The Balanced Blonde // Soul On Fire

Jordan chats with her friend and breathwork inspiration Ashley Neese, a leading breathwork specialist and absolutely radiant soul. Ashley used to do a lot of all sorts of things in the wellness space (think teaching yoga, health coaching, leading meditations, and so on), but she started focusing on her core passion that set her soul on FIRE – a huge testament to the art of focusing inward in order to create big things. Being an expert on one subject is no joke.   Breathwork sounds really simple, but the true practice is way more than just breathing; it’s a form of active meditation that can help you stay grounded in yourself, your truth, and your authenticity, can help regulate your nervous system, AND it can be life-changing -- if you let it. Dive into what breathwork is with Jordan and Ashley, and you’ll never want to go back!   We are giving away two cases of REBBL drinks! If you want to enter for a chance to win a case of REBBL for yourself and a case of REBBL for your best friend, all you need to do is… Follow Jordan on Instagram (@thebalancedblonde) Find Jordan’s post about this episode Tag your best friend and leave a comment telling us why you and your friend want to try REBBL, what you love about adaptogens, and how you will incorporate these drinks into your life. We’ll pick a winner two weeks after this episode is released!   You probably already know about Jordan’s undying love for REBBL, but if you haven’t heard, they’re a mission-driven company that helps vulnerable populations throughout the world by selling delicious coconut milk-based elixirs and protein drinks. They’re also super healthy! Each drinks contains adaptogens, which are super herbs that have traditionally been used by ancient cultures to bring the body back to balance and homeostasis.   We can’t wait to tell you about Bob’s Red Mill, Jordan’s go-to products for ALL of her baking!! Bob’s Red Mill has been making gluten free, organic, and stone-ground products for decades. Bob’s offers a huge range of products that cater to specific dietary restrictions, so those of us with allergies and alternative lifestyles can feel really good and indulge in delicious treats during the Holidays!! You can get 25% OFF your purchase at BobsRedMill.com by using the code BALANCEDBLONDE at checkout.   For more info, visit: www.TheBalancedBlonde.com/podcast   Resources: Connect with Ashley: Website: ashleyneese.com Facebook: facebook.com/AshleyNeeseWellness Instagram: @ashley_neese Pinterest: pinterest.com/ashneese See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jordan chats with THE Lorna Jane Clarkson, amazing Aussie fashion designer and entrepreneur who coined the term “activewear” and created (the appropriately-named) Lorna Jane activewear brand. You’ve probably seen it, oh we don’t know… everywhere!!! Lorna also wrote a meaningful and inspiring new book titled Love You, which is all about falling in love with yourself, being the boss of your own life, digging deep, and creating the best version of YOU.   This conversations is full of tips & tricks, the ultimate entrepreneurial vibes, and Soul On Fire lifestyle hacks that will help you #movenourishbelieve!   Plus, we have a giveaway!! Lorna is generous enough to give away 10 copies of her incredible book Love You! If you want to enter the contest... Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thebalancedblonde Like the photo that Jordan uses to promote this episode Follow Lorna Jane: @ljclarkson & @lornajaneus Tell us what sets your soul on fire about this episode!   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!!   We can’t wait to tell you about Bob’s Red Mill, Jordan’s go-to products for ALL of her baking!! Bob’s Red Mill has been making gluten free, organic, and stone-ground products for decades. We all love eating farm-to-fork meals – and with Bob’s Red mill, we can bake mill-to-table goodies to accompany them. Bob’s offers a huge range of products that cater to specific dietary restrictions, so those of us with allergies and alternative lifestyles can feel really good and indulge in delicious treats during the Holidays. You can get 25% OFF your purchase at BobsRedMill.com by using the code BALANCEDBLONDE at checkout.   For more info, visit: www.TheBalancedBlonde.com/podcast   Resources: Read Love You Connect with Lorna Jane: Website: lornajane.com Instagram: @lornajaneus & @ljclarkson Twitter: @LornaJaneActive Facebook: facebook.com/lornajane.active YouTube: youtube.com/user/LornaJaneActive See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode Jordan chats with her dear friend & reiki master Kelsey Patel, who is back to share her contagious energy and spirited wisdom with all of us! Kelsey recently led Jordan through her Reiki 1 certification, which was a life changing experience in every way. Part of the Reiki 1 certification is a check-in with your Reiki master – they decided to check in on the podcast so that all of you can be a part of everything Jordan learned and took away from her experience!!! (Hint: she feels way more connected to her intuition, more confident, and more divinely guided to name a few.)   They also get raw and vulnerable talking about why October was  such a tough, transitional month for so many people (is anyone else feeling that Winter funk?!), how they want to feel moving forward, and give tips and tricks for everyone listening to find their centered self this season and beyond.   If you’re interested in learning more about reiki & Kelsey’s journey, head to Episode 42 of the podcast to hear Kelsey’s first interview with us!   