The holidays are supposed to feel warm and magical… but for so many of us, they bring emotional burnout, overwhelm, and a quiet grief we don’t always talk about. In this episode, we peel back the layers of why this season can feel so heavy—unrealistic expectations, family pressure, old wounds that resurface, and the hustle that leaves no room to breathe. We’ll talk about the emotional toll of carrying “holiday perfection,” how grief shows up in unexpected ways, and the signs your body and mind are trying to slow you down.