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The holidays can be filled with joy, but for many living with chronic pain or chronic illness, December brings spikes in symptoms, packed calendars, and pressure to perform happiness. We unpack why this happens through a brain and nervous system lens and share a realistic survival guide you can actually use, even on your busiest days.We break down how neuroplastic pain and illness amplifies under holiday “danger signals” such as: family conflict or distance, pressure, people pleasing, financial strain, and social or physical exposure. Then we get practical. You'll learn how to stack safety signals—breathwork, present-moment sensing, qigong, visualization, safe self-talk—in ways that fit your style, whether you prefer scheduled 20-minute practices or quick five-minute resets during gatherings. We also walk through processing dysregulation without suppression, because resisting emotion reliably cranks up pain and symptom sensitivity, while gentle exposure paired with safety calms your system.Finally, we tackle people pleasing with tools that protect your energy and your relationships. Set boundaries inside your healing window—limit events, simplify gifts, and skip conflict-heavy topics. Practice free expression that's honest and kind, reducing resentment and easing your nervous system. Lower intensity on purpose: slow your pace, schedule non-negotiable regulation time, and choose fewer traditions to do. If you've felt trapped between wanting a meaningful holiday season and managing symptoms, this conversation offers a clear route to both. Subscribe, share with someone who needs a calmer holiday, and leave a review to help others discover practical tools for neuroplastic pain and nervous system regulation.Safety Signal Practice: https://youtu.be/gCMCfPZ7Qr0Emotion & Dysregulation Practice: https://youtu.be/qJ-dZ1YRFYcTanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health! The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/ Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy Discl...

KeywordsBPD, holiday season, emotional regulation, coping strategies, family dynamics, mental health, emotional perception, self-care, boundaries, distress toleranceSummaryIn this episode of 'From Borderline to Beautiful', host Rose Skeeters discusses strategies for navigating the holiday season for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She highlights the emotional challenges that arise during this time, including family dynamics, heightened expectations, and the potential for triggers. Rose provides practical tips for maintaining emotional stability, such as prioritizing routines, setting boundaries, managing triggers, and practicing healthy coping strategies. The episode emphasizes the importance of building an emotional first aid kit to strengthen emotional perception and regulation, ultimately encouraging listeners to thrive during the holidays rather than just survive.Need individual support? Schedule a session with Rose here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To schedule with Jay, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/22608/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gift cards now available for purchase here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/gift-card/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**This episode is colloquial not clinical, using personal anecdotes to support conveying information in an informal, relatable way**

December in schools hits different.The schedules are off. The kids are buzzing. The teachers are exhausted. And counselors are somehow expected to be part Santa, part therapist, and part crisis manager… all before lunch.If your December feels especially full, you are not imagining it.In this week's episode of Counselor Chat, I'm sharing The School Counselor's Holiday Survival Guide. It's a realistic, no-pressure conversation about how to get through this season without losing your sanity or your joy.In this episode, we talk about:Why December feels so intense for school counselorsHow to simplify lessons and expectations without guiltWhat to do when plans constantly changeSetting boundaries that protect your energy and still support your schoolSupporting students who struggle emotionally during the holidaysFinding small moments of calm and joy for yourselfOne of my favorite reminders from this episode is this:“Your goal right now is not to win Counselor of the Season. Your goal is to get to winter break in one piece.”If you've been feeling tired, stretched thin, or like you're barely keeping up, this episode is your permission slip to simplify and take care of yourself, too.Mentioned in this episode:Perks Membership

If you're secretly counting down the days until Christmas is over, getting really close to emotionally spiraling out of control, or wishing you could fast-forward straight to January… press play right now! This is your Holiday Survival Guide!When the holidays arrive after a hard year—loss, divorce, financial stress, or emotional burnout—the pressure to feel joyful can feel unbearable. This episode speaks directly to the part of you that's exhausted from pretending you're fine and offers real, doable ways to get through the season without forcing cheer, abandoning yourself, or doing it alone.What's It All About?This episode is a steady hand on your back during a season that can feel overwhelming. Kevin shares three grounded, compassionate strategies to help make Christmas feel more manageable—even if it looks nothing like it used to.From letting go of old expectations, to choosing connection over isolation, to allowing yourself to feel deeply and honestly, this conversation isn't about fixing you. It's about helping you get through. If you've been wishing you could sleep through December or just make it to the new year, this episode reminds you that you're not broken—and you're not as far from relief as it may seem.Meet Your HostKevin LoweKevin Lowe is the creator and host of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, plus an inspirational public speaker who helps people navigate life's hardest seasons with honesty, clarity, and hope. After losing his sight unexpectedly at 17 following life-saving brain surgery, Kevin turned adversity into purpose—creating a space for real conversations that remind listeners they don't need to be fixed to move forward. His work centers on resilience, perspective, and learning how to grow through what you're going through.Hey, it's Kevin!I hope you enjoyed today's episode! If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Below, you will find ALL the places and ALL the ways to connect!I would LOVE to hear from you! Send me a Voice MessageWant to be a guest on GRIT, GRACE, & INSPIRATION? Send Kevin Lowe a message on PodMatch!Book Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchHire Kevin to Create Your Own Custom Soundtrack!Or for 1 Place for Everything, CLICK to visit the website!Stay Awesome! Live Inspired!© 2025 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration This podcast is designed specifically for those seeking healing from trauma, relief from anxiety, overcoming fear of the unknown, resolving isolation, rebuilding self-worth, confronting guilt and shame, personal growth after trauma, finding their life's purpose, recovering from emotional distress, conquering limiting beliefs, navigating identity shifts, building resilience, rebuilding relationships, coping with chronic pain, searching for spiritual direction, embracing inner strength, cultivating hope, overcoming self-doubt, reclaiming their future, and experiencing post-traumatic growth.

