It’s hard to get excited about holidays when life is in disarray — could you give yourself permission to release expectations and see this as temporary?

In this episode, I talk about the stress and expectations of the holiday season for moms going through a divorce. I mean…it’s a LOT to deal with, emotionally and logistically. So I’ll give you some tools and strategies to make the holidays joyful and manageable for you and your kids.

00:00 Introduction: Navigating Holiday Expectations

00:52 Holiday Triggers and How to Handle Them

01:14 The Holiday Hall Pass

01:53 Acknowledging the Emotional Upheaval

03:10 Setting Realistic Expectations

04:55 Creating New Traditions

07:21 Practical Tips for a Joyful Holiday

09:46 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

10:18 Resources for Support

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The Intuitive Divorce Podcast helps mothers navigate the messy waters of divorce to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their kids. Your host, divorce coach Kristen Noel, explores strategies to engage with lawyers and courts, communicate with and protect your children, apply boundaries with a high-conflict or narcissistic partner, and prepare yourself emotionally and financially for this difficult transition — so you can heal, reclaim your mojo and set yourself up for a beautiful next chapter. Learn more at: intuitivedivorce.com