Emily Jordan Energy

If you feel like you're dying...

maybe you are. And maybe, it's not such a bad thing.

In this episode, lean into dying to who you are today so that you can be re-born into your Next Level Self.

Leveling up, growth-- it's what we all want, but it's uncomfortable and scary AF. That's because in order to grow into that next level, we can't bring who we are today. We must die to our current Self in order to become our future Self. 

So, if like me, you've been feeling the whole gambit of emotions: fear, anxiety, doubt, anger, sadness, but also excitement and intrigue-- maybe... you're dying. And maybe this "death of self" is a good thing. 

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If you're like me, you save all the fun stuff for a "special occasion."

• leg shaving
• candle burning
• date night
• homemade margs
• gift cards

In this episode, I'm inviting you to make TODAY a special occasion. YEP! Today! Do that thing. Make it special. We don't need a reason! Life is short. Why save the living for a "special" occasion?

PLEASE rate + review the podcast!! It helps me grow, and growth helps my business, which helps keep a roof over my head :)

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Emily Jordan Energy is my !NEW! podcast where I'm bringing you short, motivational, meditational episodes to encourage you, inspire you and remind you that YOU are a badass lady! 

I'm Emily Jordan, your host, writer & producer. I'm a women's personal trainer & lifestyle coach, helping women to understand their health, understand their bodies, and understand how to make health a true lifestyle in all aspects: food, movement, mindset, attitude, sleep, relationships, habits. I'm proud to be a foundational step in women's health journeys and truly just want every woman to love who she is and know how much she brings to the table. 

This podcast is a small offering of my encouragements, a stream of energy I want all women to have access to whenever they need it.

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Whew! This episode is PACKED with some major personal updates, but also some discoveries I've had that I thought would be beneficial to you, too. 

In this episode, I'm sharing part of my journey into plant-based eating and how that has drastically improved some gut issues I was having, as well as how that has impacted my overall body image and fitness. 

I'm also talking about how COVID has impacted my business, but also my mental health and what I've been trying to learn through this time. I'm offering up some things to try and mindset shifts to make that may help you if this COVID lifestyle is getting to you, too!

Honestly-- this episode gets a lot juicer than I was planning, but lots has been happening that I wanted to share about! Hope you enjoy :)

THINGS I TALK ABOUT IN THE EPISODE:

After MUCH anticipation (& some COVID curveballs) I am PUMPED to get this episode out to you guys!

Anna + Amy are competitive Muay Thai fighters and coaches at a local Muay Thai & boxing gym here in Charleston (Charleston Muay Thai & Boxing.)

In this episode, we talk about:

• how martial arts increased their own confidence 
• why they believe all women can benefit from martial arts training
• how they handle body changes + sport-related dieting
• what Muay Thai has taught them about life & how they use the skills from the gym in the real world
• how the sport works
• how to get involved!

After a brief hiatus to regroup and refocus on what I want this podcast to be about, WE. ARE. BACK! 

And we're back WITH A BANG- Caprisha Richards, Holistic Wellness Expert, my b-day twin, and all around high-vibin' soul sister who has done some serious inner work that I can't wait for you to listen to in this episode!

In addition to learning about Caprisha's personal experiences, here's what else we cover in this episode:

• how self-healing/transformation really works
• a powerful exercise that changed her life
• being feminine in a masculine society
• screaming out loud alone in your car
• what are "gut health issues"
• why you can be eating “healthy” but still feel bad
• cycle phases
• movement for health

Caprisha also shares how you can tell if what you're experiencing is "normal" or a sign of something deeper going on.

She leaves us with one big piece of powerful advice and she asks ME a big question at the end of the episode, too!

Find her on instagram @caprivanaa to tune into her stories and sneak some beautiful (and educational!) pics from her home in the US Virgin Islands. 

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! Welcome to the FIRST episode of a BRAND NEW SERIES-- Learn By Doing  (LBD) !!

In this series, I'm teaching you something I'm learning myself or have learned in the past that's helped change my mindset, progress me towards my goals, or help me grow & evolve as a person. I'm super excited to start this little mini-series of quick, actionable episodes because my hope is always to INSPIRE CHANGE in your life.

In this episode, I'm talking about a unique approach I use to soothe stress, anxiety, uncertainty, doubt & all those other yuck feelings that creep up in our lives. 

It's really challenging, but has honestly changed so much for me, and I hope you'll try it out and feel some benefits in your life, too!

ENJOY! and, as always, I'd love to hear from you about what you think ;)

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In this episode, I'm taking you through my initial consultation process that I have with every new client because: 

1) it's not your typical consultation

2) I think it could really help you on your own health + fitness journey as we kick off 2020!

Just imagine we're working together-- these are the questions I would ask you, not only to help me build a game plan for your training program, but also to help YOU think about your health + fitness in a meaningful, impactful way. 

