In a world with beautiful photos and Instagram posts, social media can often romanticize pregnancy and birth and create high expectations for what your experience will or *should* be like.And while birth is a beautiful and miraculous thing, it can also be intense, uncertain, and scary - despite even our best efforts to prepare, educate, and advocate.Whether your birth went exactly as you dreamed it would, or your birth plans were thrown out the window, every birth is a miracle and your birth story holds its own unique beauty.In this episode, Jordan shares her story of giving birth to her son, Shepherd, and talks about how she navigated a birth experience that didn't align with what she had originally imagined, but ultimately brought her the best blessing.After walking through multiple pregnancy losses, and through the fear of this pregnancy being yet another loss, God was faithful and gave not only a healthy baby but TWO babies. 🌈🌈Tune in to this episode to hear:How previous miscarriages affected her expectations for pregnancy and birthWhat Jordan did to educate herself about birth and advocate for herself in the hospitalWays she navigated decisions as unexpected challenges came up How she processed having a different birth experience than she had imaginedWhat it was like to have two boys born in the same year 

When a child is diagnosed with an oral restriction, such as a tongue tie, there is often a lot of pressure to get a frenectomy done as soon as possible.​Parents are told that if they don't do a frenectomy, their child will have issues down the road with breastfeeding, solids, sleep apnea, etc. ​​​But many parents aren't given the time or resources to explore other options of care.​So the question is: what can be done holistically to help address oral restrictions and breastfeeding problems - whether it's instead of doing a frenectomy, or in addition to doing one?​This episode explores the answer to that question as Jordan speaks with Midline Revolution - a group that combines chiropractic care, myofascial cranial therapy, and lactation consultation to help mothers and babies navigate issues like oral restrictions and breastfeeding in the first year of life.Together, they explore how to holistically treat tongue and lip ties.Tune in to learn:What an oral restriction isWhy a lot of medical advice is heavily focused on immediately doing a frenectomy and why might this not be the best first solutionHolistic approaches to dealing with oral restrictionsWhy many people aren't getting the outcomes they want from a frenectomyHow information overload is impacting motherhood and the decisions we makeWhat can be done to holistically support someone who has already gotten a frenectomyWant to dig deeper into this episode? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:IG: @midlinerevolutionmidlinerevolution.mykajabi.comEvolution of Lip and Tongue Tie courseGenerative Habits: Breastfeeding Edition courseMidline Revolution Kajabi Community Rooted FamiliesThe Holistic Home Handbook

It's no secret that women in our society are on the go all the time - whether it’s because we’re working, transporting the kids to countless activities, taking care of the house, or doing countless other activities on our calendar.The pressure to be productive has caused us to pursue hamster wheel lifestyles with little rest.On top of it all, we're often told that if we want the best health or fitness, we should cut calories, do HIIT workouts, and try intermittent fasting (spoiler alert: these practices are based on research done on men, not women, and can be harmful to women's hormonal health).But how does busyness and fitness affect our hormonal health? And how do our hormones change our mental health?In this episode, Jordan talks with hormone expert Alisa Vitti about the connection between our cycles, hormones, nutrition, fitness, and mental health.Tune in to this episode to learn:How the pressure to do it all and our busy schedules affect our hormonal healthThe importance of understanding that women are underrepresented in biological researchWhy popular biohacking strategies, workout programs, and diets aren't the best option for womenThe way caffeine affects our hormones and what to do if we're reliant on caffeineHow the knowledge that our hormones are cyclical should affect how we prioritize our tasksThe link between mental health and hormones and what practical things can we do to improve our mental healthWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:SHE Podcast Episode #169 with Alisa Vitti: 3 Steps to Balance Your HormonesSHE Podcast Episode #170 with Alisa Vitti: Cycle Sync to Improve Productivity, Relationships, and HealthAlisa's book: Woman CodeAlisa's book: In the FloAlisa's websiteAlisa's IG: @alisa.vittiMyFLO appThe Holistic Home Handbook

Does your work matter for eternity?Many people don’t believe so, or they think that the only time their work has eternal significance is when they are actively evangelizing.But that’s not what the Bible says.While sharing the Gospel is an essential part of being a Christian, the Great Commission and call to evangelize is not the only commission in the Bible.And when we study the First Commission in the Bible, we begin to see just how valuable every part of our work is, whether it’s changing diapers as a stay-at-home mom, roasting coffee as a barista, or making financial decisions as an entrepreneur.In this episode, Jordan talks with the author of “The Sacredness of Secular Work”, Jordan Raynor. Together they explore how our daily jobs have intrinsic and eternal value.In this episode, you’ll learn:The difference between the instrumental and intrinsic value of our workThe problems that arise when the Church makes the Great Commission the only commissionWhat other commission(s) the Bible givesWhat the unabridged Gospel teaches us about the purpose we have in our workWhy you don't have to work in ministry or a "Christian business" to have purposeThe problem with the half-truth that “Earth is our temporary home” and how this affects how we view our workWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Jordan Raynor's websiteJordan Raynor's book: The Sacredness of Secular WorkJordan Raynor on Instagram: @jordanraynorUse THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order.

