Feeling overwhelmed by holiday chaos? Same, friend. In today’s episode of Intentional Motherhood, we’re talking about the one thing most moms desperately need this time of year but almost never give themselves: permission to say no.

Repeat after me:
 “No.”
“No, thank you.”
“Oh, I would… but I don’t want to.”

Yep — those magical phrases might just save your sanity this December.

In this episode, we dive into how to simplify your holiday season without guilt, burnout, or feeling like you’re letting everyone down. You’ll learn how to:

✨ Audit your holiday to-do list and cut the draining stuff
 ✨ Say NO with kindness and zero over-explaining
 ✨ Hold your boundaries when people push back (because they will)
 ✨ Break people-pleasing patterns
 ✨ Focus on what really matters — your values, your peace, your family, and the actual reason for the season

I’m sharing practical scripts from Melissa Urban’s The Book of Boundaries, gentle but firm ways to set limits with family, and why your anxiety is often your biggest clue that a boundary is needed. 

This is the episode you need if you’re drowning in invitations, class parties, cookie exchanges, and expectations — and you’re ready for a holiday season that actually feels peaceful and meaningful.

🎁 Get your Stay Sane this Season Google Doc here
I created a step-by-step holiday simplification worksheet that walks you through everything we talk about today. Grab it for FREE here!
You deserve a holiday that feels sane, joyful, and true to your values — and with some simple boundaries, you can actually have one.

Happy holidays, mama. You’re doing an amazing job. 💛

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