🫶🏼 Life And Bullshyt 🫶🏼

Janine Schwartz
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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 b******t. 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, making mistakes, changing my mind, and sharing what I discover along the way. If you’re an overthinker, an exhausted parent, someone trying to break old patterns, heal, grow, or simply feel a little less alone in your own head — you’re in the right place.

  1. 1d ago

    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, forgiving the person you used to be, and giving yourself permission to move forward.

  2. 3d ago

    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 steps can help us break the loop.

  3. Oct 6

    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 question isn’t which system is best — it’s which environment helps your child learn, grow, and still have room to just be a kid.

  4. Oct 5

    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 loops, what it’s actually trying to protect us from, and how simply understanding what’s happening can make those thoughts feel a little less powerful.

  5. Sep 27

    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 much bigger questions about connection, consciousness, and what the hell we’re all doing here. I’m not a neuroscientist. I’m not pretending to have the answers. I’m just genuinely fascinated by all of it — and I want to learn out loud. This episode is the beginning of that shift. Less “here’s what pissed me off today” and more “why did my brain react that way in the first place?” We’re still keeping the bullshyt. We’re just going deeper. Thanks for listening to Life and Bullshyt.

  6. Sep 9

    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, sensory struggles, morning meltdowns, questioning every decision, and loving your child deeply while still admitting that parenting can be really freaking hard. This one is for every parent wondering, “Am I doing any of this right?”

  7. Aug 29

    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 anxiety, parenting, and the nervous system click in real time. Sometimes the behavior isn’t the problem—it’s the alarm going off underneath it.

  8. Aug 26

    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 keeping up with kids and school routines, and why every new stage of motherhood somehow comes with a brand-new kind of stress. If you’re a parent struggling with morning routines, homework fights, screen-time battles, or just trying to make it out the door on time, this one is for you.

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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 b******t. 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, making mistakes, changing my mind, and sharing what I discover along the way. If you’re an overthinker, an exhausted parent, someone trying to break old patterns, heal, grow, or simply feel a little less alone in your own head — you’re in the right place.

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