For highly sensitive people and introverts, the holidays can stir up overstimulation, family dynamics, emotional regression, and old patterns. In this episode, I explore why the holidays are uniquely challenging for HSPs and introverts, and how we can meet this season with more self-acceptance, nervous system regulation, and resilience.

This episode offers practical, embodied ways to support your nervous system, maintain health-supportive routines, and release perfectionism so you can move through the season with greater steadiness and maturity.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why the holidays are especially activating for HSPs and introverts
• Jung’s idea of complexes and how family dynamics trigger them
• The role of context in emotional overwhelm
• Nervous system regulation as a foundation for resilience
• Rethinking the “black sheep” identity with compassion and realism
• Letting go of perfection and prioritizing health during the holidays

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About me:
Welcome to Field Notes Podcast. I created this podcast to be a living roadmap for transforming your patterns into your expanded potential. Tune in for perspectives that spark transformation and tips for optimizing your well-being in a crunchy (yet non-dogmatic) way. On the ongoing journey of finding freedom from the stuff that keeps us stuck—here are my field notes.

If you are looking for deeper support on your journey of becoming, I offer 1:1 sessions and I would love to support you. Visit edenhetrick.com for more information. Please inquire for sliding scale availability.

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