# E97: How I get through Christmas triggers - Solo episode with Caroline

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Podcast: [Bump to Business Owner](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bump-to-business-owner-6455135)
Published: 2025-12-18T06:31:00+00:00
Episode link: https://bumptobusinessowner.com/e97-christmas
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## Resource

How was your first Christmas with a baby? Mine was…not as I had hoped. And I think that's the same for everyone. Your life has changed fundamentally, but Christmas just keeps being Christmas, with the same old family dynamics. And I found that rough, I definitely had a Christmas Crash - if that is/was you too, you're not alone Christmas is a triggering time for everyone, and we all need to do what we gotta do to get through it. I'm sharing what I've learnt for how to manage (mitigate?) Christmas, Bailey's in hand, from the practical - I order my tree in September, yes I am that guy - to the emotional. Set the bar extremely low, your kids don't know any different. They don't know Elf on the Shelf is supposed to come with presents. Resources: TJ Power the DOSE Effect Kim Hartwell meditation Jo Woodhurst, Head of Nutrition at Ancient + Brave meditation Takeaways: Christmas is triggering for everyone, in different ways Don't put so much pressure on yourself Plan ahead as much as possible Ask for help Remember to rest when you can Set the bar low for your family Merry Christmas! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Introduction and Reflections on Motherhood at Christmas 03:21 Navigating the Challenges of Early Motherhood 06:06 Planning and Preparing for Christmas 08:43 Balancing Family and Business During the Holidays 11:46 Self-Care and Managing Expectations 14:24 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Listeners Links: Website: https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

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