PLUS Jordan and Kelsey are excited to lead a retreat together in Palm Springs in January – and you’re invited!! They are hosting an all-inclusive manifestation, yoga, Reiki, intention-setting, relaxation, get-into-the-new-year-with-magical-vibes retreat! When: January 19-21, 2018 Where: Two Bunch Palms Resort, Desert Hot Springs, CA How: Click this link to get your tickets from Eventbrite We’d also like to thank Four Sigmatic for being amazing and supporting the show! Mushroom coffee is big food health trend right now, probably because it’s full of adaptogens, superfoods, and other things that are super good for you! Jordan drinks Four Sigmatic Coffee every single day. She loves the original mushroom coffee in the morning (which doesn’t actually taste like the mushrooms you’re familiar with), but they also have these great Sleep Sticks for nighttime. Balanced Blonde listeners can go to FourSigmatic.com/BLONDE to get 15% off of your order, AND we’re hosting a giveaway!! If you want to join the giveaway, purchase something from Four Stigmatic using the link above, or Jordan’s code at checkout (BLONDE).   If you haven’t heard, Jordan is also a big fan of the people at HUM Nutrition! It’s 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. Jordan only forms relationships with people that are making a positive change in the wellness industry, so she loves that they focus on inner beauty and holistically approaching outer beauty concerns from within! When you go to HUMNutrition.com, don’t forget to use the discount code SOUL at checkout to get 15% off!   For more info, visit: www.TheBalancedBlonde.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You all know the amazing celeb Holistic Nutrition guru Kelly Leveque, otherwise known as Jordan’s dear friend and nextdoor neighbor… and she is BACK after publishing her book Body Love: Live in Balance, Weigh What You Want, and Free Yourself from Food Drama Forever earlier this summer. Kelly has basically blown up, and she is here to give us the details on what’s happening behind the scenes of her rapid and incredible growth.   We wanted to go far deeper than what you’ve already heard Kelly talk about on other shows (and this show), so we sit down for a heart-to-heart about Kelly’s personal life, learning how to say no, the true art of dealing with FOMO (a.k.a growing out of it and not giving a sh*t), what her next book looks like, and what Kelly sees for her very near future.   We’d also like to thank Four Sigmatic for being amazing and supporting the show! Mushroom coffee is big food health trend right now, probably because it’s full of adaptogens, superfoods, and other things that are super good for you! Jordan drinks Four Sigmatic Coffee every single day, and we believe they’re one of the most game-changing companies in the wellness world right now. Balanced Blonde listeners can go to FourSigmatic.com/BLONDE to get 15% off of your order!!   For more info, visit: www.TheBalancedBlonde.com/podcast   Resources: Connect with Kelly Website: BeWellByKelly.com Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=3412139 Twitter: @bewellbykelly Instagram: @bewellbykelly Listen to previous The Balanced Blonde episodes with Kelly: Episode 5 Episode 14 Read: Body Love: Live in Balance, Weigh What You Want, and Free Yourself from Food Drama Forever See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You may know Jessica Olie from her amazing Instagram with gorgeous yoga poses, beautiful words, and her touching and beautiful spirit. Jess is the definition of what it means to be vulnerable and OPEN, and to share her heart with us.   Over the past few years, Jordan has fallen in love with Jess through social media – you’ll understand why when you see her yoga flow posts, stunning poses, and her #goals worthy friendship with Morgan Haley of The Southern Yogi (who was our equally amazing guest on episode 35).   Jessica chose to share a deeply personal struggle with us on this episode, and we know it will inspire you to reflect on areas of your life that may no longer be serving you. We appreciate her openness on every level, and we can’t wait for you to hear her poetic words about life, love, loss, intuition, fear, and of course… YOGA.   For more info, visit: www.TheBalancedBlonde.com/podcast   Resources: Connect with Jessica: Website: JessicaOlie.com Instagram: @JessicaOlie Facebook: facebook.com/LETSSTARTYOGA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It took almost a year of begging to get him to come back on the podcast, but today Jordan shares a conversation with the amazing Jonathan Albrecht, AKA the love of Jordan’s life (fun fact: Jonathan’s first episode was just ONE DAY before they started dating)!! Things have changed a lot in the last year and, as part of Jordan’s birthday present, Jonathan agreed to come on and talk about all of it. Plus, we explore some of Jonathan’s favorite wellness & life hacks!   We’d like to thank Four Sigmatic for sponsoring this episode! Jordan and Jonathan drink Four Sigmatic Coffee every single day, and they’re one of the most game-changing companies in the wellness world right now. They make the most delicious Mushroom Coffee you’ve ever had, packed with all of the amazing adaptogens and super foods your body craves. Balanced Blonde listeners can go to FourSigmatic.com/BLONDE to get 10% off of your order!!   For more info, visit: www.TheBalancedBlonde.com/podcast   Resources: Connect with Jonathan on Instagram: @inspire_people Listen to Jonathan’s favorite podcast: Becoming Superhuman See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jordan chats with her close friend and mega-wellness-branding inspiration: Suzanne Hall, Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief of The Chalkboard Mag (we know you know it!), the online magazine devoted to the art of living well and partnered with the ever-fab Pressed Juicery.   