Life and Bullshyt 🫶🏼

We usually think of being left out as something that happens on the playground or in high school, but what if that feeling never really leaves us?In this episode, I’m talking about something that’s been sitting heavy on my heart lately—the feeling of being excluded, forgotten, or wondering where exactly we fit in.Nobody is blaming anyone here. In fact, sometimes the people around us haven’t done anything wrong at all. But old wounds have a funny way of showing up in present moments, and our minds can quickly turn uncertainty into a story.This isn’t an episode about having all the answers. It’s an honest conversation about belonging, connection, overthinking, and the part of us that still wants to feel chosen.If you’ve ever questioned your place in a friendship, a group, a relationship, or even in the world around you, this one is for you.

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 clean, the mess keeps coming back.As a mom of two, I’ve started asking myself some difficult questions. Have I confused boundaries with being mean? Am I too soft? Why is it so hard to hold the line when I know my kids need structure?If you’ve ever looked around your house and wondered if you’re the only parent struggling to keep up, this episode is for you.

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.

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’s a conversation about giving yourself permission to slow down, be honest about how you’re feeling, and remember that you’re not alone. If you’ve been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or just a little disconnected lately, this one’s for you.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 busy day.I love that she is learning through watching me and she asked me to post this. I could not be more proud. 🫶🏼

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, and exploring new ideas with an open mind.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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, and what it feels like to desperately want life to go back to “normal” while realizing things may never fully feel the same again.If you’ve ever sat staring at your phone waiting for hospital updates… felt guilty for taking a moment to laugh… or carried the silent fear of “what if something happens?” — this episode is for you.You are not alone in this.Life & Bullshit with Janine Schwartz — real conversations about life, emotions, healing, fear, family, and trying to hold it all together when life feels [email protected]

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

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.

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.

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.

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 loud. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fully fit in, this episode is for you.

Two kids. Same house. Completely different species. Let’s talk genetics, sibling energy, and parenting chaos.

I created this podcast to connect with real people having real experiences. I’d love to hear your thoughts, advice, ideas, questions, or even struggles you’ve gone through yourself. If something in these episodes resonates with you, feel free to reach out using the email shared in the audio.

A real, honest podcast about anxiety, healing, nervous systems, overthinking, parenting, emotional growth, and learning how to slowly rewire the brain one small step at a time. No pretending to have all the answers — just honest conversations, science made simple, and hope for anyone who feels stuck.

This episode is an honest conversation about survival mode, healing, anxiety, and learning how to keep showing up for life even when things feel overwhelming — while still holding onto hope, humor, and love along the way.

A raw and honest podcast about healing, anxiety, growth, and learning how to navigate life one day at a time. As my father battles cancer, I’ve been traveling back and forth between states trying to balance the emotional weight of supporting my family in New York while still showing up for my own family at home. Through all of it, I’ve realized how real struggle can be for so many people — and how sometimes money isn’t the answer. Sometimes what we truly need is support, connection, understanding, and the reminder that we are not alone.This podcast is a space for real conversations about the struggles we hide, the emotions we carry, and the ways we slowly find ourselves again. It’s for anyone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, anxious, or simply human. There’s no perfection here — just honesty, hope, humor, vulnerability, and healing out loud. One day at a time.

Take 10 minutes for yourself today. Whether your on your lunch break, or overwhelmed after a long day, this calming meditation is designed to help reset your mood, relax your nervous system, and bring you back to center. Breathe, slow down, and remember… you got this.

A relatable podcast for anyone who’s ever wanted to throw on sunglasses, avoid people, and hide from the world for a little while. Real conversations about emotional overwhelm, anxiety, healing, and surviving life while pretending you’re okay.

In the very first episode of You Belong Here, I open up about why I decided to start this podcast and the personal journey that led me here. From anxiety, overwhelm, and living in constant survival mode to slowly learning about the brain-body connection, nervous system regulation, healing, and self-awareness — this is an honest conversation about becoming lighter without pretending life is easy.I’m not a doctor, guru, or expert. I’m just a stay-at-home mom trying to understand life, emotions, relationships, parenting, anxiety, and what it truly means to heal and grow as a human being.If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fully fit in, like your mind never shuts off, or like you’re exhausted from carrying emotional weight all the time, this podcast is for you.This is a place for real conversations, compassion, growth, humor, healing, and learning how to walk through life with a little more softness and hope.