🫶🏼 Life And Bullshyt 🫶🏼
by Janine Schwartz
Welcome to Life And Bullshyt 🫶🏼 — a podcast about the messy, funny, overwhelming, beautiful reality of being human.I’m Janine, a stay-at-home mom of two, lifelong overthinker, and someone who’s become fascinated by why we think, feel, react, and repeat the patterns we do.Here, we talk about anxiety, parenting, relationships, self-awareness, nervous system overload, neuroplasticity, healing, spirituality, breaking old patterns, and learning how to be more present in a life that moves way too fast.Some episodes are deep. Some are funny. Some come straight from something that happened in my life five minutes before I hit record. But they all come back to the same thing: understanding ourselves a little better so we can live, love, parent, and move through this strange human experience with a little more awareness and a little less bullshit.I’m not a doctor, therapist, or guru, and I’m definitely not pretending to have life figured out. I’m learning in real time, questioning things, ma
Episodes
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Raising a Kind Kid in a Sometimes Unkind World
Watching your child get excluded, rejected, or treated unkindly is one of the hardest parts of parenting. Especially when you’re raising a child who feels everything so deeply. In this personal episode of Life and Bullshyt, I’m opening up about the heartbreak of watching my daughter struggle with...
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Are You Growing or Just Overthinking?
We hear so much about the importance of self-awareness, healing, and doing the inner work. But at what point does trying to understand ourselves become another form of overthinking? In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, I explore the fine line between self-reflection and rumination, and how we…
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You Can't Change the Past, So Stop Living There
We can’t change the past, so why do we keep punishing ourselves for it? In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, we’re talking about regret, overthinking, missed opportunities, and the fine line between self-reflection and self-punishment. Sometimes growth means learning from your mistakes…
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Self-Aware, But Still Stuck
Why is it so hard to change patterns we’re fully aware of? From avoidance and overthinking to habits we keep repeating, sometimes knowing better doesn’t mean doing better. In this episode, we explore the science behind why our brains resist change, why progress isn’t always linear, and how small...
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Are We Asking Too Much of Kids?
Are we asking too much of kids too young? In this episode, I’m talking about homework, packed schedules, different learning environments, and the reality that what works for one child may completely overwhelm another. From public school to homeschooling and everything in between, maybe the real...
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Anxious Thoughts
Ever wonder why your brain can take one small thought and turn it into an entire worst-case scenario? In this episode, I’m talking about anxious thoughts, anticipatory anxiety, and the different ways anxiety can show up in our minds and bodies. We’ll look at why the brain gets stuck in these…
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The Brain, the Bullshyt & Being Human…..The Evolution Of Life And Bullshyt 🫶🏼
What started as a place for me to vent, process anxiety, and talk through the chaos of everyday life has slowly turned into something deeper. Lately, I can’t stop thinking about the human brain, neural pathways, why we become who we become, how our past shapes us, what makes people tick, and the...
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For the Love of God, Put the Socks On: Neurodivergent Parenting Is Hard
Some mornings, getting your kid dressed feels like an Olympic event. Shirts itch, socks feel wrong, seams become unbearable—and suddenly everyone is overwhelmed before school even starts. In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, I’m talking about the real side of neurodivergent parenting: ADHD,...
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When Your Kid Is Losing It… and Nothing You Say Works
What do you do when your child is completely melting down—and nothing you say is getting through? After my daughter came home from school in a full panic, I stopped trying to reason with her and focused on helping her body settle first. What happened next made everything I’ve been learning about...
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Parents We Forgot About This Part.
Back-to-school season sounds great… until the school mornings, homework battles, missing shoes, packed lunches, school emails, projects, and endless reminders begin. In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, we’re talking about the real chaos of parenting during the school year, the mental load of...
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Why It’s So Hard to Be Present
Have you ever been in a good moment and caught yourself thinking about how much you’re going to miss it someday? In this episode, I’m talking about the strange pressure we put on ourselves to be present, soak everything in, and appreciate every second — and how that pressure can actually pull us...
