Undefended Joy

Choosing Willingness, Acceptance, and Faith This Holiday Season

The holiday season can be joyful — and it can also be triggering. Family dynamics, social gatherings, unmet expectations, and old habits often leave us feeling tense, reactive, and searching for relief.

In this episode, Lynette explores a powerful and compassionate practice she calls Undefended Joy — a way of meeting life without armour, self-protection, or resistance.

Drawing on teachings from Dr. Julia DiGangi and real-life experiences, Lynette shares how willingness, acceptance, and faith can gently replace the need to escape with alcohol or other numbing behaviours.

This episode is not about forcing happiness or “getting it right.”

It’s about softening, staying present, and discovering that joy becomes available when we stop fighting reality.

In this episode, you’ll explore:

Lynette also shares a gentle invitation to support yourself through the festive season with Tribe Sober’s Festive Open House, offering free access to community support, inspiration, and live sessions.

A question to reflect on:

What would it look like to meet this moment — just as it is — undefended and willing?

🎄 Tribe Sober Festive Open House

For the first time ever, Tribe Sober is opening its doors for a Festive Open House from 21 December to 2 January.

It’s completely free and gives you a chance to sample:

👉 Visit tribesober.com, sign up for monthly membership, and use the coupon code OpenHouse12

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