What if self-care this season wasn’t about doing more… but choosing what actually restores you?
In this episode of Chasing Brighter, Jessica and Kelly dive into one of the most important (and misunderstood) topics of the season: holiday self-care that truly nourishes your mind, body, and spirit — not the kind that leaves you feeling overstimulated and depleted.
The holidays pull on every part of us: schedules, emotions, finances, expectations, and family dynamics. With all the lights, noise, crowds, and invisible emotional labor, it’s easy to slip into numbing coping strategies instead of nurturing ones. In this conversation, Jessica and Kelly help you understand the difference — without shame — so you can listen to what your body actually needs.
You’ll explore how over-stimulation impacts your nervous system, why even joyful moments can feel draining when they pile up, and how to gently shift toward self-care practices that leave you calmer, steadier, and more grounded.
Inside This Conversation:
Chapters
00:00 Embracing Holiday Self-Care
01:17 NEWCHAPTER
03:31 Nourishing vs. Numbing Strategies
06:30 Recognizing Signs of Numbing
09:22 Implementing Self-Care Practices
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