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
Motherhood Redefined: Learning to Thrive While Raising a Complex Kid (Part 2)—with Michelle Choairy
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Motherhood Redefined: Learning to Thrive While Raising a Complex Kid (Part 2) — with Michelle Choairy
Last week, in Part 1, my guest Michelle Choairy shared what it was like to step into motherhood with a premature baby, years of uncertainty, and the grief of realizing her motherhood journey looked nothing like what she had imagined.
In Part 2, Michelle goes deeper into what it looks like to thrive while raising a complex child. Through her own story and the moms she now supports, she reminds us that there is a way forward—one rooted in advocacy, resilience, and hope.
What We Talk About in This Episode
🌿 How redefining “support” helps moms move from survival mode to thriving
🌿 The role of grief and why processing it is essential to healing
🌿 What it looks like to advocate for your child through IEPs, doctors, and school systems
🌿 The danger of staying in victim mode—and how to step into your role as the hero of your child’s story
🌿 Why community (like Michelle’s mom panel) is key for breaking isolation
🌿 Practical tools for self-care, resilience, and celebrating the small wins
Why This Episode Matters
Michelle says it best: “You cannot be a victim when you have a complex kid. You have to be the hero for your child.”
Her wisdom is both raw and practical. She doesn’t sugarcoat the pain or the exhaustion, but she offers a framework for moving forward: building a team, leaning on support, tending to your own needs, and choosing to expect the miracle.
This conversation is a lifeline for any mom who feels like she’s drowning in survival mode.
And if you haven’t heard it yet, be sure to listen to Part 1 first. Together, these episodes give you both the real and the hopeful—the messy middle and the path toward thriving.
Connect with Michelle:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisdom4complexkids/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.choairy/
P.S. If this episode resonates with you, please reach out. I truly want to hear your story. You can DM me on Instagram @jenaburris or email me at jena@jenaburris.com. Your voice matters — and I’m here for you.