SHE with Jordan Lee Dooley

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EYA 2: When It's Time to Let Go of a Good Thing Apr 27, 2022

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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 life that didn’t turn out how we thought they would, or when we take on too much at once, it often leads us to a point where we have to make a decision - and maybe even let go of something that seemed like a good thing.

This can often be one of the hardest decisions to make because letting go feels a lot like giving up and you start to wonder if this makes you a quitter (psst… it doesn’t).

In this episode, Jordan talks all about how to know when to let go of a good thing. This is the second episode in a series that goes along with her new book, Embrace Your Almost.

With additional content that complements chapter 2 of the book and reflection questions to ask yourself, this episode will help you navigate letting go of something good and making space for what’s better.

Tune in to learn:

Why prioritizing space in your life is important
What to do when letting go feels like quitting
3 key steps to follow to let go of a good thing
How to make decisions that are in line with your priorities

Want to dig deeper?

Get a copy of Embrace Your Almost: https://jordanleedooley.com/eya
Download the free book guide: https://jlmedia.lpages.co/eya-book-study-guide/
Start the Bible study plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/30872

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EYA 1: You're More Successful Than You Think Apr 20, 2022

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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 enough in your life.

As the first episode in a series that goes along with her new book, Embrace Your Almost, Jordan dives deeper into the topic of Chapter 1: how to redefine what a successful life looks like.

With new content not found in the book and reflection questions to ask yourself, this episode will help you rethink how you define success and how to cultivate a life you like before you get to where you want to be.

Tune in to learn:

What success really means
How society portrays a successful woman
What the Bible has to say about the desires of our heart
Reflection questions to help you redefine your idea of success
What to do when you feel like you've failed

Want to dig deeper?

Get a copy of Embrace Your Almost: https://jordanleedooley.com/eya

Download the free book guide: https://jlmedia.lpages.co/eya-book-study-guide/

Start the Bible study plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/30872

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How to Restore Your Metabolism (Ft. Kori Meloy and Fallon Danae) Apr 13, 2022

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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, and even malnutrition and worsening health conditions.

So how do we nourish and heal our bodies without succumbing to restriction and fear? How can we enjoy food freedom while also fueling our body with the appropriate nutrients that will help us thrive?

That’s what Jordan explores in this episode with Kori Meloy and Fallon Danae as they discuss what it really looks like to nourish your body, restore your metabolism, and experience food freedom.

Tune in to this powerful episode to learn about:

Kori and Fallon’s own healing journey through endometriosis, Hashimoto’s, and restrictive eating
The importance of nourishing your body to support your metabolism
What it looks like to fuel your body with biologically available and restorative foods
The harm of diet culture and following popular diets
How many calories we really need and why most women aren’t getting enough

For more information, visit rewildculture.com and fallonstable.com.

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When Dreams Come True for Everyone but You Apr 06, 2022

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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 friend gets engaged. Hours after your kid gets into big trouble, your neighbor posts about their kid’s big accomplishment on Facebook. Or just weeks after you get turned down for your dream job, your sister gets a huge promotion.

But what do you do in these situations, when it seems like the thing you most desire in the world is happening for others, but not for you? How do you handle the emotions of anger or jealousy that come up? And what do you do when your faith feels weak, and you’re not sure if your dream will ever come true at all?

Jordan digs into those questions in this episode as she reads a chapter from her new book, Embrace Your Almost.

Hint: Things like finding a spouse, having a family, or building a fulfilling career aren’t as simple as picking something off the Target shelf, but you can still live a life of contentment even when your dream feels far away.

So if you’re feeling like your dream is at a dead-end, tune in to this episode! You’ll learn:

How to show your support to someone when you don’t FEEL happy for them
What to do when your faith feels weak
How to handle jealousy and comparison
What a life of contentment really looks like
3 questions to ask yourself when you feel stuck in your life

P.S. Jordan’s new book, Embrace Your Almost, is now available in stores! This book is the no-nonsense guide to the life you long for, even when it doesn’t go according to plan. Order a copy today by going to www .jordanleedooley.com/eya.

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You're Not Behind. Here's Why. Mar 30, 2022

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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 comparing yourself to others, but you still feel like you’re behind the expectations you’ve set for your own life. You thought you’d be in a different season by now. You thought you’d do more and be more.

And, honestly, it all has you feeling frustrated and uncertain of whether you’ll ever get to where you want to be. You start to wonder if you’re out of time.

In this episode, Jordan tackles the deep emotions that come with feeling behind in your life and offers encouragement to get you through the in-between seasons of life.

