Let’s Get Real with Jena Burris
Welcome to Let’s Get Real, the podcast for women who feel like they’re holding it all together on the outside… but falling apart on the inside.
If you’re exhausted from pretending, overwhelmed by the pressure to be everything for everyone, or unsure who you even are anymore—you’re not alone. And you’re not crazy.
Let’s Get Real is where we have honest conversations about the struggles most people avoid—healing emotional wounds, losing yourself in motherhood, rebuilding your identity, and learning how to live whole again.
I’m Jena Burris—wife, mom, and your host. With a background in marriage and family therapy, life coaching, and years spent navigating life behind the scenes of the NFL and Hollywood, I’m passionate about creating a space where real conversations lead to real healing.
Each week, you’ll hear real stories, practical tools, and the reminder that freedom is closer than you think. Because I believe that in order to heal, we have to get real.
New episodes every Tuesday. Real talk. Real tools. Real healing.
For speaking inquiries, brand partnerships, or workshop opportunities, visit www.jenaburris.com or email jena@jenaburris.com.
Let’s Get Real with Jena Burris
Healing From Narcissistic Relationships (Part 1): Gianna’s Journey to Freedom & Recovery
It can start with charm, passion, and even a shared heart for serving others. But what happens when love masks manipulation, and your sense of reality begins to erode?
In this episode of Let’s Get Real, Jena sits down with Gianna, who bravely shares her story of navigating a relationship with a covert narcissist. They dive deep into what narcissism actually is (it’s not just being self-centered), how it subtly shows up early on, and the predictable patterns that keep people stuck in a cycle of emotional abuse.
You’ll learn how narcissism can often hide behind charisma and even spiritual or service-oriented behavior—making it all the more difficult to recognize. Gianna opens up about the red flags she missed on the first date, the gut feelings she ignored, and how her desire to be loved was weaponized against her.
This is Part 1 of a powerful two-part conversation that doesn’t just name the harm—it brings it into the light so others can begin to heal.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- What narcissism really is (and what it’s not)
- How Gianna’s relationship began—and why it seemed so good at first
- The emotional patterns and tactics used by narcissists
- Common red flags to watch for in early dating
- Why these relationships are especially hard to recognize and leave
If you’ve ever questioned your reality in a relationship, felt drained but couldn’t explain why, or are supporting someone walking through a similar experience—this episode will offer clarity, compassion, and hope.
Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll talk about Gianna’s turning point, how she got out, and the healing journey that followed.
For speaking inquiries, brand partnerships, or workshop opportunities, visit www.jenaburris.com or email jena@jenaburris.com.