Janis Gaudelli
Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism
Janis Gaudelli

Janis Gaudelli is The Founder of The Daily Feels. She started this passion project to reveal the magic behind storytelling, and how truth-based narratives bring people together in the most heart-warming of ways. Fascinated by soul, depth, intellect, raw truths and rebellion with a cause. Often captivated by the awe of nature: star gazing, moon manifesting, sunset chasing, waves crashing, crickets singing. Fiercely curious about the inner-workings of the human psyche… she professionally studies human behavior for a living. Forever proud and grateful for being a mom to the force that fuels her life: her 10 year-old son, and greatest professor, Kellan.

My Writings…
Until We Meet Again, Daily Feelers December 29, 2021 It all started for me in high school, where an English teacher told me I was not a strong writer. …
Dear Anti-vaxxers, I’m curious… November 4, 2021 Last week I was stopped at a red light and noticed a protest happening to the right of me.  It…
The Gen X No-Nonsense Guide To Going Through Menopause October 8, 2021 I love being a Gen Xer.  A rather small generation sandwiched between larger generations of Boomers and Millennials.  Generation Xers…
Getting Naked…on my 50th Birthday September 1, 2021 There I stood, staring at myself naked in the mirror, on my 50th birthday.  This is somewhat new for me,…
The Grief and Unease of Realizing Your Parents Are Aging July 19, 2021 Two years ago, I wrote the blog, which I decided to relaunch this month.  This topic continues to be such…
Raising a Child Without A Dad June 18, 2021 “Happy Father’s Day, Janis!” said my next-door neighbor.  I smiled and replied, “Yeah, thanks.”  It was presented as a compliment,…
“You Date at The Level of Your Self-Esteem” May 24, 2021 There’s this quote that I see from time to time on social media, it reads: “You date at the level…
Puberty…with a side of Autism April 30, 2021 “Mom!” "Mom!" "Mommy!" "Mom!" "Mommmmmm!" “Yeah buddy, I am on a call, hold on second”. Then I heard the three…
The Toxic Relationship I Didn’t Sign Up For January 15, 2021 Back in my mid-thirties, I found myself living in LA, intertwined in a mentally abusive relationship with my then-boyfriend (which…
Dear 2020, Thank You and… December 3, 2020 I had a therapist once tell me to always replace the word but with and (in a sentence) if both…
My Decision To Leave Social Media October 22, 2020 In 2016, I left social media for almost a year.  We were leading up to an election, tensions were high,…
Hey, Can We Talk? September 29, 2020 Ever since March (when the pandemic hit), my mental health has been a top concern of mine.  As I mentioned…
Band of Mothers: The Relentless Pursuit of Having Our Voices & Choices Heard August 31, 2020 This blog you’re reading right now has taken on many lives.  I started out writing about my birthday and what I…
Back to School 2020: A Decision Every Parent is Grappling With July 13, 2020 On March 13, 2020, schools here in New York closed, due to the Coronavirus pandemic.  Since that day, four months…
If We All Looked At The World Through The Eyes of Autism, We Would Be Better For It June 22, 2020 I struggled with coming up with a blog this month.  I felt conflicted about wanting to address the ongoing issue…
“Dear God, Please Let Me Wake Up Tomorrow…” May 29, 2020 That was my prayer before I went to bed on April 7, 2020.  There are two things to note here:…
The Panic That Comes From Being Quarantined With Autism April 2, 2020 It’s Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month.  For the month of April at The Daily Feels, we honor and advocate for…
The Moment I Realized I Wasn’t A Single Parent March 17, 2020 Close to ten years ago, I made one of the biggest, most important decisions in my life.  I started the…
Let’s be clear, all the good ones are NOT taken! February 12, 2020 There we were - three single ladies catching up on life, over some tasty adult beverages.  Two of my girlfriends,…
Stay In Your Lane, Girl (and by “Girl”, I mean me) January 23, 2020 Are you the type of driver who gets impatient when the person in front of you can’t get out of…
“There Are Years That Ask Questions and Years That Answer.” December 30, 2019 The title of my blog is a quote by Zora Neale Hurston, which speaks to me deeply each year at…
