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 struggle to even get the facts about an issue in the first place.

So, how can we overcome our own biases, work to hear both sides of the issue, investigate the real facts beneath political division, and have respectful conversations with the aim to understand rather than to win an argument?

In this episode, Jordan sets out to answer those questions with guest Sharon McMahon, the woman often referred to as "America's Government Teacher."

If you have ever felt intimidated by the growing prevalence of polarizing views, misinformation, and political division, then make sure you tune in to this episode to learn:

• What biases are and how to spot them in ourselves and in the media
• Ways to determine which sources are reputable
• The role experts play (and don't play) in the distribution of information
• The importance of our role in holding the media accountable
• How to have conversations with people you disagree with, in person and on social media

To learn more from Sharon McMahon, visit her website at www.sharonmcmahon.com.

Want to sign up for my new "While You Wait Workshop" before registration closes on January 17th? Make sure you check out all the details at www.jordanleedooley.com/while-you-wait to turn your waiting season into a time of purpose, fulfillment, and preparation.

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.

But navigating what skincare products are truly non-toxic can be challenging. Many brands greenwash their labels and market them as "organic, "natural", or "plant-based" when in reality they're still full of harmful toxins.

So how can you find non-toxic skincare products that aren't full of junk and actually work?

To answer that question, Jordan chats with Bethany McDaniel, the CEO of Primally Pure, a line of 100% natural and toxin-free skincare products. 

Get ready to take notes and tune in to learn:

• The dangers of conventional products in stores and how they're negatively affecting our health
• Ingredients in skincare products that you should avoid and why
• How to evaluate the ingredient label of a skincare product
• Problems we're seeing when it comes to the regulation of ingredients and marketing terms in the U.S.
• The importance of using natural deodorant and what to look for when buying one
• The benefits of gua sha and dry brushing
• Bethany McDaniel's own skincare routine

To learn more from Bethany McDaniel and to check out Primally Pure products, go to www.primallypure.com.

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 successful woman looks like. So in this episode of the SHE podcast, Jordan dives into Proverbs 31 and talks about 5 forgotten traits of a successful women.

Tune in to this episode to learn:

• What a successful women really look like
• 5 traits of a successful woman that we often forget
• Why you don’t have to (and shouldn't) do everything by yourself
• The importance of mission over position

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, and you feel like you're not where you're supposed to be, or where you wanted to be, in life by now.

What started as a search for connection, ended in loneliness and competition.

In this episode, Jordan talks with author and entrepreneur Natalie Franke about how to cultivate community over competition in the age of social media.

Grab your headphones and tune in to learn:

• Why we feel more alone now than ever, despite living in the most connected society in history
• How social media often creates a culture of competition instead of connection
• The true impact of authentic community
• Tangible ways to use social media as a tool for connection instead of comparison
• What to do when your in a group of people who feed on comparison and jealousy

To hear more from Natalie, visit her website at nataliefranke.com.

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 this episode, Jordan shares with you what Safe Families does, how she heard about them, and what their experience has been like as a host family. Plus, she’s answering all the questions she’s received from listeners!

If you’re interested in learning more about Safe Families and what it looks like to be a host family for children in need, or if you’re just curious about how this experience has impacted Jordan and her family, make sure you tune in to this episode. You’ll learn:

• What led them to get involved with Safe Families
• How Safe Families differs from foster care
• Their personal experience hosting children
• The who, what, where, when, how, and why of volunteering with Safe Families

And let us know in the comments: are you familiar with this program? Is this the type of program you would volunteer for?

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 perfectionism.

Whatever your experience or struggle, your mind plays a powerful role.

So in this episode, Jordan talks with neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf to learn how to manage our minds and rewire our brain to heal from toxic thoughts, emotional distress, and trauma.

Make sure you take a couple deep breaths, grab those headphones, and tune in to get ready to have your mind blown. You’ll learn:

To learn more from Dr. Leaf, check out her website at www.drleaf.com.

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 time trying to maintain your life that you don’t get to really enjoy it.

If any of those strike a chord with you, then this episode of SHE will be both the hug and the kick in the pants you need!

Jordan chats with author Allie Casazza about how minimalism and simplicity can transform relationships, motherhood, and our ability to lean into joy.

This episode is full of practical tips that will help you live a more peaceful, simple, and abundant life!

Tune in to learn:

You can get more great content from Allie by visiting her website, www.alliecasazza.com.

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 different places, and you find you and your friends are often in different seasons.

So what’s a girl to do?

To answer that question, Jordan talks with author Alyssa Bethke about how to build community and friendships as an adult.

Pull up a chair, get your comfy clothes on, and tune in to this episode to learn:

To learn more from Alyssa Bethke, visit her at www.jeffandalyssa.com.

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 and question if it’s even good.

In today’s episode, Jordan chats about why it’s time to quit bullying yourself and six things to remember about your identity.

So hit that pay buttons and tune in to this episode to learn:

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 Chou Simons about how to replace the gospel of self-improvement with the gospel of grace,

If you’re ready to let go of trying so dang hard and trying to measure up, then this episode will help you find the grace and freedom you need.

So make sure you grab a pen and paper (you’re gonna take notes!), and tune in to learn:

To learn more from Ruth, visit her at ruthchousimons.com.