The Rising with Janel Gonzalez

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Janel Gonzalez is a writer, mother, recovering perfectionist and reforming people-pleaser who decided to prioritize her spiritual growth in the second half of her life. She holds a Master’s in Psychology but researches different schools of thought to help others with valuable insights and tools along their personal development journey. Her approach helps others shed societal pressures and expectations to connect with their inner selves and embody a new way of being. The Rising Podcast will become a tool in your life to help you rise to your higher self.

  1. MAY 15

    Spring Clean Your Identity: How to Shed the Old You and Step Into Who You're Becoming

    What if this season isn't asking you to do more—but to release what no longer fits? In this episode, Janel explores the concept of identity evolution and why shedding old versions of yourself isn't a crisis—it's a calling. Through the lens of the RISE principles—reflection, intention, simplicity, and enjoyment—this episode is an open invitation to audit who you are now, reconnect with your authentic self, and step boldly into a new season. Spring cleaning isn't just for your home. It's for your identity too. In this episode: • Why an identity shift is not a crisis • How to audit who you are right now • Releasing roles and personas that no longer fit • How societal conditioning keeps us stuck • Why midlife can be your most powerful awakening • Using reflection and free writing to reconnect with yourself • Making decisions from your future self • How enjoyment unlocks parts of you that you didn't know existed ✨ Shop The Rising Quote Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Quote-Journal-Quotes-version/dp/B0G8T1BPKF ✨ Explore VIVÉA 44: https://vivea44.com 👉 If this episode helped you, please rate, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reset. Click here to follow Janel on Instagram. Click here to WATCH this episode.

    14 min

  2. MAY 8

    The Truth About Motherhood, Burnout, and Finding Joy in the Messy Seasons

    Motherhood can be beautiful, overwhelming, joyful, exhausting—and all of those things can exist at the same time. In this special Mother’s Day episode, Janel opens up about the duality of motherhood, navigating overstimulation, mom guilt, burnout, emotional exhaustion, and learning to find joy in the messy, imperfect seasons of raising children. This honest conversation explores how the RISE principles—reflection, intention, simplicity, and enjoyment—can help mothers reconnect with themselves while still showing up for their families. From setting boundaries and simplifying your calendar to learning how to truly be present with your children, this episode is a reminder that “perfect motherhood” doesn’t exist—and that good enough is enough. Janel also shares more about creating intentional routines, protecting your peace, and building a life rooted in calm and simplicity—something that inspired her skincare and wellness brand, VIVÉA 44, designed to elevate your natural beauty through intentional self-care rituals.  In this episode: • Why motherhood can feel both joyful and overwhelming • Learning to release perfection and comparison • How reflection and quiet mornings help reset your nervous system • Why saying “no” protects your family’s peace • The importance of rest, recovery, and slowing down • How 20 minutes of presence can deeply impact your child • Finding joy in motherhood—even in difficult seasons ✨ Shop VIVÉA 44: https://vivea44.com/ 📖 The Rising Quote Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Quote-Journal-Quotes-version/dp/B0G8T1BPKF 👉 If this episode helped you, please rate, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reset. Click here to follow Janel on Instagram. Click here to WATCH this episode.

    27 min

  3. MAY 1

    How to Find Joy in Hard Seasons and Heal Through Life’s Chaos

    In this episode, we explore what it really means to experience joy—even in the middle of anxiety, grief, and life’s most challenging seasons. Joy isn’t about everything being perfect. It’s about finding moments of light, even when life feels heavy. Janel is joined by Yanina Oyarzo as they talk through navigating stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm while still choosing joy in everyday life. From simple practices like spending time in nature to unexpected tools like watching funny videos to reset your mind, this conversation is both honest and practical. You’ll walk away with a new perspective on joy—not as a cure, but as a gateway to healing and a way to move through life with more balance and intention. What’s discussed in this episode: Why joy and pain can coexistHow to find joy in small, everyday momentsNavigating anxiety and overwhelming seasonsThe truth about “feeling better” vs. healingSimple ways to reset your mind and nervous systemWhy joy is a daily choice, not a destination 🤳 Follow Yanina: https://www.instagram.com/yanina_oyarzo 🎙️ Similarly Different Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/similarlydifferentpod 👉 If this episode helped you, please rate, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reset. Click here to follow Janel on Instagram. Click here to WATCH this episode.

    21 min

  4. APR 24

    How to Heal, Grow, and Show Up Authentically with Yanina Oyarzo

    Janel returns with a powerful conversation alongside Yanina Oyarzo on healing, identity, and showing up authentically. This conversation explores what it looks like to navigate personal growth, emotional healing, and becoming more aligned with who you truly are. Together, they unpack the tension between who we’ve been and who we’re becoming—and how to move forward with clarity, honesty, and intention. In this episode, you’ll hear about: • What it means to show up authentically in every season • Navigating healing, identity, and personal growth • Letting go of expectations and embracing who you are becoming • The power of self-awareness and inner work • How to move forward with clarity and confidence Links & Resources: 🌐 Yanina Oyarzo (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/yanina_oyarzo 🎙️ Similarly Different Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/similarlydifferentpod 📖 The Rising Quote Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Quote-Journal-Quotes-version/dp/B0G8T1BPKF 👉 If this episode helped you, please rate, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reset. Click here to follow Janel on Instagram. Click here to WATCH this episode.

