Description

The holidays are supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year”… so why do so many of us feel stressed, broke, lonely, triggered, or totally overwhelmed?

In this episode, Hudson, Scotty B, and therapist Allen Wagner get brutally honest about the messy side of the holidays — family drama, grief, money stress, unrealistic expectations, and that pressure to be “happy” 24/7.

We talk about:

• How to set boundaries with toxic or draining family members
• What to do if you’re spending the holidays alone or in a new place
• Navigating divorce, blended families, and custody schedules
• Guilt around gifts, money, and “doing enough”
• Anxiety, depression, and how to ask for support without feeling like a burden

If the holidays bring up more anxiety than joy for you, you’re not alone. This episode is your permission slip to do the holidays your way this year.