Today's Heartlift with Janell
Sometimes the story we tell ourselves is not really true. Sometimes the story others tell about us is not really true. On "Today's Heartlift with Janell," Author, Trauma-informed, board-certified marriage and family specialist, and Professional Heartlifter, Janell Rardon, opens conversations about how emotional health and mental fitness effects absolutely every area of our lives. When we possess and practice healthy, strong, resilient emotional health practices, life is so much better. Read Janell's newest book, "Stronger Every Day: 9 Tools for an Emotionally Healthy You."
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 338
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
319. Can I Master My Emotions?
Dr. Kevin Chapman shares biblical principles for mastering our emotions through cognitive behavioral therapy techniques that align with God's Word. His robust approach shows how we can …
318. The Hummingbird's Secret: Finding Rhythms of Rest in a Busy World with Eryn Lynum
What if your very life depended on rest? For author and Master Naturalist, Eryn Lynum, diagnosed with Addison's disease at just 14 years old, this isn't a philosophical question—it's re…
317. Seeing Resurrection is No Small Thing with Aundi Kolber
Janell welcomes Aundi Kolber, a Licensed Professional Counselor and author, to explore how the flow of strength helps us move beyond trauma to true flourishing. Aundi reminds us "that s…
316. Cultivating Psychological Flexibility: A Mother's Guide to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Psychological flexibility transforms how we mother and mature. I welcome psychologist Jill Stoddard to explore how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help women navigate anxiet…
315. Normalizing Girls in Church Leadership: A Conversation with Amy and Rob Dixon
Today is National Picture Book Day, so we celebrate by bringing the voices of Rob and Amy Dixon to the table. In this episode, I speak with Amy and Rob Dixon about their new picture boo…
314. The Radical Practice of Relaxation with Tracie Braylock
Tracy Braylock, holistic nurse and well-being advocate, joins us in exploring the revolutionary concept of relaxation as a radical act of faith. We discuss how believers can engage thei…
313. Body First: A Revolutionary Approach to Trauma Recovery with Britt Piper
Brittany Piper, author of "Body-First Healing: Get Unstuck and Recover from Trauma with Somatic Healing." Brittany transforms our understanding of trauma recovery with her groundbreaki…
312. Turning Down the Noise: Cultivating Emotional Health in an Overstimulated World with Sarah Boyd
Sarah Boyd, child development expert and author of "Turn Down the Noise: A Practical Guide to Building an Emotionally Healthy Family in a Chronically Overstimulated World," joins me for…
311. Where Are You, God? with Aubrey Sampson
As we enter the 40-day season of Lent, author and pastor Aubrey Sampson helps us uncover the spiritual wisdom and "strange gifts" that often hide inside grief. In her new book, "What We…
310. When Your World Ends: Seven Creative Strategies for Rebuilding Your Life with Dawn Mann Sanders
"At the heart of every why question beats a desire for healing and rebuilding, a yearning to find purpose and fulfillment once again" (Sanders).
In When Your World Ends, author Dawn Mann…
309. Navigating a Family Crisis with Compassion and Care with Dr. Jennifer S. Ripley
This episode delves into the pivotal role of mothers and family members in navigating crises with compassion and care. Join Janell and Jennifer S. Ripley, author of "Ministering to Fami…
308. Baking Bread as a Spiritual Practice with Kendall Vanderslice
"Bakers can commit their entire lives to learning the craft of bread and still find new nuances of flavor and texture every time they bake. This simultaneous simplicity and complexity i…
307. Why Mothering Matters
“There is no greater good in all the world than motherhood. The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation" (James Faust).
What started as a book project be…
36. If Mama Ain't Communicating Well
*Our final episode from the archives of 2018! As we begin our year-long journey about "Mothering for the Ages." Today, we open a conversation about the third heartbeat of our heartlifti…
35. If Mama Ain't Behavin'
From the Archives: April 2019
While visiting Grandbirds in Uruguay, Janell revisits three foundational episodes, starting today with Episode 34 from April 2019.
This week is Episode 35 fr…
34. If Mama Ain't Emotionally Healthy
From the Archives: April 2019
While visiting Grandbirds in Uruguay, Janell revisits three foundational episodes, starting today with Episode 34 from April 2019.
Working from her second bo…
235. Everything Comes Down to Love
I 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 con…
306. Inside the Big Lessons of Burnout
"It only takes one line of poetry to change your life."
-David Whyte
As we enter the new year, I reflected on the emotional journey of 2024—filled with personal milestones, like the joy o…
305. The Transformative Power of Gentle Hospitality with Liz Bell Young
Imagine a world where simple acts of kindness create sanctuaries of warmth and safety for all. Join me as I sit down with Liz Bell Young, the inspiring author of "Let There Be Havens: A…
304. What is the State of Your Soul? Part 2
Today’s episode explores the concept of functional atheism, where believers live as if God is absent in their daily lives. Mindy Caliguire reflects on her journey through struggle and v…