If you’ve ever felt the mix of dread, guilt, and anxiety that shows up the second someone mentions “family holidays,” this episode will help you slow down, get perspective, and actually prepare—not just survive.

Torie breaks down:

Why so many adult children of toxic parents procrastinate holiday planning (and how that backfires)

How to build new holiday traditions that your family can’t ruin

Why your “holiday pie” needs more slices that have nothing to do with your family

How to set yourself up for a season that’s calmer, more grounded, and actually yours

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And if you need more support with your own toxic parent, check out Confident Boundaries with Toxic Parents, Torie’s self-guided course that walks you step-by-step through setting boundaries, navigating guilt, and creating realistic strategies for dealing with toxic family dynamics.

When you enroll this week, you’ll also get her Holiday Survival Guide for free: a practical, trauma-informed roadmap for navigating the season with clarity and confidence.

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