    37 min

  5. MAR 20

    How to Find Joy Even in Hard Seasons (The RISE Principle of Enjoyment)

    Do you have to wait for life to feel perfect before you experience joy? In this episode of The Rising, Janel closes out the Back to Basics series by exploring the fourth RISE principle: Enjoyment — and why joy is not something reserved for easy seasons of life. Janel shares how joy and pain can coexist, why joy is actually a birthright, and how learning to notice small “micro moments” can transform your emotional and spiritual wellbeing. From simple daily practices to becoming a “joy maker” for others, this episode offers practical ways to invite more presence, healing, and gratitude into everyday life. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ Why joy doesn’t require a perfect life ✨ How joy supports healing during grief and hardship ✨ The power of noticing micro moments of happiness ✨ How to track joy and recognize it daily ✨ Why giving joy to others multiplies your own ✨ How enjoyment completes the RISE framework: Reflection, Intention, Simplicity, Enjoyment Enjoyment isn’t a reward you earn someday — it’s something you can access right now. Links & Resources: 📖 The Rising Quote Journal (150 Quotes to Elevate Your Life): https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Quote-Journal-Quotes-version/dp/B0G8T1BPKF 👉 If this episode helped you, please rate, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reset. Click here to follow Janel on Instagram. Click here to WATCH this episode.

    11 min

  6. MAR 6

    Simplicity Isn’t About Less — It’s About Living Lighter (RISE Principle 3)

    What if simplicity wasn’t about deprivation… but freedom? In this episode of the Back to Basics series, Janel explores Simplicity, the third principle of the RISE Living Toolkit — and why learning to travel lighter can transform your mental clarity, home environment, and overall well-being. Simplicity goes far beyond decluttering your home. It’s about removing what distracts you so you can focus on what truly matters: peace, presence, and meaningful connection. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why minimalism creates more freedom, not restriction • How physical clutter impacts your nervous system • The hidden clutter categories: digital, calendar, financial, and emotional • A simple way to start decluttering without overwhelm • Why your home should feel calm after a chaotic world • How saying “no” protects your energy and time • The mindset shift from accumulation to contentment Your call to action this week: start small — even one drawer can change momentum. 🔗 The Rising Quote Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Quote-Journal-Quotes-version/dp/B0G8T1BPKF 👉 If this episode helped you, please rate, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reset. Click here to follow Janel on Instagram. Click here to WATCH this episode.

    16 min

  7. FEB 20

    You Don’t Need More Discipline — You Need Direction

    What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t lack of motivation — but lack of intention? In this episode, Janel breaks down the second RISE principle and explains how living intentionally helps you stop wandering through life and start aligning your choices with what truly fulfills you. Discover how setting intentions each morning and clarifying your core values can shift your energy, decision-making, and long-term direction. Inside this episode: • How intention transforms daily decisions • Why clarity creates momentum • The power of choosing what you want to call into your day • How reflection leads naturally into intentional living • Practical steps to define your top values for 2026 When you become clear on what matters most, everything else begins to fall into alignment. 🔗 The Rising Quote Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Quote-Journal-Quotes-version/dp/B0G8T1BPKF 👉 If this episode helped you, please rate, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reset. Click here to follow Janel on Instagram. Click here to WATCH this episode.

    12 min

  8. FEB 6

    The Power of Reflection | How to Reconnect With Yourself Using the RISE Principles

    In this episode of The Rising Refresher Series, Janel introduces the first RISE principle—Reflection—and explains how it helps you reconnect with yourself in a world full of noise, pressure, and distraction. Reflection can look like journaling, walking in nature, meditating for a few minutes, sitting quietly with a cup of tea, or stepping away from screens to breathe and reset. Janel shares how grief, research, and personal transformation shaped these tools—and why they’re accessible to everyone. You’ll learn: • What reflection really means • Why it builds emotional awareness • How to create sacred space in your day • The role of journaling in clarity • Why mornings matter • How nature supports mental health • Simple ways to pause and reconnect This week’s challenge: give yourself permission to pause. 👉 If this episode helped you, please rate, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reset. Click here to follow Janel on Instagram. Click here to WATCH this episode.

    14 min
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Janel Gonzalez is a writer, mother, recovering perfectionist and reforming people-pleaser who decided to prioritize her spiritual growth in the second half of her life. She holds a Master’s in Psychology but researches different schools of thought to help others with valuable insights and tools along their personal development journey. Her approach helps others shed societal pressures and expectations to connect with their inner selves and embody a new way of being. The Rising Podcast will become a tool in your life to help you rise to your higher self.

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