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Healthy Holiday Communication - what to say, how to let go of holding guilt and fixing others' emotions; conversation tools and tips

Healthy Holiday Communication - what to say, how to let go of holding guilt and fixing others' emotions; conversation tools and tips

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 Happy Holiday Season, Menobodies! Whether you celebrate all the holidays, just one, or none at all — this episode is for you. Because no matter what’s on your calendar, there’s one thing we all have to deal with this time of year: communication.

Let’s be honest — it’s way easier to spot bad communication than to practice healthy communication. You know the drill:
  • Yelling, sarcasm, or the silent treatment
  • Bottling things up until you explode
  • Talking about someone instead of to them
  • Passive-aggressive comments
  • Or just plain pretending everything’s fine when it’s not
Sound familiar? Yeah… we’ve all been there.

In today’s episode, we’ll talk about what healthy communication really looks like — and why it’s a game-changer for your emotional wellbeing, your relationships, and your sanity this holiday season.

💬 What You’ll Learn:
  • The two key parts of communication:
    1. How you choose to communicate
    2. How you respond to others’ communication choices
  • Why healthy communication helps you feel calmer, more connected, and less guilty
  • How to respond instead of react
  • When (and how) to stop taking responsibility for other people’s emotions
🍲 Real-Life Example:
“Is Dinner Ready?” Beth walks us through one simple question that can go very wrong — or very right — depending on how we communicate.
  • In the poor communication version, assumptions, exhaustion, and guilt lead straight to conflict.
  • In the healthy communication version, curiosity and respect open the door to understanding — and maybe even takeout.
❤️ Key Takeaways:
  • You are not responsible for reading minds.
  • If someone says they’re “fine” but clearly isn’t — you can check in once or twice, but then let it go.
  • When others communicate passively or expect you to guess their needs, it’s okay to set a boundary: “I can’t fix what I don’t know.”
  • You don’t have to apologize for how someone feels. You can simply acknowledge their emotion without taking the blame.
🎄 Applying It to the Holidays:
From your partner to Great Aunt Maya and her famous plum pudding, these same principles apply.
  • You can empathize without fixing.
  • You can clarify without assuming.
  • And you can choose to walk away from uncomfortable conversations — politely.
Quick exit ideas:
  • Excuse yourself to the bathroom
  • Make a quick call or check-in
  • “So nice catching up with you!” (then glide away gracefully)
Or, if you want to keep things rolling, have a few go-to questions ready:
  • “What did you do today?”
  • “How’s your week going?”
    Then listen, ask a follow-up, and avoid the temptation to “one-up.”
🌟 Final Thoughts:
This season, let’s let go of guilt, stop carrying other people’s emotional loads, and practice healthy communication that feels calm, clear, and kind. If you’ve got a communication conundrum, Beth would love to hear from you — and maybe even share it (with permission, of course) to help other Menobodies learn, too!

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Connect with Beth:
💌 Email: beth@neonlavendertherapy.com
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🌐 Website: www.menobodies.com/home
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