What I Did for C-Section Recovery and Scar Healing

Recovering from a C-section can be challenging - especially if you didn't expect your birth to end in a major surgery.Between the exhaustion and lack of sleep from the newborn days, the pain from surgery, and concern about your scar healing, it can be overwhelming.So what can you do to recover, promote healing, and help support your body during this time?In this episode, Jordan shares the things that helped her the most when recovering from a C-section, and what she did to help heal her scar.Tune in to learn:Tips for supporting your body in the first few weeks after birthThe importance of listening to your body and prioritizing restWhat Bielers broth is and how it helps nourish the body postpartumHow to desensitize your C-section scarHow scar mobilization and physical therapy can improve your scar tissueWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out the resources mentioned in this episode:Episode 303: My Birth Plan Went Out the Window  Bieler's Broth recipeHow to desensitize your C-section scarHow to mobilize your C-section scarMitigate Stress Master Mineral drinkJordan's book: Embrace Your Almost   

Are you tired of feeling tired?Whether spiritually, emotionally, or mentally, constantly fighting fatigue or exhaustion can be overwhelming.  Maybe you're trying to juggle a million things and your calendar is full.  Maybe you feel like you're carrying a mental weight because there's a list of things you "should" be doing and keeping up with.Or maybe you're trying to show up and serve everyone else, but you've burned yourself out.In this episode, Jordan talks with author Jess Connolly about how to create sustainable rest when you're feeling overwhelmed and tired.Tune in to learn:Why almost every woman feels tiredDifferent types of exhaustion and how to figure out why you're feeling tiredHow to process your emotions when you're feeling emotionally overwhelmedWhat spiritual exhaustion looks likeHow to create sustainable rest without compromising your responsibilitiesThe importance of resting BEFORE you workWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Tired of Being Tired by Jess ConnollyIG: @jessaconnollyjessconnolly.comJordan's book: Embrace Your Almost 

If you're a parent, you've probably faced challenges with feeding your children at some point.Whether your child refuses to try new foods, throws all their food, only wants to eat dessert, or struggles to sit at the table, it can be frustrating to know how to help your child get nutritious meals.  In this episode, Jordan talks with dietition and the founder of @kids.eat.in.color Jennifer Anderson about how to handle picky eating and other common eating struggles.Tune in to learn:How to set realistic expectations for meal timesTips for kids who won't try new foodsWhy our language around mealtime and food mattersWhat to do when your child throws foodHow to promote a healthy diet without instilling a negative relationship with foodWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Jennifer's IG: @kids.eat.in.colorKids Eat in Color website Jordan's Holistic Home Handbook

Did you know that our soil's nutrition has been continuously worsening? And poor soil = nutritionally poor food.So where you source your food can have a huge impact on its nutrition and your health.Finding food that's not just local, but is grown with the right practices and is in season can make a huge difference in our ability to get the nutrients we need.But what does this look like?  How can we create rhythms that help prioritize nutritionally dense foods and support our metabolism?And what nutrition principles have we grown up with that we need to unlearn?In this episode, Jordan talks with women's health educator and the founder of Simpl Holistic Health, Ashlee Rowland, about how to source nutritionally dense foods, get enough minerals, and support our metabolism.Tune in to learn:How nutrient-deficient soil leads to nutrient-deficient foodWhy eating local food is important and tips for finding local foodHow to eat food seasonally in a way that's not overwhelmingEasy ways to get more minerals in your dietRhythms to do each week when it comes to preparing and making foodNutrition principles that we need to unlearnWhy skipping meals and fasting is hurting our hormonesWant to dig deeper? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Ashlee's Bare Naked Hormones course is open June 1-10, and early birds can enroll for $75Ashlee's Website: Simpl HolisticIG: @simplholisticJordan's Holistic Home Handbooklocalharvest.orgMetabolical book 

Have you been wanting to create both a beautiful and functional space when it comes to your home?  Maybe you've been searching Pinterest boards for inspiration on how to redesign a room in your house, but you're not sure how to make an aesthetically pleasing space that also works for your family (and has room for piles of kids' items).You want a space that looks beautiful and feels welcoming... but what about the messiness and craziness that comes with having a home? Why doesn't your house look clean and put together like the homes you see on HGTV?In this episode, Jordan talks with HGTV designer Jennie Marrs about how to make your house a home and have the grace to embrace the imperfection that comes with it.Tune in to learn:Why your home shouldn’t be a reflection of the latest trends, but a reflection of the family that lives thereQuestions to ask before working on any space in your homeHow the idea of drop zones can help you create more functional spacesHow to show yourself grace when it comes to mess in the homeTips for creating functional spaces with little kidsWant to dig deeper? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:IG: @jennymarrsJenny's book: House + Love = HomeJenny's websiteCrunchi (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)

