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

Navigating unmet expectations and disappointments can be difficult, especially when the world constantly shows us what success “should” look like and tells us that if we just do all the right things, everything will work out.Whether the unmet expectations you face are huge disruptions or smaller things that worry or frustrate you, it can be easy to feel like you’ve failed or that you aren’t doing enough in your life.As the first episode in a series that goes along with her new book, Embrace Your Almost, Jordan dives deeper into the topic of Chapter 1: how to redefine what a successful life looks like.With new content not found in the book and reflection questions to ask yourself, this episode will help you rethink how you define success and how to cultivate a life you like before you get to where you want to be.Tune in to learn:What success really meansHow society portrays a successful womanWhat the Bible has to say about the desires of our heartReflection questions to help you redefine your idea of successWhat to do when you feel like you've failedWant 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

With a society that’s obsessed with diet culture, even “healing” diets like Whole 30, Paleo, and Keto, we often love having easy-to-follow lists that tell us exactly what to eat and not eat in order to be healthy.But this has led to nutrition becoming overly black and white, with people often demonizing certain foods. Unfortunately, this way of thinking can lead to restrictive dieting, food fear, and even malnutrition and worsening health conditions.So how do we nourish and heal our bodies without succumbing to restriction and fear? How can we enjoy food freedom while also fueling our body with the appropriate nutrients that will help us thrive?That’s what Jordan explores in this episode with Kori Meloy and Fallon Danae as they discuss what it really looks like to nourish your body, restore your metabolism, and experience food freedom.Tune in to this powerful episode to learn about:Kori and Fallon’s own healing journey through endometriosis, Hashimoto’s, and restrictive eatingThe importance of nourishing your body to support your metabolismWhat it looks like to fuel your body with biologically available and restorative foodsThe harm of diet culture and following popular dietsHow many calories we really need and why most women aren’t getting enoughFor more information, visit rewildculture.com and fallonstable.com.Links from the episode:Westin A. Price’s research on dairyBreaking down popular dietsCalorie counter and pro-metabolic meal plans

You know what makes it really hard to be content with your life? Feeling like your dreams are coming true for everyone but you.At one point or another, you’ve probably experienced those moments when the very things you’ve been hoping, working, and praying for seem to work out seamlessly for everyone else while you’re left facing a brick wall.Just days after your heart gets broken, your best friend gets engaged. Hours after your kid gets into big trouble, your neighbor posts about their kid’s big accomplishment on Facebook. Or just weeks after you get turned down for your dream job, your sister gets a huge promotion.But what do you do in these situations, when it seems like the thing you most desire in the world is happening for others, but not for you? How do you handle the emotions of anger or jealousy that come up? And what do you do when your faith feels weak, and you’re not sure if your dream will ever come true at all?Jordan digs into those questions in this episode as she reads a chapter from her new book, Embrace Your Almost.Hint: Things like finding a spouse, having a family, or building a fulfilling career aren’t as simple as picking something off the Target shelf, but you can still live a life of contentment even when your dream feels far away.So if you’re feeling like your dream is at a dead-end, tune in to this episode! You’ll learn:How to show your support to someone when you don’t FEEL happy for themWhat to do when your faith feels weakHow to handle jealousy and comparisonWhat a life of contentment really looks like3 questions to ask yourself when you feel stuck in your lifeP.S. Jordan’s new book, Embrace Your Almost, is now available in stores! This book is the no-nonsense guide to the life you long for, even when it doesn’t go according to plan. Order a copy today by going to www.jordanleedooley.com/eya.

Have you ever felt stuck in a season of life you don’t want to be in?Maybe you’ve been waiting years for that next big step and now you’re starting to feel like you’re behind in life.You see your peers or friends accomplishing so many things - getting jobs, getting married, or having kids -  and it feels like you’re stuck at a stoplight while everyone else keeps moving forward.Maybe you’re not comparing yourself to others, but you still feel like you’re behind the expectations you’ve set for your own life. You thought you’d be in a different season by now. You thought you’d do more and be more.And, honestly, it all has you feeling frustrated and uncertain of whether you’ll ever get to where you want to be. You start to wonder if you’re out of time.In this episode, Jordan tackles the deep emotions that come with feeling behind in your life and offers encouragement to get you through the in-between seasons of life.If you’re feeling stuck or behind in life, go make yourself a bubble bath and tune in to this episode to learn:Why we often feel like we’re behind in lifeImportant questions to ask yourself when you’re feeling behindThe importance of being present where you areWhy having an eternal perspective can calm our fearsHow to move from fear to joyP.S. Jordan’s new book, Embrace Your Almost, comes out in less than a week! Order the book or get tickets to the book signing party here: www.jordanleedooley.com/launch.

Have you ever *almost* accomplished something, only for it to fall apart at the end?Maybe you *almost* got that dream job, but then you found out they went with a different candidate. Or maybe you thought you found “the one” and you *almost* got  married, but instead it ended in a bad breakupOr maybe the finish line just keeps moving, so you never really get to where you want to be.In this episode, Jordan digs into what we do when we’re faced with unmet expectations and life doesn’t look like we thought it would.And this isn’t just any old episode, friend. Jordan’s sharing a sneak peek as she reads you the beginning of her new book, Embrace Your Almost!Let this serve as a message to you as you trudge through disappointment or broken dreams.Take a deep breath, get comfy, and tune in now to hear:Why unmet expectations can be so painfulHow disappointment causes us to rethink our goals, reevaluate our purpose, and gain clarityWays to redefine success in the midst of unmet dreamsThe importance of liking your life, even when it doesn’t look how you thought it wouldHow to find contentment and make the most of the unknowns even in the middle of disappointmentOrder the book or get tickets to the book signing party: https://jordanleedooley.com/launch