Taking Up Space with Jordan

In this episode of Author Diaries , I reflect on my growth as an author, the lessons I've learned from releasing my debut, All Parts of Me , and the challenges of writing my first high fantasy novel. From world-building and creating magic systems to balancing creativity with personal growth, I share an honest look at the highs, hurdles, and realities of my writing journey. Whether you're a...

Let's challenge the idea that you needed to figure out your dreams in your twenties or experience one dramatic light-bulb moment. We talk about divorce, my own dreams and how it was a gradual realization and that dreams emerge through curiosity and experimentation.

This episode is for the girlies that are feeling stuck, drained and maybe feeling that self-doubt creep in. Going after your dreams is a long and tough road, but that doesn't mean we should give up after setbacks or roadblocks. Reset your mindset with these five steps, they aren't easy but they are entirely worth it. #mindset #resetyourmindset #goals #dreamlife #selfdoubt

In this episode I get honest about how I've been navigating self-doubt around my dreams and goals for myself. Self-doubt is something we all experience on our path to getting to our dreams, but do we ever really talk honestly about it?

I'm turning another year older and I am taking 32 to manifest everything that I want. So come along with me to chat about another year around the sun.

Are you ready for a first look of my second book? In my second author diaries I get you caught up on the future of what it looks like to be an author with a second chance. If you are interested in being an ARC reader, don't forget to subscribe to be the first to know and sign up for the opportunity.

Let's talk about why we need the reminder that a mile is a mile and it doesn't matter how long it takes you to finish it. Join me in this week's conversation on why your dream feels impossible until you begin to break it down. Follow on instagram: @takingupspacewithjordan Follow on tiktok: @takingupspacewithjordan Follow on Substack: @takingupspacewithjordan

The one and only bestie has returned and we are talking all the things we wish we would have done or known in our twenties. We talk living independently, giving grace to ourselves, seeing museums and so much more. Follow on instagram: @takingupspacewithjordan Follow on tiktok: @takingupspacewithjordan Follow on Substack: @takingupspacewithjordan

I’m back after a much-needed two-month break! This week we’re talking about burnout, letting go of perfection and the Type A lifestyle, depression and mental health, learning to celebrate ourselves, the privilege of chasing our dreams, and what I want this next chapter of Taking Up Space to look like. A little heads up: This episode includes a conversation about depression and suicidal ideation fr...

After almost three years of podcasting, I'm pressing pause. Not because I'm burned out. Not because I'm giving up. And definitely not because this is goodbye. I'm choosing to give one dream my full attention. Over the last few months, I've realized that every creative idea keeps pulling me back to the same place: writing. Between working full-time, writing two books, creating v...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses estrangement, emotionally absent parents, family trauma, grief, and difficult parent-child relationships. What do you do when the person you're grieving is still alive? In this episode of Taking Up Space, we're talking about a type of grief that doesn't get enough attention: grieving a parent who is no longer part of your life. Whether you&#39...

A few weeks ago, I stopped feeling like myself. Nothing was technically wrong. I had published a book, I was making plans for the summer, and there were still moments of joy scattered throughout my days. But underneath it all, fear had quietly moved back in; and I started believing some pretty awful things about myself. In this episode, I'm sharing what it felt like to slip back into old wound...

There’s something I’ve realized lately… A lot of us are waiting to feel proud of ourselves until we hit the “big” goal. The promotion. The relationship. The money. The dream life. And in the process, we’re missing the life we’re actively building right now. In today’s episode, I’m talking about ambition, joy, productivity culture, and why so many of us struggle to celebrate ourselves while we’re s...

Are you constantly filtering yourself to be more likable? In this episode, we’re talking about why so many of us feel like we’re “too much” and how that leads to shrinking ourselves, editing our personalities, and feeling disconnected from our own lives. If you’ve ever: held back your personality to fit in felt like you needed to tone yourself down or struggled to feel like yourself in different e...

What if you don’t actually hate being a woman… you’ve just been taught to experience it that way? In this episode, I’m talking about the narrative we’ve been fed about womanhood and why I’m choosing to see it differently. Yes, being a woman comes with real challenges. But it’s also powerful, intuitive, connected, and honestly… kind of magical. We’ve been conditioned to bond over how hard it is. Bu...

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re just going through the motions of your life… this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m sharing how shifting my mindset toward intentional positivity helped me break out of survival mode and start reconnecting with what actually brings me joy. And no, this isn’t about toxic positivity—it’s about understanding how your brain works...

This episode is a little more honest, a little more vulnerable… and very real. We’re talking about manifestation; but not the Pinterest version. The version where life is hard, things aren’t going according to plan, and you’re still trying to believe in the life you say you want. Because manifestation isn’t just wishing and hoping. It’s having a clear vision, believing in yourself (even when it fe...

Spring is here—and if you’ve been feeling behind, unmotivated, or like you “wasted” the first few months of the year… this episode is your reset. In this episode, I’m breaking down why you didn’t fail—you were just in winter. We’re talking about seasonal energy, giving yourself grace, and how to step into spring without overwhelming yourself. This isn’t about becoming a whole new person overnight....

What does it actually feel like to go after a dream you've had your entire life? In today’s episode of Taking Up Space with Jordan , I’m talking about something incredibly personal: the moment I finally took the leap and sent my first novel to beta readers. Writing a book has been a dream of mine since I was a kid, but for years I kept that dream quiet because I was afraid of what people might...

In today’s episode of Taking Up Space with Jordan , I’m talking about something that can feel really complicated right now: joy. There was a time in my life where I felt like I had no joy, no whimsy, and no real purpose. I was just going through the motions. Starting this podcast was actually one of the ways I tried to push myself out of that place and start building a life that felt more intentio...

Last week we celebrated 100 episodes of Taking Up Space (what?!), and in that episode I briefly mentioned something that has completely changed how I move through life: building your personal Board of Directors. In this episode, I’m breaking that concept down. We’re talking about: Why you shouldn’t be making major life decisions alone The power of intentionally choosing who gets a seat at your “ta...

We made it to 100. And in true Jordan fashion, I celebrated… then called myself a loser… then celebrated again. In this very special milestone episode, I’m taking you back to where it all began: my very first Glow Up Checklist! And looking at what actually changed my life, what still holds up, and what I’d add now after two years of becoming her in real time. We’re talking about: ✨ why confidence...

Change can feel terrifying when you don’t believe you can handle what comes next. In this episode, Jordan opens up about navigating a season filled with transitions, uncertainty, and big life shifts — and why, for the first time, she isn’t spiraling. The difference? Self-trust. We talk about how learning to trust yourself changes the way you experience endings, new beginnings, and everything in be...

We’re talking about something that doesn’t get enough space in personal growth conversations: fun . In this short and sweet episode, I’m unpacking what it looks like to step out of constant productivity mode and intentionally choose joy — even when you’re ambitious, driven, and used to always working toward the next thing. This episode is about giving yourself permission to enjoy life now , not af...

Your inner critic has opinions: about your dreams, your timeline, your worth, and every mistake you’ve ever made. In this episode, we’re talking about that voice. The one that shows up right when you’re about to do something brave. The one that keeps receipts on your failures and loves to speak up at the worst possible moments. I’m breaking down how to identify your inner critic, why it changes vo...