If the holiday's present challenging family and relational dynamics, this episode could be helpful for you. We discuss secure relationships, boundary setting, honouring your self and other themes that are important for life and navigating stress during the holidays. Check this out!Visit my website here.

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This episode on Before You Cut Bangs, we're talking about something that should be simple… but somehow feels like advanced emotional calculus:Receiving gifts, compliments, help, and kindness. Maybe a casserole you didn't ask for. Perhaps a gorgeous candle from a friend when you... you guessed it... got them nothing.Why is it SO HARD to say thank you without immediately blurting out, “Oh, this old thing? I've had it for 12 years,” or “Girl, it was $5 at Target,” or the classic Southern special: “You didn't have to do that!” (Spoiler: They wanted to.)Claire walks us through her brilliant “garland” practice—yes, garland, like the Christmas kind—and why we need to throw away the emotional tinsel that keeps us from letting good things in.Laura gets vulnerable about walking through a season of capacity and emotional poverty and how hard it was to learn how to receive from her friends. We cover:Why women self-deprecate the minute anyone says something niceWhy receiving feels like guilt, debt, or competitionWhy you panic when someone brings you a gift and you have nothing for themHow receiving is actually a spiritual practiceWhy receiving is the gateway to giving (and to healing)How to stop making it weird and just say… THANK YOU.Listen now and share with the friend who says “I don't need anything…” while absolutely needing everything.

JOIN "THE REBUILT MAN" ON SKOOL - ▶️ www.skool.com/rebootyourlife   The holiday season can be one of the most vulnerable times of the year for men struggling with pornography and not because they're weak, but because the season exposes the parts of life most men avoid. With disrupted routines, more downtime, emotional pressure, travel, loneliness, and chaotic environments, relapse rates spike between Christmas and New Year every single year.   In this powerful solo episode, Coach Frank breaks down seven proven strategies to help you stay grounded, disciplined, and mission-focused through the holidays, so you can finish this year strong and enter 2026 with clarity, confidence, and momentum.   Whether you're traveling, surrounded by family, or spending the season alone, these tools will help you stay rooted in your identity, maintain structure, build emotional resilience, and stay connected to the Brotherhood so you don't fight this battle alone.   Key Takeaways The holidays expose the areas of life you often avoid during the year.   Relapse rates spike because men lose structure, routine, and emotional grounding.   Identity — not willpower — determines how you show up during the holidays.   A simple holiday structure protects your discipline and prevents drifting.   Anticipate environmental triggers before they happen (travel, tech, downtime).   Connection and accountability are essential to avoid isolation-driven relapse.   Emotional triggers (stress, loneliness, family tension) are often stronger than visual ones.   Keeping your body strong helps regulate your mind, impulses, and dopamine.   A mission-driven holiday plan gives you direction and momentum through the season.   Joining a supportive community accelerates growth and keeps you accountable.   Join the Brotherhood If you're ready to stop fighting alone and step into a container built for growth, support, and freedom:   ➡ Join The Rebuilt Man Skool Community — Free 7-Day Trial www.TheRebuiltMan.com/7dayreset   Inside you'll gain access to: Daily accountability Weekly coaching The 7-Day Reset The 12-Week "Reboot Your Life" Framework And a brotherhood of men who refuse to quit   – Follow Coach Frank: IG - https://www.instagram.com/coachfrankrich   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CoachFrankRich   Website - https://www.rebuiltrecovery.com/homepage

Worried about losing progress over the holidays? You're not alone — but time off the ice doesn't have to set you back. In this episode, we break down a simple Holiday Survival Guide to help you use the break to rest, reset, and return to the ice feeling stronger and more focused. We'll cover how to: • Reframe time off as productive recovery • Reduce curling-specific imbalances • Approach holiday eating without guilt • Stay mentally sharp with quick, anywhere visualization work If you want support staying active and balanced during the holiday stretch, you'll also hear what's coming up inside the Empowered Performance Lab. Tune in to learn how to make this off-ice time work for you, not against you. Some other great episodes to check out: Episode 48: Sassy hips and energy leaks Episode 65: 5 reasons you aren't a better brusher Episode 26: It's not how you train, it's how you recover   To stay as up-to-date as possible, make sure to join the Empowered Performance newsletter and to follow me on Instagram at @empoweredperformance   All mentioned resources are available in the show notes on my website at www.empoweredperformance.ca/podcast  

The holidays after divorce can feel like a tidal wave of stress, loneliness, and unrealistic expectations—especially if you're over 40 and facing your first Christmas solo. In this episode of Divorce Devil Podcast, hosts David and Rachel get raw and real about the myth of the “perfect” holiday after divorce.

