How To Survive The Holidays

2022-12-20

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OUR HOSTS: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan What we're drinking: Playa Banderas Spicy Mango Margarita TOPIC: Even though it’s marketed as the most wonderful time of the year, for so many of us, the month of December comes with a lot of added stress and difficult emotions. In this episode, we discuss what the ‘holiday blues’ are, how to navigate those feelings, and ways to suppo...

OUR HOSTS:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan

What we're drinking: Playa Banderas Spicy Mango Margarita

TOPIC:

Even though it’s marketed as the most wonderful time of the year, for so many of us, the month of December comes with a lot of added stress and difficult emotions. In this episode, we discuss what the ‘holiday blues’ are, how to navigate those feelings, and ways to support yourself when facing holiday-related pressure.

We talk about how to avoid getting swept up in consumerism and share ideas for thoughtful gifts that are budget-friendly. We also chat about healthy ways to deal with challenging family dynamics and uphold your boundaries.

In this episode, we discuss:

Factors that can trigger holiday blues, including added fatigue and unrealistic expectations
What you can do if you’re experiencing financial stress during the holiday season
Ideas for simple, heartfelt crafts and baked goods
Tips for protecting your peace when you’re in a triggering environment
Why it’s so important to stick to your normal routine during this busy time of year
How to practice mindfulness, especially when it comes to your your food and alcohol choices
Learning how to delegate holiday-related tasks and let go of perfectionism

RESOURCES:

Episode 67 - How To Navigate Your Family During The Holidays

Episode 61 - Navigating Adult Relationships With Your Parents

END OF THE SHOW:

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Adam Sandler

DRINK RATING:

Playa Banderas Spicy Mango Margarita = Adam / Adam

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Fuck, Marry, Kill. Corinne asks Nat to choose between three classic Christmas characters, and Nat gets Corinne to rank three iconic romantic comedies.

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