Episode

Managing Holiday Stress Without Toxic Positivity

Podcast: Deciphering Growth
Published: Dec 31, 2025
Duration seconds: 2844
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Summary

The holidays can be loud, overwhelming, and emotionallycomplicated — and that doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. In this week’s episode of Deciphering Growth, we break down:• Why holiday stress hits your nervous system so hard• What doesn’t help (over-committing, people-pleasing, pushing through)• Practical, trauma-informed ways to protect your peace