109. So, Your Holidays Didn’t Go as Planned? Here’s How to Recover Like a Queen

So, Your Holidays Didn’t Go as Planned? Here’s How to Recover Like a Queen

Episode Description:

Holidays not turning out like the picture-perfect moments you dreamed of? You’re not alone, babe. In this episode, we’re diving into the all-too-relatable chaos of holiday fails for divorced women—awkward run-ins with the ex, quiet houses without the kids, or that dreaded feeling of being overlooked.

But don’t worry—we’re not staying in the holiday blues. Nichole shares practical steps to bounce back from those less-than-magical moments and turn them into opportunities for growth, self-love, and a little holiday reinvention. Whether your holiday centerpiece got ignored or you spent the day solo, this episode is packed with advice to help you heal, laugh, and slay the rest of your season.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The top holiday “fails” divorced women face (and why they’re so common).
• How to feel your emotions without getting stuck in them.
• Fun ways to flip the holiday script and create new traditions.
• Why gratitude is your ultimate recovery tool (and how to make it work for you).
• Nichole’s personal holiday survival stories—and how she turned awkward moments into wins.

Practical Tips You’ll Love:

1. Set a timer for your “pity party”—then move forward with purpose.
2. Embrace solo holidays as a chance to pamper yourself or do what you love.
3. Create meaningful new traditions, like “Friendsmas” or a holiday spa day.
4. Reach out to friends or build new connections when loneliness strikes.
5. Practice quick gratitude exercises to shift your mindset and find joy in the small things.

Episode Highlights:

• [2:15] Nichole shares her own holiday chaos moments and why they’re so relatable.
• [5:45] The Big Truth Bomb: Why one bad holiday doesn’t define you.
• [8:10] How to process your emotions like a pro.
• [10:30] Fun ways to reclaim the holiday spirit—even when you’re flying solo.
• [14:00] Nichole’s personal “solo spa day” story (and how you can try it too!).

Resources Mentioned:

• Dare to Begin Membership — Join a supportive community of women on the journey to healing and thriving after divorce.
• How to Navigate Heartache, Healing, and Love After Divorce — Check out Nichole’s signature course for divorced women.
• Follow Nichole on Instagram for more tips and inspiration: @NicholeBanks.

Let’s Connect:

• Website: nicholebanks.com
• Instagram: @NicholeBanks
• Facebook Group: How to Navigate Heartache, Healing, and Love After Divorce.

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