The holidays bring joy, connection, and celebration, but for therapists, caregivers, and parents, they can also bring exhaustion, overwhelm, and unrealistic expectations. In this 20-minute episode, we’ll explore tangible, research-informed tools to help you protect your peace, set boundaries, and truly care for yourself this season.

You’ll learn how to:

• Reframe self-care as essential maintenance, not indulgence

• Set and communicate boundaries with confidence and compassion

• Create simple, meaningful rituals that restore energy and connection

• Recognize early signs of burnout and practice quick, 5-minute resets

• Give yourself permission to rest, recharge, and say “no” without guilt

Whether you’re managing a busy caseload, caregiving around the clock, or trying to make the holidays magical for everyone else, this episode will help you return to yourself with intention and grace.

💭 Takeaway: You can’t pour from an empty mug — but you can refill it, one mindful choice at a time.

Previous episodes mentioned:

• Combatting Compassion Fatigue
• Protecting Your Peace
• Finding the Good
• Therapists React to Unknown Number
• The Burnout is REAL

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