The holidays are basically the perfect storm for anyone who's struggled with binge eating or out of control eating of any kind. More food, more pressure, less routine, and way more emotional labour. If food feels harder right now, you're definitely not alone. Your nervous system is reacting to a busier, overstimulating season. In this episode, I'm sharing simple, realistic tips to prevent binges, support yourself with compassion if overeating happens, and stay rooted in your food freedom journey during the holidays.In this episode, we chat about:Why the holidays can naturally trigger binge eatingHow to eat before holiday gatherings Holiday foods + the scarcity mindsetBoundaries, rest, and nervous system careWhat to do after a binge or overeating (to escape the restrict-binge cycle)Cozy supports to help your body feel betterNavigating diet talk with confidenceFocusing more on living, not food noiseLinks:

Today we're wrapping up 2025 with a light, honest, end-of-year Christmas episode. No deep dives, just real chat.Tim, Elizabeth and Sophie reflect on a massive year for O-Studio: new hubs, new people, new lessons… and the chaos and joy that always comes with the holiday season.They share: • What they're personally looking forward to this summer • How to handle the financial + emotional pressure of the holidays • Why simplicity is the secret to a great break • Their top three holiday season tips • Fun games, routines, and ways to slow down and reset • Why “tan lines on your feet” = the sign of a good lifeYou'll walk away with practical reminders, some laughs, and a nudge to create a holiday season that actually feels good — not stressful.If you're looking for a simple, meaningful gift this year, pop into any O-Studio for a wellness experience someone will actually use.Sauna, ice bath, float, massage - the gift of time, space and calm.

In today's People Be Peopling episode, Adrienne, Natalie and Nora break down one of the most misunderstood parts of fitness, yoga, and being a human: the gap between our expectation of effort and our actual nervous system capacity.Why do people shut down? Quit early? Spiral? Get irritated? Or suddenly need the bathroom the moment class gets hard?Spoiler: it's biological, not personal.How Hard Is Too Hard? (Your Nervous System Will Let You Know…)We explore:How stress, sleep, life chaos, and past experiences shape your real capacityWhy your body sometimes says “nope” before your mind catches upThe difference between discomfort and dangerHow yoga + movement help you meet yourself with honesty instead of reactivityWhy compassion, consistency, and micro-wins regulate your system better than intensity ever willThis episode is your permission slip to stop fighting your nervous system and start working with it. Less shame. More understanding. Huge energy savings.Because at the end of the day… people be peopling, nervous systems be nervous-system-ing, and movement is the bridge back to ourselves.Send us a textWanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comThe theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other original yoga-inspired compositions by visiting bio.site/mcrworks. For the latest updates on upcoming events featuring his live music for yoga and meditation, be sure to follow @maryogamusic on Instagram.

Send us a textDecember is a crazy month. What can you do to make sure all of your progress and hard work doesn't go down the drain? How do you stop yourself from throwing it all away in the fck it bucket? Well, it's not impossible to survive December when you have no routine, and the answer is not 'try harder', that's not a real strategy. Give this episode a listen for more tips and tricks for the best chance of holiday season survival... Show Notes: Enquire for 1:1 coaching here The Bolder Edit Newsletter, join here Submit your questions to Ask Coach Rache Here Come play on Instagram, hereEisenhower matrix HereUse WOOP Here

Episode 129: Today, we're giving you our official rules for surviving (and actually enjoying!) the holiday season. If the next few weeks feel like a blur of family dynamics, social obligations, alcohol, budgets, outfits, and a calendar that refuses to quit… this one's for you.We're sharing the simple habits, mindset shifts, and low-effort rituals that help us make the most of the short but festive season. Consider this your cozy, practical guide to enjoying the chaos and protecting your peace. Happy holidays, both-ers!

The holidays are fast approaching, and Tina Tower is here with a special survival guide for entrepreneurs who want to enjoy the festive season without letting their businesses fall apart. In this episode, Tina Tower breaks down how she transitioned from working through the holidays to taking a whole month off, and shares actionable strategies to plan ahead, maintain business continuity, avoid financial slowdowns, and set personal boundaries so you can truly rest and recharge. Key Topics Covered To Holiday or Not to Holiday? Tina Tower shares her journey from hustling through Christmas to giving herself—and her business—a well-deserved break. Why taking time off is vital for entrepreneurs, and how it helps both personal wellbeing and business growth. Avoiding Last-Minute Stress The importance of planning ahead so you're not overwhelmed when holidays arrive. Creating two separate to-do lists: "Before Break" and "After Break." Maintaining Business Continuity How to keep things running smoothly while you're offline, including automation, batching, and leveraging team support. Tips for setting up autoresponders, scheduling social and email content, and communicating clear boundaries with clients. Preventing Financial Slowdowns Setting up holiday promotions (like the "12 Days of Christmas" sale) and automating offers to ensure revenue keeps coming in, even when you're away. Setting Personal Boundaries Tools and tricks for unplugging, including using apps like Opal to help limit work distractions. Communicating with your team and clients far in advance, so everyone knows what to expect. End-of-Year Prep Reviewing budgets, cash flow, and tax obligations before taking time off, so you return refreshed and ready. How a proper mental break leads to creativity and renewed energy. Taking time off isn't a luxury—it's essential for both you and your business. Plan ahead, set boundaries, and put systems in place so you can enjoy the holidays guilt-free, keep things running smoothly, and return refreshed and ready for the New Year.   Resources Mentioned: App: Opal (social media blocker) https://www.opal.so/ Entrepreneurs Holiday Survival Guide: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/break Where to find Tina: Her Empire Builder: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina_tower/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@herempirebuilder

Send us a text In this episode, I reveal chic, refined, and effortless ways to celebrate December while keeping your festive energy high, and your indulgences balanced. This is perfect for you if you want to feel indulgent, glamorous, and in control this season; all tips I wish I knew sooner.Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas!Support the showDive Deeper On Your Journey: ☆ Work 1:1 on your nutrition goals with Selin here! ☆ Let's connect on Instagram!☆ Read The Painless Period Guide☆ Purchase the gorgeous Goddess Affirmation Colouring book here.

