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Calm for the Holidays: Rest, Joy, & Saying No to Burnout
The holiday season often asks for more than our nervous systems can give. In this episode, Dr. Katie Stahler explores how rest and joy aren’t indulgences — they’re essential forms of nervous-system repair.
We’ll talk about:
✨ Why rest is biologically necessary for recovery
✨ How play, laughter, and small moments of joy regulate stress
✨ Redefining joy so it doesn’t feel performative or draining
✨ Creating realistic energy budgets for socializing and giving
✨ Saying no with compassion before burnout takes over
This episode is an invitation to slow down, protect your capacity, and let joy be quiet, simple, and sustaining. Because the holidays don’t need a more productive version of you — they need a rested one.
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By Dr KatieThe holiday season often asks for more than our nervous systems can give. In this episode, Dr. Katie Stahler explores how rest and joy aren’t indulgences — they’re essential forms of nervous-system repair.
We’ll talk about:
✨ Why rest is biologically necessary for recovery
✨ How play, laughter, and small moments of joy regulate stress
✨ Redefining joy so it doesn’t feel performative or draining
✨ Creating realistic energy budgets for socializing and giving
✨ Saying no with compassion before burnout takes over
This episode is an invitation to slow down, protect your capacity, and let joy be quiet, simple, and sustaining. Because the holidays don’t need a more productive version of you — they need a rested one.