If you've ever felt overwhelmed or stressed out when it's supposed to be the most magical time of year, then this episode is for you! Today's guest is psychotherapist and author of All Is Calmish, Niro Feliciano, here to break down how high-achieving women can manage holiday stress. Niro shares how embracing presence over perfectionism has completely shifted the way she shows up for herself and her family during the holiday season, and how you can create more moments of magic, peace, and connection with the ones you love. Plus, she'll reveal some expert tips on how you can prepare for the holidays right now and set yourself up for a season full of MORE joy and LESS chaos.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Introducing Niro Feliciano, psychotherapist and best-selling author!

03:15 What inspired you to write your first book?

05:40 When was the moment you decided to drop the perfectionism around the holiday season?

07:50 How to start preparing your nervous system for the holidays right now.

13:15 Where the pressure of the "perfect" holiday stems from (+ how to overcome it).

17:55 How to navigate (+ heal) the feeling of guilt.

25:30 How can we manage grief during the holiday season?

31:00 What has been your favorite moment since you've made the change?

36:35 Three steps to embrace presence over perfection.

43:20 Celebrating Niro's Powerhouse moment of acknowledging how far she's come in 3½ years.

RESOURCES + LINKS

Learn more at www.nirofeliciano.com!

Get your copy of All Is Calmish HERE

Apply for the Fall 2025 Expanders Retreat HERE

FOLLOW

Niro: @niro_feliciano

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Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial

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