38: 5 Ways to De-Stress December and LOVE the Holidays Again!

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The lights are up, the calendar is full, and your nervous system is waving a tiny white flag. As we celebrate one year of Life is Delicious, we’re giving you something better than another obligation: a calmer, kinder December you can actually enjoy.

If December has you feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck in holiday roles you never signed up for, this episode is your permission slip to reclaim a calmer, simpler, more joyful season. Designed especially for midlife women navigating menopause, burnout, emotional labor, and the demands of the sandwich generation, this conversation helps you let go of pressure and create holiday traditions that actually feel good.

We explore why the holidays hit harder in midlife: increased stress, caregiving responsibilities, financial pressure, changing family dynamics, and the mental load women carry without even realizing it. You’ll learn five practical ways to reduce holiday stress—simplifying traditions, shrinking your to-do list, delegating without guilt, spending less while creating more meaning, and setting warm, healthy boundaries.

If you’re craving a holiday season centered around connection, presence, and emotional well-being instead of perfection and performance, you’ll find actionable tools you can use today. Expect grounding prompts, mindset shifts, and simple strategies to help you lower stress, protect your energy, and enjoy a more intentional December.

We’re also celebrating one year of the Life Is Delicious podcast with a special giveaway featuring our guided journal and planner—supporting you in creating your most joyful, empowered next chapter.

This episode is for you if you want to feel calmer, happier, and more in control this holiday season—without losing yourself in the chaos.

We’re also celebrating our one-year anniversary with a special giveaway featuring the Happy Is Not an Accident Guided Journal and the Life Is Delicious Monthly & Weekly Planner—your new companions for creating a life that truly feeds your soul. To enter, leave a review on Apple Podcasts OR enter your email at https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca to subscribe and i'll put you into the draw. You have until Christmas Eve to enter.

If this resonates, tap follow, share the episode with a friend who needs permission to simplify, and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts so more women can find us. And tell me—what tradition are you reshaping this year?

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