SHE with Jordan Lee Dooley

Have you ever had to decide to let go of a dream or a good thing? Maybe you thought the relationship you’re in would lead to marriage or you thought the job you took was your dream job. Maybe the city you moved to isn’t a fit anymore, the home you thought you would grow old in is becoming too much work, or your schedule has become overwhelming and you can’t do it all. When we have things in our li...

Navigating unmet expectations and disappointments can be difficult, especially when the world constantly shows us what success “should” look like and tells us that if we just do all the right things, everything will work out. Whether the unmet expectations you face are huge disruptions or smaller things that worry or frustrate you, it can be easy to feel like you’ve failed or that you aren’t doing...

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 becoming overly black and white, with people often demonizing certain foods. Unfortunately, this way of thinking can lead to restrictive dieting, food fear,...

You know what makes it really hard to be content with your life? Feeling like your dreams are coming true for everyone but you. At one point or another, you’ve probably experienced those moments when the very things you’ve been hoping, working, and praying for seem to work out seamlessly for everyone else while you’re left facing a brick wall. Just days after your heart gets broken, your best frie...

Have you ever felt stuck in a season of life you don’t want to be in? Maybe you’ve been waiting years for that next big step and now you’re starting to feel like you’re behind in life. You see your peers or friends accomplishing so many things - getting jobs, getting married, or having kids -  and it feels like you’re stuck at a stoplight while everyone else keeps moving forward. Maybe you’re not...

Have you ever *almost* accomplished something, only for it to fall apart at the end? Maybe you *almost* got that dream job, but then you found out they went with a different candidate. Or maybe you thought you found “the one” and you *almost* got  married, but instead it ended in a bad breakup Or maybe the finish line just keeps moving, so you never really get to where you want to be. In this epis...

Have you ever found yourself scrolling through social media, looking at all the people you “know”, but still feeling isolated? Maybe you have the occasional girls’ night or lunch out with a friend, but you still feel lonely and you’re craving something deeper. In a world that’s more connected than ever before, we’re still seeing more loneliness, anxiety, and depression than ever before. But what i...

Have you ever found yourself in a waiting season or dealing with unmet expectations? Maybe life hasn't played out how you thought it would, and you're waiting for that dream of yours to finally happen.  Whether you're waiting for a spouse, a job, or trying to build a family, dealing with unmet expectations or unrealized dreams can leave you feeling hopeless or uncertain of the future. In this epis...

Have you ever found yourself living for the weekends, trying to trudge through your days and just get by? Maybe you’re going through a really painful season that has you numbing your emotions. Or maybe you keep saying you’re fine, but if you’re being honest, your life feels tiresome and unexciting. You want to live a full and intentional life, but you have no idea where to start. In this episode,...

Sadly, too many of us have experienced dealing with broken people, which means that at some point, we've likely been hurt by someone in our life. But what happens when we're hurt by another Christian or even a church? How do we move forward after we've had a negative experience with the church? And how can we get back to an authentic faith life when we're spiritually burnt out? In this episode, Jo...

Do you feel exhausted, no matter how much sleep you get? Are you living on espressos or stress hormones to get you through the day? Maybe you feel like your mood is off or you're experiencing some major brain fog. If you’re feeling tired and fried, your adrenals may be working overtime, something that can lead to adrenal fatigue. But if you’ve ever heard of adrenal fatigue, you may know that there...

Have you ever felt burnt out or unfulfilled in your work? Maybe the work you thought you would love isn't actually your passion. Or maybe you feel like you need to do something different with your life, but you're confused about what that should be and you're afraid to make the change. As today's guest said: "Feeling stuck in your career is a choice."  But you CAN get unstuck. In this episode, Jor...

If you're going through a season of uncertainty, unmet dreams, or feeling unfulfilled in your life, you've probably wondered... what do I do now? How do we grow and live in the midst of uncertainty? What do we do with all of the dreams that feel broken or unmet? How can we pursue our callings with clarity and from a place of rest? In this week's episode, Jordan dives into these questions with arti...

