The Rising with Janel Gonzalez

Spring Clean Your Identity: How to Shed the Old You and Step Into Who You're Becoming

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 ✨ Shop The Rising Quote Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Quote-Journal-Quotes-version/dp/B0G8T1BPKF [https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Quote-Journal-Quotes-version/dp/B0G8T1BPKF] ✨ Explore VIVÉA 44: https://vivea44.com [https://vivea44.com] 👉 If this episode helped you, please rate, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reset. Click here to follow Janel on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/the.rising.co/] Click here to WATCH this episode. [https://www.youtube.com/@therisingpod]

The Truth About Motherhood, Burnout, and Finding Joy in the Messy Seasons

Motherhood can be beautiful, overwhelming, joyful, exhausting—and all of those things can exist at the same time. In this special Mother’s Day episode, Janel opens up about the duality of motherhood, navigating overstimulation, mom guilt, burnout, emotional exhaustion, and learning to find joy in the messy, imperfect seasons of raising children. This honest conversation explores how the RISE principles—reflection, intention, simplicity, and enjoyment—can help mothers reconnect with themselves while still showing up for their families. From setting boundaries and simplifying your calendar to learning how to truly be present with your children, this episode is a reminder that “perfect motherhood” doesn’t exist—and that good enough is enough. Janel also shares more about creating intentional routines, protecting your peace, and building a life rooted in calm and simplicity—something that inspired her skincare and wellness brand, VIVÉA 44, designed to elevate your natural beauty through intentional self-care rituals.  In this episode: • Why motherhood can feel both joyful and overwhelming • Learning to release perfection and comparison • How reflection and quiet mornings help reset your nervous system • Why saying “no” protects your family’s peace • The importance of rest, recovery, and slowing down • How 20 minutes of presence can deeply impact your child • Finding joy in motherhood—even in difficult seasons ✨ Shop VIVÉA 44: https://vivea44.com/ 📖 The Rising Quote Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Quote-Journal-Quotes-version/dp/B0G8T1BPKF 👉 If this episode helped you, please rate, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reset. Click here to follow Janel on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/the.rising.co/] Click here to WATCH this episode. [https://www.youtube.com/@therisingpod]

How to Find Joy in Hard Seasons and Heal Through Life’s Chaos

In this episode, we explore what it really means to experience joy—even in the middle of anxiety, grief, and life’s most challenging seasons. Joy isn’t about everything being perfect. It’s about finding moments of light, even when life feels heavy. Janel is joined by Yanina Oyarzo as they talk through navigating stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm while still choosing joy in everyday life. From simple practices like spending time in nature to unexpected tools like watching funny videos to reset your mind, this conversation is both honest and practical. You’ll walk away with a new perspective on joy—not as a cure, but as a gateway to healing and a way to move through life with more balance and intention. What’s discussed in this episode: * Why joy and pain can coexist * How to find joy in small, everyday moments * Navigating anxiety and overwhelming seasons * The truth about “feeling better” vs. healing * Simple ways to reset your mind and nervous system * Why joy is a daily choice, not a destination 🤳 Follow Yanina: https://www.instagram.com/yanina_oyarzo [https://www.instagram.com/yanina_oyarzo] 🎙️ Similarly Different Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/similarlydifferentpod [https://www.instagram.com/similarlydifferentpod] 👉 If this episode helped you, please rate, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reset. Click here to follow Janel on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/the.rising.co/] Click here to WATCH this episode. [https://www.youtube.com/@therisingpod]

How to Heal, Grow, and Show Up Authentically with Yanina Oyarzo

Janel returns with a powerful conversation alongside Yanina Oyarzo on healing, identity, and showing up authentically. This conversation explores what it looks like to navigate personal growth, emotional healing, and becoming more aligned with who you truly are. Together, they unpack the tension between who we’ve been and who we’re becoming—and how to move forward with clarity, honesty, and intention. In this episode, you’ll hear about: • What it means to show up authentically in every season • Navigating healing, identity, and personal growth • Letting go of expectations and embracing who you are becoming • The power of self-awareness and inner work • How to move forward with clarity and confidence Links & Resources: 🌐 Yanina Oyarzo (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/yanina_oyarzo [https://www.instagram.com/yanina_oyarzo] 🎙️ Similarly Different Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/similarlydifferentpod [https://www.instagram.com/similarlydifferentpod] 📖 The Rising Quote Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Quote-Journal-Quotes-version/dp/B0G8T1BPKF [https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Quote-Journal-Quotes-version/dp/B0G8T1BPKF] 👉 If this episode helped you, please rate, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reset. Click here to follow Janel on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/the.rising.co/] Click here to WATCH this episode. [https://www.youtube.com/@therisingpod]

How to Find Joy Even in Hard Seasons (The RISE Principle of Enjoyment)

Do you have to wait for life to feel perfect before you experience joy? In this episode of The Rising, Janel closes out the Back to Basics series by exploring the fourth RISE principle: Enjoyment — and why joy is not something reserved for easy seasons of life. Janel shares how joy and pain can coexist, why joy is actually a birthright, and how learning to notice small “micro moments” can transform your emotional and spiritual wellbeing. From simple daily practices to becoming a “joy maker” for others, this episode offers practical ways to invite more presence, healing, and gratitude into everyday life. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ Why joy doesn’t require a perfect life ✨ How joy supports healing during grief and hardship ✨ The power of noticing micro moments of happiness ✨ How to track joy and recognize it daily ✨ Why giving joy to others multiplies your own ✨ How enjoyment completes the RISE framework: Reflection, Intention, Simplicity, Enjoyment Enjoyment isn’t a reward you earn someday — it’s something you can access right now. Links & Resources: 📖 The Rising Quote Journal (150 Quotes to Elevate Your Life): https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Quote-Journal-Quotes-version/dp/B0G8T1BPKF [https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Quote-Journal-Quotes-version/dp/B0G8T1BPKF] 👉 If this episode helped you, please rate, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reset. Click here to follow Janel on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/the.rising.co/] Click here to WATCH this episode. [https://www.youtube.com/@therisingpod]