The holidays are here… which means chaos for most affiliate managers. There are promos flying everywhere, inboxes are packed, and your affiliates? Half of them are over-promoting, and the other half have gone silent. So how do you stay sane and strategic when the whole season is moving at lightning speed? Today, I'm sharing the practical guide to not just surviving December, but actually thriving as an affiliate manager during the busiest season of the year. Links Mentioned in this Episode The Book on Affiliate Management

In this week's episode of How Yoga Changed My Life, biomechanics-driven Lara Heimann unpacks one of her favorite topics: posture and alignment — and why they matter more than you think.Lara breaks down posture as more than how you sit or stand; it's the carriage of your energy. Whether you're upright, lounging, or lying down, your alignment shapes how you breathe, how efficiently you move, how your nervous system responds, and how you exchange energy with the world around you.Why posture isn't about perfection, but function + freedomHow maintaining the spine's natural curves supports better breath and better movementThe connection between alignment, emotional regulation, and embodimentHow small daily habits create long-term resilienceThis episode is an inspiring look at how aligning your body helps you align your energy, your choices, and your entire way of moving through the world.**Bonus for Our Listeners!**Lara is offering an exclusive $5 for 5 weeks promo so you can experience her world of intelligent movement for yourself.

Human beings are judgy creatures. It's part of being social animals. But want to guarantee conflict during the holidays? Start judging other family member's parenting. Too much sugar for your cousin's toddler? The horror! Not enough emotional expression allowed by your brother-in-law? Disappointing! Whether you are the judge or the judged (and we're often both), shifting your approach during holiday gatherings will benefit everyone. Let's talk strategy, reality, and talking at least 85% less. WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS. Here is our first: For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy. Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.   We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you!   FOLLOW US Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids. Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram. Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube. Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to greenlight.com/FLUSTER. Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freeflusterclux! Head to lumen.me/FLUSTER for 15% off your purchase. Get 15% off Oak Essentials with the code [FLUSTERCLUX15] at oakessentials.com/FLUSTERCLUX15. Just for listeners of FlusterClux, get 20% off sitewide and a FREE travel case and countertop stand at GETQUIP.COM/FLUSTER. As a special, limited-time offer for our listeners, get $40 off your purchase of a Skylight Calendar when you go to SkylightCal.com/FLUSTERCLUX. Search “Last Night at School Committee” wherever you listen to podcasts for highlights on the big decisions that are affecting students, using Boston as a real-world example. Parents of Anxious Kids, Start HereWIN A COPY OF THE ANXIETY AUDIT COURSE!VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Send us a textDo you always panic about overeating going into the holidays? Yeah, that is pretty common! You are definitely not alone, but the thing is, what can we actually do about it? We're not in our usual routine; we often aren't the ones cooking. We need to add a bit of self-reflection and some light intention setting going into the holiday season, and in this podcast, I break down why overeating might be hard for you this year, what you can do about i,t and what questions you can ask yourself in order to shift the pattern... Enquire for 1:1 coaching here The Bolder Edit Newsletter, join here Submit your questions to Ask Coach Rache Here Come play on Instagram, here

The holidays are meant for joy, connection, and celebration — but for many women managing bone health issues with osteoporosis or osteopenia, this season can feel stressful and full of temptation. In this solo episode, Debi shares her Holiday Survival Guide for Osteoporosis, offering empowering tips to help you enjoy the festivities without compromising your bone health.You'll learn how to make smart food swaps, manage stress, and keep inflammation down while still indulging in the flavors and fun of the holidays.

Ned Pod Listeners...In this episode we tackle the chaos of growing up online—questioning whether we're officially too old for YouTube while reflecting on personal growth, family dynamics during the holidays, community, and the weird influence of social media on everything. We dig into feeling lost in careers, why friends shape our relationships, and how a little “healthy chaos” can actually move your life forward. The episode wraps with listener voicemails and holiday wishes, reminding us that everyone is navigating the same messy journey of self-discovery, relationships, and staying human in a chaotic world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Sexy Marriage Radio, we discuss the challenges couples face during the holiday season, including managing family dynamics, setting boundaries, and maintaining intimacy. How can we all be better at navigating the pressures of consumerism and family expectations while also understanding the importance of teamwork and preparation in a marriage. Enjoy the show! On the Xtended Version … In the XTD content, our conversation shifts to highlight the need for couples to communicate effectively and support each other through the stress of the holidays. Sponsors … Academy: Join the Academy and go deeper. https://smr.fm/academy The post Holiday Survival Guide #756 first appeared on Sexy Marriage Radio.

EPISODE 22: DYING LAUGHING'S HOLIDAY SURVIVAL — THANKSGIVING EDITION Dying Laughing with Jessimae In this special Thanksgiving episode, Jessimae Peluso returns to her hometown of Syracuse, NY to share a comedic and heartfelt Holiday Survival Guide. From family dynamics and childhood nostalgia to managing grief during the holidays, this episode blends humor, honesty, and practical emotional tools. Jessimae covers micro-joys, boundary-setting, holiday triggers, and the surprising science behind gratitude, drawing from researchers like Dr. Robert Emmons (UC Davis), Sue Johnson, and Amir Levine. She also offers coping strategies for political conversations, unsolicited questions, and the chaotic energy of Thanksgiving Eve - the biggest bar night of the year. A warm, relatable, and laugh-out-loud guide for anyone navigating the complexity of the holidays.

