Raising Daughters

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 […]

Show Notes: It’s healthy for girls to realize the many ways their parents do love them vs. lamenting the ways they don’t. How ghosts in the nursery AFFECTS parent’s behavior Dr. Jordan describes the concept […]

Show Notes: The following 3 issues are current plagues that are damaging girls: good girl conditioning, the lack of down time and unstructured play, and early specialization in sports and activities. What is good girl […]

Show notes: Listen to 4 young adults candidly explain their fears about growing up and settling like their parent’s generation. How the path to adulthood has changed over the years Dr. Jordan presents data showing […]

Show Notes: Raising a spirited, powerful child is challenging; these stories offer ways to support them without crushing their spirit. Spirited kids have a sense of their DESTINIES James Hillman’s book, The Soul’s Code, describes […]

Many girls have a belief that they are not good enough, and it’s literally killing them. Here’s what parents can do about it. Show Notes:  In this podcast Dr. Jordan describes many causes of why […]

Listen to 15 hilarious jokes and stories about kids & parents that will lighten your mood & decrease your stress. Show Notes: Dr. Jordan describes some of the physiologic, mental health, and social benefits of […]

Show Notes:  Children, parents, couples, and the world would be far better off if we’d all learn to listen to each other; here’s how to accomplish this. Research into the value of feminine qualities of […]

Show Notes: Dr. Jordan shares 10 strategies to help high school grads launch successfully into their future What have you learned about you so far? Academically, socially, relationships, interests, aptitude, passions Overcoming adversity: reframe any […]

Dr. Jordan’s fascinating  interview with 3 high school girls about what it’s like to be an old soul: Show Notes: Questions the girls answered:  Describing “old souls” What does it mean to be an “old […]

Show Notes:  How you parent matters, and the style of parenting you employ will have long-term effects on who your kids become. 2 Parenting styles Dr. Jordan describes two main parenting styles: authoritarian and authoritative.  […]

How to overcome overwhelming stress and live a fulfilling life Show Notes: Edgar Allan Poe’s Descent Into the Maelstrom Metaphor Dr. Jordan uses Edgar Allan Poe’s story, Descent into the Maelstrom, as a metaphor for […]