The Holiday Balancing Act: Because the Tradition Is… Whatever Works This Year

The holidays are magical… until they’re not. If you’re feeling equal parts festive and fried, this episode is your pre-season pep talk.

In this week’s episode of Lead Like a Girl, Jessica, Jamie, and Coralyn get real about navigating the holiday season as busy women — from family dynamics and pressure-filled traditions to carving out space for self-care, communication, and joy.

• The holiday season can be both joyful and stressful

• Why flexibility in traditions is the secret to less chaos

• How to communicate your needs clearly during family gatherings

• Scheduling downtime as a form of self-care (and sanity!)

• The power of saying no — without guilt

• Delegation: your holiday stress-saving superpower

• How planning ahead helps prevent burnout

• Ways to involve kids in holiday prep to make meaningful memories

• Permission to change long-standing traditions when they no longer serve you

• Creating a balance between obligations and personal well-being

In this episode of Lead Like a Girl, Jamie, Jessica, and Coralyn dive into the beautifully messy mix of holiday season expectations, family dynamics, and self-care. They share personal updates and real-life stories about the stressors that sneak into celebrations — and how flexibility, communication, and intentional planning can transform the season from overwhelming to joy-filled.

The hosts talk openly about saying no, delegating tasks, and rewriting old traditions that no longer align with your life. Their message? You’re allowed to protect your peace and prioritize joy — even in December.

holiday season, family dynamics, traditions, self-care, stress management, women empowerment, planning, downtime, communication, delegation, working moms, women leadership, real stories

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