Have you ever felt totally stressed out by the holidays? Or oddly disappointed when they were over? Janna Koch and her guest Kelly Scimeca chat all things holiday blues: the symptoms, the causes, and how to keep them from ruining your cheery vibe.
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TIMESTAMPS
01:52 Introduction to Kelly
02:52 Chore charts as a solution to the always messy house
03:52 What are the holiday blues?
06:22 How your own grief can be transferred to your kids
07:55 The expectation to make everything homemade at the holidays
11:03 How anxiety can blossom and grow, ruining your enjoyment
12:38 Common symptoms of the holiday blues
14:25 Reframing your expectations to you aren't overwhelmed
16:22 How to tame unhealthy or emotional eating
18:14 How isolation can impact holiday blues
19:31 Learning to say no
22:28 Self-care is not selfish
24:19 Get family input on your holiday plans
27:00 How slow and steady is the mantra to overcome the holiday blues
28:01 If you need additional help, reach out to a therapist. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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