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 artist and poet, Morgan Harper Nichols.

Whether you feel like your dreams for your life have been dismantled, you're confused about what your purpose is, or you're feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainty in your life, this episode has words of encouragement and hope for you.

Grab those headphones and tune in to this episode to learn:

• What it looks like to find peace even in uncertainty
• 5 words to keep in your vocabulary when you're facing the unknown
• What to do with unmet dreams and expectations
• Why interruptions can sometimes be what we need
• How to thrive as a multipassionate person without being overwhelmed

To hear more from Morgan Harper Nichols, visit www.morganharpernichols.com.

P.S. If you're unsure of your direction and what's next for you, my program, The Mentorship, was designed to give you the community and clarity you need to figure out what's right for you in this season so you can find what fulfills you. Find out more at www.learn.theownitacademy.com/mentorship.

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 Grouch, that could be a red flag that it's affecting you too much and your body doesn't have the natural energy that you need to get through the day.

In this episode, Jordan talks about what different health experts have to say about caffeine. Plus, she shares how she cut back on caffeine and learned to fuel her body to support natural energy levels.

If you feel like you've become too dependent on your daily intake of caffeine, you want more natural energy, or you just want to explore some other alternatives for a hot drink, make sure you tune in to this episode to learn:

• Why Jordan cut out caffeine and what different experts have to say about enjoying a cup of joe
• The benefits of lowering your caffeine intake
• An easy process you can follow to gradually limit the amount of caffeine you drink
• The best hot and cold coffee alternatives

Here are some links mentioned in this episode to help you get started:

• Alisa Vitti's Thoughts on Caffeine
• A Nutritionist's Thoughts on Caffeine
• Quiz: How Many Calories Do You Need?
• Modere Revitalize: Mineral Drink 
• Adrenal Cocktail Recipe
• Bone Broth Hot Cocoa Recipe
• Pukka Latte
• MUD\WTR Coffee Alternative

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 struggle, relationship breakup, or something else. And when you tried to talk with your friends or family about it, the way they responded was frustrating or even hurtful, which made you feel invalidated and lonely.

Even when we genuinely care about someone in our life and we have the best intentions, we can find it hard to know what to say or how to best support them in their struggle. And yet, supporting each other through the hard times is an important life skill - and an essential part of any good friendship.

In this episode, Jordan shares her tips on how you can best support a hurting friend. Tune in to learn:

• What to say (and what not to say) when a friend is going through a hard season
• Action steps you can take now to support your friend
• How to know what your friend needs from you (because we all react to situations differently)
• Tips on how to tell your hurting friend your happy news

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.