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Beating the Holiday Blues: Why Feeling Blue Doesn’t Mean You’re Broken

Feeling blue during the holidays doesn’t mean you’re broken. In this opening episode of Beating the Holiday Blues, Dr. Ray Calabrese explores why sadness often rises during the season—and why that’s completely human. Through music, poetry, and psychology, this episode offers reassurance, permission, and gentle hope for anyone feeling emotionally out of step with holiday cheer.

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