a beautiful baby girl Gemini angel, Megan opens up about the challenges she experienced throughout pregnancy, from her changing body shape to the frustrations of breastfeeding and recovery from labor – which, let's face it, is probably the most brutal physical workout a woman could ever do! She's very transparent about the exhaustion and exhilaration of being a sleep-deprived mom who maintains a business alongside her husband. Plus, she shares her plans to start teaching here in LA and to find a new community of clients and moms to align with.  Megan's journey and wise words to her younger self remind us to be gentle and kind to ourselves throughout the process: "Your timing will happen; it’s all going to work out, and stop stressing because your timing looks a little bit different from everyone else's.” Thanks to The Institute for Integrative Nutrition for sponsoring this episode! When Jordan took this 6-12 month certification with the world’s most renowned nutrition school, it ignited her career and has been inspiring her food and nutrition journey ever since. Head to  interegrativenutrituion.com/soulonfire to take a free sample class and save 30% ($2,000+) off your tuition.  Thanks to Betabrand for sponsoring this episode! Betabrand dress yoga pants are a game changer for everyone who wants to feel comfortable at the office. Jordan has been loving their stretchy, black silhouettes as her body is evolving during pregnancy. Save 30% off your order with the code “BLONDE” when you go to betabrand.com/BLONDE.  Thanks to Sakara Life for sponsoring this episode. This plant-based food brand delivers delicious, organic meals and daily wellness essentials straight to your door. Get 20% off your first order by going on sakara.com/balanced and enter “BLONDE20” at checkout.  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Website: ​​thesculptsociety.com Instagram: @thesculptsociety + @meganroup Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is such a special episode with the one and only Millana Snow: energy healer, founder of Wellness Official, breathwork facilitator, winner of Project Runway back in the day (!!), and all-around goddess.  Millana reveals how she first expressed her spiritual gifts with her grandmother, at the tender age of four, through astro-travel and meditation. As she moved from state to state throughout her childhood, she would explore different spiritual modalities along the way. However, it would be in New York where everything came to fruition. There, she began collaborating with Source to manifest winning Project Runway, becoming the host of her award-winning travel show, The Vagabond Project, and starting her own wellness brand! Finding community and spiritual expanders helped her gain the confidence to come out of the spiritual closet and step into her purpose as a healer. The rest, as they say, is history! Millana’s unique blend of innate gifts has helped thousands on their personal soul-searching journey. She helps people become their own healers, and the results literally show up on their faces as they shed shadow shame and connect with their own inner light (hello, shapeshifting)! This episode lifts the veil on all things woo-woo that you’ve been dying – or even feared – to ask, and shows that everyone has gifts that deserve to be cultivated and expressed through self-care, discovery, and belief in your beauty and power.  Thanks to Base for sponsoring this episode! Jordan loves their super easy at-home testing kits and app to monitor her hormone levels during her pregnancy. Whether you’re looking to address your issues with stress, weight loss, sex, sleep, and energy, Base is the perfect place to stop guessing, investigate, and get to the root of your symptoms – all through their easy-to-navigate app. Membership starts at only $59.95 per month, and you can get 20% off your first month of membership when you use the code “BLONDE” at checkout or go to get-base.com/blonde.  Thanks to Olipop for sponsoring this episode. Jordan has at least two of these delicious soda drinks every day. You can enjoy a can guilt-free, knowing it’s low-sugar, non-GMO, Paleo, and keto friendly. Get 20% off their variety packs + free shipping off by heading to drinkolipop.com/blonde, or use code “BLONDE” at checkout.  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Website: wellnessofficial.com Instagram: @wellnessofficial + @millanasnow Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Otherworldly themes of the afterlife and spirit guides are common ground for TBB. However, this episode is unique because it grounds a very spiritual, somewhat “woo-woo” topic through a scientific lens. Dr. Bruce Greyson is one of the leading experts on near-death experiences (NDEs), a professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at The University of Virginia, and the author of After, an exploration of the nature of life, death, and the continuity of consciousness.  Like many, Dr. Bruce Greyson was a complete skeptic of anything outside the 3D realm when he graduated from medical school. So much so that he brushed aside his first encounter with a patient who had an NDE five years after the incident.  Since that life-altering moment, he has spent more than 45 years researching near-death experiences, exploring the “why,” “how,” and meaning behind these transformational moments that refuse to be rationalized or boxed into our current understanding of human existence, life, and death.  