Every year in late fall, we are blessed with the return of Hallmark Holiday movies. Do we watch them because we are obsessed with small-town holiday festivals, can't wait to watch strangers drink hot cocoa, or want to live vicariously through someone else decorating a freshly-baked, intricate gingerbread house that we know we could never make? Or do they serve a bigger purpose?

Today we're talking about the appeal of these movies around the holidays and why they might be the stress-free getaway we've all been searching for. We discuss healthy escapism, why repetitive plot lines can give us stability, and how these types of movies can help shape our outlook on life.

We also cover toxic positivity, the small-town fantasy (and why it's not real), and why traditions make us feel grounded.

Plus, our top movie recommendations and an absolutely unhinged installment of our 'get to know us' segment. We don't really know what happened there.

About Your Hosts:

Beth is a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience treating patients of all ages.

Joyce is a millennial just trying to figure it all out.

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Advice and opinions on this show should not be considered as treatment. Please contact your healthcare provider if you are in need of individualized help.

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