Ep172 - Holistic Holiday Gifts with Hilary Russo

If you’re fed up with mindless consumerism during the holidays, this episode is for you. Host Hilary Russo shares the art of intentional and holistic gift-giving to transform your holidays and your life. Discover how to balance the festive rush with meaningful presents that nurture the body, mind, and spirit. With her carefully curated Holistic Holiday Guide, Hilary offers products and services designed to inspire optimal living and emotional enrichment. Whether you're looking to support someone in grief, enhance your well-being, or add a spark to your relationships, this guide provides thoughtful solutions to HUG it Out in your everyday.

 

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Episode Transcript

Hilary Russo (00:00):
Raise your hand if your inbox is already
overflowing with deals and gift ideas for
the holidays.
I know me too.
You are definitely not alone, and that
really got me thinking that I want to have
a little heart-to-heart with you this week
on HolisticallSpeaking.
Do something a little different during this

(00:21):
episode.
So it's going to go something like this.
A couple questions for you.
What if you make a choice to bring things
into your life that elevate your health
this holiday season, To encourage you to
live optimally, that touch, move and

(00:42):
inspire you in some way to be the best
version of yourself?
What if you have thoughtful, holistic
holiday gifts that nourish not only the
body but the mind?
And what if you choose to share that with
other people so that they benefit too?

(01:04):
Intentional gift giving that's what we're
calling it.
And here's another question for you what if
that list was put together for you and the
only choice you have to make is which one
to use first?
Sounds good, doesn't it?

(01:24):
Now, when we think about holistic living,
it's all about balance, right?
Physical, mental, emotional, spiritual.
But let's face it when we are scrambling to
find the perfect present during the
holidays, balance can easily be tossed out
the window.
Balance can easily be tossed out the window.

(01:46):
It's easy to end up grabbing random stuff,
taking it off the shelf, sticking it in
your cart, in your inbox.
Things that look good at a glance might not
resonate with the person who is receiving
it, including those gifts you give to
yourself.
So that's why I've decided to share the

(02:08):
HIListically Speaking Holistic Holiday
Guide this year.
A one-stop shop of products and services
that I've used myself and that you've heard
about on this show.
An opportunity for you to trust and hug it
out with yourself during the holidays and
beyond.

(02:29):
Life is all about experiences, and currency
comes in many forms.
So let's think outside the box this year,
shall we?
And here are a few examples of what you'll
find in the Holistic Holiday Guide.
What if you or someone you know is looking
to further their learning on what it means
to live holistically?

(02:51):
So I've got a few options for you courses,
programs that I have found to be truly game
changers, Some I've actually taken myself
or we've talked about pretty extensively on
the HILlistically Speaking podcast various
episodes actually or perhaps it's finding

(03:11):
more clarity in your life, getting better
sleep and you know this is a big topic for
me, especially because I've talked pretty
openly about having sleep apnea.
So that's going to be in there too, my
friend.
I've even added some gifts for those who
find the holidays difficult.
Grief and loss are real this time of year

(03:34):
and when it comes to letting someone know
that they are supported, that they are
heard, that you are hearing what they need,
sharing some of the more personal moments
with them and showing them that you connect
with their grief is sometimes the only gift
they want.
I've even shared a few spicy gifts if you

(03:55):
want to add a little ooh la la to the
bedroom, and if you're looking ahead
already, if you're planning for the next
year, a favorite to turn your passion into
purpose that I use myself all the time so
that you can grab hold of 2025 and thrive.

(04:16):
And, like I said, I'm going to be adding to
this list.
So don't worry, All you have to do in the
meantime is head on over to hilaryrusso dot
com.
Click the podcast link.
You'll see the holistic holiday guide in
the dropdown.
Of course, I'm going to put it in the notes
of this podcast episode, so it's right
there for you and you can start completing
that holiday guide right away.

(04:38):
But here's where I want to challenge you a
little bit.
Share with me some of your favorites.
What are you doing to live optimally?
What are you doing to bring holistic living
into your life?
Is there something new that you're thinking
of doing in the year ahead?
Is there a gift idea that you have?
Are you gifting intentionally?
If you have something you want to share

(04:59):
with me, let me know.
I will add it to the list.
You can go ahead and drop it in the
comments wherever you're tuning in to this
podcast episode, or when you're leaving a
rating or review.
Just drop it in the notes there as well and
I will add it to this list.
Ultimately, the best holistic gift is one
that connects the giver with the receiver

(05:19):
on a deeper level, One that promotes living
well.
It's about taking a moment to think about
the unique needs and how you can show up
for that person in a meaningful way.
So this holiday season, let's ditch
mindless consumerism and embrace gifts that
nurture, that encourage us to think

(05:41):
differently or, as my father used to say,
massage the neurons that inspire you to be
kind to your mind and hug it out with your
health.
What do you say let's do this together.
And, on that note, thanks for tuning in and
for being open to possibilities and never
forget I love you, I believe in you and I'm

(06:05):
sending hugs your way.
Be well.