SHE with Jordan Lee Dooley

In a world that tells you to have it all, but also have everything in your life perfectly balanced, it can be easy to feel exhausted, or feel like you’re not doing enough.But what if life was less about “having it all” and more about knowing what’s enough?What if it’s less about perfectly balancing everything and more about blending the areas of your life together?In this episode, Jordan talks with podcast host, entrepreneur, and author Jenna Kutcher about how to live a life that exists outside the tired cliché of “having it all.” If you’re ready to live a life that makes more room for actual living, tune in to learn:The problem with the idea of "having it all"How to get clear on what YOU want for your life - not what society dictatesThe difference between balancing and blending the different parts of your lifeHow to know what’s "enough" instead of chasing arbitrary goalsWays to create a life that makes room for actual livingWant to learn more? Explore more at https://jennakutcher.com/book

Did you know there's more to money management than budgeting and saving? In fact, taking a holistic approach to finance, one that takes into account your habits, personality, and dreams, can be way more effective than just putting together a spreadsheet of what you spend each month.So in this episode, Jordan talks with holistic financial coach Alejandra Rojas about how to manage money, get out of debt, and unlock the potential to build your dreams. Get ready to learn everything you need to manage your money well (without all the stress)!Tune in to learn:The importance of taking a holistic approach to finance 5 steps to go from stressful debt to a joyful debt-free journeyThe role dreaming plays in money managementHow fear can keep us from achieving our monetary goalsWhere to start when it comes to creating a stress-free budgetHow to break the cycle of debtWant to learn more? Explore Alejandra's website at https://alejandrar.com/. 

Did you know that your period is considered a vital sign? It can say just as much about your overall health as your temperature or blood pressure.And yet so many women have struggled with period issues  and have come to think that pain, PMS symptoms, a lack of a period, or other problems are normal.In this episode, Jordan talks with naturopathic doctor, women’s health advocate, and author Lara Briden about how to naturally have better hormones and better periods.Grab a pen and paper and be ready to learn everything you didn’t know you needed to know about your period!Tune in to learn:Why your period is a sign of deeper issues in the bodyHow hormonal birth control affects the bodyWhat your period SHOULD be like and things that can go wrong with itThe role chronic inflammation plays in your periodSteps you can take to restore your periodWant to dig deeper? Hear more from Lara Briden.P.S. Don't forget to grab a copy of Jordan's new book, Embrace Your Almost and download the free book guide.

When something goes wrong in your life, do you ever catch yourself looking to the left and right, noticing that everyone around you seems to have it easier? And then do you think, Ugh, why me? Why is this happening to me? Besides the “why me?” question, other lies can take root in your life — maybe through thoughts like these: This will never work out the way I hope or It’s just not going to happen for me.So in this episode, Jordan talks about how to address the lies we believe when our lives don't go according to plan. This is the eighth and final episode in a series that takes a look at unmet expectations and goes along with her new book, Embrace Your Almost.With new content that complements chapter 10 of the book and reflection questions to ask yourself, this episode will help you uproot the toxic thoughts that often accompany unmet expectations.Grab your headphones and tune in to learn:Lies you may be believing when facing unmet expectationsWhy it's important to confront the lies we believeHow to separate facts from feelingsPractical ways to uproot the toxic thoughts we haveDiscussion questions to dig deeperWant to dig deeper?Get a copy of Embrace Your Almost: https://jordanleedooley.com/eyaDownload the free book guide: https://jlmedia.lpages.co/eya-book-study-guide/ Start the Bible study plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/30872

When you’re in a season full of disappointment, unmet expectations, or waiting, one of the best things you can do is to look for ways to use this time, and this season, to grow and make the most of where you are.You can volunteer, learn something new, find a hobby, or finish a project you’ve been putting off.In this episode, Jordan explores one way you can make the most of where you are right now: by decorating your home.In a conversation with Re-Fabbed blogger and design enthusiast, Brooke Riley, they explore how you can be inspired to look at the season you’re in and the space you live in and make it more beautiful.This is the seventh and last episode in a series that goes along with Jordan’s new book, Embrace Your Almost.With content that complements chapter 12 of the book, this episode will help you get creative in the space and season you’re in, and figure out how to decorate your home while honoring your budget.Tune in to learn:Easy ways to decorate each room of your houseWhere to find inexpensive home decorHow to mix and match pieces, textures, and materialsThe key decor elements that can change a roomDiscussion questions to help you make the most of the season you’re inWant to dig deeper?Hear more from Brooke Riley: https://www.re-fabbed.com/Get a copy of Embrace Your Almost: https://www.re-fabbed.com/Download the free EYA book guide: https://jlmedia.lpages.co/eya-book-study-guide/ Start the EYA Bible study plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/30872 

