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
How to Stop Blaming Others and Take Responsibility for Your Life with Chad Taylor
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What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t other people—but the stories you keep telling yourself?
In this powerful conversation, psychotherapist and author Chad Taylor joins Janel to discuss addiction, recovery, ego, self-awareness, personal responsibility, emotional healing, and why lasting transformation begins when we stop blaming others and start looking inward.
Drawing from his own recovery journey, Chad shares the wisdom behind his book It's You, Oh Fck, It's Me* and explains how awareness, community, gratitude, and self-reflection can help us break free from destructive patterns and create meaningful change.
In this episode:
- Why blaming others keeps us stuck
- The role of ego in our suffering
- Addiction, recovery, and personal transformation
- How to become more self-aware
- The power of community and connection
- Why healing requires honesty
- The truth about AA and the 12-step process
- How to stop escaping and start facing yourself
- Gratitude, simplicity, and intentional living
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https://www.itsyouohfuckitsme.com
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https://chadtaylorpsychotherapy.com.au/
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https://www.instagram.com/chadtaylor.itsyou
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