Janine Schwartz

🫶🏼Life and Bullshyt 🫶🏼

Education EN ↓ 32 episodes

Welcome to Life and Bullshyt 🫶🏼— a podcast for the overthinkers, the anxious minds, the exhausted parents, and the people simply trying to heal, grow, understand themselves, and find a little more peace in this strange human experience. I’m not a doctor, therapist, or guru. I’m just a stay-at-home mom of two young girls trying to navigate life, emotions, relationships, nervous system overload, healing, and everything in between. Recently, I’ve become deeply fascinated by the human brain, neuroplasticity, and the ways we can slowly begin rewiring the patterns that keep us stuck. I’d love to s...

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Janine Schwartz

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Education

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Latest episode

Jun 14, 2026

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Episodes

Confessions from an overwhelmed mom 14.06.2026

Some days parenting feels magical. Other days you vacuum the floor, walk into another room, and discover your child has peeled an entire pile of crayons, left the wrappers everywhere, and somehow decided licking a crayon was a good idea. This isn’t a parenting advice episode. It’s an honest conversation about exhaustion, guilt, boundaries, and the overwhelming feeling that no matter how much you c...

The Mind Body Connection 13.06.2026

Sometimes it feels like my body and brain are speaking two different languages. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the mind-body connection, the nervous system, and why certain emotional and physical patterns can be so difficult to change. If you’ve ever wondered why you feel stuck in cycles of stress, worry, exhaustion, or overwhelm, this conversation might resonate with you.

Who Unplugged My Battery? 12.06.2026

Do you ever wake up feeling like someone unplugged your battery? In this episode, I’m talking about those days when your energy is gone before the day has even really started. Whether you’re navigating parenthood, summer break, work, stress, or just the everyday grind of being human, sometimes you simply have nothing left in the tank—and that’s okay. This isn’t an episode about fixing yourself. It...

Trauma, Memory, and Moving Forward 12.06.2026

Everybody has something. A memory, an experience, a moment that changed them. In this episode, I explore trauma, memory, and why our minds sometimes hold onto experiences long after they’ve ended. This isn’t a lesson or a lecture—it’s a personal conversation about healing, curiosity, and learning that we’re not defined by what happened to us.

Grief and Loss 11.06.2026

If you’re grieving, know that you’re not alone. This conversation is for anyone who’s ever lost someone they love and wondered how to keep going when a piece of their heart is missing.

Did I Do Something Wrong? 10.06.2026

Have you ever found yourself replaying a conversation over and over, wondering if you did something wrong? In this episode, I share a strange interaction with an old friend that left me confused, hurt, and questioning myself. We explore why uncertainty is so uncomfortable, the stories we create when we don’t have all the facts, and why sometimes we never get the answers we’re looking for.

PMDD, PMS, and Feeling Like a Stranger in Your Own Body 10.06.2026

This one is personal. In this episode, I’m talking about PMS, PMDD, mom guilt, exhaustion, depersonalization, and feeling like a completely different person for part of the month. If you’ve ever cried for no reason, questioned yourself, or wondered why everything suddenly feels harder, this conversation is for you.

On My Last Nerve 09.06.2026

Summer break is here, and so is the constant chorus of “Mom!” In this honest conversation, I share what happens when my patience runs thin, my nervous system gets overloaded, and I realize the difference between reacting and resetting. A reminder that taking a breath is sometimes the most productive thing you can do.

Why Do We Judge Other People? 08.06.2026

In this episode, I explore the surprisingly human reasons we judge other people, from parenting and social media to neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and the stories our brains create about the people around us. Along the way, I share a very real parenting moment that reminded me just how quickly judgment can sneak in—and why awareness might be the first step toward compassion.

