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."
"After twenty-four years of marriage, Tracy began a journey she’d never imagined—walking through a divorce. Overwhelmed by pain, rejection, and abandonment, she fell into a pit of despa…
"No matter what has hurt you, there is a simple, yet powerful, answer to your healing: forgiveness.:
-Toni and Bruce Hebel
*Be sure to check out Toni and Bruce's brand-new video course on…
"No matter what has hurt you, there is a simple, yet powerful, answer to your healing: forgiveness.:
-Toni and Bruce Hebel
Forgiveness can be a hot topic.
In Part 1 of this conversation, T…
"When we view (perceive) prayer as a call to duty or a responsibility, it also affects how we approach it. We feel obliged to pray and guilty when we don't do it. This perspective often…
"In our prayer lives, we cherish the continual chance to strengthen our faith through an active prayer routine, viewing it as a rare privilege. With sincere dedication, we approach each…
Easy defined (adj.), "Causing or involving little difficulty or discomfort; Requiring or indicating little effort, thought, or reflection."
We all want easy, right? I know I've asked for…
"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 "y…
"When we are confined inside the dark house of suffering,
that moonlight might find a window into our dark house of suffering."
-John O'Donohue
We spend our last Wisdom Wednesday revisiti…
"When we look into our hearts,
may our eyes have the kindness and
reverence of candlelight."
-John O'Donohue
How is your glimmering going? I'm here in Belgium welcoming my third grandchild…
"Joy levels are like the temperature of an oven. We can choose our ingredients carefully, but the oven temperature will determine what our careful preparations will yield. Consider the …
"As we delve into the realm of positive psychology, we uncover a wealth of evidence supporting the notion that focusing on positive moments contributes significantly to our overall well…
"In the tapestry of our busy lives, the art of mindful living emerges as a guiding thread, leading us toward a richer, more meaningful existence. Mindfulness, a practice rooted in ancie…
"Glimmers are tiny micro-moments of joy that allow us to feel calm and give us a sense of inner peace" (Heather Alfonso, Glimmers: Cultivating Joy in Everyday Moments).
What if I told yo…
“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight and no vision.”
― Helen Keller
Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with Alan Wright, pastor and author of "Seeing as Jesus Sees…
"There's almost no limit to how much we can change when our eyes are opened."
-Alan Wright
Today, I speak to Alan Wright, Pastor, and Author of "Seeing as Jesus Sees: How a New Perspectiv…
"With the overwhelming pace of life, many of us struggle to stop long enough to be present. Our long to-do lists and full calendars leave little breathing room to hear from God. We know…
"Jesus lives at the pace of his father's priorities."
-Alan Fadling, A Year of Slowing Down
In this episode, I am joined by guest Alan Fadling, the author of A Year of Slowing Down: Daily…
Has self-doubt about your capabilities, giftings, or qualifications ever held you back from a job or service? Is low self-esteem or self-worth keeping you from shining your light in you…
Joanna Meyer, author of "Women, Work, and Calling: Step Into Your Place in God's World," is with us this week to share a vital message: The world needs who God made you to be!" Since 20…
This episode is a bit longer than our normal show, but it includes two meditative "A.W. E." Canvas Method exercises led by Jake Eagle, co-author of The Power of AWE: Overcome Burnout & …