If you’re feeling stuck or behind in life, go make yourself a bubble bath and tune in to this episode to learn:

Why we often feel like we’re behind in life
Important questions to ask yourself when you’re feeling behind
The importance of being present where you are
Why having an eternal perspective can calm our fears
How to move from fear to joy

P.S. Jordan’s new book, Embrace Your Almost, comes out in less than a week! Order the book or get tickets to the book signing party here: www.jordanleedooley.com/launch.

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How to Find Contentment in the Midst of Disappointment Mar 23, 2022

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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 episode, Jordan digs into what we do when we’re faced with unmet expectations and life doesn’t look like we thought it would.

And this isn’t just any old episode, friend. Jordan’s sharing a sneak peek as she reads you the beginning of her new book, Embrace Your Almost!

Let this serve as a message to you as you trudge through disappointment or broken dreams.

Take a deep breath, get comfy, and tune in now to hear:

Why unmet expectations can be so painful
How disappointment causes us to rethink our goals, reevaluate our purpose, and gain clarity
Ways to redefine success in the midst of unmet dreams
The importance of liking your life, even when it doesn’t look how you thought it would
How to find contentment and make the most of the unknowns even in the middle of disappointment

Order the book or get tickets to the book signing party: https://jordanleedooley.com/launch

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How to Build Close Community in a Lonely World (Ft. Jennie Allen) Mar 16, 2022

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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 is at the root of this and what can we do to address it?

In this episode, Jordan chats with bestselling author and national speaker Jennie Allen about how to create deep community in a world that’s experiencing an epidemic of loneliness.

Grab a friend and tune in to this episode to learn:

What science shows us about loneliness and the power of community
The lessons that history has taught us about community
What the Bible has to say about building relationships
How conflict can strengthen your friendships
The five ingredients you need to have the type of friends you’ve always wanted

To learn more from Jennie Allen, go to jennieallen.com

And to join Jordan’s launch team, an amazing private community of women who get to participate in lots of fun bonuses and giveaways, go to jordanleedooley.com/launch. You have until Friday, March 18th, to join!

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To the Woman Walking Through a Waiting Season Mar 09, 2022

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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 episode, Jordan is dishing out a heap of encouragement as she talks about how to keep your waiting season from being a wasted season, and how to live the life you long for even when it doesn’t go according to plan.

Grab your headphones and tune in to learn:

How to shift your mindset when you're experiencing the uncertainty of a waiting season
Ways to keep your waiting season from being a wasted season
What the Bible says about hope in difficult seasons
The difference between contentment and complacency

If you're ready to find clarity and contentment in the in-betweens, not-quites, and unknowns, then you can pre-order Jordan's new book, Embrace Your Almost. You'll get a digital copy that you can start reading right away - plus free access to the While You Wait workshop. Just follow the steps at www.jordanleedooley.com/eya-preorder.

P.S. Want to help Jordan launch Embrace Your Almost into the world? Come join her Launch Team, an amazing private community of women, and participate in lots of fun bonuses and giveaways! You can join here.

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How to Stop Settling for Fine and Start Living Fully (Ft. Mallory Ervin) Mar 02, 2022

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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, Jordan speaks with entrepreneur, podcast host, and author Mallory Ervin to talk about how to live fully without holding back and find true joy even through dark seasons.

Get ready for some much-needed advice (and a little kick in the pants) from this Kentucky girl!

You’ll learn:

How to stop saying we’re fine and start being honest about where we’re at
What can hold us back from living fully
How to get out of a “just getting by” mentality
Ways to hold onto ordinary joy even in the midst of difficult seasons
What it looks like to live without holding back

To learn more from Mallory, go to www.malloryervin.com.

P.S. Did you know you can start reading Jordan's new book, Embrace Your Almost, TODAY? Follow the steps listed here to get reading!

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How to Navigate Church Hurt (Ft. Amanda Smith) Feb 23, 2022

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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, Jordan has an authentic conversation with Amanda Smith, business coach, podcast host, and CEO of a global community of engaged women called Dallas Girl Gang. They talk candidly about how to navigate church hurt and maintain your faith even through negative experiences.

Go ahead, grab those headphones, and tune in to learn:

The benefits of having a community of believers and non-believers
How to handle difficult emotions about God and the church
What to do when broken people or difficult circumstances make you question God's character
How to stay strong in your faith even when you've had a bad experience with the church
What to do when you're feeling spiritually burnt out
How to find a new church or community

To hear more from Amanda Smith, head over to www.dallasgirlgang.com.

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