Are you in a postpartum season?  Maybe you had a C-section and you want to know how you can help improve mobility and work on your scar.Or maybe you're ready to add more movement back into your routine, but you have no idea where to start.  Perhaps you've heard about the importance of the pelvic floor in postpartum recovery, but you're confused about what it actually looks like to support the pelvic floor after birth.  In this episode, Jordan chats with Krystle Howald, a physical therapist and the co-founder of the Expecting and Empowered app. Together, they talk about how to recover, improve mobility, and add movement in the postpartum season.Tune in to learn:Issues and symptoms women often struggle with postpartum  What you can do for recovery even before you start working out againThe most beneficial type of movement to do postpartumWhat you can do to help recover and improve mobility after a C-sectionHow to heal and mobilize a C-section scar  How to improve core activation after birthWhy consistency with your movement is more important than perfectionWant to dig deeper? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:IG: @expectingandempoweredExpecting and Empowered app (Use the code SHE to get 20% off!)Embrace Your Almost

Did you know that 80% of life's biggest decisions happen between the ages of 25 and 35?Decisions like who to marry, what job you want, where to work, where to live, and if you want to have kids are all part of this packed season.  Author Stephanie May Wilson calls this the "everything era." Not only are there huge life decisions to make, but our generation has more options available to us than ever before, and, through social media, we have more opinions burdening us too, making it even more difficult to figure out what we want to do.So how do you know what decisions are right for your life? How do you quiet the noise of others? What do you do if you start second-guessing your decisions?In this episode, Jordan talks with author Stephanie May Wilson about all these questions and how to hear your own voice so you can make the decisions that are right for you.Tune in to this episode to learn:What the "everything era" is and why it's more difficult than ever to make decisions about your lifeHow God's will plays a role in making life decisionsThe importance of quieting outside voicesWhy the right decisions are not always the easiest decisionsHow to analyze where you're at and if you need to make a changeWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in this episode:Stephanie's book: Create a Life You Lovestephaniemmaywilson.comStephanie's podcast: Girls Night 

Did you know that research shows that kids thrive in simplified spaces? And it's not just kids. Having less stuff can have a lot of benefits for adults too, including lowering stress hormones.But even if you appreciate the idea of minimalism, it can often feel like it's not possible for you. Maybe you're a mom with young kids and ALL the baby gear or you have a lot of sentimental items that you can't imagine narrowing down.So how can you practically declutter and simplify your space and what does this look like for the season you're in?In this episode, Jordan talks with "The Minimal Mom" Dawn Madsen about practical ways to simplify your home and your life.Tune in to learn:Why minimalism and having less stuff benefit usWhat minimalism can look like for the mom with young childrenPractical tips for simplifying your spacesHow the concept of your “today body” can help you declutter your closetsWhat to do with sentimental items when declutteringHow the two-minute tidy can help you manage your homeWhat minimalism looks like when it comes to to-do lists and hobbiesWant to dig deeper? Make sure to check out the resources mentioned in this episode:YouTube:  @TheMinimalMomIG: @the.minimal.momDawn's Website: theminimalmom.comCourtney Carver's Project 333Teux Deux To Do List AppJordan's Holistic Home Handbook

Have you had a C-section and wanted to learn more about having a VBAC?With so many opinions and data flying about, it can be difficult to understand the facts and to figure out what the best option is for you.Maybe you're wondering things like... What's the risk of a VBAC vs. a repeat C-section? Am I a good candidate for a VBAC? Why are a lot of doctors resistant to attempting a VBAC? What does the research actually say?In this episode, OBGYN Dr. Christopher Stroud answers all those questions and more!Tune in to this episode to learn:What a VBAC isWhy many doctors seem to be hesitant to do VBACSThe risks of a VBAC vs. the risks of a repeat C-sectionWho is considered an ideal candidate for a VBACHow VBAC risks change if the patient has had multiple C-sectionsWhat the VBAC calculator is and how accurate is itQuestions a patient can ask themselves to help decide if a VBAC is right for themTips for finding a VBAC-supportive hospital or doctorWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:fertilityandmidwifery.comDr. Stroud's podcastvbacfacts.comCrunchi (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)

Fertility journeys can be painfully difficult to navigate, whether you’re facing infertility, experiencing recurrent miscarriage, or walking through adoption.Between endless doctor visits, sad holidays, the difficulty of seeing others have kids, grief, and countless negative tests, the journey is heavy. The uncertainty leads you to ask yourself daily, “Will I ever have a child? Will this ever even happen for me?”Whether you’re on a fertility journey of your own or a loved one you know is walking through infertility, this episode will give you insight and encouragement to help you along the way.Tune in to hear:The hardest part of the fertility journeyEncouragement for your fertility journeyWhy family planning can lead to unmet expectationsHow to let go of your expectations for when you will have kidsHow the knowledge of God's sovereignty can help you release controlAnd check out these links mentioned in the episode:Crunchi (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)