SHE with Jordan Lee Dooley

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 would it look like to take a holistic approach to he...

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 uncomfortable. But feelings aren't something to fix. God desig...

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 explored.   So what does it look like to take a dis...

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 and intentionally use it to grow and fill our cups...

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, find less stimulating shows, and learn how to make i...

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 order to be healthy. But this has led to nutrition be...

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 advocate. Whether your birth went exactly as you dreamed...

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 resources to explore other options of care. ​ So the que...

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're often told that if we want the best health or f...

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 in the Bible. And when we study the First Commissi...

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 affect our health. That’s why reading and understan...

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 ways you can support your marriage, whether you hav...

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 how often we exercise. It can be a slippery slope...

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 use of sippy cups. In this episode, Jordan talks wi...

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 author Rebekah Lyons about what a resilient life loo...

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 often small and intentional shifts.  So what found...

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 for abortion-vulnerable women.  As today’s guest...

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 be a lot to handle.  So how can you navigate the p...

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. Ashley Mayer (AKA Dr. Green Mom) about simple things...

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 so many options, making the shift can feel incredi...

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 mind management, how does it affect our physical a...

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 personal stories and have a candid conversation o...

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 can affect the breastfeeding journey. So in this...

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 mom Laura Hackney about the well-intentioned but...

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 still work well, since they’re more natural?” Find...