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The holidays look simple from the outside, but inside the brain they are anything but. This week, Dr Bray explores why this season stirs up so much emotion and how small rituals, tiny moments of connection, and simple sensory cues can create the holiday season you really want. You will hear stories, science, and a few practical ideas and tips you can use to bring more meaning and calm into the next few weeks. If the holidays feel wonderful, complicated, or a little of both, this episode will help you create a season that feels grounded, joyful, and full of meaning.
Quotes by Dr. Bray
"Christmas and the holidays are never just a date—they're a pattern the brain has learned over a lifetime."
"The brain holds a map of belonging, loss, joy, comfort, and hope."
"Rituals are small signals to the brain that say, 'This moment matters.'"
By Dr. CK Bray4.9
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The holidays look simple from the outside, but inside the brain they are anything but. This week, Dr Bray explores why this season stirs up so much emotion and how small rituals, tiny moments of connection, and simple sensory cues can create the holiday season you really want. You will hear stories, science, and a few practical ideas and tips you can use to bring more meaning and calm into the next few weeks. If the holidays feel wonderful, complicated, or a little of both, this episode will help you create a season that feels grounded, joyful, and full of meaning.
Quotes by Dr. Bray
"Christmas and the holidays are never just a date—they're a pattern the brain has learned over a lifetime."
"The brain holds a map of belonging, loss, joy, comfort, and hope."
"Rituals are small signals to the brain that say, 'This moment matters.'"

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