Transform Your Story

Janel Guevara

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Join Janel Guevara and her daughters for honest conversations about writing, life, and redeeming Happily Ever After in the shadow of the stories they never expected to tell. They recount their experiences as a way to help you see yours in a new light. That allows them to nurture hope from ashes, so you can too. Let’s transform your story.

03/27/2025

Learning Your Story

Episode 10 - Learning Your Story Explicit Content Warning: language (hell, ass, oh my God)Trigger Warning: general abuse, narcissism Host: Janel As writers and content creators, we think we know our story. But until we get into the nitty gritty details, the truth might surprise us. Janel offers a few thoughts on how to push forward and make sure you know what you think you know. Length: 24:22 For more information about Janel’s programs and resources, visit her website: www.coachingwithjanel.com If things don’t feel right in one or more of your relationships, even though no one is physically harming you, I encourage you to reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Despite its name, they recognize that abuse is more than fists and yelling. I wish I had known that thirty years sooner. NDVH has resources on their website that explain abuse in all its forms and what you can do. If you contact them, they have staff who understand your fears, hesitance to trust new people, and know exactly what you’re going through. They can help you with the next step. You can call them at 800-799-7233, text 88788, or visit them online at https://www.thehotline.org. Stay safe. 💕

24 min
03/20/2025

Thoughts for New Writers

Episode 9 - Thoughts for New Writers Explicit Content Warning: language (smart ass, snarky, idiot) Host and Guest: Janel and Ariana Janel and Ariana talk about learning to write. From the first twenty-thousand words to making sure you’ve actually written what you mean to say, join us as we debate the proper use of adverbs and the nuances of fiction verses nonfiction. Oh and unicorns too. Length: 30:37 For more information about Janel’s programs and resources, visit her website: www.coachingwithjanel.com If things don’t feel right in one or more of your relationships, even though no one is physically harming you, I encourage you to reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Despite its name, they recognize that abuse is more than fists and yelling. I wish I had known that thirty years sooner. NDVH has resources on their website that explain abuse in all its forms and what you can do. If you contact them, they have staff who understand your fears, hesitance to trust new people, and know exactly what you’re going through. They can help you with the next step. You can call them at 800-799-7233, text 88788, or visit them online at https://www.thehotline.org. Stay safe. 💕

31 min
02/27/2025

Together Again

Episode 8 - Together Again Explicit Content Warning: language (damn, bitch, hell, prick, jerk face, naked)Trigger Warning: abuse, boundary issues, Host and Guests: Janel, Melinda, and Ariana How much has changed since we recorded our first six podcasts? A lot apparently. Join us as we share some of the lessons learned in the last 365 days. Length: 21:50 For more information about Janel’s programs and resources, visit her website: www.coachingwithjanel.com * Author Brandon Sanderson teaches on Try/Fail Cycles in writing. * Researcher and Storyteller Brené Brown - brenebrown.comTED Talk: The power of vulnerability - https://youtu.be/X4Qm9cGRub0?si=AImZDvSHh4vW4szdTEDx Talk: Listening to shame - https://youtu.be/L0ifUM1DYKg?si=c654DQ87P-Hi9MB9 If things don’t feel right in one or more of your relationships, even though no one is physically harming you, I encourage you to reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Despite its name, they recognize that abuse is more than fists and yelling. I wish I had known that thirty years sooner. NDVH has resources on their website that explain abuse in all its forms and what you can do. If you contact them, they have staff who understand your fears, hesitance to trust new people, and know exactly what you’re going through. They can help you with the next step. You can call them at 800-799-7233, text 88788, or visit them online at https://www.thehotline.org. Stay safe. 💕

22 min
02/20/2025

Transforming Theories into Clarity

Episode 7 - Transforming Theories into Clarity Host: Janel Guevara Join Janel as she recounts one of the most significant lessons she learned in 2024. She shares how she finally connected theories and educational ideas into real-life everyday application in her life. Length: 18:14 For more information about Janel’s programs and resources, visit her website: www.coachingwithjanel.com If things don’t feel right in one or more of your relationships, even though no one is physically harming you, I encourage you to reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Despite its name, they recognize that abuse is more than fists and yelling. I wish I had known that thirty years sooner. NDVH has resources on their website that explain abuse in all its forms and what you can do. If you contact them, they have staff who understand your fears, hesitance to trust new people, and know exactly what you’re going through. They can help you with the next step. You can call them at 800-799-7233, text 88788, or visit them online at https://www.thehotline.org. Stay safe. 💕

