# Beating the Christmas Blues

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Podcast: [Psychology Takeaway Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/psychology-takeaway-podcast-7255442)
Published: 2025-12-26T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://psychologytakeaway.podbean.com/e/beating-the-christmas-blues/
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Duration seconds: 1359

## Resource

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.

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