Sometimes the thing that we have been dreaming of, or something that was so good in our life, goes really wrong, really fast.The guy you thought you’d marry suddenly breaks up with you.Your dream job turns out to be more of a nightmare as you navigate a toxic work environment.Or your health seems to improve, but then takes a turn for the worse.The dream you had soon becomes a nightmare loop that you can’t seem to wake up from and it leaves you unsure of how to move forward.In this episode, Jordan explores what to do when the dream you thought would come true goes wrong and life makes you take a U-turn.This is the sixth episode in a series that takes a look at unmet expectations and goes along with Jordan’s new book, Embrace Your Almost.With new content that complements chapter 6 of the book, this episode will help you rethink what your journey “should” look like and start to see your dead-end as a defining moment.Tune in to learn:How to move forward when it feels like you’re starting all overThe unexpected blessing of things not working out how you thought they wouldHow to turn dead ends into defining momentsWhy you need to rethink the idea that your journey should go according to planHow your past experiences inform your future expectationsEncouragement for when circumstances make you wrestle with your faithWant to dig deeper?Get a copy of Embrace Your Almost: https://jordanleedooley.com/eyaDownload the free book guide: https://jlmedia.lpages.co/eya-book-study-guide/ Start the Bible study plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/30872

When is the last time you had fun just to have fun - when you actually scheduled time to enjoy your hobby?Maybe you’ve got a never-ending to-do list and a hobby seems like a luxury you don’t have time for.Or maybe you find it difficult to pick up new things because you hate the feeling of being an amateur.In this episode, Jordan chats with podcast host and author Annie F. Downs about the importance of having fun and how to integrate fun into your life even in the midst of a difficult or busy season.As part of a series about unmet expectations, this conversation will bring you encouragement about the importance of finding a hobby, especially as adults, and especially when life isn’t going according to your expectations.If you're ready to have some fun, then tune in to this episode to learn:Why it’s so important to have fun and make space for hobbiesReasons why we tend to abandon fun as we grow upHow to choose a hobby that’s right for youThe importance of being an amateur at somethingHow to prioritize fun in your lifeWhy it’s important to hold joy and pain at the same timeWant to dig deeper?Hear more from Annie Downs: https://www.anniefdowns.com/Get a copy of Embrace Your Almost: https://jordanleedooley.com/eyaDownload the free EYA book guide: https://jlmedia.lpages.co/eya-book-study-guide/ Start the EYA Bible study plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/30872

Have you ever felt like you’re *almost* to where you want to be?Maybe you’ve told yourself that if you just hit a certain level in your career, meet your person, build a family, buy that home, or heal your skin, THEN you’ll be happy and complete.But when you think like that, the finish line will just keep moving because there will always be something more that needs to happen before you can be satisfied.So in this episode, Jordan chats about what to do when you feel like you’re never quite where you want to be. This is the fourth episode in a series that takes a look at unmet expectations and goes along with her new book, Embrace Your Almost.With new content that complements chapter 4 of the book and reflection questions to ask yourself, this episode will help you stop living for a moving finish line and start embracing the season you’re in with intention and contentment.So find a comfy seat and tune in to learn:Why you feel like you’re never where you want to beThe problem with arbitrarily pursuing goals without asking whyHow to define what’s enough for youQuestions you can ask yourself to gain clarity and define your “why”Want to dig deeper?Get a copy of Embrace Your Almost: https://jordanleedooley.com/eyaDownload the free book guide: https://jlmedia.lpages.co/eya-book-study-guide/ Start the Bible study plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/30872

How do you move forward and dream again when your plan for your life has been delayed, disrupted, or even destroyed?That’s the question we’re asking in this episode of the SHE podcast. Whether you’ve experienced heartbreak, a loss of a job, a health struggle, or some other frustrating change in your life, it can be a challenge to know how to address your feelings in a healthy way while still taking steps forward.In this episode, Jordan shares some practical advice on how to dream again when things go sideways. This is the third episode in a series that goes along with her new book, Embrace Your Almost.With additional content that complements chapter 3 of the book and reflection questions to ask yourself, this episode will help you take steps forward even in the midst of challenging circumstances.So grab those headphones and tune in to learn:Why distraction and other coping mechanisms won’t help you move onThe importance of addressing difficult emotions while also moving forwardWhat to do when you’re feeling unmotivatedHow to utilize micro-goals to take small steps forwardImportant reflection questions to ask yourselfWant to dig deeper?Get a copy of Embrace Your Almost: https://jordanleedooley.com/eyaDownload the free book guide: https://jlmedia.lpages.co/eya-book-study-guide/ Start the Bible study plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/30872

Have you ever had to decide to let go of a dream or a good thing?Maybe you thought the relationship you’re in would lead to marriage or you thought the job you took was your dream job.Maybe the city you moved to isn’t a fit anymore, the home you thought you would grow old in is becoming too much work, or your schedule has become overwhelming and you can’t do it all.When we have things in our life that didn’t turn out how we thought they would, or when we take on too much at once, it often leads us to a point where we have to make a decision - and maybe even let go of something that seemed like a good thing.This can often be one of the hardest decisions to make because letting go feels a lot like giving up and you start to wonder if this makes you a quitter (psst… it doesn’t).In this episode, Jordan talks all about how to know when to let go of a good thing. This is the second episode in a series that goes along with her new book, Embrace Your Almost.With additional content that complements chapter 2 of the book and reflection questions to ask yourself, this episode will help you navigate letting go of something good and making space for what’s better.Tune in to learn:Why prioritizing space in your life is importantWhat to do when letting go feels like quitting3 key steps to follow to let go of a good thingHow to make decisions that are in line with your prioritiesWant to dig deeper?Get a copy of Embrace Your Almost: https://jordanleedooley.com/eyaDownload the free book guide: https://jlmedia.lpages.co/eya-book-study-guide/ Start the Bible study plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/30872