Neurodivergent Holiday Survival Guide: Tips for Managing Family and Seasonal Blues | #152

Navigating family gatherings, dodging food guilt-trippers, and surviving the winter blues can feel like an Olympic sport—especially when you’re neurodivergent. But guess what? You don’t have to do it alone, and you definitely don’t have to push through at the expense of your peace.

In this episode, Caitlin Liz Fisher shares some helpful tips from the Neurodivergent Creative Pod peeps to help you create a holiday experience that honors YOUR needs. 

If you’re tired of being pressured into activities, foods, or conversations that don’t serve you, consider this your special permission slip to opt out! 💋

You Will Learn:

• Why you should prioritize your well-being and celebrate in a way that feels comfortable

• Tips for advocating for your children’s sensory needs and navigating family expectations

• Simple, self-care tips to help you handle the seasonal gloom and stay connected to your needs

  
  

Episode Wisdom Nuggies:
💬 “Communicating to people, when their sort of neurotypical host mode starts overriding your personal autonomy, you're going to need to remind them of things like, Hey, please do not force my kids to hug or kiss you. Don't force people to eat or drink something. It's super annoying. When somebody says no, and then you like keep trying to get them to do a thing. Just, just listen to people, just respect people, just accommodate people's wishes. Like, it's not hard.” - Caitlin Liz Fisher

💬 “Maybe don't comment on how much people are eating. Trust them to fill themselves appropriately with food.” - Caitlin Liz Fisher

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

🎄 Estranged Family Dynamics & The Holidays 

https://youtu.be/cN8mm9lqfcY?feature=shared

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5YFcNv1pY78Pwg6HDPHYZ2?si=0e706dc3cac54471

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PS - Got your own survival tips for family gatherings? We want to hear all about them! Drop Caitlin a DM on Instagram @caitlinlizfisher or leave a comment on the episode (especially if you're tuning in on YouTube, it’s where the magic happens). And hey, share this episode with a friend who could use a little holiday peace of mind!

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