S04 E06 - How to Deal With Unsupportive Family over the Holidays (with my wife Emily)

Mike is joined by his wife Emily for an honest conversation about the jokes, snarky comments, and quiet assumptions creatives often face at Christmas, especially when photography or creative work is not seen as a real job. Together they unpack why these comments happen, why they hurt more than criticism online, and how insecurity and generational ideas about work often sit underneath it all.

Emily brings insight from her background as a trained social worker with experience in mental health, helping frame these conversations with empathy and practical perspective. They also share ways to prepare for family gatherings, handle comments in the moment, and protect your energy during a season that can feel emotionally heavy.

They also share practical ways to prepare for family gatherings, handle uncomfortable conversations in the moment, and protect your energy during a season that can feel emotionally loaded. This episode is for anyone who wants to get through the holidays without having to justify their career or feel small for choosing a creative path. If you are a photographer or creative who feels anxious about seeing family over the holidays, this episode is for you.

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