18 min
02/13/2025

Interrupting Patterns

Episode 6 - Interrupting Patterns Explicit Content Warning: language (oh God, beating, dang, stupid)Trigger Warning: verbal abuse, divorce, covert abuse, unmet needs Host and Guests: Janel, Melinda, and Ariana Often, the painful issues we notice are only symptoms of a deeper problem. When we find the courage to request help, only to be dismissed or invalidated, it’s hard to ask again. We can find ourselves stuck in an unending cycle of confusion. Join us as we talk about the elements we faced to finally break free. Length: 25:31 Additional Support Resources: For more information about Janel’s programs and resources, visit her website: www.coachingwithjanel.com If things don’t feel right in one or more of your relationships, even though no one is physically harming you, I encourage you to reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Despite its name, they recognize that abuse is more than fists and yelling. I wish I had known that thirty years sooner. NDVH has resources on their website that explain abuse in all its forms and what you can do. If you contact them, they have staff who understand your fears, hesitance to trust new people, and know exactly what you’re going through. They can help you with the next step. You can call them at 800-799-7233, text 88788, or visit them online at https://www.thehotline.org. Stay safe. 💕 Wilderness to Wild - Sarah McDougallhttps://www.wildernesstowild.com Sarah and her partner, Bren Wise-Mays, have free resources specifically for women questioning whether they are in an abusive relationship, what to do if they find their partner addiction, and support for women leaving abusive marriages and relationships, as well as information on how to protect children during and after divorce, and how to deconstruct toxic religious beliefs. They also offer the free TraumaMAMAs mobile app that has resources for local support in both the Unites States and around the world. Healing Trauma by Peter LevineAmazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3ECG3MG This book changed my life and sent me down the path of somatic healing. It contains simple explanations of trauma and how it affects the body, then offers exercises to reconnect with your body and release the remnants of physical tension to truly heal.

26 min
02/06/2025

Change, Perspective, Honesty, and Truth

Episode 5 - Change, Perspective, Honesty, and Truth Explicit Content Warning: language (hell, oh God, shxx)Trigger Warning: domestic violence, verbal abuse, physical abuse, abusers, divorce Host and Guests: Janel, Melinda, and Ariana Anyone who has tried to change habits and unhealthy behaviors knows it isn’t always easy. Join us as we talk about how important it is to feel safe before we can implement positive change, dig into the details of our story, and how the lack of it can spiral us into fear. We share what led us to discover and confront the domestic violence in our life, and some of the mental anguish we faced to break free. Length: 31:34 If things don’t feel right in one or more of your relationships, even though no one is physically harming you, I encourage you to reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Despite its name, they recognize that abuse is more than fists and yelling. I wish I had known that thirty years sooner.NDVH has resources on their website that explain abuse in all its forms and what you can do. If you contact them, they have staff who understand your fears, hesitance to trust new people, and know exactly what you’re going through. They can help you with the next step. You can call them at 800-799-7233, text 88788, or visit them online at https://www.thehotline.org. Stay safe. 💕 For more information about Janel’s programs and resources, visit her website: www.coachingwithjanel.com

32 min
01/30/2025

Blue Curtains and Safety

Episode 4 - Blue Curtains and Safety Explicit Content Warning: language (hell, son of a biscuit, freakin’)Trigger Warning: verbal abuse, divorce, death, unmet needs, covert abuse, autism, safety Host and Guests: Janel, Melinda, and Ariana In today’s podcast, we explore how fictional storytelling mirrors real life with similar themes, patterns, and disjointed details that give us a very specific drive and motivation. Listen as we share the surprising results of our healing journey and consider how our experiences continue to unlock other aspects of our stories. Also, we discuss the great debate of the metaphorical blue curtains. Length: 28:32 For more information about Janel’s programs and resources, visit her website: www.coachingwithjanel.com If things don’t feel right in one or more of your relationships, even though no one is physically harming you, I encourage you to reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Despite its name, they recognize that abuse is more than fists and yelling. I wish I had known that thirty years sooner. NDVH has resources on their website that explain abuse in all its forms and what you can do. If you contact them, they have staff who understand your fears, hesitance to trust new people, and know exactly what you’re going through. They can help you with the next step. You can call them at 800-799-7233, text 88788, or visit them online at https://www.thehotline.org. Stay safe. 💕