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Send us a textHoliday gatherings can feel like emotional minefields, and we know how easy it is to slip into using food as a buffer when old wounds or tense dynamics resurface. In this episode, we talk honestly about how we're learning to stop hiding behind food and instead respond with wisdom, calm, and compassion. We reframe emotional eating as a short-term comfort that limits long-term growth, and then share a practical toolkit we use ourselves: crafting truth lists that anchor identity, setting healthy boundaries, and deciding food choices ahead of time so we don't collapse under decision fatigue. When tensions rise, we lean on simple breath prayers, quick pauses, and moments of presence that let grace shape our responses instead of our triggers.We also walk through our “look and learn” practice—an honest, shame-free way to reflect after a gathering and carry forward what actually helped. Scripture grounds every step for us: Romans 12:18, Psalm 139, Proverbs 4:23, Isaiah 26:3, and Colossians 3:15 remind us that peace is possible, even in difficult dynamics. We share real stories of setting boundaries, planning supportive conversations, and checking in with God throughout the day. When we choose presence over perfection and truth over people-pleasing, both our relationships and our food choices align more closely with who we are in Christ.Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

In this episode of The Opt-In Podcast, host Melissa Franks shares her Holiday Season Survival Guide for Business Owners. A practical, heartfelt, and sometimes hilarious look at how to stay sane, strategic, and successful during the busiest time of year. Whether your business is deep in Q4 chaos or wrapping up a slower season, these 10 essentials will help you finish strong and start 2026 ready to thrive.Melissa draws from her early days in retail (and a memorable Black Friday gone wrong!) to her years in corporate operations, breaking down what it really takes to manage people, priorities, and performance during the holidays, all while remembering to actually enjoy the season. 

#199: Holiday gatherings can be beautiful and brutal at the same time, and that's exactly where we spend our time: the messy middle. We unpack a practical, compassionate playbook for handling family dynamics, nosy questions, culture clashes, and the emotional whiplash of going from work mode to “be festive now.”We start with a smarter runway into the season: how to preload gratitude, rest, and realistic expectations so you're not forcing cheer the morning of. From there, we explore the power of duality—holding grief and joy in the same room—and simple ways to honor a loved one who's gone without letting the entire day collapse into sadness. Meeting a partner's family for the first time? We talk about releasing comparisons so different traditions, food, and communication styles don't feel like personal slights.Boundaries are the backbone of peace, so we share clear scripts for when relatives pry about dating, marriage, fertility, money, or your body, plus the best respectful exit line when someone keeps pushing. You'll also learn how to own your triggers before you arrive, why that reduces reactivity, and how to regulate in the moment with quick grounding: feet on the floor, ten slow breaths, and a calm tone that defuses heat. For those navigating loneliness—shared custody, single seasons, or timelines that haven't panned out—we reframe stories that create suffering and show you how to turn empty hours into care, connection, or genuine rest.This is a warm, real, and useful guide for anyone who wants a saner holiday. If you found it helpful, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a pregame pep talk, and leave a quick review to help others find us. What boundary or reframe are you trying first?You can now send us a text to ask a question or review the show. We would love to hear from you! Follow me on social: https://www.instagram.com/babbles_nonsense/

Hey Pickles!This week, we're releasing a replay of Ep 166. It's our Holiday Survival Guide.We hope you have a safe and happy holiday.We are thankful for you!!!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

This week's Addicted to Fitness provides a gameplan on how to have a healthy & happy Turkey Day. Nick and Shannon describe how making lists, working out before the big meal, limiting alcohol intake, and more can help reduce the physical & mental stress associated with the holiday. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast and send Nick a DM if you're interested in receiving a customized workout plan or visit shannonjb.com(IG @shannonjb) to learn more about Shannon's wellness coaching program.

