The Holidays Feel Hard for a Lot of People — Let’s Talk About It

The holidays don’t always feel joyful—and that’s okay.

This episode is a quiet, honest conversation for anyone who feels a little “off” this season. Whether you’re an older adult navigating change, loss, or lower energy… or an adult child trying to support aging parents while holding everything together.

This year felt different for me, and it led me to reflect on how much pressure we put on ourselves during the holidays—to decorate, to host, to smile, to pretend everything is fine.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why the holidays can feel heavy in quiet ways
• The unspoken pressure to “do it all” and feel festive
• How loss, change, and aging affect the season
• Redefining what “holiday spirit” can look like
• Finding small moments of warmth without forcing joy

If this season feels quieter, heavier, or just different—you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything wrong.

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