In this heartfelt and faith-filled episode, Janae gets honest about the guilt women feel when their dreams stretch beyond marriage and motherhood. Culture says a “good woman” keeps quiet and small—but God designed women to build, lead, and dream big.

Janae shares her own journey of trying to shrink herself to fit a version of “wife and mother” that left her depressed and disconnected from purpose. Through scripture, laughter, and real-life reflection, she reminds listeners that ambition doesn’t cancel love—it enhances it. Whether you’re a married mama balancing goals or a single mother fighting to keep a vision alive, this episode will help you reclaim permission to want more.

💡 Key Takeaways

God-given dreams don’t threaten family—they strengthen it.

Submission never meant erasing yourself.

It’s holy to build your own purpose while nurturing those you love.

✨ Scriptures Referenced
Proverbs 31, Galatians 5:1, Jeremiah 29:11

Improving the relationship with yourself so you don’t take your trash to others.

📖 Scripture:

James 1:5 (NIV) – "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."

In this episode, we’re diving into the rollercoaster that is solo parenting. On one hand, the freedom to make all the decisions — no debates, no compromises. On the other hand? The anxiety of knowing every choice falls squarely on your shoulders. From picking schools and discipline strategies to Googling “gentle parenting” while hiding in the bathroom, we’re talking about the wins, the breakdowns, and the hilarious in-between.

Pull up a seat on the red couch, pour a glass of wine (or juice box if that’s your season), and let’s unpack the beauty and chaos of being the boss of our parenting lives — even when we wish someone else would just make the dang snack decision.

In this episode of Confessions from a Red Couch, Janae—veteran educator, single mama, and red couch truth-teller—dives headfirst into the chaos of being a burned-out teacher at the end of the school year. Between grading stacks of papers, dodging middle school attitudes, managing a toddler, and navigating perimenopause, she’s ready for summer... even if summer doesn’t come with PTO.

She unpacks what it really feels like to be teacher tired™️, the guilt of not being 100% for everyone all the time, and why doing nothing might be the most productive thing you do this break. It's relatable, it's raw, and it's exactly what exhausted educators need to hear.

• What “teacher tired” really feels like when the school year ends

• How perimenopause adds another layer of exhaustion

• Why teacher guilt is real—and how to silence it

• Why being still is not being lazy

• Hilarious takes on grading, toddler chaos, and wanting to hide in your car after dismissal

Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.”

Subscribe and share this episode with your fellow tired teachers, mama warriors, and anyone who’s dreaming of summer but still stuck in school mode.

🔗 Full episode & blog post: www.confessionsfromaredcouch.com