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Why Holiday Giving Feels Like a Trap (And How to Break Free) | The Difference We Make
This episode of The Difference We Make explores the psychological trap of holiday giving, offering a compassionate guide for anyone feeling overwhelmed by seasonal expectations, family obligations, and financial stress. Host Ashling Scallon deconstructs the 'invisible ledger' many inherit from their families—a mental accounting system that wrongly equates love with monetary spending and perfect attendance at draining events. If you have ever felt resentful while hanging ornaments, exhausted by performative happiness, or guilty for wanting to opt out of traditions, this conversation provides…
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