Confessions from a Red Couch | Navigating Life After 40 for Women

Janae | Divorced Mom over 40 & Host
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Confessions from a Red Couch is a faith-filled, hilarious podcast for divorced single moms over 40 who are navigating perimenopause, toddler life, and burnout. It's real talk, real healing.

Episodes

  1. 10/24/2025

    Dreams Don't Make You Less Than on The Red Couch

    In this heartfelt and faith-filled episode, Janae gets honest about the guilt women feel when their dreams stretch beyond marriage and motherhood. Culture says a “good woman” keeps quiet and small—but God designed women to build, lead, and dream big. Janae shares her own journey of trying to shrink herself to fit a version of “wife and mother” that left her depressed and disconnected from purpose. Through scripture, laughter, and real-life reflection, she reminds listeners that ambition doesn’t cancel love—it enhances it. Whether you’re a married mama balancing goals or a single mother fighting to keep a vision alive, this episode will help you reclaim permission to want more. 💡 Key Takeaways God-given dreams don’t threaten family—they strengthen it. Submission never meant erasing yourself. It’s holy to build your own purpose while nurturing those you love. ✨ Scriptures ReferencedProverbs 31, Galatians 5:1, Jeremiah 29:11

  2. 07/18/2025

    Solo Parenting CEO: The Freedom & The Freakout

    Improving the relationship with yourself so you don’t take your trash to others. 📖 Scripture: James 1:5 (NIV) – "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." In this episode, we’re diving into the rollercoaster that is solo parenting. On one hand, the freedom to make all the decisions — no debates, no compromises. On the other hand? The anxiety of knowing every choice falls squarely on your shoulders. From picking schools and discipline strategies to Googling “gentle parenting” while hiding in the bathroom, we’re talking about the wins, the breakdowns, and the hilarious in-between. Pull up a seat on the red couch, pour a glass of wine (or juice box if that’s your season), and let’s unpack the beauty and chaos of being the boss of our parenting lives — even when we wish someone else would just make the dang snack decision.

  3. 05/29/2025

    Tired Teacher Confessions: Burnout, Perimenopause & the End-of-Year Fog

    Feeling drained from the school year? In this relatable episode, veteran teacher and single mom Janae shares the raw truth about end-of-year teacher burnout, toddler chaos, and perimenopause fatigue. Tune in for laughter, validation, and some much-needed rest strategies. * tired teacher podcast * end-of-year teacher burnout * teacher fatigue end of school year * Black women teachers and exhaustion * perimenopause teacher podcast

  4. 05/15/2025

    Mother’s Day Wasn’t Supposed to Look Like This: A Divorced Mom’s Honest Take

    🎧 Listen to the Episode In this episode of Confessions from a Red Couch, I share: My honest feelings about Mother’s Day as a divorced mom How I’m navigating grief, toddler chaos, and healing What I want other moms to hear this week Click here to listen now or press play below. 🎙 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Want More Like This? 📩 Download my 7-Day Survival Guide for moms navigating midlife, motherhood, and messiness. 💬 Drop a comment or share this with a friend who needs it.

  5. 05/15/2025

    Guess Who’s Back | Confessions from a Red Couch Podcast Episode 1

    Hey y’all! It’s Janae, and yes—I’m finally back on the mic! In this first episode of the season, I’m unpacking what happened during my unplanned podcast break and why life decided to come at me from all angles at once: 💔 Divorce recovery and figuring out co-parenting 😩 Perimenopause symptoms that had me sweating through my teacher shirts 👩🏽‍🏫 Teacher burnout that left me crying in the parking lot 🍼 Raising Christian (who may or may not run the house now) You’ll laugh, nod, maybe cry a little, but most of all—you’ll feel seen. This is real talk for women who didn’t plan to be here, but are still showing up every day.

  6. 06/03/2021

    Eat, Release, and Take a Nap on the Red Couch

    The red couch is back for another season after being on hiatus. In this episode, my guest is Tamia A. McEwen Ph.D. an amazing author, yoga expert, and mental health enthusiast. She sits on the red couch and talks about her new book Mind As Well and discusses her mental health journey. This conversation is heartwarming, open, and as always honest. Check out all things confessions at confessionsfromaredcouch.comMake sure you go to: macbewell.com for Tamia's book, apparel, and all her things

  7. 04/07/2021

    Go to the Dr on the Red Couch

    In this episode I am joined by my Thelma and Louise, the ones to whom I owe my all, my mama and auntie, Lorinda and Thea. In this week's episode, we discuss health issues that are prevalent in the black community and why it's important to get health screenings every year. We also give tribute to amazing old-school music by talking about the Verzuz battle between Earth, Wind, and Fire and The Isley Brothers and a little self-care. Make sure to rate and review on Apple Podcast by clicking here for your copy of The Journey Back to Loving Yourself: A Guide to Self-reflection, Self-care, and Self-Love the 2nd edition. Now available in paperback and ebook format

  8. 02/03/2021

    Sexy Freedom on the Red Couch

    This power-packed episode has Helen Edwards as my co-host/ guest. Host, Helen Edwards is an International Author, Mentor, Coach, Yoga Retreat Leader, Podcaster, Speaker - Cheerleader of freedom, self-love, personal growth, and #ProtecttheThrone In this episode we discuss what it means to be fearless, celebrating your accomplishments, and more ways to be conscious about your self-care, self-love, and self-awareness. More About CLICK BELOW: https://linktr.ee/sexyfreedommedia IG: @Helofajourney IG: @SexyFreedomMedia Sexy Freedom Media Podcast #SFMPodcast LISTEN HERE: https://anchor.fm/sexyfreedom

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Confessions from a Red Couch is a faith-filled, hilarious podcast for divorced single moms over 40 who are navigating perimenopause, toddler life, and burnout. It's real talk, real healing.

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