Emotional Hangovers During the Holidays: When the Glitter Settles and the Chaos Hits

Emotional Hangovers During the Holidays: Coping with the holiday rush and the post party come down

Ever wake up the day after a holiday party feeling emotionally drained, overstimulated, or low-key regretful — even if you had “fun”? Welcome to the emotional hangover, babe. In this raw, cozy-glam holiday episode, Ashley and Heidi unpack the mental fog, post-party crash, family triggers, and loneliness that hit when the glitter settles and the chaos finally stops.

This week on High Heels, Higher Standards, we’re talking:
✨ Emotional hangovers & post-holiday burnout
✨ Family triggers, boundaries, and “sparkly black sheep” energy
✨ Post-party regret and the morning-after anxiety spiral
✨ Loneliness after the holidays and how to not let it define you
✨ How to decompress, reset, and glow-up your emotional recovery
✨ CEO-level self-care rituals, reflection prompts & luxe healing routines

Whether you overshared at the party, texted your ex, hosted a family gathering that drained your soul, or you’re just feeling the quiet hit a little too hard — this episode is your chic, empowering guide to holiday emotional recovery.

Inside the episode:
• What an emotional hangover actually is and why women get them
• How to handle draining family dynamics without absorbing the chaos
• Why the post-holiday loneliness hits even if life is good
• The difference between “having fun” and performing fun
• A full CEO Glow-Up Recovery Plan to get your mind, energy, and vibe back
• How to reflect without spiraling and reset without shame
• Practical steps to calm your nervous system after overstimulation
• Journaling prompts + mindset shifts for a softer, more intentional season

This is your December detox — part therapy, part girl talk, part glow-up. Think holiday self-care, emotional intelligence, boundaries, healing, and high standards… all in stilettos.

If you’re dealing with holiday stress, emotional exhaustion, family tension, regret, people-pleasing burnout, or just need a calm, empowering reset — this episode will help you feel grounded, validated, and back in your main-character energy.

Perfect for listeners searching for:
• Holiday mental health tips
• Emotional hangover recovery
• Setting boundaries with family
• Holiday loneliness support
• Post-holiday self-care
• Women’s empowerment & glow-ups
• Nervous system regulation
• Toxic family dynamics
• Healing after holiday chaos
• High-value woman routines
• Soft life & self-love habits

Pour a coffee (or a martini), put your phone on Do Not Disturb, and join us for a cozy luxe conversation about decompressing, healing, and keeping your sparkle — even after the party ends.

Subscribe to High Heels, Higher Standards for more empowering holiday episodes, high-value woman energy, glam healing, and the glow-up wisdom you didn’t know you needed. 

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