Raising Daughters

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan uses stories about Jane Goodall and Paul McCartney to describe the importance of supporting children’s interests and passions even if they are different than our own. Dr. Jordan’s website: […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan relates why so many of our daughters are burned out and overwhelmed by their sports, activities, and schedules. High levels of stress, pressure ,and focusing on the future have […]

In this new podcast, using the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty, Dr. Jordan describes the many parts of themselves that girls give up in order to fit in as well as ways they can reclaim their […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan related a beautiful concept of Ubuntu which means that we are made for interdependence and generosity; this is where peace is to be found. Previous related podcasts: Christmas podcast […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes research that reveals that homework does not produce better academic achievement and can have a destructive effect on student’s interest in learning, their depth of understanding, and their […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan relates many stories of how parents invalidate their daughter’s feelings and how to support girl’s emotional health. Dr. Jordan’s previous related podcasts:Cassandra Speaks: When women are the storytellers, the human […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan shares stories from girls who are extremely overscheduled, resulting in them feeling stressed, discontented, anxious, disconnected from family and friends and themselves, and lacking space for down time, unsupervised […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan relates a story about a young girl on the streets of Mexico who reminded him of the need to express gratitude for all of our blessings, especially during this […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes 8 principles girls need to live out in order to become happy and fulfilled, including being internally motivated, creating their own standards of success, making decisions based on […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan makes a strong case for why, when young adults are starting their careers, the 1st step is to prioritize fulfillment because we all tend to get better at things […]

Dr. Jordan interviews Dr. Judith Orloff about the challenges and gifts experienced by sensitive, empathic girls

In this podcast, Dr. Jordan describes how to teach girls that it is the pursuit of fulfillment that leads to excellence and also learn how to become aware of their intrinsic motivation. Also included is […]

In this new podcast Dr. Jordan describes how damaging labels are for kids and how to reframe behaviors into positives. Some labels discussed are being bossy, too shy or sensitive, perfectionists, weird, depressed, losing it, […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan discusses important factors that have occurred over the past 200 years that have shifted cultural standards for how women are supposed to look, creating a moving target of unrealistic standards […]

Dr. Jordan interviews Ob-Gyn Dr. Melissa Holmes, founder of the educational App Girlology, about educating girls and parents about puberty, periods, sexuality, and body image. Link to the Girlology App:  https://girlology.com/  Instagram @girlology To access free content […]

How to educate children and teens about the brain science about how smartphones and social media negatively affect their brains.

Learn about the effects of past friendship dramas on girls and how to find her BFF's.

Does your preteen or teenage daughter ever suffer with negative self-talk? Get overwhelmed by ruminating worst case scenarios about her friendships and feelings? Do you as her parent ever feel helpless about how to best […]

In this podcast, Dr. Jordan shares a collection of inspiring stories from girls who express why they love the activities they are passionate about. Through these real-life examples, he explores the importance of cultivating intrinsic […]

In this podcast, Dr. Jordan describes how to normalize a child’s grief and support them through the process of grieving instead of pathologizing, diagnosing, and medicating these normal emotions. See links to previous related podcasts […]

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the social whirlwinds and emotional storms of your middle school daughter? You’re not alone! This episode of Raising Daughters tackles the rollercoaster ride of these pre-teen years, featuring three insightful […]

Show Notes: Mariana Alessandri, author of Night Vision, discusses the need to normalize all of our emotions and to educate girls to listen to what they have to teach us. How the culture has conditioned […]

Show Notes: In this podcast, learn the benefits and the tools for forgiving others. Research on the harmful effects of not forgiving others Research on the negative effects of not forgiving others: increased stress, anxiety, […]

Show Notes: Dr. Jordan discusses the book, Cassandra Speaks: when women are the storytellers, the human story changes, with author Elizabeth lesser Using her book, Cassandra Speaks, author Elizabeth Lesser describes how our human stories […]

Show Notes: Research shows that time in nature is associated with improved mental health, decreased stress, enhanced creativity and prosocial behaviors, and increased connection to each other. Positive mental health benefits from time in nature […]