SHE with Jordan Lee Dooley

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

“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.