This episode decodes some of Dr. Greyson’s most memorable research, detailing the wildest parallels between people’s experiences, the concept of unity consciousness, and why the idea of “do unto others as you would have done unto you” is an undeniable truth – much like gravity or love. He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at some of the latest research connecting plant-medicine experience with NDEs, the lingering after-effects of an NDE, and how someone can integrate an out-of-body experience into “normal life.” Thanks to Sakara Life for sponsoring this episode. This plant-based food brand delivers delicious, organic meals and daily wellness essentials straight to your door. Get 20% off your first order by going to sakara.com/balanced and entering code “BLONDE20” at checkout.  Thanks to Cured Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. This is the only CBD brand Jordan uses to heal her joint pain and eliminate anxiety and stress. They’re simply the best on the market and you’ll feel the difference as soon as you try them! Go to curednutrition.com and use the code “BLONDE” for 15% off your order. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Website: brucegreyson.com Read: After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I’m on a solo roll right now!  My pregnancy has me in such a retrospective mode, so this spontaneous recording was an unexpected fun one (more on that in the episode) to record. I love weaving together my pregnancy story with everyone in this soul-on-fire community. Today I’m unpacking the BIG question I’ve been receiving from you all: how I healed my chronic illness and Lyme enough to get pregnant and what my spiritual awakening before getting pregnant looked like.  For the OG listeners out there, you’ll know that this has been a long journey. I’ve gone through A LOT to get here, and as anyone who has gone on a spiritual quest will tell you, there were breakdowns before the breakthroughs and so many lessons I had to internalize before I could sit here and encapsulate it all in a 5-step process. Full disclosure: It’s not easy, but it’s so worth it!! I share the core elements of my spiritual awakening. From the out-there stuff, like plant medicine journeys, ancestral healing, and channeling to the very grounded and actionable components like boundary setting in friendships and career. All of which had a part to play in being able to manifest this miraculous baby inside me right now.  Of course, I also saved a chunk of time to delve into some of the questions you sent in. So stay tuned until the end to hear about beating nausea in the first trimester, how I’m getting my caffeine fix, and all things baby!  In other news, The Celestial Diet and Lifestyle is back. I can’t wait to embark on round #2 with you all. This lifestyle has been one of the foundations of my awakening and so many of the tools I talk about in the episode are included in the program. Head to thebalancedblonde.podia.com for more info! Thanks to Sakara Life for sponsoring this episode. This plant-based food brand delivers delicious organic meals and daily wellness essentials straight to your door. Get 20% off your first order by going on sakara.com/balanced and enter BLONDE20 at checkout on sakara.com. Thanks to Cured Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. This is the only CBD brand Jordan uses to heal her joint pain and eliminate anxiety and stress. They’re simply the best on the market and you’ll feel the difference as soon as you try them! Go to curednutrition.com and use the code BLONDE for 15% off your order. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I’m in my second trimester! Jonathan and I have been basking in the love and light from friends, family, and ALL OF YOU who have sent love, questions, tips, and stories. This feels like such a serendipitous moment to talk about motherhood and answer all your baby-related questions. Plus, it’s Cancer season, so talk about perfect timing for this convo about home & family. 🥰 In this episode, I share how I tapped into the energy of fertility and pregnancy, my intuitive downloads to release control, and the messages I’ve received from my (spirit) baby. I dig into my food cravings, plant-based pregnancy hacks, supplements, and the ways in which I’ve been taking care of my body and mindset. We’re keeping the gender reveal under wraps for the moment, but I get into astrology and potential human design. :) I know everyone’s connection to motherhood is so different, and my intention is to shed light on my experience – especially for those who have gone through a process of healing or loss of any kind. My community of friends, mentors, and healers have been so expansive during this time, so I sincerely hope I can be the same for you!  Thanks to Cured Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. This is the only CBD brand Jordan uses to heal her joint pain and eliminate anxiety and stress. They’re simply the best on the market and you’ll feel the difference as soon as you try them! Go to curednutrition.com and use the code “BLONDE” for 15% off your order. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WE ARE HAVING A BABY!!!! We are so excited to share this news with you guys. Jonathan and I recorded this episode once I hit the second trimester mark to share our most thrilling, life changing news yet. We are so grateful for our expanding family & so, so happy to be able to take you guys along for this part of our lives. 