Finding Joy Beyond the Pressure to Make the Holidays Perfect | Full Life Podcast Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to create the “perfect” holiday? In this episode, host Zach Imboden and licensed counselor Ashleigh Purinton dive into why the holidays often bring stress, anxiety, comparison, and unrealistic expectations—and how you can rediscover real joy this season.We talk about perfectionism, family pressure, emotional overwhelm, parenting during the holidays, and practical ways to experience peace, presence, and purpose during Christmas.If you want a calmer, more meaningful holiday season, this episode is for you.Ashleigh Purinton - Psychology Today:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/th...Oasis Kids Counseling – Serving Roseville and Surrounding Communitieshttps://oasiskids.care/✨ What You’ll Learn

• Why the holidays feel so stressful
• How comparison and family expectations fuel pressure
• Signs your emotional stress is becoming too heavy
• Practical shifts to reduce overwhelm
• How to set healthy boundaries
• Helping kids navigate holiday overstimulation
• How to choose presence over perfection