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The holidays are meant to be enjoyed, but what if you have health goals? Being around tempting food and having more to do can make it challenging to stick to those goals.

In this episode, I’m joined by health and wellness coach Tess Chengto talk about how you can take care of your body during the busiest, most chaotic season of the year without guilt, shame, or unrealistic expectations.

We cover the real challenges parents face—school breaks, disrupted routines, holiday parties, family commitments—and how all of that impacts sleep, stress, eating habits, and emotional capacity.

Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:

• Why holiday overwhelm makes healthy habits feel impossible
• The mindset shift that helps you stop feeling guilty about holiday foods
• How to build a stronger mind–body connection so you can make intentional choices
• The simplest way to stay active even when you’re stuck indoors with kids
• Why sleep should be one of your top priorities (and how to protect it)
• What “light dinners” actually mean and why they matter
• How to stay grounded when you’re overstimulated, overscheduled, and overtired
• Practical ways to recognize how food affects your energy, mood, and clarity

This episode is especially helpful if you’re tired of feeling stretched thin during the holidays and want to feel more connected—to your body, your family, and yourself.

Connect with Tess!

https://glowithtess.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tess-cheng-ms
https://www.instagram.com/glowithtess/
https://www.facebook.com/Glowithtess

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