The holidays are here… and so is the pressure, the nostalgia, the family dynamics, the emotional weight, and the expectation to be sparkly, social, and “on” 24/7.
But your nervous system?
Yeah… it’s already whispering, “Festive danger.”

In this episode of Smile Sessions, I guide you through the real emotional layers that make the holidays feel so heavy — even when you want to enjoy them.
We’ll unpack:
• Why your body reacts before your mind does
• The emotional history December brings up
• The pressure to “perform” holiday cheer
• Family roles you thought you graduated from
• Signs your nervous system is overwhelmed
• And most importantly… how to soften, ground, and actually breathe through it

You’ll learn simple, powerful tools to calm your body, regulate your energy, and walk into the season with more grace, clarity, and emotional safety — instead of tension.

Because you don’t owe anyone a perfect holiday.
You deserve peace, presence, and a gentler season that supports you too.

✨ Part Two is coming next week — we dive into boundaries, finances, emotional protection, and rewriting your holiday expectations.

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Your energy matters here. 💛