# festive diaries #3: a gentle guide to surviving the festive season 🎅

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Podcast: [the matcha diaries](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-matcha-diaries-3011053)
Published: 2025-12-21T12:42:36+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thematchadiaries/episodes/festive-diaries-3-a-gentle-guide-to-surviving-the-festive-season-e3cl472
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in this episode, we’re chatting about the festive season and why it can feel like a lot more than we expect it to (aka can be very overwhelming) we talk through the pressures of gift giving, drinking culture, losing routines, end of year work stress, and the idea that this is supposed to be the happiest time of the year. we share what’s been helping us feel more grounded lately.. from small rituals and romanticising everyday moments to saying no, drinking less, and logging off social media. this episode is all about finding pockets of calm where you can and letting go of the pressure to do the season “right.” 🤍 p.s we know this episode is coming a little late in the season, but honestly, this is often when the overwhelm, comparison, and emotional exhaustion really hit.. so we hope you still find this relevant <3 to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do Follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠ or subscribe to us on youtube ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ ! ☕ Thinking of joining our BOOK CLUB? We’d love to have you! Check it out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ ! for advertising opportunities, or you don't have any social media and want to chat, please email us at: ⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠

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