Let's be honest, there's something a little magical about a warm beverage in the morning - and coffee is the drink of choice for many people. But there's also a lot of research about the negative effects caffeine can have on the body and your hormonal health. While caffeine shouldn't be demonized, if you've become dependent on it and your caffeine-free-self is basically the equivalent of Oscar the...

Have you ever felt unsure of what to say or how to respond to a friend who is going through a difficult time? You want to support her, but you're worried you'll say the wrong thing and make it worse or you're at a loss for what you can do to be helpful for her in this season. Or maybe you've been the one to go through something really hard, whether it was a loss, health diagnosis, financial strugg...

In a society where polarizing arguments have become increasingly more common, along with heated political division and clashes on social media, it sure can feel overwhelming to try and have a respectful conversation about today’s issues. And that’s not the only struggle. Add to the mix that different news sources often report from vastly different perspectives and biases, it can feel like a huge s...

Have you ever struggled with a chronic skincare issue like acne (ya know, the kind you're only supposed to have in those super awkward middle school years)? If you have, you know that skin issues can be extremely frustrating, painful, and, yes, embarrassing. Often, recommendations from doctors and dermatologists usually involved harsh cleansers, creams, and medications that were full of toxins. Bu...

We often hear about women who are crushing it in the workplace and breaking glass ceilings, following their ambitions and  gaining an impressive status or position. And we think that must be what success looks like. And while following your ambitions can be a great thing, there's a lot more to being a successful woman than just status or position. In fact, Proverbs 31 has a lot to say about what a...

Raise your hand if this sounds like you... 🙋‍♀️ You hop onto Instagram to see what some of your friends are up to and pretty soon you find yourself scrolling through countless feeds and stories. You see all these other people - including family and friends - but you suddenly feel alone, instead of connected. Maybe you even notice you begin comparing yourself to the lives you see on the screen, an...

Safe Families is a program that helps families in crisis by having volunteers host vulnerable children and support the parents so they can get back on their feet. As a host family, Jordan and her husband Matt have been providing short-term respite care for vulnerable kids and the experience has been transformative - healing in some ways, definitely hard at times, but rewarding and so worth it. In...

Have you ever thought something negative about yourself or your situation? Maybe you’ve learned from experience that it doesn’t take long before that single toxic thought can lead to a downward spiral of negative emotions, depression, or anxiety. Maybe you’ve experienced a past trauma that has stuck with you, you have a negative relationship with food, or you’re fighting against toxic perfectionis...

Have you ever started doing laundry or washing dishes and then realized that you spent most of the day cleaning instead of actually living? 🙋 ♀️ Maybe you wake up each morning already feeling exhausted because you’re constantly trying to get things done, take care of the kids, and keep up with your busy schedule. Or maybe you’re a mama who feels like a hot mess because you’re spending so much tim...

Raise your hand if this sounds familiar…🙋 ♀️ In college, friendships seemed to come pretty easy. You hung out in each other’s dorm rooms, went to classes together, shared meals, and pretty much got to live life with each other. But now, as you get older, it feels like friendships and community are becoming more difficult. You’re busy working or running after the kids, people are moving to differe...

In a world of unrealistic beauty standards, where so many of us experience things like loss, acne, brokenness, or illness, it’s easy to fall into the habit of bullying yourself. You see the women around you who don’t have issues like yours or who are experiencing the opposite of your own personal struggle and you not only begin to compare yourself to them, but you also start to critique your body...

Women right now have more opportunities and more access to information, encouragement, and self-help tools than ever before… and yet, we’re still exhausted and feel like we don’t measure up. Maybe the reason we’re so exhausted is that we’re striving, fueled by the wrong thing, trying to gain something that we don’t trust God for. In this episode, Jordan talks with author, speaker, and artist Ruth...