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Today's Heartlift with Janell
323. Grandmothers, Mothers, and Mentors: Why Women's Influence Matters
Send us a textSo proud to be in Feedspot's Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/Today's Heartlifting Episode:Something is stirring in the hearts of women across generations. That quiet voice urging us toward purpose beyond ourselves—toward becoming maternal presences in a world desperately needing wisdom, nurturing, and light.In this soul-stirring conversation, Leslie Means (founder of Her View From Home and author of "So God Made a Grandma") joins Janell to unpack what happens when women fully embrace their capacity to nurture those in...
2025-05-14
47 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
35. If Mama Ain't Behavin'
Send us a textFrom the Archives: April 2019While visiting Grandbirds in Uruguay, Janell revisits three foundational episodes, starting today with Episode 34 from April 2019.This week is Episode 35 from April 2019.Working from her second book, Overcoming Hurtful Words: Rewrite Your Story, Janell introduces the foundation of The Heartlift Method.Join Janell on this replay of her three-week mini-series on the three-fold cord of emotional and spiritual health: a healthy sense of self, healthy behavior patterns, and healthy communication skills. Experts have shown that emotional intelligence is the foundation for...
2025-01-22
35 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
34. If Mama Ain't Emotionally Healthy
Send us a textFrom the Archives: April 2019While visiting Grandbirds in Uruguay, Janell revisits three foundational episodes, starting today with Episode 34 from April 2019.Working from her second book, Overcoming Hurtful Words: Rewrite Your Story, Janell introduces the foundation of The Heartlift Method.Join Janell on this replay of her three-week mini-series on the three-fold cord of emotional and spiritual health: a healthy sense of self, healthy behavior patterns, and healthy communication skills. Experts have shown that emotional intelligence is the foundation for personal and professional success. Janell adds spiritual authenticity...
2025-01-15
29 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
235. Everything Comes Down to Love
Send us a textI am replaying this beautiful, foundational episode from 2023 as we begin journeying through the world of mothering in 2025.After decades of mothering my children and students, I've concluded one valuable truth: Everything comes down to love.A beautiful chapter to reflect on is 1 John 4. Take it line by line. I pray that you grasp the depths of God's love for you this year.In a recent podcast, I heard Arthur C. Brooks, co-author of "Build the Life You Want," earnestly proclaim, "Everything comes down to love." His...
2025-01-08
21 min
Finding Something Real
What If The Questions Never Stop?
DESCRIPTION: This is the twelfth and final episode in a series dedicated to special co-host Lizzy. Instead of the usual interview format, Janell shares about an important milestone for the podcast, talks about some of the highlights from recording multiple episodes with Lizzy, and shares an open letter to Lizzy, talking about faith questions, love, and ultimately trusting God's character. Stay tuned for next week's episode when the next co-host for FSR will be officially introduced. ABOUT JANELL WOOD: Janell has been a Christian for most of her life but has a deep passion for those who a...
2024-09-11
23 min
She Who Thrives
50. Overcoming the Mother Wound: Jamie's Journey of Resilience
In this heartfelt episode of "She Who Thrives," host Janell Borrero welcomes Jamie, a resilient woman with an extraordinary story of overcoming adversity. Jamie, also known as "Jaime the Great Overcomer," joins the podcast virtually from Chicago to share her incredible journey from being a teen mom at 13 to becoming a healthcare professional, a writer, and a successful entrepreneur.Together, Janell and Jaime dive deep into the challenges they've faced, the traumas they've overcome, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward despite life's most challenging trials.Jaime opens up about her recently published memoir...
2024-08-29
54 min
She Who Thrives
44. Are You Ready to Take Control: A Dive Into SHEfo
Tune in to this compelling episode where Janell unveils the journey behind her financial empowerment course designed specifically for beauty industry experts. Gain valuable insights into essential aspects like budgeting and profit margins, crucial for anyone wanting to elevate their financial game. Listeners will also hear a heartfelt reflection on finding purpose through adversity, inspired by the resilience of Frida Kahlo. Janell shares how reassessing her passions and goals led her to a place of healing and inspiration, despite battling depression, PCOS, and the loss of her beloved pet. Her transparent and motivational speaking on social media aims t...
2024-07-18
27 min
Finding Something Real
Why keep sharing Jesus if people know about Him already?
Happy Wednesday! This is the twelfth and final episode in a series dedicated to special co-host and Janell's niece, Noelle. Instead of the usual interview format, Janell shares some of the highlights from recording 10 episodes with Noelle, talks about the Patreon episode Noelle and Janell recorded at the end of April together, and shares an open letter to Noelle, talking about regrets, love, Jesus, and sharing Him with others. Stay tuned for next week's episode when the next co-host for FSR will be officially introduced. We hope you enjoy this week's episode! Ab...
2024-05-22
38 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
257. The Elusive Power of Perception
Send us a text"What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are" (C. S. Lewis, The Magician's Nephew).Did you know that "your mindset plays a significant role in determining your life's outcomes?" We all have a mindset: expectations, assumptions, and perceptions that help us (or hurt us) as we interact with the world around us. "Perception is most important because it allows us to experience our environment and interact with it in...
2024-01-03
23 min
She Who Thrives
14. The Ripple Effect of Trauma with Melva Nieves
This week on She Who Thrives, Janell is joined by Melva Nieves, a close friend and incredible woman who's overcome adversities. Melva takes us through her life journey as the child of a teenage mother and a much older father. She reflects on the complexity of her parents' relationship, her childhood struggles, and her grandparents' significant role in her life. Melva's story shines a light on the impact of childhood trauma on relationships and perspectives.Get ready for an intense and important discussion on domestic abuse and its impact on families and relationships. Their personal experiences from their...
2023-12-14
52 min
She Who Thrives
9. Breaking The Stereotypes: Women in Finance, Beauty, and the Arts Unite under CFO
This week on She Who Thrives, Janell shares the exciting news of the rebranding of her company from JBP Accounting to CFO. With transparency and vulnerability, she explains her motivations behind this change, tracing her evolution from personal struggles and healing to becoming a successful businesswoman.Janell emphasizes her passion for both the financial world and the beauty and arts industries, and how she seeks to bridge the gap between the two. As the CEO of CFO, she is dedicated to providing transparent and trustworthy financial services to women entrepreneurs in the beauty and arts industry, helping them...
2023-11-09
17 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
241. A Choice to Love Every Day
Send us a textLove is God's language.On a plane ride home, I watched a charming Netflix movie, "Love at First Sight," and was gripped by the last line, "We all have a choice to love every day." We all have a choice to love every day.Yet, so many in our world make a choice to hate every day.Just turn on the news.In this "birthday episode" of my podcast, I return to my book, "Stronger Every Day: 9 Tools for an Emotionally Healthy You."
