Taking Up Space with Jordan

After almost three years of podcasting, I'm pressing pause. Not because I'm burned out. Not because I'm giving up. And definitely not because this is goodbye. I'm choosing to give one dream my full attention. Over the last few months, I've realized that every creative idea keeps pulling me back to the same place: writing. Between working full-time, writing two books, creating v...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses estrangement, emotionally absent parents, family trauma, grief, and difficult parent-child relationships. What do you do when the person you're grieving is still alive? In this episode of Taking Up Space, we're talking about a type of grief that doesn't get enough attention: grieving a parent who is no longer part of your life. Whether you&#39...

A few weeks ago, I stopped feeling like myself. Nothing was technically wrong. I had published a book, I was making plans for the summer, and there were still moments of joy scattered throughout my days. But underneath it all, fear had quietly moved back in; and I started believing some pretty awful things about myself. In this episode, I'm sharing what it felt like to slip back into old wound...

There’s something I’ve realized lately… A lot of us are waiting to feel proud of ourselves until we hit the “big” goal. The promotion. The relationship. The money. The dream life. And in the process, we’re missing the life we’re actively building right now. In today’s episode, I’m talking about ambition, joy, productivity culture, and why so many of us struggle to celebrate ourselves while we’re s...

Are you constantly filtering yourself to be more likable? In this episode, we’re talking about why so many of us feel like we’re “too much” and how that leads to shrinking ourselves, editing our personalities, and feeling disconnected from our own lives. If you’ve ever: held back your personality to fit in felt like you needed to tone yourself down or struggled to feel like yourself in different e...

What if you don’t actually hate being a woman… you’ve just been taught to experience it that way? In this episode, I’m talking about the narrative we’ve been fed about womanhood and why I’m choosing to see it differently. Yes, being a woman comes with real challenges. But it’s also powerful, intuitive, connected, and honestly… kind of magical. We’ve been conditioned to bond over how hard it is. Bu...

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re just going through the motions of your life… this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m sharing how shifting my mindset toward intentional positivity helped me break out of survival mode and start reconnecting with what actually brings me joy. And no, this isn’t about toxic positivity—it’s about understanding how your brain works...

This episode is a little more honest, a little more vulnerable… and very real. We’re talking about manifestation; but not the Pinterest version. The version where life is hard, things aren’t going according to plan, and you’re still trying to believe in the life you say you want. Because manifestation isn’t just wishing and hoping. It’s having a clear vision, believing in yourself (even when it fe...

Spring is here—and if you’ve been feeling behind, unmotivated, or like you “wasted” the first few months of the year… this episode is your reset. In this episode, I’m breaking down why you didn’t fail—you were just in winter. We’re talking about seasonal energy, giving yourself grace, and how to step into spring without overwhelming yourself. This isn’t about becoming a whole new person overnight....

What does it actually feel like to go after a dream you've had your entire life? In today’s episode of Taking Up Space with Jordan , I’m talking about something incredibly personal: the moment I finally took the leap and sent my first novel to beta readers. Writing a book has been a dream of mine since I was a kid, but for years I kept that dream quiet because I was afraid of what people might...

In today’s episode of Taking Up Space with Jordan , I’m talking about something that can feel really complicated right now: joy. There was a time in my life where I felt like I had no joy, no whimsy, and no real purpose. I was just going through the motions. Starting this podcast was actually one of the ways I tried to push myself out of that place and start building a life that felt more intentio...

Last week we celebrated 100 episodes of Taking Up Space (what?!), and in that episode I briefly mentioned something that has completely changed how I move through life: building your personal Board of Directors. In this episode, I’m breaking that concept down. We’re talking about: Why you shouldn’t be making major life decisions alone The power of intentionally choosing who gets a seat at your “ta...

We made it to 100. And in true Jordan fashion, I celebrated… then called myself a loser… then celebrated again. In this very special milestone episode, I’m taking you back to where it all began: my very first Glow Up Checklist! And looking at what actually changed my life, what still holds up, and what I’d add now after two years of becoming her in real time. We’re talking about: ✨ why confidence...

