On today’s episode, Ashley and Josh chat with Trauma Specialist Erika Straub all about how to navigate this time of the year and keep your Nervous System regulated. In this episode you can expect discussion surrounding:

• The Importance of Being Able to Rely on Family and Your Support System 
• The Consequences of Not Setting Firm Boundaries
• Self-Abandonment
• The Modern Client/Provider Dynamic 
• Erika’s Definition of Toxic Positivity
• People Pleasing
• Energy vs. Verbal Communication
• Being Tactful & Direct
• Kind Candor
• How Boundaries Creates Safety in Relationships
• Josh’s Hinge Profile
• Not Making Assumptions
• Taking Things Personally
• Going Back to the Basics of Self-Care

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