2023-10-11
38 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
240. Moving Toward My Beloved, Authentic Self
Send us a textThe Enneagram is one of the primary tools of my private practice. I've never found another personality typing system that gets to the "motive of our heart" like the Enneagram. It isn't the Bible or even the "gospel of personalities," but it is a useful tool that helps us build stronger relationships. In Part 2, Spiritual Director, Marilyn Vancil, author of "Beyond the Enneagram," shares how the Enneagram guides us home, toward our Authentic Self. 5 themes of this episode: 1. Understanding the Enneagram: The episode focuses on the Enneagram as a sy...
2023-10-06
40 min
She Who Thrives
3. Through the Lens of Creativity: A Conversation With Gilmar Smith
This week on She Who Thrives, Janell is joined by a very special guest, the talented photographer Gilmar Smith. They share on the depths of their extraordinary friendship and how they’ve supported each other throughout their unique creative journeys. Gilmar also goes in-depth into her personal journey in photography and how it became her sanctuary for healing.In this conversation, they stress the importance of authenticity and embracing vulnerability as essential elements for success in the world of artistry. Janell and Gilmar discuss candidly the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship and the necessity of surrounding oneself with a su...
2023-09-28
48 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
238. Finding God's Love in Psalm 63
Send us a text"Growing in our relational knowledge of how to connect and love requires a lot of practice. And it requires deliberate practice. We need to focus on specific outcomes that stretch us beyond our current relational knowledge and spiritual maturity level. We need to rely on methods taught in Scripture and developed by spiritual masters further down the road" (Todd W. Hall, The Connected Life). In the early morning hours, Janell found herself tossing and turning. With a God whisper in her ear, she released her desire to stay nestled under the c...
2023-09-27
34 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
237. Choosing Love Over Self-Centric Despair, Part 2
Send us a textIn his newest book, "Analog Christian: Cultivating Contentment, Resilience, and Wisdom in the Digital Age," author and pastor Jay Kim, writes, "One of the most effective ways of lulling us in is to situate us in a never-ending loop of comparison, which eventually breeds contempt, before finally devolving into unprecedented levels of self-centric despair. This often leads to a nagging and incessant impatience, as we desperately seek morsels of satisfaction that always leave us wanting." The main point here being, "always leaving us wanting." In Part 2, Jay and Janell continue their conversation about...
2023-09-22
23 min
She Who Thrives
2. Meet Janell Borrero
Welcome Back to She Who Thrives the Podcast!She Who Thrives is a podcast for the modern woman who is done with society's status quo and the glass ceiling. Our show celebrates the SWH woman: one who embodies resilience, determination, and the unwavering pursuit of success, even when faced with life's most challenging moments.In today's sit down with Janell you will go in depth into who Janell is. Why she decided to start a podcast and where she is heading.Author and now Podcaster Janell Borrero, as she guides you on a journey...
2023-09-21
40 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
236. Choosing Love Over Self-Centric Despair
Send us a textWhat is self-centric despair? Today's guest, Jay Kim, lead pastor of Westgate Church in Silicon Valley, is going to tell us all about it. In his newest book, "Analog Christian: Cultivating Contentment, Resilience, and Wisdom in the Digital Age," Jay writes, "Much of my loss of contentment was connected to the persistent sense of self-centric despair I felt as I continued spiraling down the vortex of comparison loops and contempt systems found within social media." In today's episode, Jay and Janell open a luminous conversation about how digital tools are forming us, or...
2023-09-20
34 min
She Who Thrives
1. She Who Thrives with Janell Borrero
Welcome to She Who Thrives the Podcast!She Who Thrives is a podcast for the modern woman who is done with society's status quo and the glass ceiling. Our show celebrates the SWH woman: one who embodies resilience, determination, and the unwavering pursuit of success, even when faced with life's most challenging moments.Join our host, the inspiring author and speaker Janell Borrero, as she guides you on a journey to discover your authentic, empowered self while exploring the important themes of mental health.Janell Borrero, MBA, MAFM, EA, is an entrepreneur and instructor...
2023-09-14
16 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
234. What Are You Longing For?
Send us a textLonging invites curiosity. Irish Poet, David Whyte writes this about longing, "Longing is nothing without its dangerous edge, which cuts and wounds us while setting us free, and beckons us exactly because of the human need to invite the right kind of peril." Season 12's invitation to slow down the pace of our lives has left us finally exhaling from the mad rate at which our society likes to live. In this closing conversation, Janell guides us to look deep inside our core to answer these questions: What are you longing for?W...
2023-08-16
13 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
233. The Power of Longing, Part 2
Send us a textLonging and Waiting often walk hand-in-hand. In today's conversation, Janell and Cally Logan, author of Dear Future Husband, talk about the process of waiting for your longing. This involves a great deal of longsuffering and patience. Again, Janell asks, "What are you longing for?" Dig into the archives and find even more resources on waiting and patience:Visit the podcast archive: The Waiting RoomVisit the podcast archive: The Three Letters Visit Cally's site: Cally LoganOrder Cally's book: Dear Future HusbandFollow Cally...
2023-08-11
20 min
Finding Something Real
Truth, Goodness, Beauty, & Being Seen with Janell Wood
Happy Wednesday! (And sorry this is published SO late!) This is a special podcast episode that recaps the mission of Finding Something REAL. Janell talks about themes of rejection, shame, guilt, beauty, truth, goodness, and the importance of truly seeing people. We hope you enjoy! ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! ...
2023-08-03
49 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
227. Becoming Acquainted with Grief
Send us a text"Grief is a strong, sometimes overwhelming emotion for people, regardless of whether their sadness stems from the loss of a loved one or from a terminal diagnosis they or someone they love have received."-The Mayo ClinicSometimes we have to hit the pause button in order to process really difficult emotional states. Grief is one of those emotions that needs time to breathe. Natasha Smith, author of "Can You Just Sit With Me? Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life" (IVP), comes to the show today to...
2023-07-19
37 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
223. Upcycling Our Brokenness: Finding Purpose in Life's Messes
Send us a text In Today's Heartlift with Janell, the episode features guest, Tina Yeager, author of "Upcycled: Crafted for a Purpose, and discusses the concept of upcycling, where God transforms our brokenness into something beautiful and purposeful. Janell and Tina talk about their own past struggles and how God sees them through difficult times. The episode focuses on the idea that people have unique talents and abilities, and working together as a team can help us grow and compensate for each other's weaknesses. They discuss how labels based on achievements, appearance, and status cannot fulfill us, a...
2023-06-28
26 min
To all the People Podcast with Janell Roberts
Journal #5 | You can't POUR from an Empty Cup!
You're gonna want to hear this, because its the perfect cheat code for living a life of abundance and Following through with your DREAMS. On todays episode your host is flying solo, as she discusses the importance of Rest! For more content and conversations please be sure to follow Janell on her Social Handles. Be sure to check out Janells Best Selling Book "To all the People I loved before loving me" on AmazonJanells linktree:https://linktr.ee/JanellrobertsPodcast Socials:Tiktok: @toallthepeoplepodcastIG: @toallthepeoplepodcastPersonal Socials:Tiktok: Janell.RobertsIg: Janell_RobertsTo Purchase Tickets to a "World without Boarders" Featuring Exclusive Content...
2023-06-26
24 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
222. Making Peace with Our Body, Bonus Episode
Send us a textOn this episode of Today's Heartlift with Janell, I am joined by special guest Melissa L. Johnson, author of "Soul Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless." In this bonus session, Melissa and I discuss our personal experiences with prayer and how it can shift our mindset toward a more compassionate God. Janell also shares her struggles with perfectionism and her reparative experience with Jesus. They also touch on the unrealistic beauty standards imposed by our culture and the importance of getting to know ourselves better....
2023-06-23
07 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
221. Making Peace with Our Body Image
Send us a textOn this episode of Today's Heartlift with Janell, I am joined by special guest Melissa L. Johnson, author of "Soul Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless." In this bonus session, Melissa and I discuss our personal experiences with prayer and how it can shift our mindset toward a more compassionate God. Janell also shares her struggles with perfectionism and her reparative experience with Jesus. They also touch on the unrealistic beauty standards imposed by our culture and the importance of getting to know ourselves better....
2023-06-22
51 min
The Transformation Show
246: The Power of Self-Talk - How Your Words Shape Your Health
In this insightful solo episode, Janell Yule dives deep into a powerful concept that impacts every aspect of our lives—self-talk. The words you say to yourself, the way you talk about yourself to others, and even how you describe your experiences all contribute to shaping your beliefs, actions, and ultimately your results. By shifting the narrative, you can create meaningful transformation in your health, mindset, and overall well-being. Using her personal journey as a foundation, Janell shares relatable stories from her days as a high school athlete and her experience with the 29029 Everesting challenge to illustrate ho...
2023-06-22
29 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
220. Stuff I'd Only Tell God: Question and Answer Time
Send us a textIn this little bonus episode, Janell and Jennifer Dukes Lee, author of "Stuff I'd Only Tell God," have a little question and answer time, using writing prompts from Jennifer's book. Even if you are not a fan of writing stuff down, Janell and Jennifer show how you can use this guided journal as a conversation starter with trusted friends and family members. Journaling is so good for the soul and is a viable tool for mental, emotional, and spiritual health.Learn more about Jennifer: Jennifer Dukes LeeUse this...
2023-06-16
14 min
The Transformation Show
245: The Biggest Mindset Mistake People Make
Episode Summary: In this episode, Justin and Janell dive into the most common and significant mistake people make regarding mindset and personal development—expecting that doing mindset work means never experiencing negative thoughts or emotions again. They share insights on how true transformation involves awareness, managing discomfort, and understanding that growth is not linear. Key Takeaways: The biggest mindset mistake is believing the goal is to never have negative thoughts or emotions again. True mindset work involves awareness, acceptance, and learning to manage negative states, not eliminating them completely. Growth and tr...
2023-06-15
30 min
The Transformation Show
242: Love Your Liver - The Surprising Connection to Your Hormones & Health
Episode Summary: In this enlightening solo episode, Janell dives deep into the often-overlooked importance of liver health and its profound impact on hormonal balance and overall well-being. Discover how supporting your liver can help resolve common health issues like fatigue, hormonal imbalances, thyroid challenges, and more. Key Takeaways: Why your liver health directly influences hormonal balance, metabolism, and energy levels. The connection between liver function and thyroid health, including critical insights on thyroid hormone conversion. Signs your liver may need support, including brain fog, hormonal issues, chronic fatigue, digestive problems...
2023-05-25
29 min
The Transformation Show
240 - 4 Powerful Decisions to Transform Your Health From The Inside Out - Part 2
In this follow-up episode of The Transformation Show, Janell Yule continues her deep dive into the four pivotal decisions that support healing in both the body and mind. If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, where Janell introduces the first two decisions—My Body is Always Working for Me and I Love and Approve of Myself—be sure to check it out, as all four decisions are deeply interconnected. In Part 2, Janell explores two more transformative decisions that can help you shift your mindset, reduce stress, and create a healthier, more balanced life: I Live M...
2023-05-11
28 min
The Transformation Show
239: 4 Powerful Decisions to Transform Your Health From The Inside Out - Part 1
In this solo episode of The Transformation Show, Janell Yule dives deep into the mind-body connection and the key decisions that support healing in both your body and mind. If you’ve been struggling with chronic pain, illness, or feeling stuck in your health journey despite doing all the "right" things—like eating well, exercising, and focusing on sleep—this episode is for you. Janell shares her personal experiences and the insights she's gained from her own healing journey. She introduces the first two decisions that have helped her and her clients achieve true transformation: My Body...
2023-05-04
30 min
To all the People Podcast with Janell Roberts
To all the People Podcast with Janell Roberts
Season 2 is for you. This is the aftermath, the freedom, and the voices of pioneers like you who have survived and overcome adversity. It is the forgiving you. It is the Creative you. It is the encouragement you need when you struggle to find your voice. It is the podcast for belonging and the podcast for understanding. Here is what to expect on this season of the To All The People Podcast. Thank you,Your Host Janell
2023-03-27
01 min
The Transformation Show
233: 3 Ways to Feel Enough
In this insightful episode, Janell and Justin Yule dive deep into one of the most common limiting beliefs many of us face: the feeling of "not enoughness." Janell shares practical, transformative strategies to help shift your mindset, stop comparison, and embrace your inherent worthiness. Key Points from This Episode: Let Go of Comparison: Recognize that comparing yourself to others—or even to past or future versions of yourself—fuels feelings of inadequacy. Embrace your unique story, talents, and strengths to reinforce self-worth. Make a New Decision: Understand that...
2023-03-23
33 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
204. Spiritual Authenticity: Being Comfortable in Our Own Skin, Part 2
Send us a textHappy International Women's Day. A day set apart to celebrate the gift of being a woman. In Part 2 of Janell and Lisa's conversation, they touch on questions like, "Have you ever felt, 'I just don't measure up? I'm not really important. What I do doesn't matter.'" Meet two women who both can answer yes to those questions. One is an introverted, "quietly unconventional," soul, and the other, an extroverted introvert (ambivert), anything but "quiet" or "conventional," yet, both share similar needs to feel at home in their bodies. Both feel an innate...
2023-03-08
38 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
203. Spiritual Authenticity: Being Comfortable in Our Own Skin
Send us a textWhat does it really mean to be an authentic human being? What does it mean to feel really comfortable in our own skin? Whether an introvert or extrovert, a public or private figure or hugely popular vs secretly a misfit, what does it mean to feel entirely at home in who God created us to be? In Part 1 of this remarkable conversation, Author Lisa E. Betz shares her journey with becoming comfortable in her "quietly unconventional" self. Janell and Lisa share how a seemingly unorganized public event invited them into an unexpected meaningful...
