Episode 27: Tinsel, Traditions, and the Truth About Christmas Expectations

In this warm, laughter-filled holiday episode of The Whole Woman Podcast, Kim and Rachel reflect on the beauty, pressure, nostalgia, and evolving traditions of Christmas. From childhood memories of over-the-top family celebrations to quieter seasons, blended families, and creating new rhythms, they explore what it really means to find joy during the holidays.

They talk Christmas traditions old and new, hosting without stress, mocktails vs. cocktails, decorating (or not), food memories, and the tender emotions that surface when expectations don’t match reality. Along the way, they offer gentle encouragement for listeners who may be navigating loneliness, grief, changing family dynamics, or a quieter-than-expected Christmas.

This episode is an invitation to release perfection, honor what’s been, and intentionally create meaning—whether that looks like a full house, a friends-only gathering, or a peaceful holiday for two. Because joy doesn’t require doing Christmas “right”—it simply asks us to be present.