In this holiday special of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener explores six transformative gifts you can give yourself—each designed to support your healing, health, and happiness. Drawing from personal experiences and evidence-based insights, Krista Michener shares practical strategies to cultivate routine, anticipation, expression, connection, letting go, and gratitude. Tune in to discover how these simple, cost-free gifts can make a lasting impact on your journey to feeling whole and well—no matter your circumstances or challenges.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The Gift of Routine: Why daily habits can elevate your physical and mental well-being
• The Power of Anticipation: How looking forward to positive experiences boosts joy and dopamine
• Express Yourself: Creative ways to release emotions and heal through journaling, art, and music
• Making Real Connections: The importance of authentic, interpersonal relationships (beyond social media)
• Letting Go for Healing: Freeing yourself from grudges, unrealistic expectations, and the illusion of control
• The Transformative Power of Gratitude: How cultivating thankfulness supports happiness and healing

Reflect on which of the six gifts you can start cultivating—routine, anticipation, expression, connection, letting go, or gratitude—and take one small step today!

Try journaling or a creative activity for yourself this week, just for your own expression and healing.

Connect with someone in real life—send a text, have a conversation, or schedule a coffee date outside of social media.

Stay tuned, and remember: You were made to be whole.

All resources mentioned on the show can be found at: https://ahpintegrativehealth.com/

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