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Christmas Eve is supposed to feel magical. For a lot of first responders, it just feels flat.

In this solocast, I’m talking about the numbness that so many of you experience during the holidays and why it doesn’t mean you’re broken, ungrateful, or doing something wrong. 

You’ll hear practical, doable tools you can use right now, including:
 • How to use micro presence to gently reconnect without forcing feelings
 • A simple pre entry reset to help your nervous system shift before family time
 • How to adjust expectations so connection replaces perfection
 • When taking a break is healthy regulation, not avoidance
 • Why small moments of real presence matter more than one perfect day

If the holidays feel heavy, quiet, or emotionally distant this year, this episode is for you. You are not broken. You’re human. And sometimes the most honest thing you can do is show up for one real moment at a time.

🎧 Listen to Cinnamon’s solocast now.

DISCLAIMER:
After the Tones Drop has been presented and sponsored by Whole House Counseling. After the Tones Drop is for informational purposes only and does not constitute for medical or psychological advice. It is not a substitute for professional health care advice diagnosis or treatment. Please contact a local mental health professional in your area if you are in need of assistance. You can also visit our shows resources page for an abundance of helpful information.

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