This episode is your grounding anchor for one of the most emotionally loud seasons of the year. If you're intuitive, empathic, spiritually gifted, or energy-sensitive, the holidays hit differently — not because you're doing anything wrong, but because your nervous system remembers everything. Inside this episode, I'll walk you through: ✨ why the holidays activate old patterns and memories ✨ how to tell the difference between anxiety and intuition ✨ simple, somatic tools to stay energetically clear ✨ how to regulate when everyone around you is overwhelmed ✨ why you need more spaciousness than ever ✨ the #1 mistake spiritually gifted people make during the holidays ✨ and why your intuition gets stronger in community Plus — I'll share why this season might be calling you into deeper boundaries, greater self-trust, and the next version of your intuitive leadership. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, unclear, or “not like yourself,” this episode will help you return to a grounded, confident, intuitive version of you — no matter what chaos is happening around you. Mentioned in this episode: – The Spiritual Entrepreneur Collective: https://www.brendawinkle.com/membership – The Reset Retreat - https://www.brendawinkle.com/resetretreat – Free Energy Audit: https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit Subscribe and save this episode — you'll want to come back to these tools all season long. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00–01:16 — Welcome + What This Space Is About Identity setting, intuitive leadership, clarity, confidence, embodied vision. 01:16–02:43 — Why the Holidays Feel So Loud for Intuitives Somatic memories, the body keeping score, carrying emotional histories. 02:43–04:06 — Why You May Already Feel Activated Collective nervous system activation + the somatic “holiday buildup.” 04:06–05:22 — Holiday Fear, Humor, and Nervous System Truths The Peanuts theme in a minor key + 2025's emotional intensity. 05:22–06:37 — Why You Feel More Than Others Empathic amplification, spiritual sensitivity, and nervous system overload. 06:37–07:40 — You're Not Doing Anything Wrong You're not regressing; you're remembering. Your intuition is not gone. 07:40–08:44 — 2025 Astrology + Emotional Weather Forecast New Moon + Mercury Retrograde → emotional spikes, money fear voice. 08:44–09:45 — Intuition vs. Inner Critic vs. Instinct Whispers, ego chatter, instinctive safety responses. 09:45–12:02 — How Intuition Shows Up in Your Body Nudges, cravings for stillness, emotional waves, physical cues. 12:02–13:16 — Guided Mini-Practice: Ask Your Body What You Need “What do I need to stay clear today?” 13:16–14:27 — Spaciousness Is Required for Intuitive Accuracy Why quiet matters for psychic/energetic clarity. 14:27–15:44 — The Integration Time You're Skipping Why your system needs processing time between inputs. 15:44–17:59 — The Media You Consume Affects Your Nervous System Why thrillers + medical dramas dysregulate spiritual nervous systems. 17:59–19:13 — Support for the Season + Podcast Roadmap Saving the episode + upcoming intuitive holiday guides. 19:13–20:21 — One-Minute Reset #1: The Zip-Up Method A fast somatic tool for energetic sovereignty. 20:21–21:35 — Reset #1 Continued + Daily Ritualization Why to treat energetic hygiene like brushing your teeth. 21:35–22:32 — One-Minute Reset #2: Choose Who You Want to Be Intentional energetic identity. 22:32–24:54 — Micro-Boundaries That Change Everything Small ways to create space and self-permission. 24:54–27:04 — Holiday Boundaries in Action Leaving conversations, excusing yourself, honoring capacity. 27:04–29:12 — The Trap of Carrying Others' Problems Why emotional dumping isn't service — and how to stop. 29:12–31:42 — Energy Allocation, Professional vs. Personal Support Why your gifts deserve boundaries, structure, and compensation. 31:42–32:51 — One-Minute Reset #3: Regulate Through Sensation Finger taps, grounding through heels, somatic presence tools. 32:51–34:58 — Returning to the Body When You Dissociate Practical grounding cues and breath work. 34:58–37:04 — Creating the Pause + Letting Intuition Forward Silence, space, and the intuition in stillness. 37:04–40:34 — Intuition Gets Stronger in Community Mirroring, timeline collapse, co-regulation, and belonging. 40:34–41:46 — Why I Created The Spiritual Entrepreneur Collective™ Clear, intuitive, regulated community for spiritually gifted leaders. 41:46–42:59 — When You Need a Full Reset Introducing The Reset Retreat as an intuitive pivot point. 42:59–45:01 — The Name Change Story + Mediumship Wink Entrepreneur misspelling, your father's presence, emotional clarity. 45:01–48:13 — Grounding Practice to Close Your Energy Breath, touch, somatic anchoring, intuitive return. 48:13–50:49 — Closing, Review Request, and Holiday Wishes Final grounding, request for ratings + reviews, support for 2026. Keywords: Brenda Winkle, energetic leadership guide, psychic medium, somatic coach, intuitive spiritual entrepreneurs, conscious creators, educators, healers, mystics, holiday season, emotional challenges, energetic challenges, intuition, empathic individuals, emotional activation, trauma-informed practices, energetic clarity, emotional balance, deep memories, somatic experiences, nervous system, conflict-driven media, self-care, boundaries, micro boundaries, community, connection, clarity, Spiritual Entrepreneur Collective, grounding practices, emotional regulation, somatic tools, breathwork, reset retreat, collective energy, Mercury retrograde, new moon, spiritual gifts, emotional intelligence, nervous system health, self-validation, personal growth, healing, integration time, media consumption, sensory input, emotional burdens, self-reflection, intuitive practices, supportive content, energetic sovereignty, holiday overwhelm, self-compassion, intuitive guidance.

The holidays are supposed to be joyful—but let’s be honest, they can get crazy fast! From family drama to last-minute shopping, stress can sneak in and steal your cheer. In this episode of The Wake Up Call with Scotch, Tank & Mandy, we share practical tips to help you survive the holiday madness and keep the season merry and bright. Whether you need time-saving hacks or ways to stay sane, we’ve got you covered!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holidays can be a joy-filled time, but they can also become incredibly complicated when you're navigating non-monogamous relationships. How do you balance time between partners, metamours, family members who might not know about your relationship structure, and children who just want to have fun? The stress can quickly overshadow the joy you're hoping to experience.We've been there! That first holiday season after opening up can feel overwhelming as you try to figure out how to integrate new relationship dynamics into established traditions. The good news is that it does get better with time, especially as you learn what works and what doesn't for your unique situation.In this episode, we talk about:— Why holidays act as amplifiers for both joy and challenges in non-monogamous relationships— The importance of documenting what works and doesn't work during your holiday season so you can make adjustments next year— How to handle being at different levels of "outness" with different family members during holiday gatherings— The additional stress that falls on people in "hinge" positions who are trying to balance multiple partners' needs and expectations— Why non-monogamy often becomes the scapegoat for holiday stress (when holidays have always been complicated!)— Practical strategies for redistributing emotional labor during the holidays— The value of scheduling regular check-ins with partners during high-stress holiday periods— How to identify and honor what brings you joy during the holidays rather than just following traditions out of obligation— The importance of prioritizing relationships over holiday perfection— Why reimagining holiday traditions can be a powerful opportunity to align your celebrations with your valuesResources mentioned in this episode:— Our episode on learning how to spend time together as a polyculePlaying With Fire has been featured at #3 in FeedSpot's list of the ⁠Top 25 Non-monogamy Podcasts⁠!JOIN The Year Of Opening® community for a full year of learning & support. Registration is open now at ⁠⁠www.TheYearOfOpening.com⁠⁠Learn the 5 secrets to open your relationship the smart wayAre you ready to open your relationship happily? Find out at www.JoliQuiz.comGet the answers you want to create the open relationship of your dreams! Sign up for an Ask Me Anything hereMusic: Dance of Felt by ⁠Blue Dot Sessions

The holiday season brings gatherings with people we love, but sometimes those gatherings include people who push our buttons. Maybe it's that relative who always has something critical to say, or the in-law whose worldview clashes with yours. You know you'll see them at Thanksgiving dinner or the family holiday party, and you're already bracing yourself for the discomfort.   This week, I'm talking about spending time with challenging family members during the holidays and how to maintain your peace when you're around people whose behavior you find difficult.   Join me on this episode as I show you why becoming aware of your own thinking patterns matters more than analyzing someone else's behavior, how to set boundaries without judgment when needed, and how the shame-blame trap keeps you stuck in family drama. Most importantly, you'll learn how to tell the truth with kindness - the key to genuine connection even with people who see the world differently than you do.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/540   Follow me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jodymoorecoaching/

SCOTUS just delivered a win for marriage equality. After nearly a decade of appeals, lawsuits, and national drama, the Supreme Court has officially declined to hear Kim Davis' case challenging gay marriage… leaving the original ruling in place and the former county clerk on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars. What does this mean for gay marriage going forward? We break it all down. This week's episode dives into the biggest religion-and-politics stories making headlines: SCOTUS rejects Kim Davis • Marriage equality remains intact  U.S. Catholic Bishops elect a far-right "culture warrior" to lead the conference Transgender Air Force veterans sue the military after losing retirement benefits HVAC tech sues employer for forcing him to work with women (Billy Graham Rule meltdown) Pastors running as Democrats in 2026 races The UK is building a 168-foot monument to "answered prayers" (and it's… actually cool?) Plus, this year's Holiday Survival Guide for atheists navigating religious family gatherings.

Happy 250th episode of Artists for Joy!    This week, just in time for your Thanksgiving commute, I have a brand-new Holiday Survival Guide —one of our most popular episodes every year.    I even made up a holiday-appropriate acronym to help us remember the three-part strategy to navigating the chaos and stress of the holiday season without losing creative joy: E.L.F.    Learn how to "E.L.F." your holiday and listen to the end for an extra special Ars Nova, inspired by the work of George Seurat.    What's helping you survive the holidays this year? Hit reply or tell me on the post for this episode on IG.   Links:    Read (and add your own) Holiday Gig Fails from IG and Facebook Get the Advent Songbook Monday posts in your inbox  Subscribe to the podcast: Apple, Spotify, or get the episodes sent to your inbox each Friday Support the podcast on Patreon Grab the link to our next Joyster monthly meet-up--Stress Cycle Completion Clinic on Friday, November 21st. Grab your seat in the 2026 Mastermind

Fall is in the air! The crunch of crisp autumn leaves, the promise of pumpkin spice migraines, and the sound of your racist Uncle Dick popping open a Natty Light. IT'S TIIIIIIIIIIIMEEE *Mariah Carey voice* for the Feminist Buzzkills annual How-The-HELL-Am-I-Gonna-Deal-With-My-Family-During-The-Holidays SPECIAL EPISODE! GUEST ROLL CALL!Joining us to arm y'all with survival tips this year is THE John Fugelsang, AKA our favorite Biblical scholar! The comedian, author, political commentator, and self-proclaimed female supremacist yaps with us about what's in the Bible and what isn't, reminds us that Jesus is a feminist, AND breaks down some of the gnarly abortion news from this week. Expect to ring in the holiday season with some Fugelsang Facts™ by the time you're done blasting this episode in your earholes, because feminist-splaining abortion and LGBTQ+ rights ALWAYS deserves a seat at the dinner table.  Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: Check out our NEW Operation Save Abortion workshop, recorded a live  from Netroots Nation 2025 that'll train you in coming for anti-abobo lawmakers, spotting and fighting against fake clinics, AND gears you up on how to help someone in a banned state access abortion. You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to past Operation Save Abortion trainings by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social SPECIAL GUEST:John Fugelsang IG/TikTok: @JohnFugelsang Bluesky: @JohnFugelsang.bsky.social GUEST LINKS:READ: John's Book "Separation of Church and Hate”John's WebsiteSUBSCRIBE: John's SubstackLISTEN: The John Fugelsang PodcastWATCH: John's LIVE Book Tour SpecialLISTEN: John Fugelsang on SiriusXM NEWS DUMP:South Carolina's Abortion Bill Is So Extreme Even Anti-Abortion Groups Have DoubtsRestrictive Anti-Abortion Bill Splits SC Senate Republicans, Fails to AdvanceBill Filed to Allow Abortion After Rape, Incest—And Require VasectomiesProminent Anti-Abortion Group Announces $80 Million Midterm Investment EPISODE LINKS:ADOPT-A-CLINIC: Affiliated Medical Services (Wisconsin)ADOPT-A-CLINIC: North East Ohio Women's Center (Ohio)Operation Save AbortionExpose Fake ClinicsBUY AAF MERCH!EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage PlaylistFOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK PodcastInstagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textThe scale jumping up doesn't have to ruin your festive season. Sounds wild, but it is possible. And tell anyone who says that the scale is 'just' data, that they're an idiot, and then send them this podcast. Why does the scale have you in an emotional chokehold, and how do you change that? Show Notes:Dr Alan Flanagan's article on Poverty and ObesityDownload the body image journal HERE to start shifting your body image Enquire for 1:1 coaching here The Bolder Edit Newsletter, join here Submit your questions to Ask Coach Rach Here Come play on Instagram, here