2023-03-01
57 min
To all the People Podcast with Janell Roberts
Are We Becoming Our Parents In Our Romantic Relationships? (Valentine's Couple Edition)
On Today Podcast, Janell brings on her significant Other, Luke, to Discuss Relationships and whether or not we are emulating the relationships we watched growing up. Janell and Luke go in-depth about their upbringing, the love they saw, and how they've learned to maneuver their Relationship.As we all know, relationships aren't always the easiest, but we can learn to understand them better. Please follow the To All The People Podcast on Instagram and TT for more information.Let's get in touch:For business Inquiries: contact@toallthepeoplemedia.comPersonal Instagram: Janell...
2023-02-13
40 min
To all the People Podcast with Janell Roberts
You need to STOP Telling People your Dreams
You're gonna want to hear this, because its the perfect cheat code for living a life of abundance and Following through with your DREAMS. On todays episode your host is flying solo, as she discusses the importance of failure, stepping into your calling and why gatekeeping your dreams is so vital for your growth.For more content and conversations please be sure to follow Janell on her Social Handles. Be sure to check out Janells Best Selling Book "To all the People I loved before loving me" on AmazonJanells linktree:https://linktr...
2023-02-06
27 min
Finding Something Real
REPLAY: Jesus: More Than Fire Insurance with Gernot Zeilinger
Happy New Year, friends! This January, we are replaying a few of our favorite episodes from 2022! We hope you enjoy the replay! —- Hey Friends! Today, Gernot joins Janell for another podcast! Janell talks a little about why Leonie chose not to record this episode and a little about the puddle ocean analogy when it comes to faith. Gernot shares his faith journey, how he started living his Christian faith, and his personal story about loss. Janell and Gernot talk about the question “Do you want God?” and they discuss the idea that f...
2023-01-25
1h 03
To all the People Podcast with Janell Roberts
Journal #8 | This is to "To all the People I loved before Loving me," A Poetry Reading for anyone on the verge of giving up
Journal #8 Is a little personal... Your Host Janell Roberts, does a small poetry reading from her Best Selling book "To All The People I loved before Loving me. True to her livelihood, Janell brings an inspiring and accessible book that embodies the struggle of being a first generation homeless college graduate and a woman of color. With relatable, and tangible advice, "To all The People I loved before Loving Me is a journey of overcoming depression, learning forgiveness, and becoming your own sense of self love. It is the raw and not so pretty awakening, needed to help young...
2023-01-16
36 min
To all the People Podcast with Janell Roberts
Journal #6 | 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't do in 2023
Your host Janell Roberts is taking it solo today as she discusses "13 things mentally strong people don't do" by Author Amy Morin. She highlights important factors needed to move into the new year. Which includes but not limited too, learning to let go, and step into your calling: Todays episode will discuss each chapter:13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do1. They Don’t Waste Time Feeling Sorry for Themselves2. They Don’t Give Away Their Power3. They Don’t Shy Away from Change4. They Don’t Waste Energy on Things...
2022-12-16
31 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
184. Everyday Tendencies Toward Feeling Invisible
Send us a textHave you ever felt like a wallflower? You know, the invisible woman sitting in the corner of your community? Unnoticed. Forgotten. Our guest today, Cheri Strange, author of "Can You See Me Now?: Good News for the Lonely, Left Out, and Less Than" definitely knows that feeling. The community of faith doesn't talk about this subject enough, so today, Cheri and Janell open up a very honest, heart-to-heart, about how to reframe a "wallflower mentality" in order to leave "wallflower ways" behind.Links + Resources from this Episode: So excited t...
2022-10-19
50 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
180. Everyday Anxiety Elephants
Send us a textIs there any better way to visualize anxiety than picturing an elephant sitting on your chest? Author Caris Snider creates this mental picture in her new devotional, Anxiety Elephants for Tween Girls and Tween Boys. In Part I of this interview, Caris shares her own story of when anxiety elephants came and sat on her chest. Anxiety is heavy. Caris and Janell offer ways to manage the heaviness.Links + Resources from this Episode: So excited that the podcast has been voted in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on Feedspot: h...
2022-09-30
42 min
The Transformation Show
207: Healing from the Inside Out: A Deep Dive into Leaky Gut Syndrome
Join us on this transformative episode of The Transformation Show as Janell dives deep into the fascinating and complex world of gut health, with a particular focus on Leaky Gut Syndrome. Often misunderstood, this condition is at the heart of a wide range of health challenges, from autoimmune disorders to everyday ailments. As Hippocrates wisely said, "All disease begins in the gut," and today, we explore just how true that is. In this episode, we uncover the intricate connections between gut health and overall well-being, highlighting the often-overlooked subclinical levels of gut permeability that can wreak havoc...
2022-09-22
36 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
178. Every Day in the Secret Place
Send us a textWhat is "the secret place" in the life of our everyday faith? What images come to mind when you hear words like, "silence," and "solitude?" Perhaps they bring up somewhat negative or scary memories of having to be "seen and not heard" as a child sitting in the pews of the church. In today's episode, Janell invites us to get to know a little more about the secret place and the high value it can bring to your everyday faith journey.Links + Resources from this Episode: So excited that t...
2022-09-14
35 min
The Transformation Show
204: Reflections on 29029: Trusting the Process, Community Power, and Living in the Tens and Ones
Reflections on 29029: Trusting the Process, Community Power, and Living in the Tens and Ones In this reflective episode of The Transformation Show, Janell Yule and Alyson Happ revisit their transformative journey during the 29029 Everesting Challenge, offering deep insights into the mental and physical endurance required to scale 29,029 vertical feet. Through candid stories and personal experiences, they explore three powerful themes that are crucial to any transformational journey. First, they discuss the importance of trusting the process—whether in a grueling physical challenge or in life’s broader pursuits. Janell and Alyson emphasize that progress is rare...
2022-09-01
44 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
175. Season Finale: Motherhood and Postpartum
Send us a textIn our grand Season 9 Finale, we have author Julie Thomas, Ph.D., with us. In her book, "Hope Inside Out," and in her brave "I Am Second," White Chair interview, Julie shares her grueling battle with Post Partum Depression. Around 1 in 7 women can develop postpartum depression (PPD). While some women experience "the baby blues," PPD lasts longer and affects women's ability to return to normal function. Many mothers, like Julie, go undiagnosed and suffer in shameful silence because of the stigma that still exists around PPD. Julie Thomas is a brave woman whose...
2022-08-31
50 min
The Transformation Show
203: Scaling New Heights: The 29029 Everest Challenge Experience
Scaling New Heights: Janell Yule and Alyson Happ Conquer the 29029 Everesting Challenge In this empowering episode of The Transformation Show, Janell Yule, alongside special guest Alyson Happ, takes you on a journey of resilience, grit, and personal growth as they recount their unforgettable experience at the 29029 Everesting event. Imagine climbing the height of Mount Everest—29,029 feet—in just a few days. It’s not just about the physical endurance; it’s a test of mental strength, commitment, and the power of community. Janell and Alyson share the raw, behind-the-scenes stories of how they prepared for this gru...
