In this episode Jordan chats with her dear friend and mega inspiration (and a new podcaster herself), Kelli Tennant! Kelli is also a longtime survivor of chronic Epstein-Barr Virus, and has dealt with years of misdiagnoses and her illness getting in the way of her life time and again. Because of all she has been through, she’s one of the people that Jordan has been able to call at any time, no matter how sick she is herself, for support and compassion. On her new podcast The Platform, Kelli is offering that same support and love to all of her listeners – plus a whole lot of awesome stories from other inspiring women – so that we can all learn how to navigate perfectionism, health, criticism, success, and growth.
Kelli and Jordan chat about Kelli’s brave decision to leave her career in sports broadcasting to put her health first, what it was like to be struggling with an illness for years before finding the correct diagnosis, the relief of finding a community that can offer support and love, dating someone when you have a chronic illness, and how Ayurveda and functional medicine have helped Kelli heal in her journey.
Are you #OnShrooms yet? Jordan has been loving Four Sigmatic more than ever (if you haven’t already, check out episode 85 with the company’s founder, Tero Isokauppila) because she’s cut out coffee entirely. If you’re trying to stay off of coffee but still want to feel alert and awake, there’s nothing better for you or better tasting than the caffeine-free Four Sigmatic Chaga Elixir . You can go to FourSigmatic.com/BLONDE to get 15% off of your order!
We also have a Four Sigmatic GIVEAWAY! If you want some free goodies, all you have to do is...
Did you know that 75% of people don’t get enough Omega-3s in their diet? It’s crazy! Omega-3s can help optimize mental performance, boost heart health, and reduce inflammation in your muscles and joints – So if you aren’t getting enough in your diet, especially if you are eating a plant-based diet like Jordan, a supplement is really important!! And our sponsor, Omax3, is the purest option on the market. Luckily, you can go to TryOmax.com/blonde to get a FREE box of the incredible Omax3 Ultra-Pure supplements + 3 free gifts when you buy your first box!
We’d like to thank our sponsor, HUM Nutrition! Jordan has been talking about them on the blog for YEARS because they help her feel amazing, and she wants you to know about them, too! HUM is an all-natural line of supplements, and their goal is to use science-based and clinical-backed nutrition as a tool for helping people feel amazing. After being diagnosed with Lyme, Jordan has been all about HUM’s different detoxification supplements like the Daily Cleanse. When you go to HUMNutrition.com, don’t forget to use the discount code SOUL at checkout to get 20% off your first order!
For more info, visit: www.TheBalancedBlonde.com/podcast
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Jordan is cuddling up with Hudson in her brand-new apartment and ready for some REAL TALK. It’s been five weeks since Jordan’s Chronic Lyme Disease diagnosis and, frankly, she has a whole lot to talk about! There’s the initial diagnosis process, the treatments she’s been trying out, all the questions you all have been asking on social media, her health history (which, really, is a brief history of Jordan Younger), and how this diagnosis represents a turning point after a decade of being sick with no answers.
This isn’t a time to complain about the struggles of Chronic Lyme... this is also a celebration of finally having an answer!!
If you suffer from a chronic illness, you are not alone and we hope this episode makes you feel so much more understood. You will heal, and that is what matters.
Are you #OnShrooms yet? Jordan has been loving Four Sigmatic more than ever (if you haven’t already, check out episode 85 with the company’s founder, Tero Isokauppila) because she’s cut out coffee entirely. If you’re trying to stay off of coffee but still want to feel alert and awake, there’s nothing better for you or better tasting than the caffeine-free Four Sigmatic Chaga Elixir . You can go to FourSigmatic.com/BLONDE to get 15% off of your order!
We also have a Four Sigmatic GIVEAWAY! If you want some free goodies, all you have to do is...
Daily Harvest delivers one-step prep frozen, plant-based treats straight to your door, with your choice of smoothies, harvest bowls, soups, functional lattes, overnight oats, and so much more! All of the produce they use is completely organic, which you know is extremely important to Jordan, and everything is frozen for optimal flavor and nutrients. Jordan’s go-to is the Mint + Cacao Smoothie, and you’ll get 3 cups FREE when you use discount code SOUL at dailyharvest.com.
As much as Jordan loves cooking at home, sometimes the hardest part of eating healthy is just finding the time! That’s why she loves meal delivery services like Sun Basket. They deliver healthy and delicious recipes with fresh ingredients straight to your door, and you can prepare each meal in 30 minutes or less. Plus there are gluten-free, vegetarian, paleo, and family options available! You can get $35 off your first order from Sun Basket by going to SunBasket.com/balanced!!
