EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 32 MIN
Freshman Year Recap: What My Son Alex Taught Me About Raising a Teenager
from The Rising with Janel Gonzalez · host Janel Gonzalez
What does it really mean to raise a teenager well — and what does success actually look like?In this special episode, Janel sits down with her son Alex Gonzalez for a freshman year recap that every parent and teenager needs to hear. From drumming with Tommy Lee to navigating a new school, building discipline, and figuring out what actually matters — this conversation is honest, funny, and full of heart.Spoiler: it's not about the GPA.In this episode:How Alex's freshman year surprised himWhy character matters more than gradesPerforming at The Whisky and Viper Room at 15Rock Fantasy Camp with Tommy Lee and John 5What discipline really looks like in a teenagerWhat Alex wishes parents would stop worrying aboutHow teenagers can actually decompress and restWhat Alex hopes to become by junior year✨ Shop The Rising Quote Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Quote-Journal-Quotes-version/dp/B0G8T1BPKF✨ Explore VIVÉA 44: https://vivea44.com👉 If this episode helped you, please rate, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reset.Click here to follow Janel on Instagram.Click here to WATCH this episode.
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What does it really mean to raise a teenager well — and what does success actually look like? In this special episode, Janel sits down with her son Alex Gonzalez for a freshman year recap that every parent and teenager needs to hear. From drumming with Tommy Lee to navigating a new school, building discipline, and figuring out what actually matters — this conversation is honest, funny, and full of heart. Spoiler: it's not about the GPA. In this episode: How Alex's freshman year surprised himW...
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