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Pull up a seat and get ready to step into the woman you’re about to become. Join alongside National Bestselling Author, Jordan Lee Dooley, for this workshop-style podcast uniquely designed to help working women (like you!) steward your home, health, and work well – whatever your work looks like in this season. Each week, you’ll walk away with implementable steps to improve your everyday life as an ambitious woman. From cultivating a home to managing money well, women’s health to clean living ...
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Are you tired of feeling tired? Whether spiritually, emotionally, or mentally, constantly fighting fatigue or exhaustion can be overwhelming. Maybe you're trying to juggle a million things and your calendar is full. Maybe you feel like you're carrying a mental weight because there's a list of things you "should" be doing and keeping up with. Or may…
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If you're a parent, you've probably faced challenges with feeding your children at some point. Whether your child refuses to try new foods, throws all their food, only wants to eat dessert, or struggles to sit at the table, it can be frustrating to know how to help your child get nutritious meals. In this episode, Jordan talks with dietition and th…
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Did you know that our soil's nutrition has been continuously worsening? And poor soil = nutritionally poor food. So where you source your food can have a huge impact on its nutrition and your health. Finding food that's not just local, but is grown with the right practices and is in season can make a huge difference in our ability to get the nutrie…
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Have you been wanting to create both a beautiful and functional space when it comes to your home? Maybe you've been searching Pinterest boards for inspiration on how to redesign a room in your house, but you're not sure how to make an aesthetically pleasing space that also works for your family (and has room for piles of kids' items). You want a sp…
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Are you in a postpartum season? Maybe you had a C-section and you want to know how you can help improve mobility and work on your scar. Or maybe you're ready to add more movement back into your routine, but you have no idea where to start. Perhaps you've heard about the importance of the pelvic floor in postpartum recovery, but you're confused abou…
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Did you know that 80% of life's biggest decisions happen between the ages of 25 and 35? Decisions like who to marry, what job you want, where to work, where to live, and if you want to have kids are all part of this packed season. Author Stephanie May Wilson calls this the "everything era." Not only are there huge life decisions to make, but our ge…
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Did you know that research shows that kids thrive in simplified spaces? And it's not just kids. Having less stuff can have a lot of benefits for adults too, including lowering stress hormones. But even if you appreciate the idea of minimalism, it can often feel like it's not possible for you. Maybe you're a mom with young kids and ALL the baby gear…
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Have you had a C-section and wanted to learn more about having a VBAC? With so many opinions and data flying about, it can be difficult to understand the facts and to figure out what the best option is for you. Maybe you're wondering things like... What's the risk of a VBAC vs. a repeat C-section? Am I a good candidate for a VBAC? Why are a lot of …
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Fertility journeys can be painfully difficult to navigate, whether you’re facing infertility, experiencing recurrent miscarriage, or walking through adoption. Between endless doctor visits, sad holidays, the difficulty of seeing others have kids, grief, and countless negative tests, the journey is heavy. The uncertainty leads you to ask yourself da…
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At one point or another, almost every parent knows how stressful it can be to worry about their child's motor development. Maybe you're wondering why your child is doing a janky crawl or why they aren't walking when you thought they would. Or maybe you're trying to figure out how to get your newborn to do tummy time when they hate it. But what woul…
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Have you ever heard the phrase "don't let your emotions get the best of you"? While it may feel more comfortable to try and stuff our feelings away and push through, what would it look like to actually feel our emotions and find healing? We could all probably agree that it's easier said than done! Feeling your feelings can be extremely uncomfortabl…
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If you went to a cardiologist and complained of chest pain, you likely wouldn't be satisfied if they gave you a painkiller and sent you on your way. The doctor would be treating the symptom, but not addressing the underlying disease causing it. In the same way, infertility is a symptom that there is an underlying issue, or issues, that need to be e…
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We often have seasons in our lives that are full of waiting - whether we’re waiting for a spouse, a child, healing, a job, or something else. Waiting for the things we want most, uncertain if it will ever happen for us, can make us feel stuck, discouraged, or even a little lost. And so the challenge is: how can we make the most of a waiting season …
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At some point, you’ve probably heard that screen time is bad or that you should limit screen time for your children. Maybe you’ve even felt criticized for allowing your child to watch TV or felt stressed trying to find alternatives. But what would it look like to take a grace-based approach to screen time? To explore alternatives to screen time, fi…
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For today's episode, we're bringing back a fan favorite! One of our most popular episodes from 2022, this episode explores the topic of metabolic health. 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 ord…
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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 advoca…
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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 resour…
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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'…
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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 …
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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 a…
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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 w…
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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…
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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 u…
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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 au…
