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.
The Rising with Janel Gonzalez
Spring Clean Your Identity: How to Shed the Old You and Step Into Who You're Becoming
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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
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