Jordan Aspen:

When Home Became Toxic

After losing a pregnancy, welcoming a child, and then falling into a debilitating illness, Jordan found herself fighting for survival. But the answer wasn’t in medicine—it was in walking away from everything she owned.

Bio

Jordan Aspen resides in the beautiful Texas Hill Country with her husband Paul and their four young children. After losing everything to toxic mold including her health, Jordan seeks to build a world where everyone has a community of companions to help them rise, whether they feel beaten-down or ambitious.

She founded Modern Agora to teach skills and provide technology for leaders to connect authentically and communicate effectively with each other first, and then their audiences.

Topics

  • The hidden dangers of toxic mold and its impact on health
  • How misdiagnosis can delay real solutions for health struggles
  • The emotional and spiritual toll of chronic illness
  • Rebuilding life from scratch after losing everything
  • The role of faith in navigating personal crisis
  • Postpartum depression vs. undiagnosed medical conditions
  • The connection between home environments and mental health
  • How marriage can be a source of strength in hardship
  • Letting go of material possessions and finding clarity
  • Lessons learned from losing it all and starting over

Guiding Questions

  • Can you take us back to the moment you first realized something was deeply wrong?
  • What was the emotional and physical toll of being misdiagnosed?
  • How did discovering toxic mold change everything for you?
  • What was the hardest part about walking away from your home and belongings?
  • How did this experience impact your faith and your relationship with God?
  • What misconceptions do people have about toxic mold and its effects?
  • How did your husband support you through this time?
  • Looking back, what signs do you wish you had recognized sooner?
  • What advice do you have for someone experiencing an unexplained health crisis?
  • How has this experience reshaped your view of home, health, and resilience?

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