Taking Up Space with Jordan

Jordan Martin
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Step into the spotlight with "Taking Up Space," the podcast dedicated to empowering you to live your best life! I'm your host, Jordan, and together, we will delve into wellness, self-care, setting boundaries, and much more. This journey is not just about existing – it’s about thriving! Subscribe to "Taking Up Space" on Spotify, and prepare to embark on a path of growth, self-discovery, and unapologetic self-love. Remember, you have every right to take up space in your own life – and we are here to make it extraordinary! Support the podcast: https://www.takingupspacewithjordan.com/shop

  1. 12h ago

    Taking the Summer Off, Fam!

    After almost three years of podcasting, I'm pressing pause.Not because I'm burned out.Not because I'm giving up.And definitely not because this is goodbye.I'm choosing to give one dream my full attention.Over the last few months, I've realized that every creative idea keeps pulling me back to the same place: writing. Between working full-time, writing two books, creating videos, recording podcasts, and trying to actually enjoy my life, I've learned something important...You can love a lot of things without having the capacity for all of them at the same time.In this season finale, I'm sharing why I'm stepping away from the podcast for the summer, what this next chapter looks like, and why choosing one dream doesn't mean the others are over.Thank you for spending the last few years with me. This podcast helped me find my voice, and because of that, I finally found the courage to call myself an author.This isn't the end.It's simply the end of this season.Have an incredible summer.I'll see you soon.💙 Follow along as I disappear into my author era:📚 Website: www.takingupspacewithjordan.com/authorera📖 Books: All Parts of Me 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takingupspacewithjordan/🖤 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCGzwUEWXHaeU2oW6CnoGztQ

    10 min

  2. Jun 21

    Learning to Stop Waiting for Them

    ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses estrangement, emotionally absent parents, family trauma, grief, and difficult parent-child relationships. What do you do when the person you're grieving is still alive? In this episode of Taking Up Space, we're talking about a type of grief that doesn't get enough attention: grieving a parent who is no longer part of your life. Whether you've gone no contact, have a complicated relationship with a parent, or are mourning the relationship you wish you had, this conversation is for you. Together we'll explore the difference between the parent we had and the parent we needed, why acceptance is not the same as approval, and how healing doesn't always mean reconciliation. If you've ever felt guilty for grieving someone who is still living, I hope this episode reminds you that your loss is real, your feelings are valid, and you're not alone. Because sometimes the hardest goodbye is to the version of someone we kept hoping would change. 🎙️ Taking Up Space is a podcast for women who are building lives they love through self-trust, boundaries, healing, and personal growth. #HealingJourney #FamilyEstrangement #ParentChildRelationships #SelfTrust #PersonalGrowth #TakingUpSpacePodcast

    9 min

  3. Jun 14

    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 destinationThe dangerous stories we tell ourselves when fear takes overComparison, friendship, and feeling left behindWhat publishing my first book taught me about failureHow community helped pull me out of the hazeWhy showing up imperfectly still countsIf 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

    12 min

  4. May 9

    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 joyRomanticizing your life while building itWhy women struggle to celebrate themselvesProductivity culture & “I’ll be happy when” mindsetLearning to honor your current seasonBuilding 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

    14 min

  5. May 3

    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 infelt like you needed to tone yourself downor struggled to feel like yourself in different environmentsthis 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 💌 Stay connected with me — #selfgrowth #personaldevelopment #authenticity #confidence #mindsetshift

    14 min

  6. Apr 26

    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 burdenhow that shows up in everyday conversationsthe science behind intuition, connection, and emotional depthhow to shift the way you think about being a womanIf 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. 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.

    15 min

  7. Apr 19

    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.

    24 min

  8. Mar 29

    I'm Still Choosing Hope... Even When It's Hard

    This episode is a little more honest, a little more vulnerable… and very real. We’re talking about manifestation; but not the Pinterest version. The version where life is hard, things aren’t going according to plan, and you’re still trying to believe in the life you say you want. Because manifestation isn’t just wishing and hoping. It’s having a clear vision, believing in yourself (even when it feels delusional), and continuing to take aligned action… even when everything around you feels uncertain. In this episode, I talk about: Why you need a clear vision before you can manifest anythingHow I’ve learned to practice vulnerability and build confidence over timeWhat manifestation actually looks like in real lifeWhy your goals might shift and why that doesn’t make you a failureThe truth about staying hopeful when life isn’t going your wayIf you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged, or like things just aren’t working… this one is for you. ✨ Let’s manifest together: not perfectly, but honestly.

    21 min
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Step into the spotlight with "Taking Up Space," the podcast dedicated to empowering you to live your best life! I'm your host, Jordan, and together, we will delve into wellness, self-care, setting boundaries, and much more. This journey is not just about existing – it’s about thriving! Subscribe to "Taking Up Space" on Spotify, and prepare to embark on a path of growth, self-discovery, and unapologetic self-love. Remember, you have every right to take up space in your own life – and we are here to make it extraordinary! Support the podcast: https://www.takingupspacewithjordan.com/shop

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  • Creator
    Jordan Martin
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    112
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jordan Martin
  • Show Website
    Taking Up Space with Jordan