2022-08-25
1h 02
Finding Something Real
Jesus: More Than Fire Insurance with Gernot Zeilinger
Hey Friends! Today, Gernot joins Janell for another podcast! Janell talks a little about why Leonie chose not to record this episode and a little about the puddle ocean analogy when it comes to faith. Gernot shares his faith journey, how he started living his Christian faith, and his personal story about loss. Janell and Gernot talk about the question “Do you want God?” and they discuss the idea that for some, spending eternity with a God they do not love will be hell. Janell and Gernot also talk about how the goodness of G...
2022-08-24
1h 02
Today's Heartlift with Janell
172. 3 Tips for Overcoming a Helpless Mindset Part 2
Send us a textHow is your mindset? In her newest book, "Make Up Your Mind: Unlock Your Thoughts, Transform Your Life," Author and LPC-S, Michelle Nietert, hones in on "a helpless mindset," and offers us wise, practical ways to breakthrough that sense of learned helplessness to a stance of true freedom.Links + Resources from this Episode: So excited that the podcast has been voted #11 in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/Order copies of Michelle's book for yourself and friends/family: MAKEUPYOURMINDVisit Michelle's w...
2022-08-10
23 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
171. 3 Tips for Overcoming a Helpless Mindset
Send us a textWhether we recognize it or not, we all have a mindset. To help us both unlock and understand our mindset(s), we welcome Author and LPC-S, Michelle Nietert, to the show. In her newest book, co-authored with Denise Pass, "Make Up Your Mind: Unlock Your Thoughts, Transform Your Life," she offers ten specific mindsets and invites us to examine ours and see which one we might be wearing currently. In this episode, we hone in on a helpless mindset; one that battles apathy and weakness.Links + Resources from this Episode:
2022-08-03
41 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
170. 3 Reasons Why Marriage Counseling Fails, Part 2
Send us a textIn this heart-to-heart conversation with Dr. David Hawkins, author of "Why Marriage Counseling Fails: Is the Problem the Marriage or the Counselor?" and Founder of The Marriage Recovery Center (www.marriagerecoverycenter.com), we talk about some very hard subjects: When should a couple have an intervention? When should they separate? Is there a moment of clarity as to when the marriage seems over? AND MORE.Links + Resources from this Episode: So excited that the podcast has been voted #11 in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.co...
2022-07-27
36 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
169. 3 Reasons Marriage Counseling Fails, Part 1
Send us a textIn this riveting episode with Dr. David Hawkins, author of "Why Marriage Counseling Fails: Is the Problem the Marriage or the Counselor?" we open a very candid conversation about the work of love and marriage, why marriages fail, and look at "the autopsy of a failed marriage." This is a hard conversation but a very important one, especially in this post-Covid world we are all trying to live in.Links + Resources from this Episode: So excited that the podcast has been voted #11 in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on F...
2022-07-20
35 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
168. Three Spiritual Steps for Overcoming Paralyzing Fear
Send us a textHeartlifters, meet Lisa Appelo, author of "Life Can Be Good Again: Putting Your World Back Together After It Falls Apart." I have one word for this conversation: wow. Lisa went to bed one night a happily married woman and mother of seven and woke up a widow and single mom. Her story offers us vital spiritual resilience training and empowers us to overcome our own paralyzing fear. Links + Resources from this Episode: So excited that the podcast has been voted #11 in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on Feedspot: https://bl...
2022-07-06
46 min
The Transformation Show
195: Trust the Process: A Climb to Transformation
Success isn’t a straight line—and that's perfectly okay! In this insightful episode, Justin and Janell Yule explore why any meaningful transformation, whether in health, business, or relationships, involves ups, downs, peaks, and valleys. Janell shares her personal experiences training for the intense 29029 Everest challenge, revealing the powerful life lessons she's learned along the way. Together, they unpack how to maintain motivation, perspective, and growth—even when the journey feels challenging or stagnant. In this episode, you'll discover: - Why expecting constant linear progress sets you up for frustration—and what to do instead....
2022-06-30
28 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
167. 3 Hope-Filled Promises for Those Living with a Mental Health Diagnosis
Send us a textAuthor and Pastor Brad Hoef writes, "Mood disorders are a biological condition involving brain chemistry and genetics. They do not arise from character flaws, lack of faith, or poor choices. Mood disorders are medical conditions. There is no more shame than if we had diabetes, arthritis, or any other medical ailment." In Part 2, Pastor Brad shares candidly about his own diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and how his journey led him to start FRESH HOPE, a non-profit organization committed to guiding and supporting those with a mental illness (and their families) to find hope...
2022-06-29
37 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
166. Soak in Living Water: A Summer 2022 Weekend Edition with Michele McCarthy, Part 2
Send us a textIn Part 1 we heard author Michele McCarthy share her very amazing journey towards knowing and experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit in her life. In Part 2, Michele shares her physical struggles and brings a rare physical condition to light: MTHFR, an enzyme that breaks down the amino acid homocysteine, which causes an inability of our body to convert the B9 vitamin, Folate. This inability can cause mental and emotional disorders, such as depression. This conversation is SO CRITICAL because so often our mental and emotional health is a direct result of something...
2022-06-27
31 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
165. Soak in Living Water: A Summer 2022 Weekend Edition with Michele McCarthy
Send us a textThis summer, Sundays are being dedicated to our spiritual formation and growth. This week, Michele McCarthy, author of "Shattered, Stirred, and Shaken: Living the Book of Acts, My Journey From Here to There," shares her inspirational journey of faith and how she came to know the Holy Spirit in an unusual, yet beautiful, way.Links + Resources from this Episode: So excited that the podcast has been voted #11 in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/Order Michele's book: SHATTERED, STIRRED, AND S...
2022-06-27
27 min
The Transformation Show
194: Nutrition Strategies for Healthy Summer Eating - Part 2
In this episode ofThe Transformation Show, Janell Yule, sheds light on our approach to food and nutrition during the summer. Instead of giving in to the onslaught of summer temptations, Janell advises us on how to approach eating mindfully, without compromising on both health and enjoyment. She emphasizes the importance of conscious eating, and not labeling food as "good" or "bad." Instead, she encourages listeners to make choices that align with their health goals but also satiate their taste buds. Janell also provides a four-question guide to conscious eating that listeners can readily implement. From considering the...
2022-06-23
32 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
164. 3 Ways to Live Well Despite a Mental Health Diagnosis, Part 1
Send us a textAuthor and Pastor, Brad Hoef, writes, "Too often mental health 'recovery' focuses on learning to cope and survive with your mental illness; which leads to helplessness, hopelessness, and a sense of permanent loss. Persistent mental health challenges destroy one's self-confidence and rob you of the joy of living." In Part 1, Janell and Brad open an important conversation about how to recognize, identify, and help someone struggling with mental illness. He shares some of his own signs and signals that got misinterpreted and even heralded as "endless energy." Pastor Brad is open about his...
