Taking Up Space with Jordan

What Happens When You Stop Believing in Yourself

A few weeks ago, I stopped feeling like myself. Nothing was technically wrong. I had published a book, I was making plans for the summer, and there were still moments of joy scattered throughout my days. But underneath it all, fear had quietly moved back in; and I started believing some pretty awful things about myself. In this episode, I'm sharing what it felt like to slip back into old wounds I thought I'd already healed, the comparison spiral that convinced me I was falling behind, and the moment I finally leaned on my community instead of trying to carry it all alone. If you've ever felt like a fraud, convinced yourself you're failing, or wondered why old insecurities keep showing up after you've done "the work," this conversation is for you. Because healing isn't about never struggling again. It's about choosing to show up anyway. ✨ In this episode: * Why healing isn't a one-time destination * The dangerous stories we tell ourselves when fear takes over * Comparison, friendship, and feeling left behind * What publishing my first book taught me about failure * How community helped pull me out of the haze * Why showing up imperfectly still counts If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend who might need the reminder that she isn't behind and she isn't alone. #TakingUpSpaceWithJordan #SelfGrowth #HealingJourney #WomenEmpoweringWomen #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #SelfWorth #ComparisonTrap #CreativeLife #WomenWhoCreate

Stop Waiting to Feel Proud of Your Life

There’s something I’ve realized lately… A lot of us are waiting to feel proud of ourselves until we hit the “big” goal. The promotion. The relationship. The money. The dream life. And in the process, we’re missing the life we’re actively building right now. In today’s episode, I’m talking about ambition, joy, productivity culture, and why so many of us struggle to celebrate ourselves while we’re still becoming. I also open up about self-publishing my debut romance novel All Parts of Me and the realization that I had accidentally let ambition steal my joy. This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re constantly moving the goalpost on themselves. You’re allowed to celebrate your life now. You’re allowed to feel proud now. You don’t have to “earn” joy first. ✨ Topics in this episode: * Ambition vs joy * Romanticizing your life while building it * Why women struggle to celebrate themselves * Productivity culture & “I’ll be happy when” mindset * Learning to honor your current season * Building your dream life without rushing your becoming 💌 Join my newsletter for more personal reflections, behind-the-scenes author updates, journal-style entries, and unreleased content. 📖 My debut romance novel All Parts of Me is available now on Kindle and through my website. Paperback coming soon. #selfgrowth #personaldevelopment #mindsetshift #dreamlife #healingjourney #podcast #womenempowerment

Stop Editing Yourself (You're Not "Too Much")

Are you constantly filtering yourself to be more likable? In this episode, we’re talking about why so many of us feel like we’re “too much” and how that leads to shrinking ourselves, editing our personalities, and feeling disconnected from our own lives. If you’ve ever: * held back your personality to fit in * felt like you needed to tone yourself down * or struggled to feel like yourself in different environments this conversation is for you. We’re diving into how to stop editing yourself, start owning your quirks, and finally feel aligned in your life again. ✨ You don’t need to become someone else to build your dream life ✨ You just need to stop abandoning who you already are — 📖 My debut romance novel is out now → Available on Amazon + my website [https://www.takingupspacewithjordan.com/author-era] 💌 Stay connected with me — #selfgrowth #personaldevelopment #authenticity #confidence #mindsetshift

Being a Woman Is Magic (And We Forgot)

What if you don’t actually hate being a woman… you’ve just been taught to experience it that way? In this episode, I’m talking about the narrative we’ve been fed about womanhood and why I’m choosing to see it differently. Yes, being a woman comes with real challenges. But it’s also powerful, intuitive, connected, and honestly… kind of magical. We’ve been conditioned to bond over how hard it is. But what happens when we start bonding over how powerful we are instead? In this episode, I’m breaking down: * why we’ve been taught to see womanhood as a burden * how that shows up in everyday conversations * the science behind intuition, connection, and emotional depth * how to shift the way you think about being a woman If you’ve ever felt frustrated, disconnected, or conflicted about your identity as a woman, this one’s for you. And before you go, my debut romance novel is officially out now. [https://www.takingupspacewithjordan.com/author-era] If you’re learning to embrace all parts of yourself, I think you’ll really connect with this story. ✨ Listen now and step into your power.

Joy Is the Blueprint: How I Found My Way Back to Myself

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re just going through the motions of your life… this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m sharing how shifting my mindset toward intentional positivity helped me break out of survival mode and start reconnecting with what actually brings me joy. And no, this isn’t about toxic positivity—it’s about understanding how your brain works, why negativity feels so natural, and how to slowly retrain your mind to see what’s good again. We’re diving into the science behind positivity, including negativity bias and neuroplasticity, and how joy can actually fuel your growth, creativity, and dreams. I also walk you through five simple, realistic steps you can start using today to incorporate more positivity into your life—without forcing it or faking it. Because the truth is: you don’t build your dream life from burnout and survival mode. You build it from alignment, energy, and the small moments that remind you what it feels like to be you again. And before we wrap, I’m sharing something really special—my debut novel is coming out on April 22nd, and you can download the first chapter now using the link in the show notes.