Liz and Michelle dive into a refreshing take on the festive season in this midlife episode. With adult children at home (or visiting), they explore how holidays evolve beyond childhood traditions—after all, life doesn’t stop at 50! From redefining expectations and saying no to overwhelming hosting, to finding joy in new rituals and carving out meaningful holiday moments, this episode offers honest, relatable chat full of laughter, real-life anecdotes, and ideas for keeping family spirits bright when everyone’s grown.

Expect conversation about letting go of perfection, reimagining traditions, balancing family dynamics, and the emotional shifts that come with more adult, more complex holiday seasons.

Key Topics:

🎙️ Redefining Holiday Traditions – Let go of the old expectations and craft new memories.

🎙️ Hosting with Grace – How to survive—and even enjoy—festivities when your kids are older.

🎙️ Emotional Shifts & Expectations – Understanding the changing family dynamic around the holidays.

🎙️ Midlife Joy in Small Things – Refreshing routines and real connection over perfection.

Resources:

🔗 Read: Kids just left home? Embrace the empty nest!

Perfect if you’re navigating adult children, emotional transitions, and redefining family life during special occasions.

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Keywords: festive midlife, holidays with adult children, empty nest holidays, midlife women, holiday traditions after 50, family gatherings, aging parents, family connection, emotional transitions, midlife podcast, reimagining Christmas, adult family dynamics

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