SHE with Jordan Lee Dooley

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

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)