The holidays can stir up so many emotions. For some of us, it’s the joy of family traditions, but for others, it’s the ache of missing someone we love. I’ve been there—missing my mom, dad, and son—feeling the weight of grief during a season that’s supposed to be merry and bright. In this episode, I open up about my journey through loss and how I’ve learned to honor those feelings while still finding moments of joy.

 

Join me in this episode as we chat about how your body’s stress and love hormones can shape your emotions and how understanding this can help you feel more in control. I’ll also share why grieving is such a powerful part of healing—it’s really just love in another form, isn’t it? Plus, I’ll walk you through a few simple practices, like gratitude rituals and leaning on connection, that have helped me through tough times. If the holidays feel a little heavier for you this year, I think this conversation will feel like a warm hug.

 

And hey, if you’re ready to hit reset and start the new year feeling amazing, let’s do it together! My Keto-Green 16 Challenge is coming up, and it’s a game-changer—just 16 days to feel lighter, more energetic, and ready to take on whatever comes your way. Head over to dranna.com/challenge and let’s kick off 2025 strong!

 

 

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction.

[00:04:06] Oxytocin and cortisol balance.

[00:09:24] Grieving during the holidays.

[00:11:44] Permission to grieve and be happy.

[00:15:36] Grieving in our own way.

[00:19:40] Vitamin G: Gratitude benefits.

 

 

Memorable Quotes:

"Grief and sorrow and missing a loved one during this time is a reflection of the immense joy that we felt for that individual, for sure." [00:07:24] – Dr. Anna Cabeca

 

"Grief teaches us to be present. You have to live in the moment because here is where life is to be lived." [00:17:37] – Dr. Anna Cabeca

 

 

Links Mentioned:

Keto-Green 16 Challenge: https://dranna.com/challenge

 

Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca:

Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca

 

 

Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com