The holidays can magnify everything: joy, grief, pressure, loneliness, and old wounds we thought were healed. In this timely and deeply needed conversation, Dana Grant is joined by mental health advocate and thought leader Ryan Phillips to unpack what really happens beneath the surface during the holiday season.
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If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding it together on the outside while unraveling on the inside, this episode is for you. Consider this your permission slip to prioritize your well-being, honor your emotions, and move through the holidays with greater self-awareness, strength, and grace.
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