Today's Heartlift with Janell

Send us a text Do you remember that 1975 hit song by Morris Albert, "Feelings?" I do and it took the world by storm. Albert reminded us all of how easy it really is to NOT be in touch with our feelings. In this episode, Janell Rardon talks about the power of emotions and opens a great conversation about how to "sit with our feelings."  Support the show Begin Your Heartlifter&ap...

Send us a text It is a proven fact that we are what we think. Today, we look at the first guiding question of this short series, "Why do I think the way I think?" An ancient proverb states, "We are what we think about." Let's talk about this.  Support the show Begin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matters Leave a review and rate the podcast...

Send us a text In Week 4 of our Lenten Series, we talk of the greatest story ever lived, Jesus. It is Holy Week. We meet a woman who Jesus helped. He changed her life. That was what this man called Jesus was all about. Helping us rewrite and redeem our stories so we could live a God-breathed life.  Support the show Begin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matters Leav...

Send us a text One of the most important aspects of rewriting any story is in setting powerful intentions. Today, Janell guides you in writing intentions that are present, first-person, and positive. Ask yourself this question: What do I really want my life to look like?  Support the show Begin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matters Leave a review and rate the pod...

Send us a text In "Rewrite Your Own Story, Part 2, Janell moves into Week Two of our Lenten Study: Rewrite Your Own Story. Sometimes we believe "nothing will ever change." Yet, that is a lie. Change is always possible. If the other person or the circumstance or the family doesn't ever change, we can, and that makes all the difference in the world.  Support the show Begin Your H...

Send us a text "Rewrite Your Story" beings a short Lenten conversation about "the inner life," and all about "rewriting your story." Sometimes the story we tell ourselves is not really true. Sometimes the story others tell about us is not really true. Over the next four weeks, we will spend valuable time making our way into our true story.  Support the show Begin Your...

Send us a text Real love is safe and creates safe relationships for others.  Support the show Begin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matters Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack . This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters wor...

Send us a text Real love hurts. It really does. If we open our hearts, we open ourselves to vulnerability and risk. Is it worth the risk? Absolutely. Join us today as we talk all about the tension between tough and tender love.  Support the show Begin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matters Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Make a tax-deductible d...

Send us a text Real love begins inside our own hearts. As we care for our own emotional health, releasing negative emotions and belief systems, we make room for God to move in our lives. Our capacity to love everyone in our spheres of influence increases and expands, leading us to experience meaningful and healthy relationships.  Support the show Begin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the...

Send us a text The words of singer Petula Clark ring so true today: what the world needs now is love, sweet love. But love can be really hard sometimes. In today's episode, we talk about the wise words in 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, and learn that we can grow in our capacity to love.  Support the show Begin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matters Leave a review and...

Send us a text Sometimes it is really hard, even impossible, to be kind to someone, yet, we can grow and practice kindness. By learning to move through life from a place of rest, not rushing here and there and everywhere, we have more patience and ultimately more kindness.  Support the show Begin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matters Leave a review and rate the p...

Send us a text There is a world of difference between "anger" and "unbridled" or "uncontrollable" anger. Lean in and take a few moments to see if you know the difference. Janell shares how her "unbridled" anger got her into a whole lot of trouble and self-shaming.  Support the show Begin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matter...

Send us a text For centuries, great thinkers have spoken of the true self versus the false self. In today's podcast, we dive into the apostle Paul's words on this subject. What is the difference between these two "selves?" Is this a "woo-woo" way of thinking or the truth of Paul's teachings in the New Testament?  Support the show Begin Your Heartlifter's Jou...

Send us a text Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1. We're spending 4 weeks in Ephesians 4. A powerful book in one of the most important books ever written: the Bible. As we read and talk about Paul's words in Ephesians 4, I believe these 32 verses offer rich, remarkable, and highly practical tips on living your very best life. In our first episode of the series, we ask a really tough question...

Send us a text In our Christmas edition of the podcast, we talk about "A Woman's Greatest Gift," being her emotional health. When a woman possesses and practices the three fold cord of emotional health and spiritual authenticity: a healthy sense of self, healthy behavior patterns and healthy communication skills, she moves through her life from a deep state of inner contentment, whi...

Send us a text In this Christmas edition of the podcast, we are talking about a woman's greatest gift: her emotional health. Today, Janell shares "why" she believes emotional health is the foundation for a rich, meaningful life and "why" women need each other. When we stand shoulder to shoulder, heart to heart, and hand in hand, great movements happen.  Support the show Be...

Send us a text Christmas can often become "Stressmas." Especially when it comes to family and relationships. Today, we begin our short, Advent study on "A Woman's Greatest Gift." What do you think is a woman's greatest gift to God, herself and everyone in her sphere of influence. Author, Janell Rardon, shares her thoughts and invites you to share yours.  Support the s...

Send us a text When we understand our personal value, worth, and dignity, we move through life from a place of emotional stability and personal fortitude. Episode 17 looks at Practice 9, Smile at Your Future, in my newest book, "Overcoming Hurtful Words: Rewrite Your Own Story." The foundational mantra of Janell's community of Heartlifters is summed up in this one truth: I have valu...

Send us a text What an elusive five-letter word: trust. Trying to define it on paper is like trying to catch the wind, yet, in Episode 16, we're diving in. OR, should I say, diving into the vast unknown of blue skies. In an effort to understand "trusting in God," I took to the skies and experienced FREEFALL. Join me as I compare trusting to freefalling.  Support the show Begin Your...

Send us a text Viktor Frankl once said, "Between the stimulus and the response is a space..." That "sacred space," as I say, is a millisecond of a breath. We have the powerful capacity to choose or not choose to respond well in that space. We have the powerful capacity to choose or not choose to change. What will you do in that sacred space? Stay stuck (fixed mindset) or be ope...

Send us a text Waiting rooms are not for the fainthearted. On one hand, they heighten anxiety and increase stress levels, but on the other hand, invite our souls into a sacred space that, if received, can welcome our souls into a very special place. A quiet place. This process requires patience, which we all know is very hard to acquire in our "I-want-it-now" society. Yet, when embraced,...

Send us a text When you hear the word, "rest," what thoughts or images come to mind? In today's podcast, Janell hopes to expand your understanding of true rest. What if you saw "rest" as "collecting strength?" Feeling a bit empty? Go collect yourself some strength. Would this mind shift help you take a little more time for yourself? Would it make you feel less gu...

Send us a text Have you ever had an antagonistic person or friend or coworker who continually seems to put your down? In Episode 12, Janell opens a conversation about Practice 4, "Pray Through and Stay With," of her newest book, "Overcoming Hurtful Words: Rewrite Your Own Story." It can be really hard to "keep going" when things in life get hard. Janell learned a valu...

Send us a text Self-awareness is often misunderstood. Episode 11 opens up a great conversation about how critical it is to be self-aware. To take time for self-examination. To begin looking at everything in our life through the frame of "healthy" or "unhealthy." This simple adjustment in Janell's "frame of mind," helped her move into a much better way of doing li...

Send us a text Episode 10 opens a conversation about Practice 2, Welcome God into Your Whys, of "Overcoming Hurtful Words: Rewrite Your Own Story." We all want to know "WHY," don't we, when something terrible or unexpected or tragic happens either to us or in the world? Today, Janell suggests inviting "GOD" into our whys. Sitting in the space of unknown(s) is so...