SHE with Jordan Lee Dooley

Have you ever felt unsettled in life, or felt like things aren’t how they’re supposed to be? Maybe you feel lost in a season of transition or you feel discouraged by a long season of waiting. While we don’t talk about it a lot, these feelings are common experiences for women in all different stages of life. So in this episode, Jordan talks with author Nicki Koziarz about how to navigate life’s tra...

In today’s society, “healthy eating” is often equated to eating more salads while cutting out gluten, dairy, and sugar. But are these trends really helping to nourish our bodies or are they causing us to eat less nutrient-dense real foods and instead consume more heavily processed, man-made, fake foods? As today’s guest says, “As a society, we’re eating more than ever before, but we’re starving on...

Have you ever felt like your contributions don’t matter all that much? Maybe you’re knee-deep in loads of laundry or dishes in the sink, and it seems like the only thing you’ve done today is answer a couple of emails or feed your kids. Or maybe you tend to look at all the amazing things that others are doing with their lives and suddenly it feels like you can’t measure up. But the Bible shows that...

The term “pelvic floor health” has been thrown around a lot in the past few years and chances are that when you read or heard about it, there was a lot of talk about doing kegels. But did you know that kegels are not always the right way to work on your pelvic floor? And did you know that the pelvic floor is closely tied to your breath, which means that focusing on how you breathe is really import...

When it comes to mental health, stress, and anxiety, we often talk about the need for self-care. But for believers, we can take things one step further by focusing on soul care and the usefulness of practices like Biblical mindfulness. But what is soul care exactly? And what evidence-based practices can Christians use when struggling with stress or mental health issues like anxiety and depression?...

As consumers, it can be overwhelming to make conscious decisions about the types of companies we want to support. We want to give our business to companies that create clean and effective products AND support our values. But how do you know what to look for? The beauty and textile industries are some of the hardest to navigate, as products are often loaded with chemicals, overproduction creates la...

If you’ve ever had to walk through recurrent pregnancy loss or infertility, you know how overwhelming it can be to figure out what doctors to see, what to test for, and what treatments to try. And, unfortunately, many women also experience doctors who gaslight them or insurance companies who won’t pay for testing until they’ve had a certain number of miscarriages. Even with additional testing, man...

Do you ever feel pulled in a million directions, like there’s just not enough time for everything you want to do? Your to-do list is always getting longer, but (as much as you try), you can’t get more time each day. Maybe it even feels like society’s message of “hustle harder” is the only way you’ll ever get anything done! But what if there was a better way? In this episode, Jordan talks with blog...

Ask yourself the question: are you enjoying motherhood or are you just trying to survive? Of course you love your kids and there are wonderful parts of motherhood. But modern motherhood is too often wrapped up in unrealistic expectations, mental overload, comparison, and guilt. Every parenting book and social media account gives you a list of things you need to do if you want to be a good mom. It’...

Have you ever been unsure of your calling? Maybe you’re in a difficult season that has left you wondering what God is doing and how He could work through your current circumstances. Or maybe you’ve gotten so caught up in your work that you’ve started to care more about the world’s measurements of success than God’s. Perhaps you’ve been trying so hard to replicate other people’s careers or trying t...

Did you know that in the U.S. 1 in 2 children have at least one chronic health condition? Being intentional in the food we give our children, especially in their first few years of life, can play a huge role in supporting their gut health, metabolism, and immune health and preventing chronic illness. But how do we know which foods to feed our littles? And how can we take a more holistic approach t...

Whether you’re sleep deprived with a baby fresh from the hospital or you’re trying to navigate the teenage years, parenting can be difficult and confusing. Every decision feels weighted, as you wonder how it might impact your child. Many parents often wonder if they’re making the right choices and if their kids will want to be around them when they no longer have to be. But what would happen if we...

Surrendering and letting go of control is a challenging topic to hear, but it is central to the life of a Christian. While our fear or stress would lead us to try and control our circumstances, and society would have us manifest our way to happiness, the truth is that we can’t control everything. Surrendering to God’s plan, even in the midst of challenging circumstances, can bring much greater pea...

