Join us for a compelling and heartfelt conversation with Jordan Younger, also known as the Balanced Blonde and host of the Soul on Fire podcast. In this episode, Jordan opens up in detail about her extraordinary experiences during her second pregnancy for the first time outside of her paid Substack. Jordan reflects on her first pregnancy with her son Atticus, which was impacted by her health struggles of autoimmune conditions, Lyme disease, and mast cell activation syndrome, and how it compared to the horrific pain she experienced during her second pregnancy. Her candid recounting provides a raw and unique perspective on the darker side of pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of sharing diverse stories. Follow Jordan: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancedblonde/ Sponsors: Acorns: Head to acorns.com/realstuff or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today. Quince: Go to Quince.com/realstuff for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Hello Fresh: Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freerealstuff Watch this episode in video form on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmevEcbh5h5FEX0pazPEtN86t7eb2OgX To apply to be a guest on the show, visit luciefink.com/apply and send us your story. I also want to extend a special thank you to East Love for the show's theme song, Rolling Stone. Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealstuffpod Find Lucie here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luciebfink/ TikTok: Lucie Fink (@luciebfink) Official | TikTok YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/luciebfink Website: https://luciefink.com/ Produced by Cloud10 and Clamor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices