Let’s Talk Turkey - Dealing with Politics at Thanksgiving Dinner

Lou and Marilyn share their stress-free wisdom in this engaging talk about how to deal with those awkward family discussions at Thanksgiving dinner. Those heated topics, such as the ones that focus on political views or religion, can create tension and uncomfortable feelings that have a detrimental effect on the gathering - especially for children. Lou states "when the affect gets flowing more than the gravy, the kids are picking on the drippings."

This LSF podcast offers four suggestions to cope with holiday gatherings with family and friends that gravitate into intensified political discussions. What to do when family members have a strong agenda or don't know when to stop sharing their opinion? How do you practice mindful conversations and active listening? What is the importance of the family's responsibility to role model behavior for the younger members of the family? How do you practice gratitude in the midst of heavy disagreements? 

Lou and Marilyn also share their dinner music suggestions, the holiday movies they enjoy, and what has helped them enjoy Thanksgiving to its fullest. Learn how agenda-free conversations are the best way to spend time with others and discover the wisdom of Craig Theodore Nelson in The Family Stone. Whether you're traveling in "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles," or comfortably at home on the couch, enjoy this Thanksgiving episode of The Living Stress Free Podcast!