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817. A Holiday You Don’t Have to Perform For: Choosing Ease, Joy & Presence


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Ready to transform your holiday season? In this episode, Lindsey dives deep into conscious holiday planning and upholding personal boundaries. If you're overwhelmed by seasonal pressure or the quest for picture-perfect moments, this episode is your guide to mindful celebrations.


Ahead, discover practical strategies for thriving as the year wraps up—from social media boundaries to nourishing your body + mental health. Lindsey shares real-life rituals + self-care tips that will help you ditch performance mode + create holiday moments that truly fill your cup. 


Learn the secrets to managing family dynamics, syncing calendars with partners, and making space for meaningful rest + reflection. If you want more joy, connection, and intention this December (and beyond!), this episode will inspire you to rebrand your holidays forever. 


We also talk about:

  • Setting strong social media boundaries
  • Why Lindsey never posts in real time
  • Releasing the pressure to perform during the holidays 
  • Prioritizing rest, hydration, and truly nourishing experiences
  • Mental load mapping + delegating holiday responsibilities
  • Planning ahead with your partner for drama-free holidays
  • Scheduling recovery days post-travel for real downtime
  • Anchoring yourself with rituals + sensory practices 
  • Navigating family + friendship dynamics with boundaries
  • “Holiday Huddles” for staying connected with loved ones
  • Why connection is your greatest asset for happiness

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