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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 o…
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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 …
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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 b…
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It’s that time of year… the season of colds and flus and kids coming home sick! Throughout the school season and holiday travels, immune health is more important than ever. So the question is: what can we do to holistically support our family’s immune health? That’s what this episode is all about! Jordan talks with naturopathic practitioner Dr. Ash…
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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 …
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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 m…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 st…
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Have you ever felt unsettled in life, or felt like things aren’t how they’re supposed to be? Maybe you feel lost in a season of transition or you feel discouraged by a long season of waiting. While we don’t talk about it a lot, these feelings are common experiences for women in all different stages of life. So in this episode, Jordan talks with aut…
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In today’s society, “healthy eating” is often equated to eating more salads while cutting out gluten, dairy, and sugar. But are these trends really helping to nourish our bodies or are they causing us to eat less nutrient-dense real foods and instead consume more heavily processed, man-made, fake foods? As today’s guest says, “As a society, we’re e…
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Have you ever felt like your contributions don’t matter all that much? Maybe you’re knee-deep in loads of laundry or dishes in the sink, and it seems like the only thing you’ve done today is answer a couple of emails or feed your kids. Or maybe you tend to look at all the amazing things that others are doing with their lives and suddenly it feels l…
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The term “pelvic floor health” has been thrown around a lot in the past few years and chances are that when you read or heard about it, there was a lot of talk about doing kegels. But did you know that kegels are not always the right way to work on your pelvic floor? And did you know that the pelvic floor is closely tied to your breath, which means…
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When it comes to mental health, stress, and anxiety, we often talk about the need for self-care. But for believers, we can take things one step further by focusing on soul care and the usefulness of practices like Biblical mindfulness. But what is soul care exactly? And what evidence-based practices can Christians use when struggling with stress or…
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As consumers, it can be overwhelming to make conscious decisions about the types of companies we want to support. We want to give our business to companies that create clean and effective products AND support our values. But how do you know what to look for? The beauty and textile industries are some of the hardest to navigate, as products are ofte…
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If you’ve ever had to walk through recurrent pregnancy loss or infertility, you know how overwhelming it can be to figure out what doctors to see, what to test for, and what treatments to try. And, unfortunately, many women also experience doctors who gaslight them or insurance companies who won’t pay for testing until they’ve had a certain number …
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Do you ever feel pulled in a million directions, like there’s just not enough time for everything you want to do? Your to-do list is always getting longer, but (as much as you try), you can’t get more time each day. Maybe it even feels like society’s message of “hustle harder” is the only way you’ll ever get anything done! But what if there was a b…
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Ask yourself the question: are you enjoying motherhood or are you just trying to survive? Of course you love your kids and there are wonderful parts of motherhood. But modern motherhood is too often wrapped up in unrealistic expectations, mental overload, comparison, and guilt. Every parenting book and social media account gives you a list of thing…
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Have you ever been unsure of your calling? Maybe you’re in a difficult season that has left you wondering what God is doing and how He could work through your current circumstances. Or maybe you’ve gotten so caught up in your work that you’ve started to care more about the world’s measurements of success than God’s. Perhaps you’ve been trying so ha…
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Did you know that in the U.S. 1 in 2 children have at least one chronic health condition? Being intentional in the food we give our children, especially in their first few years of life, can play a huge role in supporting their gut health, metabolism, and immune health and preventing chronic illness. But how do we know which foods to feed our littl…
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Whether you’re sleep deprived with a baby fresh from the hospital or you’re trying to navigate the teenage years, parenting can be difficult and confusing. Every decision feels weighted, as you wonder how it might impact your child. Many parents often wonder if they’re making the right choices and if their kids will want to be around them when they…
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Surrendering and letting go of control is a challenging topic to hear, but it is central to the life of a Christian. While our fear or stress would lead us to try and control our circumstances, and society would have us manifest our way to happiness, the truth is that we can’t control everything. Surrendering to God’s plan, even in the midst of cha…
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Everyone talks about the importance of work-life balance, but is it even achievable? Maybe you’re in a really busy season at work right now and you feel guilty about it, so in an effort to balance your work time and your family time, you try to do more activities with your kids. But at the end of the day, you’ve added even more to your calendar and…
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Have you ever heard “workout more and eat less” or “less calories in and more calories out”? Maybe you’ve been taught to think that fat and red meats are unhealthy, carbs are evil, and skipping meals will help you. But much of this advice can actually work against you and leave you with poor nutrition. So how do you support your body’s nutritional …
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Navigating pregnancy after loss is hard. Feelings of fear, uncertainty, anxiety, and even grief are often overwhelming. Some days you may feel some hope and the next day you may feel scared out of your mind. It seems that each week brings both relief and more fear. And while there is no perfect 3 step plan that will eliminate the negative emotions,…
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