SHE with Jordan Lee Dooley

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

So many women who face unplanned pregnancies feel like the church is the last place they can go to for help, whether they are afraid of being judged or they feel there will be no support for them. While the church may be pro-life and has the power to have a huge impact, there has too often been a lack of practical, spiritual, and emotional support for abortion-vulnerable women. As today’s guest says, “Pro-life is a stance. Pro-love is an action.”So how can we as the church empower women with unplanned pregnancies? How can we give real help that allows them to choose life? That’s what Jordan and podcast guest Amy Ford talk about in this episode.Amy is the CEO of Embrace Grace, a ministry dedicated to equipping the church to provide support to women experiencing unexpected pregnancies.Tune in to learn: Amy’s personal story of facing an unplanned pregnancy and experiencing church hurtThe difference between pro-life and pro-love and why our response needs to be more than a political voteWhat abortion statistics can teach us about how to support women walking through unplanned pregnanciesThe importance of reshaping our view of birth moms and abortion-vulnerable womenHow we can do a better job of supporting women on a practical, spiritual, and emotional levelWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Embrace GraceAmy's book: Help Her Be BraveHelp Her Be Brave websiteHelp Her Be Brave QuizIG: @embracegraceincJordan's book: Embrace Your Almost

Despite how social media sometimes portrays the postpartum season as a beautiful and joyful time, postpartum can also be demanding, exhausting, and overwhelming. For many women, it can be difficult to slow down and enjoy this season.With a lack of sleep, adjusting to a new little one, and hormonal shifts, the continuous demands of motherhood can be a lot to handle. So how can you navigate the postpartum season well?How do you prioritize rest and giving your other children the attention they need when you’re trying to meet the needs of a new little one? What if you don’t have family nearby to help?And what if you’re experiencing trauma from birth that is weighing you down?This episode answers all those questions as Jordan speaks with labor + delivery nurse and educator Lo Mansfield AKA @thelabormama about how to navigate the postpartum season.Tune in to learn:What every postpartum patient needs to hear before leaving the hospitalPractical ways to support a new mom How to navigate the transition to having multiple kidsTips for setting boundaries in the postpartum seasonWhat questions to ask your doctor at your postpartum checkupHow to support your mental health in the postpartum season Where and how to find supportive communitiesWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Lo’s WebsiteLo’s IG: @thelabormamaUse THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order

Dr. Ashley Mayer, known as Dr. Green Mom, is a naturopathic practitioner passionate about natural health. In this conversation, she shares essential tips for boosting family immune health during cold and flu season. Discover how gut health impacts the immune system and the balance of Th1 and Th2 responses. Dr. Mayer discusses the roles of immune-stimulating versus immune-modulating supplements, the effects of Tylenol, and suggests natural alternatives. This informative chat empowers parents to adopt holistic practices for healthier families.

So you want to make the shift to a more holistic and healthier lifestyle, but there's one problem…You have no idea where to even start!Do you invest in an air purifier, swap out your beauty products, incorporate more whole foods, or add in more movement to your day?Do you find non-toxic cleaning products or get a good quality water filter?With so many options, making the shift can feel incredibly stressful and overwhelming.So in this episode, Jordan breaks down four important steps to choosing a more holistic lifestyle and offers some guidance on where to start (and it might not be where you think!).Tune in to this episode to learn:How to create a wellness budgetThe importance of seeing health as an investmentHow to set rhythms and routines to help your health journeyWays to decide which products to swap firstTips for sourcing nutritious foodsWant a guide that will show you, step by step, exactly how to make the shift to a more holistic lifestyle? Check out The Lifestyle Overhaul Guide. For a limited time, you can get it on a Black Friday sale for $10 (over 60% off!). 

More kids than ever are being diagnosed with mental health issues from anxiety to depression to ADHD. In fact, we are seeing the most pathologized and diagnosed generation of kids ever when it comes to mental health.Yet today’s guest will tell you that the mental health crisis is a symptom of a larger issue: a mind management crisis.But what is mind management, how does it affect our physical and mental health, and how do we help our kids manage their minds and develop self-regulation?That’s what Jordan talks about with author and neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf. Together they talk through research-based strategies to help support your children’s mental health.Grab your notebook and a pen to learn:The problem with how we approach mental health issues todayWhat mind management is and why it's key to understanding mental healthThe importance of the mind-brain-body connection and how it plays a role in mind managementHow “mental messes” from our childhood follow us into adulthood and can  affect our physical healthWhat “thought trees” are and how they can help kids understand their brainsWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these links mentioned in the episode:Dr. Caroline Leaf's previous SHE podcast episode on rewiring your brainBook: How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental MessDr. Leaf's websiteDr. Leaf's IG: @drcarolineleafDr. Leaf's Podcast: Cleaning up the Mental Mess Crunchi (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)

