As the holidays approach and everyone gets busier than ever, feelings of goodwill can give way to stress and anxiety. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with licensed mental health counselor Travis McNulty, clinical director and founder of McNulty Counseling and Wellness, to explore how we can reduce holiday stress and emotional overwhelm. Travis explains why the season often triggers old family roles and patterns, how expectations can set us up for disappointment, and what practical tools we can use to stay grounded. From breathing techniques to boundary-setting, he shares strategies to help us move through the holidays with more calm, intention, and joy.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why holiday environments can trigger old emotional roles and stress responses.
• Simple tools like exercise and diaphragmatic breathing to calm the nervous system.
• How setting boundaries and redefining expectations can make the holidays more enjoyable.

As the holidays approach, it’s time to plan family gatherings — and that can often mean stress and conflict. In this episode, host Paula Felps welcomes mother-daughter duo Leslie and Lindsey Glass, authors of the Mother Daughter Relationship Makeover Workbook to explore the emotional complexities of family dynamics during the holidays. Drawing from their personal journey and professional work in recovery and relational healing, they unpack why the season often amplifies unresolved tensions — and how to navigate them with compassion, boundaries, and grace.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to set loving boundaries before holiday gatherings to reduce conflict and anxiety.
• Why childhood memories can distort present-day interactions — and how to reframe them.
• Tips for navigating grief, crisis, or estrangement during the holiday season.

Unhappiness at work is a growing problem, but reconnecting with purpose can change everything. Join host Paula Felps as she sits down with WorkHappy founder Greg Kettner to explore why so many people feel unfulfilled at work and what steps they can take to discover their passion and use purpose to fuel resilience — even on the hardest of days.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why lack of communication — not workload — is often the biggest source of workplace unhappiness.
• How living with purpose makes it easier to navigate setbacks and stay motivated, even in uncertain times.
• Simple, daily practices to cultivate more happiness and meaning — without needing to quit your job.