Ahhh, the holiday season—a time for merriment, magical memories, and togetherness! Unfortunately, for some of us, it’s a time full of intense mental and emotional gymnastics… what fills us with dread, you ask? Complex (read: traumatizing) family dynamics.
In this episode, Caitlin Liz Fisher shares their personal experiences and hard-earned wisdom on how to survive (and even thrive) when your family just isn’t the Hallmark version.
Whether you’re choosing to step back from toxic relationships or figuring out how to set boundaries, this episode is your permission slip to protect your peace.
You Will Learn:
Why it’s okay to say “no” to family traditions that don’t serve you
How to navigate the emotional complexities of estrangement
Mental health book recommendations
Practical tools to regulate your nervous system during high-stress holiday situations
The importance of finding your chosen family and building supportive communities
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
📚 What Happened to You? by Dr. Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey
📚 Getting Past Your Past by Francine Shapiro (for EMDR techniques)
📚 If You Had Controlling Parents by Dan Neuharth
📚 Will I Ever Be Good Enough? by Dr. Karyl McBride
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Take care until next time—find those little pockets of peace, and remember: you are so, so worthy of love, rest, and joy.
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