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
Rediscovering Creativity (Part 2): Why It Matters More Than You Think with Maria Carrasco
Creativity isn’t just about making art—it’s about staying connected to ourselves in the chaos of life. In Part 2 of this conversation with Maria Carrasco, we explore how creativity shows up in everyday moments, how it impacts our emotional and spiritual well-being, and what it looks like to reclaim it in adulthood.
Maria shares why creating is more than just a hobby—it’s a tool for healing, identity, and connection. Whether it’s pottery, journaling, or even the way we problem-solve and plan for our families, creativity is woven into who we are.
We also talk about how to rediscover creative outlets when time is limited, and the surprising ways they help us come alive again.
If you’re in a season where you’ve lost touch with that part of you—especially if you’re a mom—this episode is a reminder that it’s still there, and it still matters.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- How creativity helps us process emotions and heal
- Why creativity is part of our identity as image-bearers
- How to find creative outlets that work for your life
- What to do when it feels like “just one more thing”
- The connection between staying creative and staying emotionally engaged
- Why it’s worth staying in the process, even when it’s hard
- Practical ways to create in a busy season
- How creativity affects our mental health and sense of self
Connect with Maria:
Instagram: @mariamariaartandclay
Download Jena’s Free Guide:
The Overwhelmed Mom’s Guide: 10 Simple Ways to Feel Like Yourself Again
This short, powerful guide will help you reconnect with your needs, build rhythms of rest, and rediscover who you are beneath the noise.
Click Here for your free guide.
Connect with Jena:
Instagram:@jenaburris
Email: jena@jenaburris.com
Website:jenaburris.com