Sometimes our best teachers are children 🩷 Meditation from my beautiful 9 year old 🩷 07.06.2026

Today’s meditation is a very special one for me. This guided meditation was created and narrated by my daughter, Sophia, and as her mom, I couldn’t be more proud of the kindness, creativity, and heart she poured into it. I wanted to share it here on the podcast because sometimes the simplest voices carry the most beautiful reminders—to slow down, breathe, and find a little peace in the middle of a...

Spirituality, Curiosity, and the Unknown 07.06.2026

This week, I’m stepping outside my comfort zone and talking about spirituality, past lives, and the possibility that there may be more to life than we fully understand. Inspired by Dr. Brian Weiss’s Many Lives, Many Masters, my own experiences, and a journey that began during one of the hardest times in my life, this episode isn’t about having answers—it’s about staying curious, asking questions,...

The one thing you can’t get back….. Time 06.06.2026

Have you ever stopped to think about how you’re spending your time? In this episode, Janine explores why time may be our most valuable resource, how mindfulness helps us slow down enough to truly experience life, and why the little moments often become the ones that matter most. A thoughtful, relatable conversation about being present before life passes by on autopilot.

How you do anything is how you do everything 06.06.2026

Have you ever stopped to think about the small choices you make when nobody’s watching? In this episode, I explore the idea that how we do the little things may shape who we become, and why growth often starts with simple acts of integrity.

Disney Part 2 🫶🏼 05.06.2026

“I came to Disney expecting stress, overstimulation, and a nervous system pushed to its limits. Instead, I found unexpected moments of peace

Disney with a wired nervous system . - : Part 1 - 31.05.2026

Join me for a real and honest look at a family Disney vacation where the magic, excitement, overstimulation, and unforgettable moments all collide

The Financial Stuff Nobody Talks About 30.05.2026

An honest conversation about money, anxiety, and the financial lessons most of us never learned.

Mindfulness 29.05.2026

In this episode, I explore how mindfulness and self-awareness can help us slow down, respond instead of react, and create real change in our lives.

Can We Talk About Family Stuff? 27.05.2026

Loving your family and healing from them can exist together. A conversation about growth.

Angry Doesn’t Mean Bad 24.05.2026

Anger isn’t always aggression. Sometimes it’s exhaustion. Sometimes it’s hurt. Sometimes it’s feeling unseen. In this episode, we talk about what happens when people push your buttons and how to navigate those moments without becoming someone you don’t want to be.

Holding It Together While Falling Apart 19.05.2026

ately, life has felt heavy. This episode is an honest conversation about the emotional weight of having a sick family member… the fear that quietly follows you around all day… and the strange pressure to still smile, function, parent, work, and pretend everything is okay while your mind is constantly somewhere else. We talk about anticipatory grief, responsibility, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, a...

Dermaplaning 18.05.2026

What is derma planing?, benefits, risks, and advice on doing research before choosing a facility. Not all or equal.

You’re Allowed to Need Space 18.05.2026

In this episode, we’re talking about something so many parents feel but rarely admit out loud — sometimes we just need a moment alone. Not because we don’t love our kids, but because parenting can be overwhelming, overstimulating, and exhausting. This is an honest conversation about guilt, burnout, needing peace, and normalizing the fact that parents are human too.

The Habit of Hurting 17.05.2026

Addiction doesn’t always look the way people think it does. Sometimes it’s substances. Sometimes it’s habits, coping mechanisms, or patterns we can’t seem to escape. This episode is about the fight happening inside the mind, the shame people carry in silence, and the hope that healing is still possible even when progress isn’t perfect.

Life BS and the Modern workplace 17.05.2026

Let’s talk about the modern workplace — the interviews, the HR culture, the uncomfortable situations, the changing rules, and why work feels completely different than it did years ago.

Adult Friendships 16.05.2026

In this episode, I open up about how surprisingly difficult it can be to make genuine friendships as an adult — especially when you feel a little different from the people around you. From social anxiety and overthinking to wanting connection without losing your independence, this is an honest conversation about loneliness, belonging, and the quiet things so many adults feel but rarely say out lou...

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