Jordi - Happiness Hero

If you're looking for an OG authority on Dungeons and Dragons, you couldn't find a better fit than Farshad Dailami. His adventures in D&D began as a way to make friends in a new country, and evolved into the impetus for learning and mastering the English language. It became a life-long passion and method of temporary escape from stress, grief, and the harsh realities of life. Whether o...

If you're looking for an OG authority on Dungeons and Dragons, you couldn't find a better fit than Farshad Dailami. His adventures in D&D began as a way to make friends in a new country, and evolved into the impetus for learning and mastering the English language. It became a life-long passion and method of temporary escape from stress, grief, and the harsh realities of life. Whether o...

What is the profession that has the highest percentage of burnout of any profession in the United States?  Teaching.  American teachers are BURNT OUT. Join Jordi and her colleague in education, unofficial mentor, former IEA Vice President, and good friend, Mary Anne McGrory, as they discuss their own individual battles with burnout and the impact of the burnout epidemic within American education. ...

If you loved the Barbie movie, this episode is for you. If you hated the Barbie movie, this episode is for you. If you're waiting to stream it... major spoiler alert, but it will be worth it. Join Jordi and special guest, actress Rani Choudhury, as they discuss just why the Barbie movie had everyone feeling all the feels. Did it serve its purpose? Who were each of the characters? Which scenes...

Music is magical. It has the amazing power to act as an equalizer, speaking to every human being, regardless of race, nationality, gender, sexuality, age, etc. and transcending differences, making all of us simply human. Join Jordi as she has a conversation about the magic of music with an incredible human, Teaira Burge, who has found meaning, joy, escape, release, and solace in music. Teaira disc...

Music is magical. It has the amazing power to act as an equalizer, speaking to every human being, regardless of race, nationality, gender, sexuality, age, etc. and transcending differences, making all of us simply human. Join Jordi as she has a conversation about the magic of music with an incredible human, Teaira Burge, who has found meaning, joy, escape, release, and solace in music. Teaira disc...

When Jordi met Toffer in college, she was instantly smitten. This guy was tall, charming, handsome, oh so sweet, AND he could sing!?! However, things never panned out romantically for them, mostly because Toffer, like many of Jordi's early love interests, was in the closet. Fast forward twenty years and Jordi finds herself, literally in her own closet, podcasting, and Toffer has found his true...

When Jordi met Toffer in college, she was instantly smitten. This guy was tall, charming, handsome, oh so sweet, AND he could sing!?! However, things never panned out romantically for them, mostly because Toffer, like many of Jordi's early love interests, was in the closet. Fast forward twenty years and Jordi finds herself, literally in her own closet, podcasting, and Toffer has found his true...

Kassidee Lee didn't experience what some would consider a traditional education or upbringing. Her father's job with the United States military required frequent relocation to areas all over the world. From this, she was able to visit incredible sites, and learned lessons that many of us do not get the chance to learn firsthand. What was it like to grow up gaining a global education? What...

Kassidee Lee didn't experience what some would consider a traditional education or upbringing. Her father's job with the United States military required frequent relocation to areas all over the world. From this, she was able to visit incredible sites, and learned lessons that many of us do not get the chance to learn firsthand. What was it like to grow up gaining a global education? What...

Join Jordi as she interviews adventuring couple Cees and Madison of Our Vie Adventures about their incredible road trip to visit all of the national parks, as well as the effect that being in nature has on their happiness. Not to mention, how they get outdoors and continue to enjoy nature with three young kids in tow. Plus, you won't want to miss a guest appearance by the star of the children&...

Join Jordi as she interviews adventuring couple Cees and Madison of Our Vie Adventures about their incredible road trip to visit all of the national parks, as well as the effect that being in nature has on their happiness. Not to mention, how they get outdoors and continue to enjoy nature with three young kids in tow. Plus, you won't want to miss a guest appearance by the star of the children&...

