The Rising with Janel Gonzalez
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.
Episodes
61 episodes
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 jour...
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Episode 61
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14:13
The RISE Method Explained: Reflection, Intention, Simplicity & Enjoyment for 2026
What if the next chapter of your life started by returning to yourself?In this episode, Janel introduces her new Back to Basics series and shares how years of grief, study, healing, and deep inner work led to the creation of her four guidin...
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Episode 60
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11:43
Scrolling Is the New Smoking: Reclaim Focus, Purpose & Presence in 2026 (TK Coleman Part 2)
In this conversation, TK Coleman breaks down why scrolling (not social media itself) is quietly reshaping our attention, creativity, and sense of purpose—and how to reclaim your life with simple, repeatable practices that reconnect you t...
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Episode 59
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33:23
Decluttering Won’t Work Until You Face THIS (Emotional Clutter) | TK Coleman (Part 1)
Decluttering tips are everywhere… but why do we keep returning to the same patterns? In this episode of The Rising, Janel interviews TK Coleman of The Minimalists to unpack the deeper layer: emotional clutter—the feelings a...
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Episode 58
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36:16
How to Access Your Intuition in 2026 (Heart Wisdom + Signs) w/ Anna Gannon
If you’ve been living in your head, second-guessing every decision, and feeling disconnected from yourself—this episode is for you.In this episode of The Rising Podcast, Janel sits down with Anna Gannon, an in...
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Episode 57
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44:16
Regulate Your Nervous System in 2026 (Somatic Healing + Trauma Release Tools)
Jacklynne Marder is a licensed, trauma-focused psychotherapist and trauma-informed yoga instructor based in Los Angeles. She integrates somatic therapy, neuroscience, and mind-body practices to help clients heal trauma, regulate their nervous s...
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Episode 56
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31:00
From Closet Overwhelm to Confident Style with Stylist Elly Brown
If your closet is packed but you still feel stuck in the same three outfits, this conversation is for you. In this episode of The Rising Podcast, Janel welcomes personal stylist and mom of four, Elly Brown, to talk about practical, down-...
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Episode 55
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28:02
Stop Saying Yes to Everything — Your Peace Is Worth More
If the holidays leave you drained, resentful, or spread too thin, this episode is your reminder that you’re allowed to step back. Janel shares why constant yeses lead to burnout — and how choosing yourself can bring more joy, rest, and presence...
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Episode 54
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5:23
Gratitude Is the Gateway to Joy: How to Live in Thankfulness Every Day
When life feels heavy or uncertain, gratitude can become the anchor that steadies you. In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode of The Rising Podcast, Janel shares how to turn thankfulness into a daily practice — one that grounds you, lifts your ...
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Episode 53
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7:27
Shop With Intention: How to Stay Grounded During Black Friday
In this week’s episode of The Rising Podcast, Janel shares practical tools to help you shop smarter — and more intentionally — during the holiday season. As Black Friday and endless sales roll in, it’s easy to get caught in the rush. B...
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Episode 53
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5:48
What 45 Taught Me About Peace & Perspective
At 45, Janel has learned that true peace doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from presence. In this reflective Rising Podcast episode, she opens up about the powerful lessons life has taught her: to accept what is, to stop trying t...
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8:37
How to Recognize and Block Energy Vampires: Protect Your Peace and Reclaim Your Energy
Ever leave a conversation feeling exhausted, anxious, or heavy — even though nothing “bad” happened? You may have encountered an energy vampire. In this episode of The Rising Podcast, Janel shares how to recognize these subtle drains o...
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Episode 50
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6:39
Declutter Your Space, Free Your Mind
In this episode of The Rising, Janel talks about how clutter can weigh us down and keep us from becoming our best selves. She offers gentle, actionable steps to declutter your home, quiet your mind, and live with more intention.
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Episode 49
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6:22
How to Find Confidence Without External Validation
Looking for confidence? Janel reminds us that it starts from within. In this episode of The Rising Podcast, she shares how to stop relying on others for approval and instead build unshakable self-worth through self-love, mindfulness, a...
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Episode 48
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5:37
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe That Works for You
Feeling overwhelmed by your closet? In this episode of The Rising Podcast, Janel walks you through the process of creating a capsule wardrobe — a small, curated collection of clothing that saves you time, money, and stress....
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Episode 47
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10:40
The Art of Release: How Letting Go Changes Everything
In this episode of The Rising Podcast, host Janel closes out her series on non-attachment by highlighting the gifts that come when we release control and let go. Building on previous conversations, she unpacks how practicing non...
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Episode 46
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6:54
Finding Peace Through Non-Attachment: How Letting Go Brings Freedom
In this episode of The Rising Podcast, host Janel explores the concept of non-attachment and how it can bring more peace and freedom into everyday life. She unpacks why letting go of rigid expectations—whether around careers, relationships, rol...
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Episode 45
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9:06
Letting Go: A Reflection on Non-Attachment and Inner Peace
In this week’s episode, we explore a powerful question: What part of your life are you holding onto too tightly? Whether it's a relationship, a career path, or the expectations you had for your life by now, learning to loosen your grip...
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Episode 44
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10:01
When Your Soul Says Go: Navigating Life’s Big Detours with Jess Prudhomme
In today’s episode, Janel sits down with her podcast bestie, Jess Prudhomme, for a heartfelt life update and some real talk on navigating big transitions, leaning into discomfort, and finding clarity in the unknown!...
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Episode 43
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25:03
Minimalist Mindset: Living With Less to Enjoy More
On this episode of The Rising Podcast, Janel dives into her third principle: Simplicity, and why it’s the closest thing I have to a “favorite child” in her RISE framework (Reflection, Intention, Simplicity, Enjoyment). She share...
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Episode 42
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7:17
The End of Diet Culture with Ilana Muhlstein: Mindset & Meal Strategies That Actually Work
In this empowering episode of The Rising, Janel sits down with renowned registered dietitian, weight-loss expert, and bestselling author Ilana Muhlstein, MS, RDN. She opens up about her early struggles with emotional eating, her years of yo-yo ...
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Episode 41
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30:13
Mother-Son Q&A: Life, Music, and Becoming Your Best Self
In this heartwarming episode of The Rising, Janel sits down with her 14-year-old son, Alex Gonzalez, for a rare and candid mother-son conversation. From dreams of becoming a rock star to the wisdom learned from life’s challenges, Alex ...
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Episode 40
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10:55
Stop Waiting, Start Creating: 7 Rules of Self-Reliance with Maha Abouelenein
In this empowering episode of The Rising, Janel sits down with Maha Abouelenein, a powerhouse in strategic communications and author of the transformative book Seven Rules of Self-Reliance. From building unshakable self-c...
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Episode 39
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39:58
Become Your Future Self Today in 3 Simple Steps!
Are you ready to close the gap between who you are and who you want to become? In this powerful episode of The Rising, Janel and Courtney dive into the transformative practice of future self planning — and how to star...
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Episode 38
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13:19
Everyday Etiquette: The Classy Habits That Can Change Your Life with Carla Shellis
In this powerful episode of The Rising, Janel welcomes back etiquette expert Carla Shellis for a deep, real, and refreshing conversation about everyday etiquette. Carla unpacks the forgotten power of manners, modesty, and...
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Episode 37
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32:13