2022-06-23
38 min
The Transformation Show
193: Nutrition Strategies for Healthy Summer Eating - Part 1
This latest episode of The Transformation Show offers a deep dive into summer nutrition strategies with renowned nutrition expert Janell Yule. The summer season, as joyous and fun-filled as it can be, comes with unique dietary challenges. With a break from regular routine and a shift towards outdoor gatherings, barbecues, and potlucks, maintaining a balanced diet might seem like an uphill battle. However, Janell provides innovative strategies and tips for overcoming these challenges, while still relishing the delights of summer. If you've always wondered how to leverage the abundant summer produce for better health, this episode is...
2022-06-16
34 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
162. 3 Strategic Ways to Manage Your Overwhelm
Send us a textManaging overwhelm has become part of our daily heart work, it seems. Today, we welcome Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, bestselling author of Trauma Stewardship and The Age of Overwhelm, to the show. Laura asks this heart-searching question, "What conditions have you created...what conditions do you have in place...to be able to metabolize the overwhelming "nervous energy" locked and stuck inside your nervous system?" Her story, wisdom, and sage advice invite us to discern the answer and move forward into the future freedom we all seek. Heartlifters, grab a cup of something...
2022-06-15
38 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
161. 3 Practices that Help Us Find Peace
Send us a textPeace is often very misunderstood. We think it is based on having the perfect circumstances or the perfect marriage or the perfect children. Ann Swindell, author of "The Path to Peace: Experiencing God's Comfort When You Are Overwhelmed," brilliantly shares how true peace is based on three vital practices.Links + Resources from this Episode: So excited that the podcast has been voted #11 in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/Order Ann Swindell's book: PATHTOPEACEFollow Ann on Instagram: ANNSWINDELLVisit Ann's fabulous w...
2022-06-08
46 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
160. Three Ways to Develop Conversational Intelligence
Send us a textWelcome Conversation Intelligence Coach and Author, Patti Reed, to the show. Patti is helping us transition from "telling and selling and yelling" to "asking, listening, and responding," in our conversations with our teens and young adults, specifically, but her wisdom lends to all of our conversations. Tucked in the middle is a beautiful meditation that helps us (1) build concentration muscles (2) calm the sympathetic nervous system (3) develop emotion regulation and distress tolerance.Links + Resources from this Episode: So excited that the podcast has been voted #11 in the Top 100 Mental Health P...
2022-06-01
44 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
159. Three Ways to Unclutter Your Soul
Send us a textWhat does it mean to "unclutter your soul?" In today's episode, Trina McNeilly, author of "Unclutter Your Soul: Overcome What Overwhelms You," gives us three strategic ways to manage the overwhelming stressors that we face each and every day. Within minutes of waking up, we hear news of tragic proportions. What do we do with the flooding of emotion that immediately sends our hearts spinning? Trina invites us to take a soul inventory in order to overcome what overwhelms us.Links + Resources from this Episode: Read the show notes: JANELL R...
2022-05-25
46 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
158. Four Barriers to Healing
Send us a textIn our Season 9 opener, we welcome Amy Julia Becker, author of "To Be Made Well: An Invitation to Wholeness, Healing, and Hope." As a mom of three, Amy Julia talks to us about her own journey toward wholeness, which began in the adolescence of her life. Her candor, wisdom, and understanding of the mind-body connection invite us to take the necessary time to consider our mental and emotional health. We are mothers, a maternal presence in the world, yes, but we are also beloved beings and Amy Julia asks us to "surrender to...
2022-05-20
43 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
157. Final Thoughts on Season 8: Reimagining
Send us a textSeason 8 invited us to REIMAGINE some very important issues and areas in our lives, each a component of our three-fold cord of a healthy sense of self, healthy behavior patterns, and healthy communication skills. Reimagine invites us to form a new conception and to create or imagine a new way of doing things. We've covered a whole lot of ground. What are you reimagining in your life right now?Links + Resources from this Episode: Read the show notes: JANELL RARDONGrab a copy of Janell’s newest book: STRONGEREVERYDAYSubscribe to Janell’s pod...
2022-05-11
22 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
155. Reimagining a Life Awakened by the Holy Spirit
Send us a textPope John Paul II wisely encouraged, "Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” I love that phrase, "We are the Easter people." Welcome to this special two-part Easter season message with Becky Thompson, author of "God So Close: Experience a Life Awakened By His Spirit." Spiritual formation is a tenet of our community and today, Becky and Janell invite us to reimagine a life awakened by the Holy Spirit. As you listen, ask yourself, "Who is the Holy Spirit, and do I live a li...
2022-04-20
40 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
154. Reimagining What-If Questions, Part 2
Send us a textA big welcome back to Nicole Zaskowski, author of "What If It's Wonderful: Release Your Fears, Choose Joy, and Find the Courage to Celebrate." In Part 2, Janell and Nicole continue their conversation about interrupting catastrophic thinking and replacing that by finding the courage to celebrate. There seems no greater moment to find strength than the week we make our way towards the Easter Hallelujah!Links + Resources from this Episode: Learn more about Nicole's book and work: NICOLE ZASKOWSKIWatch Nicole's podcast interview with Nicole Unice: CULTIVATING AN EXPECTANT HEARTFind Nicole on I...
2022-04-13
40 min
The Transformation Show
183: Understanding Stomach Acid – The Missing Link in Your Health
Many people are unknowingly suffering from low stomach acid, leading to digestive discomfort, nutrient deficiencies, and even chronic health conditions. In this solo episode, Janell shares her personal experience with low stomach acid, the critical role it plays in digestion and overall health, and actionable steps you can take to optimize your digestion for better energy, skin health, and long-term well-being. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What stomach acid actually is and why it’s crucial for digestion. The surprising symptoms of low stomach acid (many of which are often misdiagnosed). Why acid reflux isn’t caused...