🤍 Also, I want you all to know that healing from Lyme is possible. Fertility is possible for you, whether you suffer from chronic illness or have had trouble conceiving. I hope this episode will bring you all of the excitement and love that we feel right now, no matter where you are on your journey! Our hearts are so full and I can't wait to share this next chapter with our TBB fam! For anyone out there trying to manifest a family, I see you and hope my story inspires you to keep the faith. Even if your physical body is not quite up to speed with your heart's desires just yet, it will get there.  Thanks to Sakara Life for sponsoring this episode. This plant-based food brand delivers delicious, organic meals and daily wellness essentials straight to your door. Get 20% off your first order by going on sakara.com/balanced and enter “BLONDE20” at checkout on sakara.com. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You probably already know Bethany Ugarte from her incredibly inspiring and interactive Instagram (@lilsipper – her childhood nickname btw)! She’s one of the OG Instagrammers and bloggers who has built a hugely successful brand by exposing her vulnerabilities and sharing her health journey (that saw her heal from extreme IBS and gut issues) with the world. Sexy it isn’t, relatable and helpful it VERY much is!  Bethany replays her health trajectory, which at its worst had her severely underweight, unable to digest solid foods, riddled with parasites, and comatose. After seeking holistic guidance, she managed to retrain her gut muscles to process food and is now healthy, happy, and thriving inside and out. Throughout her journey, she shared her story and has now released, “Digest This,” a book to help all those struggling with their gut health. Like Jordan, her following are her family, and they both love to connect and help their tribe.  The girls go deep and also discuss Bethany’s explant surgery, blogging journey, building her career, and more!  Win a NuZest canister of protein and a shaker cup in this week’s exclusive giveaway with Bethany and NuZest. To enter simply:  Rate and review this episode Send a screenshot of your review to jordan@thebalancedblonde.com  Follow @thebalancedblonde @lilsipper and @nuzest_usa on Instagram Thanks to Nuzest for sponsoring this episode. Led by nature, and backed by science, Nuzest protein powders are the perfect addition to your smoothie. Using the cleanest, all-natural ingredients, Nuzest sets your body up for an epic day of productivity. Head to nuzest.com/blonde and use the code BLONDE for 20% off their protein powder selection The Balanced Blonde Digital Store has arrived! If you’re looking to awaken your soul and nourish your body from the inside out, then this one-stop shop sells all of Jordan’s offerings, including the just-launched Celestial Diet and Lifestyle Program. There’s something for you. Head to thebalancedblonde.podia.com to find the perfect course or bundle that you’ve been calling in.  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Read: “Digest This: The 21-Day Gut Reset Plan to Conquer Your IBS” Instagram: @lilsipper Website: lilsipper.com Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Queen of the classic T, fiery entrepreneur, and clothing designer, Belen Salomon, joins Jordan (and Hudson) for a girly chat about fashion, branding, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle.  In a world of colorful chaos, Belen Salomon brought our wardrobes back to basics with a neutral line of casual apparel that makes you feel great and doesn’t cost the earth. She shares her entrepreneurial journey from stylist to designer, and the business decisions she made to ensure everything – from the manufacturing process and female-led team, to the colors and product names – were loyal to her authentic vision. It paid off! No influencer can get enough of her streamlined collection of classics.  Business aside, Jordan and Belen discuss Belen’s recent move from LA to Austin and how she’s settling into the slower pace of life in the South with her husband, rescue dog, and squirrel! She reveals the professional and personal transitions she went through during the lockdown and reflects on the lessons learned after three years of building a business from the ground up. Budding entrepreneurs, take note; there are so many juicy takeaways for you guys! Listeners can enjoy an exclusive discount on Belen’s beautiful range of everyday staples when they go to shopwithbelen.com and use the code “BLONDE” at checkout! Thanks to Four Sigmatic for sponsoring this episode. This mushroom coffee brand has been part of Jordan’s morning routine for many years. She loves to brew a cup of dark and nutty goodness to boost her creativity and productivity throughout the day.  We have a special TBB deal for you to get up to 40% off + free shipping on their mushroom coffee bundles. Simply head to foursigmatic.com/blonde, or use the code “BLONDE” at checkout.  The Balanced Blonde Digital Store has arrived! If you’re looking to awaken your soul and nourish your body from the inside out, then this one-stop-shop sells all of Jordan’s offerings, including the just-launched Celestial Diet and Lifestyle Program. There’s something for you. Head to thebalancedblonde.podia.com to find the perfect course or bundle that you’ve been calling out for.  