The Grief and Unease of Realizing Your Parents Are Aging November 25, 2019 There is a time in all of our lives where we go from being taken care of (by our parents)…
A Letter To My Son’s Future Bully October 30, 2019 October is when the world honors Breast Cancer Awareness, and as we paint the world pink for those 31 days,…
Traveling…with a side of Autism September 23, 2019 When I was pregnant with my son, I envisioned a life of adventure.  Where he and I, side by side,…
What No One Tells You About Your Late 40s August 30, 2019 If you know me, and by now most of you do, I am a straight shooter.  I see things as…
When Your Child Has No Friends August 1, 2019 In three days, my son Kellan will turn 8 years old. At this point, I should be knee-deep in all…
Let’s Stop Faking It…Happiness, Success, Orgasms, and more! June 24, 2019 Five days a week, I spend an obscene amount of time on social media.  It’s part of my job, and…
It’s Okay Not To Be Okay May 29, 2019 They say when a volcano is about to erupt, there are specific warning signs.  The ground around it steams and…
Do We Ever Stop Mourning The Loss Of A Parent? April 30, 2019 Today is the 9th anniversary of my Dad’s passing. I used to believe that someone’s story ends with their last…
HIGH FIVE @ THE FEELS April 18, 2019 HIGH FIVES @ THE FEELS Each blogger has a unique positioning here at The Daily Feels. We’re all about learning…
My Choice To See The AWE In Autism, & The Hate Mail I Received Because Of It April 2, 2019 A year ago today, I was a ball of nerves, as I hit “Publish” on my first blog, inviting all…
This Is Cause For A Celebration, & You’re All Invited! March 26, 2019 Blogger: Janis Gaudelli - "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" A week from today we’re throwing two different celebrations at…
Hey Moms, What About Your Special Needs? March 14, 2019 Blogger: Janis Gaudelli - "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" If there is one thing Moms across the globe can…
February’s “FAN OF THE FEELS” is… February 28, 2019 This month’s “FAN OF THE FEELS”: Sandra P. Sandra has been a loyal supporter of our since the day of launch. She…
To The Mom Sitting On The Floor With Her Child In The Cereal Aisle…You’re My Person February 26, 2019 Blogger: Janis Gaudelli - "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" There I was, walking through my local Target when I…
HIGH-FIVES @ THE FEELS! February 8, 2019 HIGH-FIVES @ THE FEELS Each blogger has a unique positioning here at The Daily Feels. We’re all about learning lessons…
Single AF & Lovin’ Valentine’s Day! February 7, 2019 Blogger: Janis Gaudelli - "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" I am one of a good 124 million single people…
January’s “FAN OF THE FEELS” is… January 25, 2019 This month’s “FAN OF THE FEELS”: Dawnie B. Dawn has been with us from Day 1, cheering us on, supporting our voice…
Quit Your Bitchin’ January 22, 2019 Blogger: Janis Gaudelli - "The Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" In my past blogs, I have shared ad nauseam…
By the time you read this, I will be 7 days clean January 7, 2019   Blogger: Janis Gaudelli, "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" Today, I am 7 Days clean of a drug I have…
What’s Your Word for 2019? December 31, 2018 BY: The Daily Feels' Bloggers
December’s “FAN OF THE FEELS” is… December 27, 2018 This month’s “FAN OF THE FEELS” is: Gab VM. Gab has been with us from day 1, cheering us on, supporting…
New Year, New You…blah, blah, blah December 26, 2018 BY: Janis Gaudelli - "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" I have never been a fan of New Year’s. Every…
My Christmas Wish… December 24, 2018 BY: The Daily Feels' Bloggers On this Chrismas Eve, we here at The Daily Feels wanted to share our Christmas…
Rudolph Proves Even Santa Can Be an A-hole Sometimes December 14, 2018 BY: Janis Gaudelli - "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" There is no question that we’re living in a highly…
November’s “FAN OF THE FEELS” is… November 30, 2018 This month’s “FAN OF THE FEELS” is: Debbie Schepis This month’s “FAN OF THE FEELS”: Debbie SchepisDebbie has been with us…
Where Autism-angst Ends & Gratitude Begins November 29, 2018 BY: Janis Gaudelli - "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" From 2013 until 2017, I spent all day, every day…
