How to Stay Sane with Karen Jordan

In honor of Family History Month, we're veering from our normal format this week to highlight a segment of a documentary about my father, Dr. Harold W. Jordan, the inspiration behind this podcast. In this clip from a documentary we produced, my father and mother share their personal stories. Learn about my family, who motivated my father to become a doctor and a little about the history of African American doctors in the South. Hopefully, it will inspire you to investigate your own family history. We also offer some tips on the best ways to explore your family tree. Make sure to subscribe to Karen's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thekarenjordan Follow Karen on social: / thekarenjordan / thekarenjordan About the Show: On 'How to Stay Sane with Karen Jordan,' you'll get a dose of free therapy and learn healthy hacks to fuel your journey to living your best life possible with the help of mental health experts and surprise guests. Inspired by her father, renowned psychiatrist Dr. Harold W. Jordan, the show shares life-changing advice and powerful tools to help you thrive, not just survive. New episodes every Wednesday. ABOUT KAREN JORDAN Karen Jordan is a Wellesley College and Stanford-educated journalist, author and filmmaker. One of her articles, published in The Atlantic, was selected as a recommended read of the decade by Pocket. A former TV reporter for a national, cable news show, Karen is also a supporter of educating the next generation of doctors via the Dr. Harold W. and Geraldine C. Jordan Scholarship Fund at Meharry Medical College. Dr. Harold Jordan is best known for being the first Black resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Tennessee's first Black commissioner of mental health for whom a state building, the Harold W. Jordan Habilitation Center, is named. ________________ Buy Karen's book, WHAT SHE SAYS: Words of Wisdom from My Southern Grandmother, on Amazon! #howtostaysanewithkarenjordan #howtostaysanepodcast #podcast #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #drharoldwjordan #drharoldjordan #meharrymedicalcollege #HBCU #vanderbilt

There is so much power in simply asking for what you want. On this special "Motivational Moment" podcast, and inspired by her friend, Lori, who once asked her to speak at an event on the subject, Karen shares how simply asking for what she wants over the years has changed her life. She discusses personal examples and offers motivation for anyone who has ever hesitated or been too afraid to ask when it comes to receiving something they really want. This episode isn't about how to perform perfectly but simply about the best ways to put yourself out there. Make sure to subscribe to Karen's channel here: / @thekarenjordan Follow Karen on social: https://instagram.com/thekarenjordan https://facebook.com/thekarenjordan ABOUT THE SHOW: On 'How to Stay Sane with Karen Jordan,' you'll get a dose of free therapy and learn healthy hacks to fuel your journey to living your best life possible with the help of mental health experts and surprise guests. Inspired by Karen's father, renowned psychiatrist Dr. Harold W. Jordan, the show shares life-changing advice and powerful tools to help you thrive, not just survive. New episodes every Wednesday. ABOUT KAREN JORDAN Karen Jordan is a Wellesley College and Stanford-educated journalist, author and filmmaker. One of her articles, published in The Atlantic, was selected as a recommended read of the decade by Pocket. A former TV reporter for a national, cable news show, Karen is also a supporter of educating the next generation of doctors via the Dr. Harold W. and Geraldine C. Jordan Scholarship Fund at Meharry Medical College. Dr. Jordan was a well-known psychiatrist who is best known for being the first Black resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Tennessee's first Black commissioner of mental health for whom a state building, the Harold W. Jordan Habilitation Center, is named. Last year, the Nashville Metropolitan City Council also voted in favor of an honorary street designation for him: Dr. Harold W. Jordan Way. ________________ Buy Karen's book, WHAT SHE SAYS: Words of Wisdom from My Southern Grandmother, on Amazon! #howtostaysanepodcast #asking # #karenjordan

Starting over can be intimidating, but who doesn't need a fresh start at some point in their lives? Clinical psychologist Dr. Janelle Peifer is here to break down for us what it entails and explains the best ways to navigate a new beginning no matter how old you are or at what stage of life you find yourself in right now. You won't want to miss these keys and tools that will help guarantee your success. Dr. Janelle Peifer is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Richmond and a licensed clinical psychologist. In her practice, she specializes in complex trauma and significant life transitions. Dr. Peifer is also a speaker and a consultant. Make sure to subscribe to Karen's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thekarenjordan Follow Karen on social: / thekarenjordan / thekarenjordan About the Show: On 'How to Stay Sane with Karen Jordan,' you'll get a dose of free therapy and learn healthy hacks to fuel your journey to living your best life possible with the help of mental health experts and surprise guests. Inspired by her father, renowned psychiatrist Dr. Harold W. Jordan, the show shares life-changing advice and powerful tools to help you thrive, not just survive. New episodes every Wednesday. ABOUT KAREN JORDAN Karen Jordan is a Wellesley College and Stanford-educated journalist, author and filmmaker. One of her articles, published in The Atlantic, was selected as a recommended read of the decade by Pocket. A former TV reporter for a national, cable news show, Karen is also a supporter of educating the next generation of doctors via the Dr. Harold W. and Geraldine C. Jordan Scholarship Fund at Meharry Medical College. Dr. Harold Jordan is best known for being the first Black resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Tennessee's first Black commissioner of mental health for whom a state building, the Harold W. Jordan Habilitation Center, is named. ________________ Buy Karen's book, WHAT SHE SAYS: Words of Wisdom from My Southern Grandmother, on Amazon! #howtostaysanewithkarenjordan #howtostaysanepodcast #podcast #selfimprovement #startingover #onstartingover #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #drjanellepeifer