Suzanne is not only an inspiring wellness leader but also an incredibly down to earth human (rare to find in LA), and we’re sure you’ll be idolizing her after you learn how she turned her passion for living well into the incredible TCM brand! The ladies also chat clean beauty secrets, their favorite LA wellness haunts, clean living rituals, how to build a brand team and wellness empire, how to turn your passion into your career, intuitive eating, why they’re both obsessed with living well, and so much more.   You only have ONE MORE DAY to sign up!!! Mindbodygreen is launching an Advanced Functional Nutrition Program, a first-of-its-kind learning experience taught by acclaimed instructors Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Frank Lipman, Kelly LeVeque, & More. If you want to join Jordan & unlock the power of food, head over to bit.ly/MBGxTBB! Signs ups are only available until October 26, 2017, and classes start November 1, 2017!   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!!   For more info, visit: www.TheBalancedBlonde.com/podcast   Resources: Check out TheChalkboardMag.com Connect with Suzanne on Instagram: @Suzanne_hll See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jordan chats with the two high vibe wellness goddesses behind Sakara Life, Danielle DuBoise & Whitney Tingle. They discuss finding balance through food, building a majorly high vibe brand, what it’s like to hit Forbes 30 Under 30, and more. Sakara is taking over the world of ready-to-eat meal delivery with their delicious, veggie-based options, and they’ve recently launched the Clean Boutique. You will love these ladies and their mission!   Danielle & Whitney are kind enough to offer a 10% discount for anything from Sakara’s Clean Boutique!!! Go to Sakara’s Clean Boutique Add your favorite products to your cart & use the code BALANCEDLOVE10 at checkout.   Exciting news!!! Mindbodygreen is launching an Advanced Functional Nutrition Program, a first-of-its-kind learning experience taught by acclaimed instructors Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Frank Lipman, Kelly LeVeque, & More. If you want to join Jordan & unlock the power of food, head over to bit.ly/MBGxTBB! Signs ups are only available until October 26, 2017, and classes start November 1, 2017!   We are giving away some REBBL drinks! If you want to enter for a chance to win a case of REBBL for yourself and a case of REBBL for your friend, all you need to do is… Follow Jordan on Instagram (@thebalancedblonde) Find Jordan’s post about this episode Tag your best friend and leave a comment telling us why you and your friend want to try REBBL (we’ll count each comment as one entry!) Have you heard about REBBL? They’re a mission-driven company that helps vulnerable populations throughout the world (which I love!) and they make delicious drinks. They’re also really healthy! Each drinks contains adaptogens, which are super herbs that have traditionally been used by ancient cultures to bring the body back to balance and homeostasis.   For more info, visit: www.TheBalancedBlonde.com/podcast   Resources: Learn more at Sakara.com Connect with Danielle on Instagram: @danielleduboise Connect with Whitney on Instagram: @whitneytingle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jordan’s entrepreneurial journey has allowed her to discover and do what she loves most: blogging for a living and connecting with all of you beautiful people!! She believes that everybody has the capability to start their own brand, make something out of it, and do what they love… but first it’s important to understand the how the why, and the what. We hope this story helps unlock your blockages and further allows you to realize your unlimited potential : )   Jordan is really grateful to those of you who have been rating and reviewing the podcast, and she wants to thank you with a special gift!! Jordan will send you her Top 10 Tips for People Getting Started in the Blogging Industry if you... Review The Balanced Blonde Podcast in iTunes (or your preferred podcast platform) Take a screenshot of your review Email your screenshot to jordan@thebalancedblonde.com   For more info, visit: www.TheBalancedBlonde.com/podcast   Resources: Learn about the Law of Attraction: Abraham-Hicks.com Want a weekly cup of SPIRIT JUICE in your inbox? Sign up at bit.ly/tbbSPIRITJUICE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jordan kicks off the show with an appearance by two VERY special guests: her mom and dad!! They chat about Jordan’s spiritual journey a little bit before we get to the real interview with Shaman Durek. He offered the opening words at mindbodygreen’s revitalize event in September 2017 and simply blew Jordan away. He brings so much love, light, and knowing to our world, and his story is beyond inspirational.   Be warned: you might get emotional!! Shaman Durek dives deep and shares with us how he died and came back to life, which is a rite of passage for all Spirit Shamans. He also teaches us how to get rid of the negative spirits that attach ourselves to us, and more!   We’d like to thank Allison Schaaf & PrepDish for sponsoring this episode! PreDish is an amazing meal planning service that makes eating healthy way easier, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo options. They also offer an archive of incredible meal prep ideas, which is AMAZING for people like us who are always moving and on the go. Allison is kind enough to offer The Balanced Blonde listeners a two-week trial of PrepDish for FREE!! Go to PrepDish.com/Blonde and use the code BLONDE at checkout.   For more info, visit: www.TheBalancedBlonde.com/podcast   Resources: Connect with Shaman Durek: Website: shamandurek.com Facebook: facebook.com/ShamanDurek Instagram: @shamandurek YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCvuqLo-Lk6iCp4Q6inOb5Q Check out Jane Younger’s fashion blog: DirtyMartinisandSkinnyJeans.com | @dirtymartinisandskinnyjeans Learn more about the Mindfulness Festival – Modern ŌM See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.