The holidays can be hard in general, but they can be even harder when we're grieving the loss of someone we love. And while everyone's story is different, and we all deal with grief in our own way, we often aren't taught how to process it. So, in today's episode, your host shares some of the tips she's used to get through the holidays that may be helpful if you're grieving or are like Eva and the holiday season brings back a lot of sad memories.

KEY POINTS:

- Eva's struggle with mental health and the holidays

- The importance of traditions

- Communicate what you need to get through the season

- Why you should set an intention for your holiday

QUOTABLES:

"Grief does not take a holiday."

"When it comes to the holidays, they can be really triggering for some of us who are really sad because there's this commercialized expectation of being merry and joyful and grateful."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

How to Navigate the Holidays Without Overeating Workshop link: eva.fit/holidays

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