I’m Janell.

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

My newest title, though, is perhaps my absolute favorite: Grandmother to Four, with one on the way! Whispering into their hearts and little ears is why I was born. When my husband, Rob, and I said, “I Do,” 40 years ago, we prayed for an emotionally healthy, spiritually rich family and envisioned a family reunion with grandchildren running everywhere! We’ve worked hard and trusted God through ups, downs, and all-arounds. Now, in my seventh decade, I’m here to offer any wisdom I’ve learned along the way.

 

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I Write, Teach, & Speak from Life Experience, Learned Truths, & Loving Intention.

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).

About Janell Rardon

Becoming Emotionally Healthy for My Family

I started on the path of becoming emotionally healthy four decades ago. I got really serious about it when I had children. Now they are all in their thirties and having their own children. Join me on my Substack and on the podcast. Let’s journey together.

What is Your Picture of God?

One of the best ways to being discerning God's personal love for you is to meditate on Jesus' parables. Start with his three parables in Luke 15. They show us that God is deeply interested in each one of us, even when we have messed up. ― Trevor Hudson Q: What is Your...

Wisdom from the Forest Floor

"A human is made of flesh and blood, unpredictable tempers and personalities, heartbreaking stories and wild hopes and dreams. They are a part of an ecosystem they didn't create and are also creating an ecosystem simply by virture of living and breathing. They exist,...

Widening The Window of Tolerance

We all have what psychologists call, “The Window of Tolerance.”

Everything Can Be Reconciled in a Garden

“We must plant our dreams in real earth. We must dirty our hands. It's the only way. Whether we dream of planting flower gardens or churches, ever dream needs a place in which to take root and grow. Every dream needs a home.” ― Christie Purifoy, Roots and Sky: A...

Cultivating Tranquility

As dawn breaks, we often seek a ritual to anchor our intentions for the day ahead. Setting positive intentions before stepping out into the world imbues each interaction with love and light. Listen as I recount my morning ritual, inspiring you to use your breath to...

The Mattering Effect

Mattering consists of feeling valued and adding value, to ourselves and others. By feeling valued, we mean being appreciated, respected, and recognized. By adding value, we mean making a contribution and making a difference in the world. The mattering effect refers to...

The Elusive Power of Perception

Perception defined, "The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses."While our sensory receptors are constantly collecting information from the environment, it is ultimately how we interpret that information that affects how we interact with...

Get the Love of God in Your Bones

"Love without truth lies.Truth without love kills." Chris Rice, From Pandemic to Renewal Listen to Our Conversations Get the Love of God in Your Bones This week's podcast prompts: Here you go: What thoughts come to mind when you hear: "Love without truth lies. Truth...

Everything Comes Down to Love

"Everything comes down to love." Arthur C. Brooks, From Strength to Strength Listen to Our Conversations Everything Comes Down to Love This week's podcast prompts: Here you go: What God whispers have you heard this week? What does "finding God's love" mean to you?...

Finding Purpose in the Unknown & Unexpected Seasons of Life

Grace has been living a life of gratitude for as long as she can remember. From fleeing the tyrannical reign of Idi Amin in Uganda with her parents while she was 18 months old to finding the man of her dreams at 42! Gratitude has been the fuel behind her success....

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Changing old narratives is hard work. Learning new, healthy behaviors and skills can be even harder. Need a safe space to learn self-care and get a fresh start on re-authoring your story? Join our online community committed to walking with each other on a healing journey.

Ruth Njoki, Director of Children’s Joy Village, Kenya

Your heart is big and we’ve seen all the love and passion and effort you’ve put into this retreat. It is really out of this world. We didn’t expect all of this. To laugh. To cry. It is just remarkable and we will never forget this experience. We hope it happens every year.

Laura Robb

Janell offered me the space to ask hard questions, and helped me understand what was under those questions. We went on the journey together to more freedom, a stronger faith, and a deeper sense of clarity and healing.

Fill out the info below, and I'll send you a link to download the PDF interactive guide, "Why Am I So Angry?" I believe that if you put in the hard work + intentional application of these principles + spiritual fortitude into this healing practice, you will move into a far more meaningful life.

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