SHE with Jordan Lee Dooley

Do you ever feel like your life is so far from where you thought you would be or where you long to be? Maybe you struggle to be fully present or content in your present moment because you're so focused on the future.Whether it's something as small as not having the time to keep your house clean because you're chasing after little kids, or something as big as longing for a spouse or a child, we often get stuck in our longings and feel disappointed in our circumstances.So how do you press in right now when you're not where you want to be?In this episode, Jordan talks with author Ruth Chou Simons about being present in your life and pressing into God even when your circumstances don't align with your expectations or hopes.Tune in to learn:How the Bible provides a framework for the idea of “now and not yet”Why getting what you're longing for doesn't actually lead to fulfillment (and what does)Practical tips to engage in the season you’re in, even if it’s not where you want to beHow to flip the script on a hard season  The importance of making growth the goal, and leaving the outcome to GodWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Jordan's book: Embrace Your AlmostRuth's book: Now and Not Yet  IG @ruthchousimons  GraceLaced Co

Have you been discouraged in your wellness journey? Maybe you feel like you're putting in a lot of effort, but not seeing the progress you hoped for.Or maybe you feel like there's a million more things you should be doing in your health journey. Perhaps you're so worried about achieving "perfect health" that you're stressed out and haven't been able to rest and enjoy your time (by the way, perfect health doesn't exist).  In a world where there's so much new information all the time - new trends, new studies, and new fad diets - sometimes it's important to go back to the basics and steward your body by focusing on nourishment, rest, and joy instead of trying to keep up with all of the latest biohacks.In this episode, Jordan gives encouragement for your health journey, shares Biblical insights about health, and talks about foundational health practices that helped her get through the stress (and lack of sleep) that comes with having young children.You'll Learn:How foundational health practices can help your body handle stressorsWhat to do when you feel like you're not doing enough for your healthWhy small shifts make a huge differenceThe impact that purpose, joy, and rest have on your healthWhat the Bible teaches us about the foundations of good healthWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Jordan's Holistic Home HandbookEpisode #294: Foundational Health Practices for the Whole Family (Ft. Dr. Michelle Young)Episode #283: How to Nourish Your Body with Real Food (Ft. Annika Duden)Episode #260: How to Support Your Thyroid and Metabolic Health (Ft. Jessica Ash)Episode  #207: How to Restore Your Metabolism (Ft. Kori Meloy and Fallon Danae)Episode #220: Why Minerals Matter for Your Health (Ft. Amanda Montalvo)

What does it mean to reclaim your womanhood in today’s culture?Divisive and politicized, modern feminism and the call to rewrite traditional gender roles and fight for reproductive rights has increasingly become at odds with Biblical values.So how can we take a deeper look at feminism and better understand its roots and messaging? And how does feminism compare to a Biblical view of womanhood?In this episode, Jordan asks the hard questions as she speaks with former feminist leader Justice Kuehl who breaks down the history and the teachings of the feminist movement and helps us understand its implications and how it contrasts with a Biblical view of womanhood.Tune in to learn:How feminist ideas have evolved and how it's shaping our view of womanhood in society todayThe origins of feminismWays a Biblical view of femininity and womanhood differ from feminist ideasHow feminist ideals impact motherhoodHow feminism views men, masculinity, and gender rolesHow girl boss mentality is affecting women and familiesWant to dig deeper? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Crunchi (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)Justice's book: Feminist to Feminine justicekuehl.com  IG @justicehopekuehl 

Our medical system recommends pap smears as preventative screenings but when a woman wants to have a baby, the medical approach is "Give it a whirl. We'll see what happens."Fertility testing usually isn't done proactively or preventatively. Too often testing is only done once a woman has had multiple miscarriages or prolonged infertility.But what if we took proactive steps to advocate for our health and did some simple tests before getting pregnant or experiencing fertility issues?In this episode, Jordan shares what she wishes she had known before trying to conceive and what tests she would have done before getting pregnant.Tune in to learn:Why testing often isn't done until a woman has experienced multiple miscarriages or infertilityThe value of taking a proactive approach towards fertilityWhat basic tests you can do before starting your fertility journeyThe importance of testing hormones over the course of a cycleHow to request your own labs onlineThe importance of finding the right providerWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Jordan's Holistic Home HandbookThyroid Disease and Pregnancy Facebook GroupEp #307 Finding Root Causes of InfertilityEp #278 Fertility, Reproductive Immunology, and What I Did Differently In My Successful PregnancyEp #310 The Hardest Lesson I Learned On My Fertility Journey