Everyone talks about the importance of work-life balance, but is it even achievable? Maybe you’re in a really busy season at work right now and you feel guilty about it, so in an effort to balance your work time and your family time, you try to do more activities with your kids.  But at the end of the day, you’ve added even more to your calendar and it doesn’t take long before you feel completely...

Have you ever heard “workout more and eat less” or “less calories in and more calories out”? Maybe you’ve been taught to think that fat and red meats are unhealthy, carbs are evil, and skipping meals will help you. But much of this advice can actually work against you and leave you with poor nutrition. So how do you support your body’s nutritional needs in the midst of busy seasons and children ru...

Navigating pregnancy after loss is hard. Feelings of fear, uncertainty, anxiety, and even grief are often overwhelming. Some days you may feel some hope and the next day you may feel scared out of your mind. It seems that each week brings both relief and more fear. And while there is no perfect 3 step plan that will eliminate the negative emotions, there are some things that can help you walk thro...

Have you ever walked through suffering or something unexpected and felt like even your friends don’t know how to respond or help? And they’re not the only ones. You’re not even sure how to hold onto faith given the very real and perhaps painful circumstances you’re facing. Whether it’s a hefty diagnosis, a loss, a broken relationship, or life just not going how you expected it to, holding onto rea...

Have you ever tried getting work done from home only to become distracted by your kids asking for help, the laundry screaming to be folded, or the food that won’t cook itself? Or maybe you're tired of feeling guilty for spending so much time on work and not doing all the activities with your kids that you see other moms doing on Instagram and Pinterest. Balancing work and family can be difficult -...

Have you ever had issues with your period or health and wondered… is this normal ? Maybe you’ve wondered if the length of your period is normal or you’ve experienced major PMS symptoms or fatigue and you’re not sure why. Perhaps your doctor has dismissed your issues, or you feel uncomfortable asking certain questions. Wouldn’t it be great if there was just a manual that could walk you through ever...

Have you ever noticed how there are countless podcasts, books, and social media accounts dedicated to strengthening your marriage, becoming a better parent, and even dealing with your coworkers, but very few resources on how to foster adult friendships? Even as adults, friendships are not always easy, and they can sometimes be tricky to navigate. But they are essential, life-giving relationships t...

Raise your hand if this sounds familiar… you go to the grocery store to pick up some food and notice that every item seems to have a different term on the label: organic, regenerative, cage-free, pasture-raised, local, grass-fed, grass-finished… There are so many buzzwords out there, but what does it all mean and why does any of it matter? How can you learn what’s important to you when it comes to...

Have you ever felt bad about making money as a Christian? Maybe you worry that wanting to make more money is selfish or greedy. Or maybe you want to make more money, but you don’t want to use slimy tactics. With all the corporate greed and materialism out there, it’s no wonder that we sometimes struggle with how to make money in a positive and life-giving way. In today’s episode, Jordan has a conv...

Many of us want to be as healthy as we can to support our bodies to the best of our abilities - and one of the biggest ways we do that is by trying to choose healthier foods. But sometimes even good intentions can lead to poor outcomes.​​ When trying to eat healthier, we may start to cut out whole food groups that we think are unhealthy. ​ And maybe in the pursuit of health, we even start limiting...

When life doesn’t go how we thought it would, it can be difficult to navigate the tension between the hope and faith we have and the pain we are experiencing.  How can we learn to trust God even when the outcomes aren’t what we hoped? And how can we lean into joy when our circumstances are far from happy? In this episode, Jordan speaks with author Nicole Jacobsmeyer about how to walk in joy and fa...

For a while now, the health and wellness space has pushed a go go go mentality to women, often promoting intense workouts, dieting, and fasting. This, along with society’s idea of hustle culture has led many women into a never-ending hamster wheel of activity. But many of these ideas go against how the female body works - and can lead to poorer health overall. Many women are finding themselves exh...