In this solo episode, I talk about the two opposite sides of holiday season: 1) the beauty of slowing down and connecting, and 2) the stress that can come with all of those to-do lists, travels, and plans. I discuss the importance of calming your nervous system — not just during the holidays, but as a year-round foundation for your health. I share simple, practical tools you can use to transition from a state of chronic stress to a more mindful and peaceful state of being. Whether you're dealing with holiday pressures or everyday stressors, this episode will help you slow down and truly enjoy the present moment.

Resources for mindfulness:

• The women’s holistic health course

• The monthly women’s health membership

Additional free resources:

• The (free) wellness personality quiz

• Connect on instagram @theholistic.remedy

What I talk about in this episode:

04:02 — Holiday traditions, gratitude, family, and friends

05:01 — The two potential paths of holiday season

07:31 — Why calming your nervous system is essential

08:57 — How modern society contributes to chronic stress

9:59 — Activating fight-or-flight and the ripple effect

11:38 — The first step of a transition into rest-and-digest

12:40 — The power of mindfulness in reducing stress

13:50 — Practical tools to slow down and relax

14:45 — A simple gratitude practice for a more positive mindset

15:28 — Looking inward to find your purpose and live intentionally

16:54 — The health benefits of weaving mindfulness into daily activities

19:01 — Finding creative outlets for play and self-expression

21:29 — Making the intentional choice to slow down

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