Do you long to see new and interesting places, but feel bound to your location by budget or time? This episode will get you thinking like a tourist in order to enjoy anywhere you are, including the place where you live! Summer is a great time for exploring, and there is no better place to start than your own town/state/etc. When Jordi decided to uproot her whole life to move across the country, sh...

Do you long to see new and interesting places, but feel bound to your location by budget or time? This episode will get you thinking like a tourist in order to enjoy anywhere you are, including the place where you live! Summer is a great time for exploring, and there is no better place to start than your own town/state/etc. When Jordi decided to uproot her whole life to move across the country, sh...

Have you ever gone for a walk, or worked on a craft, or engaged in any activity that helped pull you out of a funk and into the present moment? This episode explores the power of just DOING something. Join Jordi and recreational therapist Sophie Wolfe as they discuss how healing it can be to challenge your body and mind with movement and play. Whether it is in the great outdoors, or something simp...

Have you ever gone for a walk, or worked on a craft, or engaged in any activity that helped pull you out of a funk and into the present moment? This episode explores the power of just DOING something. Join Jordi and recreational therapist Sophie Wolfe as they discuss how healing it can be to challenge your body and mind with movement and play. Whether it is in the great outdoors, or something simp...

Have you ever felt trapped by expectations? Maybe they're your own expectations, or perhaps your family's, or even from the community or religion you grew up in? Steve Stoddard knew, from the time he was very young, that he was different. However, he wanted to meet all of the expectations of everyone around him, including himself, and worked so, so hard to do so. He did everything "ri...

Have you ever felt trapped by expectations? Maybe they're your own expectations, or perhaps your family's, or even from the community or religion you grew up in? Steve Stoddard knew, from the time he was very young, that he was different. However, he wanted to meet all of the expectations of everyone around him, including himself, and worked so, so hard to do so. He did everything "ri...

We all had dreams for our future when we were little kids. What if your dream was just to be able to feel at home in your own body? This week, Jordi sits down to discuss what living as a trans human is like with her college roommate and chosen family member, Nikson Mathews. This episode exemplifies the life saving power of wholly loving someone for who they are, and not in spite of anything. It di...

We all had dreams for our future when we were little kids. What if your dream was just to be able to feel at home in your own body? This week, Jordi sits down to discuss what living as a trans human is like with her college roommate and chosen family member, Nikson Mathews. This episode exemplifies the life saving power of wholly loving someone for who they are, and not in spite of anything. It di...

In this episode, join Jordi as she interviews her friend Kelsey Rain and they delve into what it is like for her living as an indigenous, poly-amorous woman. Kelsey Rain is a mother, a skilled writer, a talented thespian & musician, a passionate educator, Native American, and a member of the queer community. Being a minority on several fronts, her story offers a unique perspective into culture...

In this episode, join Jordi as she interviews her friend Kelsey and they delve into what it is like for her living as an indigenous, poly-amorous woman. Kelsey Rain is a mother, a skilled writer, a talented thespian & musician, a passionate educator, Native American, and a member of the queer community. Being a minority on several fronts, her story offers a unique perspective into cultures tha...

Happy Pride Month! Our series this month is dedicated to celebrating all queer humans, regardless of our own sexuality, and approaching the unknown with curiosity, not judgement. It is all about love, and LOVE ALWAYS WINS. For the first episode of the series, Jordi sat down with the incredible Andrew Pruitt, who just graduated from UNCW, to discuss his experience of growing up as a queer youth in...

Happy Pride Month! Our series this month is dedicated to celebrating all queer humans, regardless of our own sexuality, and approaching the unknown with curiosity, not judgement. It is all about love, and LOVE ALWAYS WINS. For the first episode of the series, Jordi sat down with the incredible Andrew Pruitt, who just graduated from UNCW, to discuss his experience of growing up as a queer youth in...

In the final installment of her 2023 Mental Health Awareness month series, Jordi decided to call on a few friends to help her Squash the Stigma surrounding therapy/seeking help. Together, they share some of their favorite wisdom nuggets that have stuck with them after going to therapy. Do you have a piece of wisdom that has stuck with you? Please share it with us on social media and tag @jordi_hap...