Did you know that cleaning products are not required to share all the ingredients they use on their labels? They only need to share the active ingredient. And of the 80,000 potential chemicals that could be used in a product, only 1% have actually been tested for safety.And so many of the ingredients used in our products today have been found to affect our health.That’s why reading and understanding labels can be an important skill to learn.In this episode, Jordan talks with founder and CEO of Just Ingredients, Karalynne Call, about how to identify toxic ingredients in your products, from your food to your feminine care products, and how to make simple and easy swaps that will support your health.Choosing cleaner products doesn't have to be an extreme all-or-nothing approach. You don't have to overhaul your pantry overnight. Even taking one step at a time and finding healthier swaps can make a big difference in the long run. And Karalynne is just the person to show you how to do it!Tune in to this episode to learn:Why it’s important to understand ingredient labels and what kinds of marketing labels may be deceptive or confusingAn easy strategy for interpreting labels and how to find cleaner optionsWhy so many companies use artificial sweeteners, dyes, and colorants instead of real foodsIngredients to avoid in feminine products and what to look for insteadWhy house cleaners don’t need to list what’s in their productWhat endocrine disrupters are, where they are found, and how they affect the bodySafer materials to use for cooking and food storageHow to swap out products in a way that isn’t overwhelmingWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Karalynne's website: justingredients.usKaralynne's Instagram: @just.ingredientsKaralynne's podcast: Just IngredientsThe Lifestyle Overhaul Guide has been updated and is now called the Holistic Home Handbook

Did you know that 67% of couples struggle with marital dissatisfaction for the first few years after having a child?Between role changes, sleepless nights, busier schedules, and different parenting styles, it can feel hard to prioritize and focus on the marriage.But the good news is that you’re not the only one struggling, and there are lots of ways you can support your marriage, whether you have kids or not.In this episode, Jordan speaks with psychologist, relationship expert, and author Dr. Tracy Dalgleish about practical suggestions for supporting your marriage in all stages.Tune in to learn:The difference between interdependence, independence, and codependence in a relationshipWhy your partner’s mood can affect you and what you can do to better handle your responseHow to get unstuck from having the same argument with your spouseHow the mental load of motherhood can affect a marriage and how to support your marriage after a babyWhat can be done to address an unfair division of labor in a marriageWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in this episode:Dr. Tracy’s IG: @drtracydDr. Tracy’s websiteDr. Tracy’s book: I Didn't Sign Up for ThisFair Play by Eve RodskyEmbrace Your Almost by Jordan Lee Dooley

When it comes to health and wellness, there is a lot of great information available that can help us make informed decisions and steward our bodies.And while prioritizing our family’s health can be a wonderful and important focus, it can also be easy to slip into idolizing, obsessing over, or stressing over the products we use, the food we eat, or how often we exercise.It can be a slippery slope that takes us from the best of intentions to living in a spirit of fear or obsession.So in this episode, Jordan shares a Biblical perspective on health and wellness, and how to make the best decisions that you can with what you have without letting it become an idol or stressor.Tune in to this episode to learn:3 truths to hold onto when it comes to pursuing your wellness journeyHow the Bible can shape your perspective on healthHow to evaluate if you’ve let good things become idolsWhat it means for God to be sovereign over your healthWhat it looks like to get back to how God designed us to liveThis episode will encourage you, challenge you, and give you the grace to approach your health from a Truth-based viewpoint!Don’t forget to check out the resource mentioned in this episode: The Lifestyle Overhaul Guide has been updated and is now called the Holistic Home Handbook

Did you know that 9 out of 10 children show at least 1 symptom of sleep-disordered breathing in their childhood?Or that mouth breathing at night can lead to lots of issues from inadequate sleep to poor digestion?There is so much to learn about the functional world of oral health - from pacifier use to oral restrictions, mouth breathing, and the use of sippy cups.In this episode, Jordan talks with functional dentist Dr. Molly Hayes about everything moms need to know about holistic oral health.Tune in to this episode to learn:How pregnancy and breastfeeding affect mom’s oral healthWhy dentists discourage the use of sippy cups in children and what alternatives to use insteadWhen to end pacifier use and how to wean off of themA functional take on tongue and lip tie issues, and the benefits of orofacial myologyHow mouth breathing affects our health and what we can do if we or our children are struggling with thisWhy fluoride may not be the best optionWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out the links mentioned in this episode:Dr Molly's websiteDr. Molly's IG: @drmollyhayesBreath by James NestorCrunchi (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)

Life is hard - for so many different reasons. And while it can be tempting to try to get through the pain or fear ASAP, we have an important choice ahead of us.Do we let adversity feed our stress and fear and cause us to break, or will we let our adversity make us stronger and draw us closer to God and others?In this episode, Jordan talks with author Rebekah Lyons about what a resilient life looks like and how we can let adversity strengthen us.You'll learn:What resilience actually isHow civilizations have dealt with trauma5 rules of resilience to thrive in difficult timesHow beauty increases our resilience and combats scarcityWhy you can't build a resilient life aloneWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Rebekah's new book, Building a Resilient LifeRebekah's websiteRebekah's IG: @rebekahlyonsCrunchi (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)

In the age of social media, there is an endless amount of information on how to keep your family healthy… so much information that it can feel overwhelming and stressful to know where to begin. But keeping your family healthy doesn’t mean you have to make drastic or monumental changes! Foundational health practices that make a huge difference are often small and intentional shifts. So what foundational practices will help the most?And how can we simplify the process of keeping our families healthy?That’s what this episode answers as Jordan talks with Dr. Michelle Young. Together they explore how simple changes can make a big difference for your family’s health.Tune in to learn:The meaning and importance of epigeneticsHow to handle information overloadFoundational areas of health that have the greatest impactSmall and intentional habits to optimize your child’s healthTips for how to incorporate more movement into your dayEasy ways you can support your child’s gutWhat to do if your child has eczema, asthma, or allergiesWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these links mentioned in the episode:Dr. Young's websiteDr. Young's blog on baby's first foodsDr. Young's Instagram: @dr.michelle_youngHealthy Families CollectiveThe Lifestyle Overhaul Guide is now called the Holistic Home Handbook