I’m Janell.

Clients call me “The Heart Whisperer.” I kind of like that.

My newest title is perhaps my absolute favorite: Grandmother to six beautiful little ones. Heart Whispering into their hearts and little ears is my greatest why! When my husband, Rob, and I said “I do” 42 years ago, we prayed for an emotionally healthy, spiritually strong family and envisioned a family reunion with grandchildren running everywhere! We’ve worked hard and trusted God through all of the ups and downs. In my seventh decade, I’m here to offer any wisdom I’ve learned along my heartlifter journey. I’m dedicated to The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection and to understanding the quiet language of the body,  so look for conversations, topics, and essays on the astounding power of the mind-body connection.

 

Find me on Substack, The Heartlifter Way

My Passion for Writing

I’ve been writing my story since childhood. I suppose my journals have been my safe place. The blank page my very private, very personal counseling room. Little did I know that one day my words would become more public, less private. I don’t mind, though, as I hope and pray that my story informs your story. We need each other because healing happens best within community. So, welcome. Be sure to join our online community and receive notifications when new materials go live (see below to enter your email).

How a Cardiac Event Led Me on "The Heartlifter Way"

Read more about a radical life change in 2025 that invited me to make a life transition in 2026: An Unexpected Shock

Five Gentle Conversations from “A Birth Season”

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IALqpDL388daevjxdctVG?si=M2HLe3GBSqq0peYj2pGP9A Five Questions: Moving through "A Birth Season," we have five questions we are carrying: What can "A Birth Season" reveal? Who are you becoming in this season? What are you ready to...

Riding a Unicycle in My Dreams

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QXbkuXH0dh9VjImm1IQBy?si=wKKn6aXGQ7q0j-2cXzTV6w Q: What might riding a unicycle in my dreams mean? After a very difficult week with a medical emergency, I had a dream about riding a unicycle. It was vivid and memorable, so I woke up...

Cultivating Gratitude

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cehvBOczFMrM152mwqTXa?si=jzxXpXFqTzmMFTZ9DeJDvQ Q: Is cultivating gratitude a rhythm in your daily life? Research proves the power of cultivating gratitude in your daily life. Melissa Madeson writes, "Gratitude is more than just a...

Becoming a Modern-Day Matriarch

https://open.spotify.com/episode/61pYy8Rd6OVtknE7AnJscv?si=ctVLWqKxTCWqTnahrLyhTA Becoming a Modern-Day Matriarch For almost a decade, I've researched, developed, and written about the idea of becoming a Modern-Day Matriarch. As an author, I always think in "book...

There Must Be More Than This

https://open.spotify.com/episode/299RbuJkpK3xCMjQCwtHnW?si=gEgDVfF1TX6ih4qJQaLPxw Q: Have you ever said of your faith journey: There must be more than this? . Please Support the Show "It is how we respond to loss that matters. That response will largely determine the...

Drawing From a Deep Well

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ehmlLOJDHVQf5Zm3ZciFv?si=6gSVYobpSxuMJuwlE2zXeQ Q: What does drawing from a deep well mean to you? The ancient teachings found in God's Word are a deep well of hope in my life. Reading the truths found inside always refreshes my soul....

When the Next Season Starts to Become Clear

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LL0AuRjyfIeWO8MHvpZIT?si=xhaZkR2RT2OAUwEHvTKWdQ Q: How do I discern when the next season becomes clear? Please Support the Show Seasons change, in nature and in our lives. I'm so excited to begin this next season on the podcast. We've...

Why Do We Underestimate the Ordinary?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4x7Ye8BXPRIoAoOLpwGbjv?si=CadH-SAQRuOEQ7pwQ8X8eA Q: Why Do We Underestimate the Ordinary? This refreshing conversation with Amy Peeler invites each of us to consider the EXTRAordinary power of ordinary things. Personally, I have fought...

Easter Message: No Hint of Shame

https://open.spotify.com/episode/16QG6PsWBxRqirm3RXAmDU?si=nqP-W_1RRJ2MxV0L6Macgg No Hint of Shame: Christ took our shame, and now we live in love. Please Support the Show Your generous support helps the show reach the ends of the earth! It's so easy, you can donate...

What Does it Mean to Restory Your Life?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qYbHuNyiMGkJPnFGGpjMZ?si=VkZzNosRRM6_qhLc2DTScw Q: What does it mean to restory your life? Please Support the Show Your generous support helps the show reach the ends of the earth! It's so easy, you can donate right here: THANK YOU IN...

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