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Website: shopwithbelen.com Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.podia.com Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I’m so happy to connect with our amazing TBB fam for another solo ep from me to you. You guys know these are my favorite episodes. In this ep I answer all of your burning spirituality & 5D questions you sent in and give you so many details on the BRAND NEW (!!!!) Celestial Diet and Lifestyle 7 day program! There are so many juicy topics that I love to talk about in this episode, from my microdosing and plant medicine awakenings to manifesting love to all things celestial.  I also share my anti-aging, beauty, and health staples that are, so far, keeping me young. :) Finally, of course, there’s some spiritual tarot deck, light being, and Pleiadian nuggets for all my starseeds out there!  Stay tuned until the very end, when I’ll reveal the 7 pillars of the Celestial Diet & Lifestyle and go into depth about the content, energetics, and intention behind the program, which I hope will change your life as much as it has changed mine! I hope to have you in the program!!!  Join me on Sunday, June 7th for the LIVE launch of the 7-day Celestial Diet and Lifestyle Program. It’s going to be a week of pure magic! With a meal plan, ascension and awakening tools, including nine audio meditations and daily journaling prompts. I can’t wait to see you there. The cart will close on June 6th, so join us nowwww!!!  Thanks to Sakara Life for sponsoring this episode. This plant-based food brand delivers delicious organic meals and daily wellness essentials straight to your door. Get 20% off your first order by going on sakara.com/balanced and enter BLONDE20 at checkout on sakara.com. Thanks to Cured Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. This is the only CBD brand Jordan uses to heal her joint pain and eliminate anxiety and stress. They’re simply the best on the market, and you’ll feel the difference as soon as you try them! Go to curednutrition.com and use the code BLONDE for 15% off your order. Thanks to Olipop for sponsoring this episode. Jordan has at least two of these delicious soda drinks every day. So you can enjoy a can guilt-free, knowing it’s low-sugar, Non-GMO, Paleo, and Keto friendly. Get 20% off + free shipping off their variety packs by heading to drinkolipop.com/blonde, or use code BLONDE at checkout.  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Join The Celestial Diet and Lifestyle: thebalancedblonde.com/celestial.diet My Pleiadian reading inspiration: “Bringers of the Dawn: Teachings from the Pleiadians” by Barbara Marciniak Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fellow O.G. blogger, creative consultant and author, Jessica Murnane, catches up with Jordan about her new book, Know Your Endo, a groundbreaking educational resource for those who have endometriosis: a disorder so many women, worldwide, suffer from in silence, due to shame, lack of information, and misdiagnosis. As you'll find out in this episode, this condition is so much more than "painful periods." Jessica's book distills her own years of suffering from endo and searching for the management tools to feel normal again. She researched tirelessly to combine her own experience with science, giving you an informed, heartfelt, and hopeful five-week guide to help you get through to the other side. It's accessible, safe, and empowering to know you're not alone, your suffering is real, and it's not in your head!  After ten years in the wellness & health space, Jessica is now setting her sights on a future that is yet to be written, but will most certainly be fun, fresh, and light-hearted. Both, herself and Jordan, are fleshing out ideas for fiction & they also bond over a love of Bravo shows. ;) Jessica has built an incredible career, family life (her son is an expert on periods and endo, which is just too adorable), and a beautiful kaftan wardrobe, despite her chronic condition. So for any of you crippled in pain and feeling alone: you are not defined by your illness and have a friendo in Jessica Murnane. Jessica’s Favorite Reads: “The Idea of You” by Robinne Lee “Beach Read” by Emily Henry “A Special Place for Women” by Laura Hankin One to Watch by  Kate Stayman “Open Book” Jessica Simpson (biography)  Jessica’s Favorite shows: Younger The Bold Type Love Sick Dynasty (new one!) Thanks to Pure Synergy for sponsoring this episode. This incredible collection of naturally sourced supplements are made from fruits and vegetables and are 100% TBB approved. Their Super B-Complex is excellent for plant-based eaters out there! Use the code BLONDE20 at thesynergycompany.com for 20% off your next purchase.  Thanks to Nuzest for sponsoring this episode. Led by nature and backed by science, Nuzest protein powders are the perfect addition to your smoothie. Using the cleanest, all-natural ingredients, Nuzest sets your body up for an epic day of productivity. Head to nuzest.com and use the code BLONDE for 20% off their protein powder selection.  Thanks to Gruvi for sponsoring this episode. This alcohol-free beer and wine company out of Colorado has been the best addition to all of Jordan’s social gatherings. If you’re feeling sober-curious or simply want to try an amazing alcohol alternative, head to getgruvi.com and use the code BLONDE for 10% off your purchase.   The Celestial Diet has arrived! Join Jordan for a FREE webinar on May 27th, 2021, for a deep dive intro to the food lifestyle that transformed her life. Click this link to sign up!  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Website: knowyourendo.com Read: “Know your Endo” Instagram: @knowyourendo Sign up to The Celestial Diet and Lifestyle Webinar Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.