Happy & Healthy Holidays Archives

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Holiday Self-Care Strategies: Find Peace and Joy During the Busy Season

The holiday season is supposed to be filled with joy, connection, and celebration—but let’s be real, it’s also overwhelming. Between gift shopping, social obligations, family dynamics, and endless to-do lists, it’s no wonder we feel stressed and burnt out. Today, we’re talking about how to find peace amidst the chaos with practical self-care strategies that […]

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Holiday Gift Guide: Stress-Free Shopping Ideas for Everyone on Your List

The holiday season is here, and with it comes the stress of gift-giving. Whether you’re shopping for your partner, kids, friends, or even yourself, finding thoughtful gifts can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry—we’ve got your back! In this special holiday blog post, inspired by our latest Chasing Brighter podcast episode, we’re sharing a curated list

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Our Best Tips for Setting Financial Boundaries during the Holidays

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Hello, and welcome to Chasing Brighter, the podcast where we dive into topics that help make midlife your best life. I’m thrilled you’re here! Today, we’re tackling something many of us need to hear, especially during the holidays: setting financial boundaries. The holiday season is filled with joy, but it also brings a lot of

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Setting Healthy Boundaries with Family During the Holidays

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Hello, everyone, and welcome to Chasing Brighter! I’m so thrilled to have you here for today’s post, which is all about making the holidays feel fulfilling, not overwhelming. As a middle-aged mom and co-host of Chasing Brighter, I’ve learned that boundary-setting with family can be a game-changer during the holiday season. It’s amazing how simple

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Mindful Drinking and Stress Management During the Holidays

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The festive season is upon us, and while it can be a magical time of year, many of us—especially women—find ourselves carrying an additional mental load. The pressure of planning, coordinating, and making sure everything is perfect can become overwhelming, leading to heightened stress and even increased alcohol consumption. In this episode we talk about

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Navigating the Holiday Season and Mindfulness w/Susie Izzo

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The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also be a challenging time when it comes to our relationship with food. In a recent interview with Suzie Izzo, she shared some valuable insights on how to navigate this season mindfully. One of the key strategies Suzie suggests is adjusting our

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The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Holiday Planning

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Planning for the holiday season can feel overwhelming and chaotic. We’ve created the ultimate guide to simplifying your holiday planning — let’s have a stress-free holiday season! Streamlining your holiday season allows you to have more time and energy to focus on what truly matters – spending quality time with loved ones and creating lasting

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Staying Happy and Healthy for the Holidays – Managing the “Shoulds”

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“I should invite her” “We should have the party on Saturday because I know that will be easier for him” “I should get a gift for that person” Should indicates a right or wrong, and indicates black-and-white thinking which highlights a rigidity in your thought patterns and can lead to dysfunction. Should is typically used

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