Send us a textPerfection cracks fast during the holidays—one party, one plate too many, one “I blew it” moment—and shame rushes in. In this episode, we take that story back. We talk about why God doesn't turn away when we stumble with food, and how His Word re-frames failure through compassion and truth. Psalm 103 and Psalm 32 remind us that God meets us in honesty, not disappointment. We also look at Colossians 2 and Titus 2 to see that grace isn't a pass—it's a teacher. Grace trains us toward self-control and peace, not through rules, but through relationship with the One who knows our hearts.We share our “holiday failure truth list” as a simple, powerful way to interrupt shame in real time: no condemnation in Christ, not disqualified by struggle, and this is not the end of the story. We walk through how to record your own truths, how to return to God quickly after a stumble, and how to learn from the moment without judgment. At the center of it all is identity—knowing who God is and who we are in Him changes everything. When we live from that truth, recovery comes faster, our choices grow gentler, and joy stretches far beyond the season.Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

The holidays are here—and so are the schedules, the stress, the celebrations, and the chaos that can pull you away from your movement routine. In this episode, Natalie, Nora, and Adrienne break down the myth that movement has to be all or nothing and share 10 simple, realistic, compassion-filled tips to help you stay consistent, grounded, and connected through the next six weeks.Redefining what “counts” as a workout.BYOSH - Bring Your Own Snack & Hydration!We share our go-to staples. They live in our bags, our cars, our backpacks, and occasionally our jacket pockets. (Brands, we see you. We love you. We're ready.)Bobo's Oat BarsChomps Protein Sticks Breath is your secret nervous-system regulator!This episode is your holiday-season pep talk, grounded in movement, mindfulness, and compassion—not pressure. If you want to feel better, move better, and stay connected to yourself through the busiest time of the year, you're in the right place.Send us a textWanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comThe theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other original yoga-inspired compositions by visiting bio.site/mcrworks. For the latest updates on upcoming events featuring his live music for yoga and meditation, be sure to follow @maryogamusic on Instagram.

Send us a textThe holidays can bring pressure from every side—food, family, spending, and the expectation to keep it all together. In this first episode of our Holiday Survival Guide series, we're preparing our hearts before the holiday rush begins. Together, we're learning to trade perfection and willpower for peace, presence, and a deeper connection with God. Instead of pushing through on autopilot, we're asking better questions: What happens when we invite God into our expectations, our meals, and our emotions? How might a renewed mind shift the way we eat, love, and show up this season?We also share five intentions of Spirit-led eating that act like gentle guideposts: waiting for true hunger, inviting God into every meal, choosing just-right portions, creating peaceful eating moments, and stopping at “just enough.” Along the way, we offer practical tools that actually fit real life—truth lists for gatherings, praise breaks in the car, and quick mind-renewal moments amid errands. Underneath it all is freedom: food is a gift, not a savior, and growth matters more than perfection. We're practicing grace, “failing well,” and choosing the better feast—wisdom, peace, and joy that lasts long after the decorations come down.Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

In this episode, we discuss attending upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays with MAGA or right wing/conservative family members, as well as some best practices for keeping the peace and keeping your own sanity.Now available to patrons: Thank You For Giving To The PodSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJuJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Kristen Holmes is joined by WHOOP SVP Research Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo. Kristen and Emily are here to help you take on the Holiday Season. That's right, this is our Holiday Hacks episode. Kristen and Emily discuss mentally and physically preparing for the holidays (3:16), building a buffer (5:52), how we think about the holidays (8:56), travel optimization strategies (16:32), altitude impacting the body (31:38), late-night meals and late-night drinking (40:43), and banking social energy and showing up (46:10).Follow WHOOPwww.whoop.comTrial WHOOP for FreeInstagramTikTokXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will AhmedInstagramXLinkedInFollow Kristen HolmesInstagramLinkedInSupport the show

This week we are chatting about how to survive the holidays (self care, gift giving, splitting time with family, significant other drama and more) Follow Along: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outgoing Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gabi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lexi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gabi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lexi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gabi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lexi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ xoxo love you all! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outgoingpodcast/support

YOU do the holidays, the holiday's don't do you! Don't let tradition and how things "should" be at the holidays ruin the holidays. You don't HAVE to do anything. Take the time now to think about how you want it all to go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Navigating the holidays as a grandparent can be tricky, but holding plans with open hands can make all the difference. In this episode, we talk about how to foster unity, embrace flexibility, and keep a spirit of grace at the center of holiday gatherings. Whether you're a mom of grown children or still in the thick of raising kids at home, Karen offers practical tips to help you approach the season with love and understanding.Episode Recap:4:56 Grandparents need to hold holiday plans with open hands7:45 Remember what it was like to be a young adult and all of the pressures they are facing10:00 Be open and flexible to new traditions13:00 Enjoy the kids when they are around and be okay if they are not present some years14:55 Learn how to communicate plans early 16:30 It's okay for grandparents to spoil the grandkids and overindulge them once a year!19:30 Ask your grown children, “what can I do to make holidays easier/better for you?” 23:00 The holidays aren't about exactly ‘when' or ‘how,' they are about being togetherScripture for Reflection:Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV): "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others."Questions for Discussion:In what ways can you be more understanding of the pressures your grown children face during the holiday season?What new traditions could you embrace that might help create a more joyful and flexible holiday experience for everyone?How can you learn to hold your holiday traditions with open hands? Is there anything specific you know will be hard to let go of? What steps can you take to communicate our holiday plans early, while still being considerate of everyone's needs and desires?How can you maintain a spirit of grace if plans change or things don't go as expected?Resources:Download the BOAW Moms app (for FREE!) [App Store] [Google Play]