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When You Can’t Fix It for Them
Sometimes the hardest part of loving someone is realizing you can’t fix what they’re going through. In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, I talk about the helplessness that comes with watching someone you love face one difficult thing after another — and the guilt, frustration, anger, and sadness...
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Why You Keep Falling Into the Same Patterns
What if the thoughts you keep having aren’t just random — but pathways your brain has practiced so many times that they’ve become the easiest route to take? In this episode, I’m breaking down neural pathways and neuroplasticity through one of the best analogies I’ve ever heard: waterslides in the...
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No Reset Button: The Life You’ll Wish You Had Back
“Life Has No Reset Button is about the uncomfortable realization that the life we keep rushing through, complaining about, or waiting to improve may actually be the life we’ll someday desperately wish we could return to. It’s a relatable, emotionally honest episode about time, regret, presence…
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When Your Child Says Something Feels Wrong… Do You Listen?
We tell our kids to trust their gut, speak up, and tell us when something doesn’t feel right. But what happens when they actually do? In this episode, I’m talking about one of the hardest parts of parenting: knowing the difference between normal discomfort your child needs to work through and a...
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Are You Actually Self-Aware?
Ever wonder how someone can be completely unaware of their own behavior… until someone points out yours? 😬 In this episode, I’m talking about the uncomfortable side of self-awareness—the blind spots we all have, the difference between what we intend and how people actually experience us, and why...
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Can We Figure Out What’s Wrong First? Why Women’s Healthcare Feels Broken
I went to the doctor desperate for answers about severe PMDD, painful periods, night sweats, and a body that suddenly feels unfamiliar — and somehow the conversation jumped to removing my uterus before we’d even run the tests. This episode is about what happens when you know something is wrong…
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Why Are We’re Here?
What if everything we believe about why we’re here is only part of the story? After a conversation that sent me down a rabbit hole, I started thinking about consciousness, source energy, quantum physics, spirituality, death—and the biggest question of all: what the hell are we actually doing…
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School Mornings Are Absolute Chaos
School mornings are back—and so are the rejected socks, breakfast negotiations, hair battles, and complete chaos of getting kids out the door. 😂 In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, I’m talking about the hilarious, stressful reality of the back-to-school morning routine—and why these ordinary,...
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All That Stress… for Absolutely Nothing
I had the first day of school completely planned out… or so I thought. After hours of rushing, stressing, and trying to stay one step ahead, life handed me a reminder I definitely didn’t ask for: sometimes we create an entire emergency over something that isn’t even happening. 😂 A very real...
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When You Feel Nothing: Understanding Dorsal Shutdown.
Ever have a day where you’re physically there…but mentally, you’ve completely checked out? In this episode, we’re talking about dorsal shutdown—that numb, disconnected, “I just can’t anymore” feeling that can happen when life becomes too overwhelming. What looks like laziness or withdrawal may...
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The Pain We Hold.
Sometimes the hardest pain to carry is the pain nobody knows you’re carrying. In this episode, I’m talking about grief, suppressed emotions, anger, sadness, chronic stress, and the mind-body connection—not as an expert, but as someone learning in real time what can happen when we keep saying “I’m...
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The Invisible Weight of Neurodivergent Parenting
Parenting books love to pretend everyone in the house is running the same operating system. Meanwhile you’re on your third “shoes on, we’re leaving in five,” time has become a suggestion, and someone is having a full spiritual crisis over a sock seam. This episode is about the real version of...
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What Happened to the Person I Used to Be?
Sometimes the hardest thing to miss isn’t a place—it’s the person you used to be. In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, we’re talking about how life, marriage, kids, careers, and everyday responsibilities can slowly bury parts of our identity. If you’ve ever looked at an old photo and thought, “I...