2022-04-07
38 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
153. Reimagining What-If Questions, Part 1
Send us a textHave you ever heard yourself saying, "This is too good to be true" or perhaps, "I've had it good for so long, when is it my turn to have something bad happen?" Or, do you find yourself waiting for "the other shoe to drop"? Today, we engage this mindset of what-ifs with Author Nicole Zasowski, LMFT, and discuss her newest book, "What If It's Wonderful: Release Your Fears, Choose Joy, and Find the Courage to Celebrate." This conversation will leave you reflective and challenge you to shift your what-if thinking to
2022-04-06
30 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
152. Reimagining Miracles
Send us a textWe are in the Lenten season and walking towards the celebration of Easter. Heartlifters, welcome back Becky Murray, Founder and President of One by One. In today’s conversation, Becky shares a heart-wrenching story about a very real encounter with a miracle. Links + Resources from this Episode: Learn more about Becky’s story: Becky Murray's WebsiteListen to Janell’s first conversation with Becky: EMBRACE THE JOURNEYGrab a copy of Janell’s newest book: STRONGEREVERYDAYSubscribe to Janell’s podcast and newsletter: SUBSCRIBEVisit Janell’s site: MORE RESOURCESFollow Janell on Instagram: @janellrardon
2022-03-30
43 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
151. Reimagining the Mind-Body Connection, Part 2
Send us a textHave you ever stopped to consider how your body talks to you? In Part I of this two-part conversation with Author Ronda Barney, we explored how to reimagine the mind-body connection. In Part 2, Ronda continues leading and guiding us to listen to our bodies and allow them to help shape our journey through life.Links + Resources from this Episode: Pre-order Ronda’s new book: DEAR SUSANLearn more from Dr. Bessel van der Kolk: THE BODY KEEPS THE SCOREGrab a copy of Janell’s newest book: STRONGEREVERYDAYSubscribe to Janell’s podcast and new...
2022-03-23
30 min
The Transformation Show
180: Healthy Hormones, Part 2 - Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone Explained
In part two of the Healthy Hormones series, Janell Yule dives deep into understanding hormones 3, 4, and 5—Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone—and explains their critical roles in the body, common symptoms of imbalance, and how to manage them for optimal health. Here's what you'll learn: Estrogen: Produced mainly in the ovaries and adipose tissue; after menopause, production shifts primarily to the adrenal glands. Symptoms of imbalance (high or low estrogen) include hot flashes, weight gain, anxiety, insomnia, and more. The importance of estrogen metabolism pathways (2OH, 4OH, 16OH), and their impl...
2022-03-17
30 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
150. Reimagining the Mind-Body Connection
Send us a textHeartlifters, welcome Ronda Barney, author of "Dear Susan: Letters of Comfort, Hope, and Peace for Women Facing a Life-Changing Illness." As an LCSW and Registered Dietician, Ronda is trained in the mind-body connection and for most of her life was the picture of health, until, several debilitating, mysterious diagnoses changed the way she moved through life. Today, in Part 1 of our 2-part conversation, Ronda reads one of her letters, "Your Body is For You," and gently guides us to reimagine our relationship to the mind-body connection.Links + Resources from this Episode:
2022-03-17
39 min
The Transformation Show
179: Healthy Hormones, Part 1 - Understanding Stress, Cortisol, and DHEA
In this special two-part episode of The Transformation Show, Janell Yule dives deep into hormonal health, explaining how hormonal imbalances can significantly affect your body and overall well-being. This episode covers the first two of five essential hormones and highlights the importance of understanding and managing stress. In This Episode: The Importance of Hormonal Health Hormones are chemical messengers essential to our overall physical and mental health. Janell explains how hormones affect everything from metabolism to mood. Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance Common symptoms include fatigue, brain fog, weight gain or loss...
2022-03-10
35 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
149. Reimagining Our Personal Sense of Agency
Send us a textAuthors Napper and Rao write, "We exist in a buzz of worry that we're not doing what we're meant to do, and the anxiety we feel, in turn, makes it difficult to get things done, creating a spiral of inaction. What we need is more agency: the ability to cut through all of what pulls at us, find emotional and physical balance, think more clearly and advocate for ourselves so we can take a course of action that makes sense. With agency, we can feel more in command of our lives." Today, we...
2022-03-09
34 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
148. Reimagining Our Places and Spaces
Send us a textBefore listening today, take a few moments and look around at the place and space in which you currently find yourself. Activate your senses and notice. How do you feel in that place and space? Today's guest, Author Christie Purifoy, writes, “I want to observe the ordinary things of earth—the moon, the stars, the rainbows, even the yellow leaves of the old cherry trees—and receive their messages. To hear them say what every weary traveler, every earnest seeker, longs to hear. Welcome home.” Links + Resources from this Episode:
2022-03-03
46 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
147. Reimagining Your Overwhelm
Send us a textPoet Mary Oliver poses a piercing question in her well-known poem, "The Summer Day." She asks, "What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" Heartlifter, there is a theme arising in Season 8, "Reimagine." Each guest, each conversation, inviting us to reimagine different aspects of life: the role of prayer, the impact of social media, the power of being seen, the effect our behaviors have on others, the need to detach in all the right ways, and the capacity to be intimate in our closest relationships. In today's...
2022-02-23
45 min
The JS Self-Care Mind Body & Soul Podcast
Journey To Self-Care Jevon Wooden Mindset and Perception Coach. JSSEFCARE.ORG
Life is all about the Journey. My name is Janell and I am the founder of JS Self-Care. I created Journey to Self-Care as a way to allow others to talk about their Journey. Life throws curve balls all the time and those curve ball allows us to look at ourselves and see what it is we need to change about ourselves. Jevon talk about his journey and how he went to jail and realized Jail was not a place for him and if he didn't get his behaviors in order he will be a victim of the penal...
2021-12-21
00 min
The Transformation Show
162: Natural Remedies to Boost Your Immune System and Fight Colds & Flu
In this solo episode of The Transformation Show, Janell dives into an essential topic for staying healthy: natural remedies to boost your immune system and fight off colds and flu. With cold and flu season in full swing and immune health on everyone’s minds, Janell shares her expert knowledge, backed by years of study and personal experience, to help you stay strong and healthy all year long. This episode focuses on how you can boost your immune system, not just with supplements, but with whole foods, lifestyle practices, and natural remedies. Janell emphasizes that exposure to vi...
2021-11-11
33 min
The Transformation Show
161: Creating a Healthy Relationship with Sugar - Part 2
Welcome back to The Transformation Show! In this solo episode, Janell dives into part two of how to cultivate a balanced and healthy relationship with sugar. Building on last week’s discussion, she offers five practical, actionable strategies to help you enjoy sugar without compromising your health goals or wellbeing. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, we recommend starting there for a comprehensive understanding of sugar’s impact on our immune system, hormones, and overall health. In today’s episode, Janell breaks down how to shift from over-reliance on sugar to a more mindful, nourishi...
2021-11-04
28 min
The Transformation Show
160: Creating a Healthy Relationship with Sugar - Part 1
In this solo episode, Janell dives deep into the science of sugar and its effects on our physical, mental, and emotional health. As we enter the holiday season—a time Janell refers to as “sugar season”—she breaks down how sugar affects everything from immune function to mood regulation. This episode aims to raise awareness about sugar’s impact and provide a foundational understanding before Part 2, where Janell will share practical steps for building a healthy relationship with sugar. Key Points Covered: Why Sugar Matters, Especially Now: As the holiday season approaches, sugar consumption typically...