Where Expectations End and Gratitude Begins November 21, 2018 BY: Janis Gaudelli - "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" Two weeks ago, I started a month-long blog series about…
Where Self-loathing Ends and Gratitude Begins November 15, 2018 BY: Janis Gaudelli - "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" If you’ve been following my story here on The Daily…
Where Resentment Ends, and Gratitude Begins. November 7, 2018 BY: Janis Gaudelli - "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" The Daily Feels launched our "30-day Gratitude Challenge" on November…
Halloween is Tricky When Living with Autism October 31, 2018 BY: Janis Gaudelli - "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" You would think a candy junkie like me would love…
October’s “FAN OF THE FEELS” is… October 26, 2018 This month’s “FAN OF THE FEELS” is: Ann Gallo Ann has been one of our biggest cheerleaders, faithfully engaged since…
Help Wanted – Inquire Within October 23, 2018 BY: Janis Gaudelli - "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" I have always considered myself to be a pretty goal-oriented…
An Open Letter to My 16-Year-Old Self October 18, 2018 BY: Janis Gaudelli - "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" Have you ever come across a photo of yourself when…
Why Is It Great To Live In Harrison? October 8, 2018 BY: Janis Gaudelli (with special guests) Today, Harrison residents of all ages celebrate the 41st “It’s Great to Live in…
Reveal the Feels: “What Advice Would You Give To Your 16-year-old Self? October 5, 2018   “REVEAL THE FEELS” is a video-series where some of our bloggers unveil their filter-less thoughts & opinions on a specific…
Raising a Boy in the #MeToo Era October 4, 2018 BY: Janis Gaudelli - "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" It was around this time last year, when we heard…
SEPTEMBER’s “FAN OF THE FEELS” September 28, 2018 We are so excited to announce our newest feature at The Daily Feels, "FAN OF THE FEELS". Every month we…
Hey, We Need To Talk… September 25, 2018 BY: Janis Gaudelli - "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" The words everyone dreads hearing: “Can we talk?” Why? Because…
Losing My Religion September 18, 2018 BY: Janis Gaudelli - "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism" Disclaimer: Religion is a pretty controversial topic, especially in the…
Couch Confessionals with Janis Gaudelli September 14, 2018 Couch Confessionals is a raw, honest chat session, where we go beyond the blog and dig into deep-truths about each…
Ain’t No Mama Like The One I Got September 12, 2018 BY: Janis Gaudelli - The Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism I have dedicated an entire blog post to my…
Reveal the Feels: The Book That Changed My Life – Part 3 September 7, 2018 “REVEAL THE FEELS” is a video-series where some of our bloggers unveil their filter-less thoughts & opinions on a specific topic.…
Back to School: Resistance is Futile September 5, 2018 BY: Janis Gaudelli, Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism There is a word we refrain from using in our home.…
Page 1 of 365 August 31, 2018 I once heard someone refer to August as the “Sunday of Summer.” It's truly the final countdown to a season…
Friday Faves @ ‘The Feels’ August 24, 2018 OUR FEELINGS RUN DEEP AT THE DAILY FEELS.  WE’RE HYPER-AWARE OF ALL THOSE THINGS EMERGING AROUND US, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY IGNITE…
Practicing The Pause August 21, 2018 Instead of emoting via written word, I decided to speak to you live, openly and honestly...revealing all the feels of…
“EVERYONE RELAX. SHE IS TRYING. CAN YOU NOT SEE THAT SHE IS TRYING???!!!” August 14, 2018 I am a mess right now. Every time a story, like the one I posted below, surfaces on social media,…
The Seven Gifts August 7, 2018 Seven years ago, to the day, I was lying in a hospital bed, staring straight into the eyes of my…
REVEAL THE FEELS: “The Book That Changed My Life”, Part 2 August 3, 2018   “REVEAL THE FEELS” is a video-series where some of our bloggers unveil their filter-less thoughts & opinions on a specific…
Dating With A Side of AWE-tism July 30, 2018 There are plenty of fish in the sea… I just never liked fishing. Let’s be honest: dating is hard, especially…
