Episode

Beating the Christmas Blues

Podcast: Psychology Takeaway Podcast
Published: Dec 26, 2025
Duration seconds: 1359
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Summary

After the decorations come down and the gatherings end, many people experience a surprising emotional drop. In this episode, Jim and Ralph explain why post-Christmas sadness is so common—and how to respond to it with psychological wisdom rather than self-criticism.