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Jordan chats with Ally Hilfiger, the author of Bite Me: How Lyme Disease Stole My Childhood, Made Me Crazy, and Almost Killed Me and a huge advocate for all of the warriors out there struggling with Chronic Lyme, late stage neurological Lyme disease, and chronic illness in general. As someone who lived through the pain and the struggle firsthand for MANY years, Ally has a much-appreciated perspective on Lyme – and Jordan has a lot of questions! But don’t worry: this episode isn’t a downer at all!! It’s a very positive, lighthearted, and uplifting look at how we CAN heal from chronic illness, as Ally has.
The ladies discuss Ally’s descent into chronic Lyme disease and the many years she went undiagnosed, being misdiagnosed with everything under the sun. Eventually, Ally had to be institutionalized because no one could understand what was plaguing her, and it was there that she was finally diagnosed with late stage Lyme disease. Her journey is fascinating, inspiring, and a true reality for many who live with Lyme on a daily basis.
Ally + Jordan also get into Ally’s time on one of the very first reality TV shows (MTV’s Rich Girls), growing up in the Hilfiger fashion dynasty, meeting her now husband and having her beautiful daughter Harley, and the new clothing line that Ally is working on right now!
We’d like to thank our sponsor, HUM Nutrition! Jordan has been talking about them on the blog for YEARS because they help her feel amazing, and she wants you to know about them, too! HUM is an all-natural line of supplements, and their goal is to use science-based and clinical-backed nutrition as a tool for helping people feel amazing. After being diagnosed with Lyme, Jordan has been all about HUM’s different detoxification supplements like the Daily Cleanse. When you go to HUMNutrition.com, don’t forget to use the discount code SOUL at checkout to get 20% off your first order!
Did you know that 75% of people don’t get enough Omega-3s in their diet? It’s crazy! Omega-3s can help optimize mental performance, boost heart health, and reduce inflammation in your muscles and joints – So if you aren’t getting enough in your diet, especially if you are eating a plant-based diet like Jordan, a supplement is really important!! And our sponsor, Omax3, is the purest option on the market. Luckily, you can go to TryOmax.com/blonde to get a FREE box of the incredible Omax3 Ultra-Pure supplements + 3 free gifts when you buy your first box!
Jordan wants to tell you about a coffee alternative that she is absolutely loving right now: Rasa Koffee! It’s the first coffee alternative to offer functional health benefits, adaptogenic herbs, and calm energy – with absolutely no caffeine. Basically, it’s like coffee… but better! Plus, you can still mix this with the same Four Sigmatic or Bulletproof mixes you’ve been adding to regular coffee for a double dose of goodness. And you can use the code BLONDE15 at RasaKoffee.com for 15% off your first order!
For more info, visit: www.TheBalancedBlonde.com/podcast
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Jordan chats with Marissa Lace, whom you may know from her very high-vibe crystal shop (Light, Love, & Lace), her high vibing and super popular YouTube channel, or her equally high vibe Instagram page. Jordan fell in love with Marissa’s YouTube channel a couple of years ago, and the girls quickly became friends after Marissa came on the podcast last year.
Marissa just recently moved back to LA so Jordan was thrilled to have her back on to discuss all things spiritual, high vibe, woo-woo, crystals, family histories, and more. Marissa has an uncanny ability to speak the truth, live the truth, and live in her most authentic and divine radiant light – and Jordan is so excited to share that inspiring light with all of you today!! They get into vulnerable details about everything from money, to business, to family, to spirit guides, and back to business and their brands.
This episode is also a very raw and real look at what it’s like to live with Lyme… as this was in the middle of a particularly difficult “brain frog” day for Jordan. So if you live with a chronic illness or know someone with a chronic illness, hopefully this episode helps you feel a little less alone or helps you to understand what some of the other people in your life are feeling.
EverlyWell offers a variety of home health tests, for everything from food sensitivities to vitamin levels to women’s health. Jordan was able to test her sensitivity to 96 different foods from the comfort of her own home, and she believes this is a really important service because they give us the power to take our health into our own hands... and who doesn’t want to do that?! Use code BALANCEDBLONDE to get 15% off of your own Home Health Test at EverlyWell.com.
EverlyWell is also doing a GIVEAWAY! One lucky listener will get a FREE food sensitivity test sent straight to their door. To enter, all you have to do is…
Daily Harvest delivers one-step prep frozen, plant-based treats straight to your door, with your choice of smoothies, harvest bowls, soups, functional lattes, overnight oats, and so much more! All of the produce they use is completely organic, which you know is extremely important to Jordan, and everything is frozen for optimal flavor and nutrients. Jordan’s go-to is the Mint + Cacao Smoothie, and you’ll get 3 cups FREE when you use discount code SOUL at dailyharvest.com.
For more info, visit: www.TheBalancedBlonde.com/podcast
Join the tribe(s) on Facebook!
Resources:
The Balanced Blonde is produced by Podcast Masters