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Life Doesn’t Care About Your Plans
You can plan every detail, make all the right choices, and do everything “right”… and life will still throw you a curveball. In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, we’re talking about the one thing every single person has in common: things don’t always go according to plan. From unexpected…
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Dear Parents… We Made It - Back To School Edition
Summer is full of unforgettable memories—but if we’re being honest, it’s also exhausting. In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, we’re talking about the side of back-to-school season parents don’t always admit out loud: the relief of getting back into a routine. If you’ve ever felt guilty for...
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10-Minute | Guided Meditation for Deep Relaxation & Inner Calm
Take a break from the noise and give your mind permission to rest. In this 10-minute guided meditation, we’ll use calming breathwork, gentle visualization, soothing ocean waves, and subtle binaural audio to help quiet racing thoughts and ease tension from your body. Whether you’re feeling...
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The Cost of Chronic Stress
I thought I was handling the stress—until I developed shingles. In this episode, I talk about the signs I brushed off, how emotional pressure can begin showing up physically, and why we need to listen to our bodies before they are forced to demand our attention.
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Don’t Let One Person Ruin Your View of Humanity
After a difficult week filled with stress, family struggles, and feeling frustrated with people, one unexpected act of kindness from a stranger at the airport completely shifted my perspective. Today we’re talking about why our brains hold onto negativity, how one person can restore a little bit…
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The High-Functioning Struggle Nobody Sees
Some of the people who look like they have it all together are carrying the heaviest burdens. In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, we talk about what it means to keep functioning while quietly feeling overwhelmed. From high-functioning anxiety and emotional exhaustion to the toll chronic stress...
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When Stress Shows Up in Your Body
Have you ever wondered if stress, anxiety, or unresolved emotions can actually affect your physical health? In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, I explore the fascinating science behind the mind-body connection and the field of psychoneuroimmunology—how our brain, nervous system, hormones, and...
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Kids Ask Hard Questions
One simple question from my youngest stopped me in my tracks: “Why do people keep dying of oldness and sickness?” As parents, we expect questions about the sky, animals, or why they can’t eat ice cream for breakfast. But every now and then, our children ask something so profound that it makes us...
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Why You Snap at the People You Love Most
We’ve all had those days. The days when one more question, one more interruption, or one more inconvenience feels like it’s going to push us over the edge. In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, I’m talking about those moments when frustration feels bigger than the situation in front of us. We’ll...
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Why Parenting Feels Like the Same Bad Day Over and Over
Some days, it’s not that our kids are misbehaving… It’s that every day starts to feel exactly the same. The lunches, the laundry, the endless snacks, the rides to activities, the constant “Mom!”—until one day you find yourself feeling frustrated and wondering, What’s wrong with me? In this…
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The Small Moments That Change Us
We often think progress has to look dramatic before it counts—but real change is usually much quieter. In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, I reflect on parenting, presence, human connection, and the small choices that slowly shape our lives. From taking one breath before reacting to giving...
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Did I Pass My Anxiety to My Child?
Have you ever recognized your own anxiety in your child and immediately blamed yourself? In this episode, I explore how anxiety can move through families—through biology, learned behavior, and the emotional patterns we inherit. This isn’t about blaming our parents or shaming ourselves. It’s about...
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Am I a Bad Mom?
In this episode, I’m talking about the pressure to constantly entertain our kids, the guilt that shows up on quieter days, and the comparison that can make us feel like every other mom is doing more. I’ve noticed that when I intentionally connect with my girls, it fills their buckets—but it also...
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Raising a Child With ADHD: Seeing Beyond the Struggle
Raising a child with ADHD can be beautiful, exhausting, emotional, and overwhelming—sometimes all in the same day. In this episode, I talk about the guilt parents may feel, the pressure to get everything right, and the importance of seeing the whole child beyond the behavior. Whether you are...
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Dr. Google Has the Worst Bedside Manner
We’ve all done it. You notice a symptom, open Google “just for a minute,” and somehow end up convinced the worst is about to happen. In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, I’m talking about my own experience with health anxiety, the rabbit holes of “Dr. Google,” and why our brains crave certainty...
