Ep 29 - Holiday Hustle Part 2: Rethinking Traditions, People Pleasing and What No Longer Serves Us

     Now that the holidays are officially over, it’s time to look back on the last few weeks and identify what worked well and what just didn’t so next year we don’t end up in the same unfulfilling patterns during the precious time of the holiday season.
     Too many of us KILLED ourselves to keep traditions alive that no longer serve us and our families, AND too many of us engaged in extreme people pleasing at a large cost to our own peace.
     This week I’m also sharing a listener’s moving story about finding gratitude amidst unimaginable loss. It’s a reminder that the holiday season is not just about perfection but about connection, healing, and joy in the small moments – and prioritizing your mental health.
In this episode:
•        A sneak peek into my upcoming girls’ getaway to the Mirabeau Inn & Spa in Rhinebeck, NY, with my best friend, Alison Seponara.
•        The joy of incorporating new traditions, like tinsel on the Christmas tree, and rethinking old ones that no longer serve us.
•        Why it’s okay to say “no” to holiday obligations and prioritize your family’s unique needs.
•        Reflections on past holidays, navigating childhood traditions with divorced parents, and how those experiences shape my current holiday approach.
•        The balance between people-pleasing and preserving your peace—and how to make self-care a priority.
 
     Thank You to This Week’s Sponsors!
A big shoutout to Room For Paws Pet Resort in Stamford, CT, for keeping Bleecker happy and loved during our busiest holiday weeks. Their exceptional care makes traveling a breeze! Check them out at RoomForPawsPetResort.com. And I’ve talked about Steam before on That Greenwich Life. Order takeout or delivery (or dine in) at this Greenwich Avenue restaurant. The ingredients are fresh, everything is homemade and the soup dumplings are perfection. Give yourself the night off from cooking and let Steam do it for you. Order at steamgreenwich.com   And as always thank you to Podpopuli for having me in your Greenwich CT studio.
 
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Thanks for tuning in, and remember: don’t just live your life—love it! See you in the New Year!