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
The Silent Bully That’s Shaping Motherhood (Part 2)—with Jackie Ganey
If you’ve ever wondered why motherhood feels so heavy—even when you love your kids deeply—this episode is for you.
In Part 2 of our conversation, Jackie and I go deeper into what’s really behind mom guilt. We unpack the cultural and generational messages that have shaped us, the anger that bubbles up when our needs go unmet, and the shame that keeps us silent.
This isn’t just about parenting tips. It’s about healing.
You’ll hear honest stories about coping mechanisms (like wine or overperformance), unmet emotional needs, and what it actually looks like to reconnect with the parts of ourselves we’ve buried. We talk about how to raise emotionally healthy kids without losing ourselves in the process—and how to move from guilt-driven living to freedom and wholeness.
What we cover in this episode:
- Why guilt often masks deeper shame
- The real reason moms feel hollow and resentful
- How unmet needs show up in anger, burnout, and performance
- The power of naming emotions and reclaiming your voice
- How to start breaking generational cycles with compassion
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Voice of the Heart by Chip Dodd
- The Needs of the Heart by Chip Dodd
Connect with Jackie Gainey:
Website: TheHomeDesignCo.com
Facebook & Instagram: @jackie.gainey
Jackie is a mom, entrepreneur, and co-leader of a local moms group in Tennessee. She recently launched her home staging business while raising two (soon to be three!) kids and helping other moms find freedom from guilt and shame.
Download My Free Guide:
The Overwhelmed Mom’s Guide: 10 Simple Ways to Feel Like Yourself Again
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This short guide will help you reconnect with your needs, build rhythms of rest, and find yourself again in the chaos of motherhood.
Connect with me:
Instagram:@jenaburris
Email: jena@jenaburris.com