Highlights include:

• what measurements actually matter
• how to not repeat the same mistakes (& end up right back where you started)
• finding a training routine you LIKE, that also works!
• tough questions you might not expect your trainer to ask
• why I believe in lifting heavy regardless of your goals
• how I build my programming around one thing:  happiness

Let me know what you think & if this was helpful!

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One of the coolest interviews I've ever done-- not just because it's with one of my best friends, Sam Morris-- but because of the depth & vastness of the conversation. THIS IS NOT just an episode for moms. We talk about SO MUCH more, and I know any female will resonate with so much of what we say.

In this episode, we cover:

• life as a new mom- the stuff you don't post on instagram
• navigating life as a friend of a new mom- how to support, what to say & what new moms need
• miscarriage & post-partum anxiety
• how your college major isn't always your "career path"
• switching from a day job to full-time entrepreneur
• confidence, health & true happiness when you're a "bigger" girl 

I love this episode because there’s a lot of stuff here I don't personally identify with (because I can’t) but we talk about what it looks like to be there for someone even when you don't understand. I'm also excited to bring a perspective different than my own and connect with women who may not resonate with me personally. I have no doubt any woman who listens will be able to find herself in this episode and say "Me too. I've been there." 

Sam is a natural when it comes to sharing heavy stuff in a relatable and open way. Come laugh with us, learn with us, and get real with us.

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Whether you currently feel like you're at rock bottom, you're approaching it, or you're just feeling some deep personal growth going on, close your eyes and listen to this spoken-poetry-style message about why ROCK BOTTOM is a beautiful place to be. 

Stay tuned after the message for some inside scoop on the inspiration behind this writing and what rock bottom looks like in real life.

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In this episode, I tell you all about my recent Whole30 experience.

I'll cover:

- why I voluntarily gave up sugar, grains, dairy, alcohol + more for 30 days

- what I really mean when I say "digestive issues"

- whether or not Whole30 actually "worked" for me

- how it changed my macro-counting approach to nutrition

- who I think Whole30 could benefit & who probably shouldn't do it

WHOLE30 RESOURCES

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I get *super* reflective every year around my birthday and I love sharing my learnings, growths, laughs and pieces of wisdom from doing life for another year each time August 3rd rolls around. What a FREAKIN' GIFT life is. I'm so happy, so grateful, and so full after recording this episode. Come check out 26 pieces of advice I think are super valuable-- including practical adulthood advice you don't want to miss-- and let me know what sticks with you!

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How you feel about the way you look is probably more important than you realize. 

As a women's body image coach + personal trainer, I believe how we think about our bodies & our appearance actually impacts our whole lives, and I don't think we talk about this enough.

In this solo episode, I get into:

• what the heck "body image" even is
• why I feel so strongly about addressing it
• what I want every man to take away from this conversation
• why I sometimes feel guilty for my work
• how feeling poorly about your body causes you to suffer in every arena of your life
• why caring about how you look is not superficial at all

I'm super passionate about what I do, but I think it can get misconstrued and misunderstood. I wanted to sit down and talk through my beliefs around body image + confidence and why I think it's absolutely critical that we--women in particular-- devote time, energy + resources to developing a positive relationship with our appearance.

This episode is NOT just for women. My hope is that men will listen to this and that women will share it with the men in their lives so we can all start talking about how our body image and the way we think we look is influencing us every single day in everything we do.

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Another quick, "spoken-poetry-style" episode where I express how all of the weird, random things in my life have seemed to come full circle and lead me to the work I do today. 

In this episode, I'm reading an original writing explaining my work and why I believe it matters. I talk about why I'm so passionate about body image + why I think the way we think about our bodies is such a big deal. 

This episode feels inspirational, uplifting, powerful and so special to me because it has been a long time coming for things to "make sense" in small, odd ways.

Give this episode a listen & stay tuned for the next one where I talk a little more freely and less poetically about why I'm so passionate about my message.

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YOU ARE EXACTLY WHERE YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE.

You know those times you wonder,
"Why is this happening to me?"
"Why can't I just figure it out?"
"When is this going to be over?"
"Why can't I just have the answer?"

--this is for those times.

Close your eyes, press play, and know that you are exactly where you're supposed to be. 

GET PUMPED for this full interview with Jeff Grady, releasing Wednesday, May 1!!

My 40-day Intermittent Fasting experiment is officially OVER, so I wanted to share my thoughts, results & experiences with you. 

What is IF? Why did I choose to try it? What was I expecting? What actually happened? Is IF something you should try?

Welcome back to another Monday Memo, friends! Monday Memos are short episodes where I talk about something random from my life lately that I think could be beneficial for you to hear also. 

In this episode, I'm talking about a simple peace-giving practice I do almost everyday in my life that is so easy and so powerful in helping me put my problems, worries and stresses into perspective. Check out this 7 minute episode and feel free to go back to other Monday Memos for more helpful insights and ideas!