We’re kicking off the season with real stories, honest emotions, and practical ways to protect your peace when the holidays start to spiral. Full show notes with download at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/holiday-peace-project
Michelle’s back, and she’s sharing her husband’s heart scare, how gratitude and overwhelm can coexist, and what it means to truly care for yourself when life gets chaotic.
Tami opens up about Thanksgiving burnout and how she finally learned to ask for help and let things be imperfect.
💬 In this episode:
-Real-life stories about stress, gratitude, and letting go
-The meaning behind Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa & New Year’s
-Surprising holiday mental health facts — both hopeful and hard
-4 questions to help you choose peace on purpose
-Easy, laughter-filled games to bring people together
-Free download: The Holiday Meaning Map + Games for Connection
-Mug giveaway — answer a trivia question in the comments to enter!
🩵 Next week: Comparison & Perfectionism — why we chase perfect holidays and how to get our peace back.
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**The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for chat and resources.
General Resources
National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org
Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org
Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
About Tami & Michelle:
Michelle Kixmiller, PMHNP
Michelle is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Tami West, PhD
Stress & Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses research & fun to help transform your life.