Change can feel terrifying when you don’t believe you can handle what comes next. In this episode, Jordan opens up about navigating a season filled with transitions, uncertainty, and big life shifts — and why, for the first time, she isn’t spiraling. The difference? Self-trust. We talk about how learning to trust yourself changes the way you experience endings, new beginnings, and everything in be...

We’re talking about something that doesn’t get enough space in personal growth conversations: fun . In this short and sweet episode, I’m unpacking what it looks like to step out of constant productivity mode and intentionally choose joy — even when you’re ambitious, driven, and used to always working toward the next thing. This episode is about giving yourself permission to enjoy life now , not af...

Your inner critic has opinions: about your dreams, your timeline, your worth, and every mistake you’ve ever made. In this episode, we’re talking about that voice. The one that shows up right when you’re about to do something brave. The one that keeps receipts on your failures and loves to speak up at the worst possible moments. I’m breaking down how to identify your inner critic, why it changes vo...

Going into 2026, I realized I couldn’t keep building my dream life the same way — it was exhausting me. In this episode, I’m sharing five hard truths I’m taking with me into the new year — the kind that aren’t always comfortable, but are necessary if you want a life that actually feels good to live. We talk about: Why your dream life shouldn’t burn you out Why your life might look “boring” before...

You don’t need a 15-step morning routine, a new planner, or a complete life overhaul to feel better in 2026. In this episode of Taking Up Space with Jordan , we’re talking about how to romanticize your life in a way that’s realistic, grounding, and actually sustainable — even if you’re tired, unmotivated, or working a full-time job. Romanticizing your life isn’t about aesthetics or hustle culture....

In this final episode of Taking Up Space with Jordan for 2025, I’m reflecting honestly on a year that quietly changed me. A year of transition, emotional exhaustion, creative rediscovery, and learning what it actually means to keep going when life knocks the wind out of you. We’re talking about: The loneliness that can show up even when you’re “doing everything right” Admitting you want love again...

You know who you want to become — but how do you actually start being her right now, even when your life doesn’t look anything like hers yet? Welcome to Part Three of the Becoming Her series. This episode is all about navigating the messy, uncomfortable, beautifully human middle of personal growth. You don’t need the perfect job, the perfect routine, or the perfect circumstances to step into your...

This week we’re diving into Part Two of the Becoming Her in 2026 series — and we’re getting honest. Like… really honest. Because here’s the truth: becoming the woman you want to be doesn’t magically happen on January 1st. It starts in the messy middle, in the chaos, in the quiet moments when you decide you’re tired of waiting for the “right time.” In this episode, I’m reflecting on 2025, the emoti...

Ready to stop running your life on autopilot and actually figure out what feels off — and what your dream life is really asking for? In this episode, we’re kicking off Becoming Her in 2026 with one of my favorite self-reflection tools ever: The Wheel of Life life audit. If you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, unmotivated, or like you’re living the same day on loop (hi, Truman Show vibes), this is...

What if everything you’re scared of… actually works out? In today’s episode, I’m sharing something raw, honest, and real — the emotional spiral I found myself in during my end-of-year life audit, and the mindset shift that brought me back to center. This isn’t a highlight reel. This is the truth about building your dream life: ✨ Sometimes you lose balance. ✨ Sometimes you burn out. ✨ Sometimes...

What happens when you finally start building the life you once dreamed of… but it still doesn’t feel like enough? In today’s episode, we’re getting brutally honest about the heartbreak of growth, the quiet grief of realizing you’re living the life your past self prayed for, and yet you still feel behind, unworthy, or not “her” yet. I share my own story: how I used to believe success, relationships...

This week’s episode is a little different: it’s a journaling out loud session. No script, no perfection, just me, my journal, and a very honest check-in as we step into a new month. I had plans to talk about trusting your gut, but my heart needed something softer and realer. So today, I’m sharing the life update I’ve been avoiding: navigating seasonal depression and ADHD, feeling unmotivated since...