When the Holidays Feel Tender
In this gentle and reflective episode, James explores the complicated mix of emotions that arise during the holiday season — joy and grief, celebration and loneliness, fulfillment and disappointment. He invites listeners to recognize how cultural and personal expectations often shape, and distort, what we believe a "perfect" holiday should be, especially in seasons of change or loss.
If the holidays feel heavy this year — whether you're grieving a loss, navigating family tension, facing the first Christmas without someone you love, or simply finding that the season doesn't match the joy…
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