"You don’t owe anyone an explanation for protecting your peace, not even at Christmas.”

Navigating the holidays isn’t just about food, gifts, and traditions, it’s about boundaries, emotional regulation, and choosing what actually feels good.

In this episode of the Unbreakable Podcast, Kait and Josie unpack:

-How to shut down unwanted conversations without creating conflict

-Why “you don’t owe anyone an explanation” is your new holiday mantra

-Rewriting holiday trauma and building your own traditions

-How sleep, movement, and emotional regulation shape your resilience

-The psychology behind tone, body language, and saying NO with confidence

-And yes… Christmas mugs, childhood stories, and hilarious family chaos

Whether you’re dealing with people-pleasing, overstimulation, family pressure, or setting boundaries for the first time, this episode gives you the tools to protect your peace and enter the new year grounded, aware, and Unbreakable.

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Protect your peace.

Chase your dreams.

Stay Unbreakable.

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In this Episode:

00:00 — Empathy Inside Boundaries: What People Get Wrong

01:20 — The Holiday Mug Debate & Micro-Joys

02:40 — Christmas: Love It or Leave It?

04:10 — Childhood Memories & Why Christmas Hits Hard

06:00 — Josie’s Story: Trauma, Loss & Rewriting the Season

08:25 — Chosen Family, Friendsmas & Building New Traditions

10:15 — Minimalism, Nostalgia & Handmade Ornaments

13:00 — Tinsel Wars & Family Holiday Chaos

15:00 — Pets + Christmas Trees = Annual Disaster

17:05 — Different Families, Different Holiday Cultures

19:00 — The Art of Not Overextending Yourself

20:45 — Boundaries in the Kitchen (and Everywhere Else)

23:10 — Hosting, Gluten-Free Cooking & Owning Your Space

24:45 — Using Body Language to Set Firm Boundaries

26:00 — When “No” Doesn’t Mean Conflict

27:45 — Kids, Consent & The New Holiday Norms

29:20 — Neurodiversity, Touch, & Respecting People’s Space

31:10 — Emotional Regulation When Family Pushes Your Buttons

33:05 — Sleep, Overstimulation & Holiday Burnout

35:00 — Movement as Medicine: Self-Care That Actually Works

36:45 — Social Overload: How to Step Away Without Guilt

39:10 — Why You Don’t Owe Anyone an Explanation

40:10 — “Your Gifts Aren’t for You” A Reframe for Helpers

42:00 — Protecting Your Energy While Supporting Others

44:00 — The Big Holiday Tips Breakdown

45:15 — Listener Question: Shutting Down That Topic

47:00 — Scripts That Stop Unwanted Conversations

49:15 — Avoiding Holiday Conflict Cycles

51:00 — Meeting People Where Their Resilience Is

53:00 — Emotional Maturity Doesn’t Always Equal Age

55:00 — The Two-Sentence Boundary Strategy That Works

57:10 — Setting Holiday Expectations with Compassion