The Road Back Home – Details, episodes & analysis

Silly season is upon us & for many, this also means enduring the increased stress & anxiety that often accompanies the holidays.

We discuss the common stress triggers & offer you our best tried & true ideas to help you navigate it all with more ease and joy.

Whether your challenge is tricky family dynamics, towering expectations or managing your own energy, we discuss creative ways to reduce holiday pressures & develop your own self-care plan to support you through it all.

If you need inspiration for staying centered & creating space for yourself amidst the chaos, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you enjoy a more peaceful holiday season.

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Music Credit: Holes by Bradley James Grace. 

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Ever catch yourself wanting to numb out after a stressful interaction? Feeling weighed down by lingering resentment?

In this episode, we dive into a powerful, practical process to help you unpack and release those heavy emotions. Starting with self-empathy, we guide you in:

✨ Understanding the impact of stressful encounters✨ Recognizing your role in reclaiming your power✨ Setting clear, effective boundaries✨ Taking responsibility for your emotional well-being

💡 Bonus: Download our free handout to practice this transformative process in your own life by subscribing to our podcast on Substack for free.

Resource: Get this step by step guide when you subscribe for free via SUBSTACK.
link mentioned: Lisa Nichols How To Create Healthy Boundaries on YouTube

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Music Credit: Holes by Bradley James Grace. 

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