SHE with Jordan Lee Dooley

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  

Have you ever found yourself scrolling through social media, looking at all the people you “know”, but still feeling isolated?Maybe you have the occasional girls’ night or lunch out with a friend, but you still feel lonely and you’re craving something deeper.In a world that’s more connected than ever before, we’re still seeing more loneliness, anxiety, and depression than ever before.But what is at the root of this and what can we do to address it?In this episode, Jordan chats with bestselling author and national speaker Jennie Allen about how to create deep community in a world that’s experiencing an epidemic of loneliness.Grab a friend and tune in to this episode to learn:What science shows us about loneliness and the power of communityThe lessons that history has taught us about communityWhat the Bible has to say about building relationshipsHow conflict can strengthen your friendshipsThe five ingredients you need to have the type of friends you’ve always wantedTo learn more from Jennie Allen, go to jennieallen.comAnd to join Jordan’s launch team, an amazing private community of women who get to participate in lots of fun bonuses and giveaways, go to jordanleedooley.com/launch. You have until Friday, March 18th, to join!

Have you ever found yourself in a waiting season or dealing with unmet expectations? Maybe life hasn't played out how you thought it would, and you're waiting for that dream of yours to finally happen. Whether you're waiting for a spouse, a job, or trying to build a family, dealing with unmet expectations or unrealized dreams can leave you feeling hopeless or uncertain of the future.In this episode, Jordan is dishing out a heap of encouragement as she talks about how to keep your waiting season from being a wasted season, and how to live the life you long for even when it doesn’t go according to plan.Grab your headphones and tune in to learn:How to shift your mindset when you're experiencing  the uncertainty of a waiting seasonWays to keep your waiting season from being a wasted seasonWhat the Bible says about hope in difficult seasonsThe difference between contentment and complacencyIf you're ready to find clarity and contentment in the in-betweens, not-quites, and unknowns, then you can pre-order Jordan's new book, Embrace Your Almost. You'll get a digital copy that you can start reading right away - plus free access to the  While You Wait workshop. Just follow the steps at www.jordanleedooley.com/eya-preorder. P.S. Want to help Jordan launch Embrace Your Almost into the world? Come join her Launch Team, an amazing private community of women, and participate in lots of fun bonuses and giveaways! You can join here.

Have you ever found yourself living for the weekends, trying to trudge through your days and just get by?Maybe you’re going through a really painful season that has you numbing your emotions. Or maybe you keep saying you’re fine, but if you’re being honest, your life feels tiresome and unexciting.You want to live a full and intentional life, but you have no idea where to start.In this episode, Jordan speaks with entrepreneur, podcast host, and author Mallory Ervin to talk about how to live fully without holding back and find true joy even through dark seasons.Get ready for some much-needed advice (and a little kick in the pants) from this Kentucky girl!You’ll learn:How to stop saying we’re fine and start being honest about where we’re atWhat can hold us back from living fullyHow to get out of a “just getting by” mentalityWays to hold onto ordinary joy even in the midst of difficult seasonsWhat it looks like to live without holding backTo learn more from Mallory, go to www.malloryervin.com.P.S. Did you know you can start reading Jordan's new book, Embrace Your Almost, TODAY? Follow the steps listed here to get reading!

Sadly, too many of us have experienced dealing with broken people, which means that at some point, we've likely been hurt by someone in our life. But what happens when we're hurt by another Christian or even a church?How do we move forward after we've had a negative experience with the church? And how can we get back to an authentic faith life when we're spiritually burnt out?In this episode, Jordan has an authentic conversation with Amanda Smith, business coach, podcast host, and CEO of a global community of engaged women called Dallas Girl Gang. They talk candidly about how to navigate church hurt and maintain your faith even through negative experiences. Go ahead, grab those headphones, and tune in to learn:The benefits of having a community of believers and non-believersHow to handle difficult emotions about God and the churchWhat to do when broken people or difficult circumstances make you question God's characterHow to stay strong in your faith even when you've had a bad experience with the churchWhat to do when you're feeling spiritually burnt outHow to find a new church or communityTo hear more from Amanda Smith, head over to www.dallasgirlgang.com. 

Do you feel exhausted, no matter how much sleep you get? Are you living on espressos or stress hormones to get you through the day?Maybe you feel like your mood is off or you're experiencing some major brain fog.If you’re feeling tired and fried, your adrenals may be working overtime, something that can lead to adrenal fatigue. But if you’ve ever heard of adrenal fatigue, you may know that there are a lot of different opinions about it.So what’s the truth? And how can you’d stop living in a chronically stressed state?In this episode, Jordan breaks down the different perspectives on adrenal fatigue and offers some easy ways to support your thyroid and adrenal health.Find a comfy spot and tune in to learn:Jordan’s experience with adrenal fatigueThe different schools of thought on adrenal fatigueSigns and symptoms you may experienceThe main causes of overtaxed adrenalsWhat testing to pursueEasy ways you can support your thyroid and adrenalsFor more information, check out these resources:How to Heal Your Metabolism by Kate DeeringAdrenal Mocktail RecipeDUTCH Test