Episode 38: Unwrapping the Pressure: What the Holidays Really Feel Like for Moms
Episode Description:
This week, we’re talking about the side of the holidays no one puts on the family cards. The joy, yes — but also the pressure, the mental load, and that feeling like moms are the ones holding the glitter-covered ship together.
We dig into family expectations, hosting anxiety, the gift-giving spiral, and the myth of the perfect magical Christmas. We also talk about what our kids actually remember, how to set boundaries without guilt, and the small ways we’re simplifying this year so the season feels like connection instead of chaos.
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