415: The 5 Mistakes Moms Make Every Holiday Season (and How to Avoid Them)

It starts with Halloween candy and ends with New Year’s burnout. Every year, moms go into the holidays with big dreams of “magic” — only to end up exhausted, frazzled, and running on leftover cookie crumbs. In this episode, we break down the five biggest wellness traps moms fall into between October and December — and how to escape them with simple, sanity-saving shifts. From saying “no” without guilt to reclaiming your sleep and your peace, this conversation will help you enjoy the holidays without losing yourself in the process. Because your peace isn’t optional—it’s essential. Resources We Shared: Want fewer meltdowns and more magic this season? Join our free Happy Holidays, Happier Kids Challenge—3 days to calmer kids and a more joyful home, happening Nov. 10–12th! Grab your spot now! Want to keep the convo going? Come hang out with us in the FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast Community—real talk, support, and zero mom guilt. Visit No Guilt Mom Follow us on Instagram! Explore our No Guilt Mom Amazon Shop filled with juicy parenting reads and guest favorites!  Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Love the show? Show it some love back by checking out our ah-maz-ing sponsors who help keep it all going—right here!Access the full episode transcript HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices