Wellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship

112. Setting Holiday Boundaries: How to Protect Your Well-Being and Handle Body Talk with Lauren Massa, LCPC


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"We are better when we know our boundaries." 

As we gear up for the holiday season, boundaries can make all the difference between stress and peace. In this episode, we welcome Lauren Massa to explore how setting boundaries can help us protect our emotional and mental well-being, especially during the holidays. 

Lauren is a licensed counselor and clinical trauma clinician practicing in MD and CO. She feels passionately about building a relationship with her clients to strengthen their self-views and heal from the traumas they may have experienced throughout their lifetime. She loves her work with local moms searching for support on reinforcing boundaries and rediscovering their voices and strength, as well as specializing in the neurodivergent and LGBTQI+ communities. In her free time, you will typically find Lauren out enjoying the sunshine with her cats or chickens while on the lookout for good book suggestions!

This episode is full of advice on identifying areas where boundaries are needed, tips for communicating them confidently, and strategies to handle pushback. Whether you need to set limits around holiday gatherings, manage comments about food and body image, or redefine your social circles, we discuss why boundaries matter, how they can strengthen relationships, and why you deserve to set them.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The importance of boundaries for emotional wellness
  • How to identify where you need boundaries
  • Setting boundaries during the holiday season
  • Communicating your needs without guilt
  • Handling pushback and guilt from family and friends
  • Understanding your worth and prioritizing self-care
  • Tips for self-boundaries around work, food, and commitments
  • Connect with Lauren Massa:

    • Website: Forest Beach Counseling
    • Instagram: @forestbeachcounseling
    • Upcoming Events from Maria, Tara and Elizabeth:

      • Emotional Fitness Studio’s End-of-Year Event on Dec 14 in Annapolis: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/
      • Progressive Relaxation Session with Tara on Nov 25 (In-Person & Virtual): https://checkout.square.site/merchant/FAFGA8EEASMD9/checkout/OQPHVJYKUKEMAJPRBFIJ2QDX
      • Nourished and Thriving Group Coaching with Elizabeth: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/
      • Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

         

        Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

        FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

        https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

        Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

         

        Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness

         

        Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

        FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

        Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

        Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

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