2021-10-28
30 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
118. Speak Healing Words to Your Future, Part 1
Send us a textWe continue our heartlifting journey through Janell's newest book, "Stronger Every Day: 9 Tools for an Emotionally Healthy You," and dig deep into Tool 5, "Speak Healing Words to Your Future." With candor and grace, Janell opens her heart and shares a Jesus encounter her senior year in college that changed everything. Until now, she's kept this close to heart, but in writing the book, felt compelled it was necessary to open the closet door of her heart and let the skeletons out. As George Bernard Shaw once said, "If you can't get rid of...
2021-08-25
37 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
112. The Power of Living a Meaningful Life
Send us a textWelcome to our Heartlifting journey through Janell's new book, "Stronger Every Day: 9 Tools for an Emotionally Healthy You." In this episode, Janell introduces TOOL 1, "Step Across the Threshold of Meaningfulness." It might seem a bit strange to start a transformative journey with "the purusit of meaningfulness," but Janell shares her "why" and invites you to a life filled with FLOW and FULLNESS. Support the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online coaching center and meeting place for H...
2021-06-30
41 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
110. The Power of a Good Reset
Send us a textWelcome to Season 6, Episode 2 where Janell flies solo and invites us all to catch our breath! Someone once said, "Life is lived forward and understood backwards," and that is what this episode is all about. As a teacher for most of her life, Janell values the power of a good review. Seasons 4 & 5 have brought great thinkers, leaders, and remarkable heartlifters to us. They have shared valuable wisdom, offered beautiful meditations and mindful moments, and given us a feast of words to savor. In this episode, Janell "re-minds" us of the great value of...
2021-06-16
42 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
103. Will You Get in the Wheelbarrow?
Send us a textWhile recording the podcast session, "Becoming Stronger through the Unexplainable," author and Bible Teacher, Erica Wiggenhorn, shared an old story about Niagra Falls, a man, and a wheelbarrow. She added a few details of her own and the story pierced Janell's heart. It was a word in due season and exactly what Janell (and listeners) needed to hear. Per Janell's request, Erica willingly and lovingly recorded this meditative exercise so that we could listen to it, again and again. Whenever you are facing "the unexplainable," grab your headphones, find a quiet spot, and...
2021-04-28
14 min
Renewed Talk
Elaine Janell's VO Reel
Hello my name is Elaine Janell and here is my VO Reel, comprise of 5 commercials for various companies. (Music has been added to this reel but I am able to produce VO's without background music.)
2021-02-18
01 min
The Transformation Show
123: Self-Care -It's Not What You Think
Episode Summary: In this special solo episode, Janell goes beyond the common clichés of self-care—bubble baths and spa days—to explore the deeper, mindset-driven reasons why we often struggle to consistently practice self-care. Learn how limiting beliefs, negative self-talk, shame, and the disconnect from true self-love prevent us from taking care of ourselves, and discover practical ways to shift these patterns for lasting transformation. Key Takeaways: Self-care is much more than indulgences—it’s rooted in your mindset, beliefs, and self-talk. True transformation and consistency in self-care come from feeling good, not from...
2021-02-11
45 min
The Transformation Show
113: The Four Stages of Mindset
In this episode of The Transformation Show, Justin and Janell dive into the Four Stages of Mindset, a powerful framework for personal growth and awareness. This concept, originally introduced by their coach David Bayer and revisited in their recent coaching sessions, serves as a practical guide for understanding how our mindset evolves over time. Justin and Janell provide real-life examples and share personal stories to help you reflect on your own mindset and journey toward greater self-awareness and empowerment. Key Takeaways: Repetition is Key: Growth comes through revisiting concepts, lessons, and teachings multiple times. As Justin...
2020-12-03
35 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell
73. Welcome to Today's Heartlift with Janell
Send us a textWelcome to Today's Heartlift with Janell! As a professional heartlifter, aka trauma-informed therapist and author, it brings me great joy to extend the traditional "therapeutic" practice to this podcast space. Together, we'll rewrite any and all negative narratives and stories and begin living our very best God-breathed lives. Put on your growth mindset and get ready to experience the power of a heartlift. Support the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online coaching center and meeting place f...
2020-10-21
30 min
The Transformation Show
93: Mastering Stress - How to Manage Your Body’s Response and Find Balance
In this insightful episode of The Transformation Show, Janell and Justin dive deep into the topic of stress management and how understanding your body’s response to stress is key to achieving long-term health and wellness. Building on their previous episode, Stress 101, they break down the difference between eustress (positive stress) and distress (negative stress), and explain how chronic stress can wreak havoc on both your physical and emotional well-being. Key Topics Covered: Eustress vs. Distress: Not all stress is bad! Learn the difference between beneficial stress that helps you grow and harmful stress that leads to...
2020-07-30
28 min
The Transformation Show
85: What You Need to Understand About Stress
In this episode of The Transformation Show, Janell Yule explore the ever-present issue of stress and its significant impact on our lives. Understanding the Physiological Mechanics of Stress Janell starts by investigating how stress manifests in our bodies through the nervous and endocrine systems. You’ll learn about the roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems and the HPA axis in regulating our response to stress. She also talks about the critical role of cortisol, the "stress hormone," and how it affects our overall health. The Implications of Chronic Stress Chronic st...
2020-06-18
31 min
The Transformation Show
49: Sugar Season: How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
In this episode of The Transformation Show, Justin and Janell tackle a timely topic as we head into the colder months: how to stay healthy during the holiday season, which they refer to as "Sugar Season." As the holidays approach, filled with sugary treats and busy schedules, it’s common for people to experience more illness and weight gain. But Justin and Janell provide practical strategies to maintain your immune system, balance nutrition, and stay fit during the busiest time of year. They share insights on how sugar, stress, and poor sleep habits suppress the immune system, ma...
2019-10-10
29 min
The Transformation Show
33: The 7 Foundational Habits of Nutrition
Episode Summary: As summer arrives with its barbecues, ice cream runs, and less structured routines, Justin and Janell offer practical guidance to maintain your nutrition and wellness goals. Dive into seven foundational habits that are easy to add into your routine, even amid travel, summer parties, and busy schedules. Key Takeaways: Why adding positive nutritional habits is often easier and more sustainable than focusing on restriction. Seven foundational nutrition habits to implement this summer: hydration, protein, veggies, healthy fats, carb timing, whole foods, and mindful beverage choices. Practical strategies for maintaining...
2019-06-20
39 min
The Transformation Show
32: Overfat & Undermuscled: Why Cardio Isn't King for Fat Loss
Episode Summary: In this eye-opening episode, Justin and Janell debunk common myths around cardio, weight loss, and body composition. They share personal experiences, including Janell's recent half marathon walk, and dive deep into why "cardio is king" may be a misconception when it comes to losing body fat and achieving lasting health transformations. Key Takeaways: Why long-distance cardio (running marathons, half-marathons) isn't the best method for sustainable weight loss. The impact of excessive cardio on hormonal balance, hunger cues, and metabolism. Understanding the critical difference between losing weight and losing fat—an...
2019-06-13
28 min