Is it possible to flourish in the middle of the unknown and unexpected seasons of life?And what would that even look like?Those are the questions we’re asking in this episode of SHE.Jordan talks with author Grace Wabuke Klein about how to find purpose in every season of life, even the ones full of heartache or disappointment.Together they share personal stories and have a candid conversation of how to navigate life's challenging seasons and they remind listeners that God doesn't waste any season.Tune in to learn:The four different types of life seasons we experienceHabits, hurts, and heart issues we need to let go of and how letting go can help us move on to the next seasonWhy we can have confidence that God doesn’t waste anythingHow to trust in God’s timing (even when it's different than our own)What it looks like to flourish in whatever season you are inWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Grace's book: FlourishGrace's IG: @gracewabukekleinGrace's websiteCrunchi (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)

Breastfeeding is hard - no question about it!It’s not easy for everyone and it doesn’t come naturally for everyone.The truth is that it's a full-time job and can be really hard even with all the right training.From latching issues to supply issues to the social pressure and comparison a lot of women experience, there are a lot of challenges that can affect the breastfeeding journey.So in this episode, Jordan speaks with lactation consultant Aubri Lutz to talk through her tips for navigating breastfeeding.Tune in to this episode to learn:How social pressure and conversations about breastfeeding can sometimes be harmful to mothersTips for latching and how mother-led and baby-led approaches can both be helpfulHow to address supply issuesWhy it’s important to avoid comparing your breastfeeding journey with other womenTips for breastfeeding on the goA lactation consultant’s top suggestions for pumpingWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out the links mentioned in the episode:Aubri’s IG: @lutz.lactationAubri’s Website: lutzlactation.comThe Lifestyle Overhaul Guide has been updated and is now called the Holistic Home Handbook

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about foster care and adoption.Whether it’s the idea that adoption is a backup plan for those struggling with infertility or the myth that biological parents don’t want or love their children, it’s time to replace these misconceptions with the truth.In this episode, Jordan talks with foster and adoptive mom Laura Hackney about the well-intentioned but misplaced ideas people often have about foster care and adoption.Tune into this candid conversation to learn:Why adoption shouldn’t be seen as an infertility treatment or a backup planWhy the idea that kids who are in foster care “aren’t wanted” or “aren’t loved” by their birth families is untrueThe importance of open relationships with birth familiesWell-intentioned but misplaced statements people often say about fostering or adopting and what to say insteadHow to hold space for both joy and grief in the adoption processThe importance of being the story holder for your foster or adoptive child and what that may look likeBooks and resources that can help you understand trauma responsesWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Instagram Accounts:Laura's IG: @thelauraaann@tinaa_bauerr@mccloudlife@torihopepetersenBooks:The Boy Who Was Raised As A DogThe Body Keeps the ScoreFoster the FamilyThe A to Z of TraumaThe Primal WoundCrunchi:Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)

Raise your hand if this sounds familiar… 🙋🏻‍♀️In the process of trying to live a cleaner lifestyle, you decide to start switching out personal care and household products with cleaner, non-toxic alternatives.But as you start, the overwhelm kicks in and all you can think is… “Where do I even begin?”“What’s actually clean?”“Will these products still work well, since they’re more natural?”Finding clean swaps can be challenging and overwhelming!So in this episode, Jordan shares some of her favorite non-toxic brands to help get you started.She talks about the harms of greenwashing and suggests some of her favorite brands for:HaircareMakeupSkincareDeodorantBody WashSunscreenOral CareFeminine CareHand SoapLaundryWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out Jordan’s Holistic Home Handbook (formerly called the Lifestyle Overhaul Guide)!Brands mentioned in this episode:Crunchi (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)Carina OrganicsPure HavenEvolvhILIAW3ll PeopleBeauty CounterPrimally PureBeauty by EarthInnersenseRustic MAKAEarth MamaBrickellDr. Bronner'sCocokindThinksportAll GoodRisewellTom'sDesert EssenceModereThe Honey Pot CompanyModibodiRaelLolaNatracareAttitudeEver SpringThievesL'AVANTTruly FreeMolly’s SudsRoseyBranch BasicsEcos