My Ode To Teen People Magazine July 23, 2018 Not many people can say they had their dream job at the ripe old age of 28. But I can.…
Friday Faves @ The Feels July 20, 2018 OUR FEELINGS RUN DEEP AT THE DAILY FEELS.  WE’RE HYPER-AWARE OF ALL THOSE THINGS EMERGING AROUND US, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY IGNITE…
Healing Is Messy July 16, 2018 525,600 minutes ago, I was lying on my bed, broken open, broken-hearted and broken down, facing another broken relationship.  I…
I Have Become Comfortably Numb July 9, 2018 Are you a numb--er?  Do you often look for something outside yourself to be distracted from the uncomfortable feelings happening…
FIVE Things Never to Say To A Parent Of A Child With Special Needs July 2, 2018 When I was pregnant, my doctor told me, “Janis, there’s no one perfect way to parent.  Don’t read the books. …
My 20-year Relationship With Sisterhood, Sex, and New York City… June 25, 2018 It was the summer of 1998. I was channel-surfing and came upon a show where women were speaking to the…
Reveal The Feels: The Book That Changed My Life June 24, 2018 “REVEAL THE FEELS” is a video-series where some of our bloggers unveil their filter-less thoughts & opinions on a specific topic.…
Friday Faves @ The Feels June 15, 2018 OUR FEELINGS RUN DEEP AT THE DAILY FEELS.  WE’RE HYPER-AWARE OF ALL THOSE THINGS EMERGING AROUND US, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY IGNITE…
Why Are Your Still Single? Part 3- The Final Chapter June 11, 2018 PLEASE NOTE: If you haven’t read Part 1 or Part 2 of this three-blog series, please click here for Part 1, and here…
Why Are You Still Single? Part 2 of 3 June 4, 2018 We Date At The Level of Our Self-Esteem PLEASE NOTE: If you haven’t read Part 1 of this three-blog series,…
“Why Are You Still Single?” May 28, 2018 "Why Are You Still Single?"-- Part 1 of 3 It’s the most dreaded question an unmarried, successful, independent woman is…
Reveal The Feels: Letting Go May 25, 2018 We all struggle with letting things go at times.  But life’s too short to hang on to anything that is…
My Struggle With Self-Love and The Experiment That Changed Everything! May 21, 2018 I wish I had known the moment in life when my love of self began to decline.  I wish there…
Friday Faves @ The Daily Feels May 18, 2018 OUR FEELINGS RUN DEEP AT THE DAILY FEELS.  WE’RE HYPER-AWARE OF ALL THOSE THINGS EMERGING AROUND US, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY IGNITE…
The Decision to Have a Child On My Own May 14, 2018 It was a familiar song we all grew up with: First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes baby in…
The Daily Feels: “Couch Confessionals” May 11, 2018 "Couch Confessionals" are a raw, honest chat session, where we go beyond the blog and dig into deep-truths about each…
The Mother’s Day Battle Cry May 7, 2018 This coming Sunday is Mother's Day.  I celebrate my 6th year as a Mom.  I truly feel blessed and honored to…
The Last Conversation I Had With My Dad April 30, 2018 I am one of many who didn’t get to say goodbye to someone they loved before they passed away.  Today…
“Reveal The Feels”: SELF-LOVE April 27, 2018 Today on "Reveal The Feels", four of our bloggers: "The Queen of Ageless Wisdom", "Champion of Truths, Unicorns & AWE-tism",…
The Lost Art of Giving a Fu%k April 23, 2018 WARNING: the following subject matter is not suitable for young children or people offended by a copious number of f-bombs…
Friday Faves @ The Daily Feels April 20, 2018 Our feelings run deep at The Daily Feels.  We’re hyper-aware of all those things emerging around us, especially when they…
Anxiety: The Friend & Foe April 16, 2018 If you're truly living-- and feeling-- in the world today and don't have some inkling of anxiety, well then, I…
A Brand-Spankin’ New Series at The Daily Feels… “REVEAL THE FEELS” April 13, 2018 Here at The Daily Feels, we’re all about renewal and raw truths. Today we premiere our new series called “Reveal…
A Case of the Happy When’s April 9, 2018 I'll be happy when...I quit my job I'll be happy when...I fall in love I'll be happy when...I can buy…
The Day My Life Changed Forever April 2, 2018   This Daily Feels is brought to you by…The Diagnosis Before I open and honestly share my story, I want…
Let the Feels Unfold… March 7, 2018 My name is Janis, and I am a 'feeler'.  In full admittance, I "over-feel".  I am sponge-like.  I absorb everything…