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When You Can’t Fix It for Your Kids
Watching your child struggle is one of the hardest parts of being a parent. We want to protect them, fix the problem, and take away their pain—but sometimes, the most loving thing we can do is simply stand beside them while they find their own strength. In this episode, I share the emotional…
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Who Am I Without the Chaos?
For years, I thought I was chasing peace. But when life finally started to slow down, I realized something I never expected… Peace felt uncomfortable. In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, I’m opening up about what happens when you’ve spent so much of your life in survival mode that calm feels...
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Confidence Comes After You Do the Scary Thing
I’ve been taking an articulation course to become a better speaker, and even though I just started—I’m definitely not an expert—one lesson completely changed the way I think about confidence. For years, I believed confidence had to come before taking the first step. But what if it’s actually the...
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Matrix Moments: Waking Up to Your Own Mind
Have you ever had a moment where you suddenly caught yourself thinking differently? Not because your life changed overnight, but because you did. In this episode, I’m sharing what I call my “Matrix moments”—those little wake-up calls that have completely changed the way I experience everyday…
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The Person I Forgot to Take Care Of
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to be kind to the people you love… but so much harder to show that same kindness to yourself? While listening back to one of my own podcast episodes, I had a realization. I talked about wanting to be a good mom, wife, daughter, sister, and friend—but I never...
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Ignoring Yourself
This isn’t an episode about having all the answers. It’s about learning to recognize our limits, understanding the emotional cost of showing up for the people we love, and giving ourselves a little more grace when we finally run out of steam. If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to be…
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Repair In Real Time
One sentence from my daughter stopped me in my tracks: “You don’t love me anymore.” In this episode, I share a real parenting moment that made me realize just how much our children absorb—not only our words, but our emotions. As I’ve been practicing mindfulness, I’m learning that my girls often...
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The Friendship Paradox
Have you ever caught yourself saying you wish you had more friends… only to turn down every invitation that comes your way? Lately I’ve been asking myself that exact question. After moving to Florida, I imagined building new friendships and creating a fresh chapter of life. But whenever an...
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The Songs That Take Us Back (Nostalgia vs. Rumination)
Have you ever heard a song that instantly transported you back to another time in your life? Lately, I’ve been rediscovering Michael Jackson’s music, and it reminded me of something we all experience—nostalgia. One song can bring back childhood, old friendships, family, places we haven’t thought...
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Learning to Say Goodbye: Finding Gratitude in Life’s Endings
In this heartfelt reflection, I explore the many forms of goodbye we experience throughout life—from sudden loss to quiet transitions we barely notice in the moment. Sharing personal stories and insights, I talk about how healing doesn’t mean avoiding pain, but learning to hold gratitude…
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One Small Change
What if you stopped trying to change your entire life… …and focused on changing just one thing? This weekend reminded me that real transformation isn’t one giant leap. It’s one uncomfortable conversation. One deep breath instead of reacting. One new habit. One different choice. Seeds don’t become...
About this show
Welcome to Life And Bullshyt 🫶🏼 — a podcast about the messy, funny, overwhelming, beautiful reality of being human.I’m Janine, a stay-at-home mom of two, lifelong overthinker, and someone who’s become fascinated by why we think, feel, react, and repeat the patterns we do.Here, we talk about anxiety, parenting, relationships, self-awareness, nervous system overload, neuroplasticity, healing, spirituality, breaking old patterns, and learning how to be more present in a life that moves way too fast.Some episodes are deep. Some are funny. Some come straight from something that happened in my life five minutes before I hit record. But they all come back to the same thing: understanding ourselves a little better so we can live, love, parent, and move through this strange human experience with a little more awareness and a little less bullshit.I’m not a doctor, therapist, or guru, and I’m definitely not pretending to have life figured out. I’m learning in real time, questioning things, ma
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