People have been debating reparations for more than a century, but a group of people in Philadelphia are taking action. Learn how their work is helping heal their community one family at a time while also serving as a role model for cities nationwide. Lucy Duncan, clerk of the Philadelphia-based Green Street Reparations Committee and co-founder and co-director of the organization, ReparationWorks, along with Rebecca L. Grant, a member of the Green Street Reparations Committee join us to talk about reparations. Their committee’s racial justice plan includes reparations in the form of homebuyer grants as well as other programs. Make sure to subscribe to Karen's channel here: / @thekarenjordan Follow Karen on social: https://instagram.com/thekarenjordan https://facebook.com/thekarenjordan ABOUT THE SHOW: On 'How to Stay Sane with Karen Jordan,' you'll get a dose of free therapy and learn healthy hacks to fuel your journey to living your best life possible with the help of mental health experts and surprise guests. Inspired by Karen's father, renowned psychiatrist Dr. Harold W. Jordan, the show shares life-changing advice and powerful tools to help you thrive, not just survive. New episodes every Wednesday. ABOUT KAREN JORDAN Karen Jordan is a Wellesley College and Stanford-educated journalist, author and filmmaker. One of her articles, published in The Atlantic, was selected as a recommended read of the decade by Pocket. A former TV reporter for a national, cable news show, Karen is also a supporter of educating the next generation of doctors via the Dr. Harold W. and Geraldine C. Jordan Scholarship Fund at Meharry Medical College. Dr. Jordan was a well-known psychiatrist who is best known for being the first Black resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Tennessee's first Black commissioner of mental health for whom a state building, the Harold W. Jordan Habilitation Center, is named. Last year, the Nashville Metropolitan City Council also voted in favor of an honorary street designation for him: Dr. Harold W. Jordan Way. ________________ Buy Karen's book, WHAT SHE SAYS: Words of Wisdom from My Southern Grandmother, on Amazon! #howtostaysanepodcast #love #reparations #Philadelphia #quakers #karenjordan

Dr. Jo Isabel-Jones is a trailblazer. As the first board-certified African American pediatric cardiologist in the country, her list of accomplishments is unending. A graduate of LeMoyne–Owen College and Meharry Medical College, she also made history when she became the University of Tennessee's first African-American resident. Dr. Isabel-Jones completed her pediatric cardiology fellowship at the University of California at Los Angeles. Following a long career at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, she is now professor emerita of pediatrics. Dr. Isabel-Jones talks to us about how to figure out the right time to retire, the importance of staying engaged and active during retirement and how to be successful at any age. Make sure to subscribe to Karen's channel here, so you don't miss an episode: ( / @thekarenjordan ) Follow Karen on social: https://instagram.com/thekarenjordan https://facebook.com/thekarenjordan About the Show: On 'How to Stay Sane with Karen Jordan,' you'll get a dose of free therapy and learn healthy hacks to fuel your journey to living your best life possible with the help of mental health experts and surprise guests. Inspired by her father, renowned psychiatrist Dr. Harold W. Jordan, the show shares life-changing advice and powerful tools to help you thrive, not just survive. New episodes every Wednesday. ABOUT KAREN JORDAN Karen Jordan is a Wellesley College and Stanford-educated journalist, author and filmmaker. One of her articles, published in The Atlantic, was selected as a recommended read of the decade by Pocket. A former TV reporter for a national, cable news show, Karen is also a supporter of educating the next generation of doctors via the Dr. Harold W. and Geraldine C. Jordan Scholarship Fund at Meharry Medical College. Dr. Harold Jordan is best known for being the first Black resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Tennessee's first Black commissioner of mental health for whom a state building, the Harold W. Jordan Habilitation Center, is named. ________________ Buy Karen's book, WHAT SHE SAYS: Words of Wisdom from My Southern Grandmother, on Amazon!