In this Christmas Day episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the psychology and biology behind why today hits differently — from nostalgia and rituals to stress release, memory wiring, and why drinking patterns shift so easily on December 25th.

You’ll learn:

• Why Christmas amplifies emotions, both positive and bittersweet
 • How rituals, scents, food, and music activate deep memory pathways
 • Why your mood (and cravings) feel less predictable on this day
 • How holiday toasts take on emotional meaning — not just social meaning
 • The role of stress hormones and why slowing down intensifies feelings
 • How ingredients in Daily Restore (like NAC + B1) support balance on emotionally charged days

Plus — a warm, intentional Christmas message woven directly into the episode.

🎧 Tap play and explore why Christmas changes everything — and why your mind and body respond to this day in ways you may never have noticed before.