Have you ever stopped to think about the small choices you make when nobody’s watching? In this episode, I explore the idea that how we do the little things may shape who we become, and why growth often starts with simple acts of integrity.

“I came to Disney expecting stress, overstimulation, and a nervous system pushed to its limits. Instead, I found unexpected moments of peace

Join me for a real and honest look at a family Disney vacation where the magic, excitement, overstimulation, and unforgettable moments all collide

An honest conversation about money, anxiety, and the financial lessons most of us never learned.

In this episode, I explore how mindfulness and self-awareness can help us slow down, respond instead of react, and create real change in our lives.

Loving your family and healing from them can exist together. A conversation about growth.

Anger isn’t always aggression. Sometimes it’s exhaustion. Sometimes it’s hurt. Sometimes it’s feeling unseen. In this episode, we talk about what happens when people push your buttons and how to navigate those moments without becoming someone you don’t want to be.

ately, life has felt heavy.

This episode is an honest conversation about the emotional weight of having a sick family member… the fear that quietly follows you around all day… and the strange pressure to still smile, function, parent, work, and pretend everything is okay while your mind is constantly somewhere else.

We talk about anticipatory grief, responsibility, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and what it feels like to desperately want life to go back to “normal” while realizing things may never fully feel the same again.

If you’ve ever sat staring at your phone waiting for hospital updates… felt guilty for taking a moment to laugh… or carried the silent fear of “what if something happens?” — this episode is for you.

You are not alone in this.

Life & Bullshit with Janine Schwartz — real conversations about life, emotions, healing, fear, family, and trying to hold it all together when life feels uncertain.

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What is derma planing?, benefits, risks, and advice on doing research before choosing a facility. Not all or equal.

In this episode, we’re talking about something so many parents feel but rarely admit out loud — sometimes we just need a moment alone. Not because we don’t love our kids, but because parenting can be overwhelming, overstimulating, and exhausting. This is an honest conversation about guilt, burnout, needing peace, and normalizing the fact that parents are human too.