In Episode 114 host Shelby Milford delves into coping strategies for holiday stress, following being alienated from your children. Shelby offers practical advice on setting realistic expectations, making plans, setting boundaries, and creating new traditions. She emphasizes the importance of grounding techniques and mindful practices for managing grief during the holidays. Shelby also discusses externalizing loss through tributes, storytelling, and making new memories. Additionally, she underscores the value of service work as a powerful way to connect with others and find meaning. This comprehensive holiday survival guide aims to support alienated parents through challenging times.

00:00 Introduction and Listener Appreciation

03:50 Holiday Specials and Offers

04:57 Holiday Survival Kit: Self-Care Tips

08:45 Managing Expectations and Creating a Plan

16:04 Setting Boundaries and Handling Family Interactions

22:32 Creating New Memories and Moving Forward

25:10 Sharing Stories and Memories

26:15 Losing and Recreating Cherished Items

29:29 Creating New Traditions and Honoring the Past

34:40 Grounding Techniques for Stressful Moments

37:19 Physical and Mental Grounding Exercises

44:21 Distraction Techniques and Final Thoughts