Every year, someone asks me the same question:

“Gina… how do I enjoy the holidays without overeating or feeling stressed about food?”

If you’ve ever walked into a holiday gathering already bracing for the moment you’ll “lose it” around the snacks or desserts… you’re not alone.

And you don’t need more willpower or food rules to feel steady.

In this episode, I’m sharing the 4 simple strategies that helped me go from anxious, reactive holiday eating to feeling calm, present, and completely in choice with what I eat.

These are the same tools I teach inside Mastering Mindfulness™, and they’re the reason the holidays finally feel easy for me.

Inside the episode, you’ll hear:

✨ What to do before you walk into the day that changes everything
✨ How to stay grounded with so much food around
✨ A tiny mindset shift that dissolves that “I better eat this now” feeling
✨ Your body as your guide instead of cravings running the show.

00:00 – A New Way to Experience the Holidays02:35 – The One Mistake That Makes You Overeat (and How to Fix It)04:36 – The Pause: Your Secret to Staying in Choice07:10 – How Fear Fuels Overeating — and What to Do Instead10:10 – Feeling Your Body, Not Your Cravings13:59 – What Freedom With Food Really Feels Like

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about practicing the kind of awareness that builds real self-trust over time.

If you want this holiday to feel calmer, more intentional, and actually enjoyable (without fearing the food table), this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.

✨ Want deeper support?
A new round of Mastering Mindfulness™ begins in January.
You can apply here: Apply to Mastering Mindfulness

I’d love to hear what resonates with you — share your takeaways in the comments. 💛