29 min
01/23/2025

Honesty, Patterns, and Columbo

Episode 3 - Honesty, Patterns, and Columbo Explicit Content Warning: language (damn, hell, oh my God,)Trigger Warning: verbal abuse, exs, death, child abuse, church hurt, disappointment Host and Guests: Janel, Melinda, and Ariana Join Janel and her daughters as they reflect on their experiences and how conventional wisdom wasn’t so wise. They unpack the importance of knowing your personal history because those details can fuel your present challenges. Laugh with them as they compare the process to an episode of the TV detective, Colombo. Length: 25:46 For more information about Janel’s programs and resources, visit her website: www.coachingwithjanel.com If things don’t feel right in one or more of your relationships, even though no one is physically harming you, I encourage you to reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Despite its name, they recognize that abuse is more than fists and yelling. I wish I had known that thirty years sooner. NDVH has resources on their website that explain abuse in all its forms and what you can do. If you contact them, they have staff who understand your fears, hesitance to trust new people, and know exactly what you’re going through. They can help you with the next step. You can call them at 800-799-7233, text 88788, or visit them online at https://www.thehotline.org. Stay safe. 💕

26 min
01/16/2025

Puzzles and Frogs and Oz

Episode 2 - Puzzles and Frogs and Oz Explicit Content Warning: language (damn, my God, my gosh, hell, dang)Trigger Warning: verbal abuse, mental health, child abuse, infidelity, betrayal, divorce, death, lies, trauma from neurodivergence, narcissism and covert narcissistic abuse, generational trauma, cancer Host and Guests: Janel, Melinda, and Ariana Join Janel and her daughters, Melinda and Ariana, as they introduce you to their story. Listen as they explain the difficulty of identifying their experiences and what finally gave them clarity. The ladies recount their exhausting journey of self-discovery and healing—and how they still have more to learn. They discuss the paralyzing effects of perfectionism and the fear of failure. Along the way, they talk about puzzles, frogs, Dorothy and Oz. Their struggles reinforce how knowing your story is the key to encouraging others. Length: 35:45 For more information about Janel’s programs and resources, visit her website: www.coachingwithjanel.com If things don’t feel right in one or more of your relationships, even though no one is physically harming you, I encourage you to reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Despite its name, they recognize that abuse is more than fists and yelling. I wish I had known that thirty years sooner. NDVH has resources on their website that explain abuse in all its forms and what you can do. If you contact them, they have staff who understand your fears, hesitance to trust new people, and know exactly what you’re going through. They can help you with the next step. You can call them at 800-799-7233, text 88788, or visit them online at https://www.thehotline.org. Stay safe. 💕

36 min
01/09/2025

Beginnings, Fate, and Transformation

Explicit Content Warning: language (damn, freaking, hellish, butt, oh my God)Trigger Warning: verbal abuse, traumatic brain injury, divorce, death, God, Shiny Happy People Meet coach and editor Janel Guevara on the Inaugural episode of Transform Your Story! Join Janel as she shares her vision, mission, and a glimpse into the principles she uses to help feminine content creators find their niche and create content they are proud to put their name on. Using personal anecdotes and professional experiences, Janel showcases the power of self-awareness to curate content and connect with your audience. Listen as she shares some of the lessons she learned that transformed her approach to coaching. Length: 27:18 For more information about Janel’s programs and resources, visit her website: www.coachingwithjanel.com If things don’t feel right in one or more of your relationships, even though no one is physically harming you, I encourage you to reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Despite its name, they recognize that abuse is more than fists and yelling. I wish I had known that thirty years sooner. NDVH has resources on their website that explain abuse in all its forms and what you can do. If you contact them, they have staff who understand your fears, hesitance to trust new people, and know exactly what you’re going through. They can help you with the next step. You can call them at 800-799-7233, text 88788, or visit them online at https://www.thehotline.org. Stay safe. 💕

27 min
01/07/2025

Transform Your Story Trailer

Join me, Janel Guevara, and my daughters for honest conversations about writing, life, and redeeming Happily Ever After in the shadow of the stories we never expected to tell. We recount our experiences as way to help you see yours in a new light. From content creation to defining your audience and niche, we break the process down into simple steps with practical application. That allows us to nurture hope from ashes, so you can too. Let’s transform your story.

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Transform Your Story Trailer

Join me, Janel Guevara, and my daughters for honest conversations about writing, life, and redeeming Happily Ever After in the shadow of the stories we never expected to tell. We recount our experiences as way to help you see yours in a new light. From content creation to defining your audience and niche, we break the process down into simple steps with practical application. That allows us to nurture hope from ashes, so you can too. Let’s transform your story.

01/07/2025

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Join Janel Guevara and her daughters for honest conversations about writing, life, and redeeming Happily Ever After in the shadow of the stories they never expected to tell. They recount their experiences as a way to help you see yours in a new light. That allows them to nurture hope from ashes, so you can too. Let’s transform your story.

Creator

Janel Guevara
Years Active

2022 - 2025
Episodes

11
Rating

Explicit
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