In this minisode, we dive deep into one of the most common—and most emotionally charged—areas of family life: travel with extended family and the pressure we feel around it.

This coaching session walks through how to untangle shoulds, uncover what you actually want, and discern the aligned next step without collapsing into people-pleasing or resistance.

You’ll hear a live coaching moment around the stress of trips with in-laws, why preparing and recovering can feel overwhelming, and how to shift your experience by separating three key elements:

~What you genuinely want

~What you think you should want

~What you’re afraid others will feel

We explore the role of nervous-system responses, subconscious rulebooks, and the difference between pressure we feel and pressure anyone is actually placing on us. You’ll learn how to try on thoughts, bring your body into the conversation, and find the version of “vacation” (frequency, energy, boundaries) that aligns with your home, your rhythms, and your values.

This minisode is a masterclass in choosing aligned action over reactive people-pleasing—especially in family dynamics where expectations, routines, and emotional history run deep.

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