In this heartfelt episode, I reflect on the complexities of the holiday season, especially for those of us who are childless, not by choice. While the season can be magical, it often carries an ache for what we imagined this time would look like. I share personal insights, emotions, and strategies for navigating the holidays when they don’t align with our expectations. From redefining traditions to creating space for joy and setting boundaries, this episode offers a compassionate guide to finding meaning in this season in ways that feel authentic and true to you.What you'll learn:<ul><li>How to acknowledge and honor the mixed emotions of the holiday season</li><li>Ways to redefine holiday traditions to create meaningful celebrations</li><li>Practical strategies for setting boundaries to protect your energy and peace</li><li>The importance of letting go of societal or personal expectations for the holidays</li><li>How to stay open to unexpected moments of joy and connection</li><li>Why the holidays are not defined by what’s missing, but by the unique ways we create meaning and joy</li></ul> Connect with Elizabeth: IG: <a href="https://instagram.com/bychanceavenue/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bychanceavenue</a><a href="https://bychance.myflodesk.com/emailsignup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stay connected & up to date with all things By Chance</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RWGRzGCeggUdsVdwAM7-b7kLZpjMVNkrHhx2NEPtkPk/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Want to share your story? Apply to be a guest!</a>

In this heartfelt episode, I reflect on the complexities of the holiday season, especially for those of us who are childless, not by choice. While the season can be magical, it often carries an ache for what we imagined this time would look like. I share personal insights, emotions, and strategies for navigating the holidays when they don’t align with our expectations. From redefining traditions to creating space for joy and setting boundaries, this episode offers a compassionate guide to finding meaning in this season in ways that feel authentic and true to you. What you'll learn:How to acknowledge and honor the mixed emotions of the holiday seasonWays to redefine holiday traditions to create meaningful celebrationsPractical strategies for setting boundaries to protect your energy and peaceThe importance of letting go of societal or personal expectations for the holidaysHow to stay open to unexpected moments of joy and connectionWhy the holidays are not defined by what’s missing, but by the unique ways we create meaning and joy Connect with Elizabeth: IG: @bychanceavenue Stay connected & up to date with all things By Chance Want to share your story? Apply to be a guest!

In this heartfelt episode, I reflect on the complexities of the holiday season, especially for those of us who are childless, not by choice. While the season can be magical, it often carries an ache for what we imagined this time would look like. I share personal insights, emotions, and strategies for navigating the holidays when they don’t align with our expectations. From redefining traditions to creating space for joy and setting boundaries, this episode offers a compassionate guide to finding meaning in this season in ways that feel authentic and true to you.What you'll learn:<ul><li>How to acknowledge and honor the mixed emotions of the holiday season</li><li>Ways to redefine holiday traditions to create meaningful celebrations</li><li>Practical strategies for setting boundaries to protect your energy and peace</li><li>The importance of letting go of societal or personal expectations for the holidays</li><li>How to stay open to unexpected moments of joy and connection</li><li>Why the holidays are not defined by what’s missing, but by the unique ways we create meaning and joy</li></ul> Connect with Elizabeth: IG: <a href="https://instagram.com/bychanceavenue/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@bychanceavenue</a><a href="https://bychance.myflodesk.com/emailsignup" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stay connected &amp; up to date with all things By Chance</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RWGRzGCeggUdsVdwAM7-b7kLZpjMVNkrHhx2NEPtkPk/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer">Want to share your story? Apply to be a guest!</a>

34. Redefining the Holiday Traditions, Sentiments, and Finding Joy on Your Own Terms When You're Childless By Chance

Hi friend! If you are a woman who does not have kids by chance, not by choice, this message is for you. If you had an inner desire to be a mother but never came to reality, this show is for you. If you got married at a later stage in your life, or if you are single and you never had the chance to even try, this is for you.

If you were a mama at some point and suffered a loss, this is for you too. And if you want to feel like you are a part of a community alongside other women who have walked a similar path, who understand you, who see you and feel you, this is where you belong. This show is called By Chance Podcast, a space for sacred conversations with women who don't have kids by chance, not by choice.

We will have conversations with brave women who share their stories with grit and resilience. We'll also bring on different guests who will help us continue to grow and guide us in our healing journey. I will share with you tools that helped me thrive over the last 20 plus years, even when I battled years of depression and anxiety.

Each week, I will bring you an episode that will be a reminder that our struggles, fears, and joys are universal threads that bind us all together. This show will be heartwarming, vulnerable, fun, and educational. I'm Elizabeth Tiglao Gus, your new friend and podcast host. I am a woman who has overcome 10 years of infertility struggles, including three years of failed adoptions.

So trust me when I say, I see you. I am also a social entrepreneur and a life coach, focusing on helping women thrive rather than just survive. I help women who are ready to transform their lives, empower themselves to live with purpose and radical self love. If you are ready to be part of this community, come with me.

Together let's celebrate life and being a woman without being defined by the rule of motherhood. And my hope is that you will feel seen, heard, and feel less alone when you tune in. Now it's time. Let's go. Let's go.

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Hi friend! If you are a woman who does not have kids by chance, not by choice, this message is for you. If you had an inner desire to be a mother but never came to reality, this show is for you. If you got married at a later stage in your life, or if you are single and you never had the chance to even try, this is for you. If you were a mama at some point and suffered a loss, this is for you too. And if you want to feel like you are a part of a community alongside other women who have walked a similar path, who understand you, who see you and feel you, this is where you belong. This show is called By Chance Podcast, a space for sacred conversations with women who don't have kids by chance, not by choice. We will have conversations with brave women who share their stories with grit and resilience. We'll also bring on different guests who will help us continue to grow and guide us in our healing journey. I will share with you tools that helped me thrive over the last 20 plus years, even when I battled years of depression and anxiety. Each week, I will bring you an episode that will be a reminder that our struggles, fears, and joys are universal threads that bind us all together. This show will be heartwarming, vulnerable, fun, and educational. I'm Elizabeth Tiglao Gus, your new friend and podcast host. I am a woman who has overcome 10 years of infertility struggles, including three years of failed adoptions. So trust me when I say, I see you. I am also a social entrepreneur and a life coach, focusing on helping women thrive rather than just survive. I help women who are ready to transform their lives, empower themselves to live with purpose and radical self love. If you are ready to be part of this community, come with me. Together let's celebrate life and being a woman without being defined by the rule of motherhood. And my hope is that you will feel seen, heard, and feel less alone when you tune in. Now it's time. Let's go. Let's go.

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