Let’s Get Real with Jena Burris

So many of us (especially moms) move through life feeling disconnected from our creative side. In this episode, Jena sits down with Maria to explore what happens when creativity feels buried under the weight of daily life, motherhood, and pressure to always be productive. They talk about how early experiences shaped their beliefs about creativity, how perfectionism and self-doubt can shut it down,...

Do you ever feel like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood? In the final part of our series with Jackie Gainey, we talk about what happens when moms slowly become a shell of who they used to be. We unpack the pressures of performance, the anger that comes from unmet needs, and the grief of realizing we’ve abandoned parts of ourselves along the way. But this isn’t where the story ends. This episode i...

If you’ve ever wondered why motherhood feels so heavy—even when you love your kids deeply—this episode is for you. In Part 2 of our conversation, Jackie and I go deeper into what’s really behind mom guilt. We unpack the cultural and generational messages that have shaped us, the anger that bubbles up when our needs go unmet, and the shame that keeps us silent. This isn’t just about parenting tips....

Do you ever feel like no matter what you do as a mom, it’s never enough? If you’ve chosen to stay home, you feel like you should be working. If you’re working, you feel like you’re neglecting your kids. If you take a moment for yourself, guilt whispers that you’re selfish. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and co-leader of our moms group, Jackie Gainey—a mom of two (with one on the w...

We’re told to chase our dreams, hustle hard, and climb to the top—but what happens when you get there and it still doesn’t feel like enough? In this episode, Jena sits down with her husband, former NFL linebacker and Hollywood actor Miles Burris, for a raw conversation about what success really costs behind the scenes. From locker rooms to film sets, Miles has lived the high-performance life—and y...

What happens when the blinders come off and you finally see the relationship for what it really is? In Part 1, Gianna shared the destructive patterns of narcissistic abuse that kept her stuck. In this follow-up episode, she opens up about the pivotal moment that gave her the strength to walk away—and the hard but beautiful process of healing that followed. You’ll hear how she broke free from the t...

It can start with charm, passion, and even a shared heart for serving others. But what happens when love masks manipulation, and your sense of reality begins to erode? In this episode of Let’s Get Real, Jena sits down with Gianna, who bravely shares her story of navigating a relationship with a covert narcissist. They dive deep into what narcissism actually is (it’s not just being self-centered),...

We all carry hidden pain—but what happens when we never stop to name it, face it, or heal from it? From the outside, everything can look fine. But inside, you feel numb, stuck, or like you’re constantly pretending you’re okay. That was my story. I didn’t know how much I was carrying until I started falling apart. In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Real, I’m sharing the story I’ve never told in fu...

Welcome to Let’s Get Real with Jena Burris — a podcast where honest conversations lead to healing, growth, and freedom. In this short trailer, you’ll hear what the show is all about, who it’s for, and what you can expect each week. If you’re tired of pretending everything’s fine and ready to step into a fuller, freer life — you’re in the right place. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. I’m so g...