Episode 81: Ho Ho Help! How To Survive Holiday Stress

It’s (supposed to be) the most wonderful time of the year! The time
we get together with our loved ones and celebrate each other with
presents, food, and quality time.   But what happens when we
start to see cracks in the perfect holiday picture we had in our
mind? You and your partner start to bicker over budgets. Or maybe
your mom’s disappointed that you’re going to your in-law’s this
year. Or you’re just feeling like an enormous grinch this year.
  The truth is that the holidays are an incredibly stressful
time, and many of us get swept up by inflexible family traditions,
present-giving politics, and socialized gender roles. So we’re here
to help you navigate the holidays with ease and grace. There’s a
lot of laughter, tons of compassion (because BOY have we had our
own holiday disasters!), and as always our very best advice, all so
you can have the tough conversations without losing the holiday
spirit.   Links & Resources: Episode 4 : Mental Load: What
It Is and How to Stop It from Destroying Your Relationship Episode
27 : Your In-Law Holiday Survival Guide Episode 30 : Sex With Other
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