Peace Over Pressure: How to implement healthy boundaries this Holiday
Mon Nov 24 2025
The holidays are supposed to be joyful — but for many of us, they come with pressure, expectations, family dynamics, financial stress, and emotional triggers we thought we’d outgrown. In this episode, we get real about what it actually looks like to set healthy boundaries during the holiday season and why protecting your peace is not selfish — it’s survival.
Shea and Corey unpack the emotional weight the holidays carry and break down how to navigate difficult relatives, draining traditions, last-minute demands, and the guilt that shows up when you finally say “no.” From creating a holiday self-care plan to limiting your time, space, and energy, this episode gives you practical, realistic strategies you can use right now.
Whether you’re dealing with family drama, struggling with grief, feeling pulled in every direction, or simply trying to keep your mental health intact, this conversation will help you step into the season with clarity, confidence, and compassion for yourself.
This year, your peace comes first — and we’ll show you how to protect it.
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The holidays are supposed to be joyful — but for many of us, they come with pressure, expectations, family dynamics, financial stress, and emotional triggers we thought we’d outgrown. In this episode, we get real about what it actually looks like to set healthy boundaries during the holiday season and why protecting your peace is not selfish — it’s survival. Shea and Corey unpack the emotional weight the holidays carry and break down how to navigate difficult relatives, draining traditions, last-minute demands, and the guilt that shows up when you finally say “no.” From creating a holiday self-care plan to limiting your time, space, and energy, this episode gives you practical, realistic strategies you can use right now. Whether you’re dealing with family drama, struggling with grief, feeling pulled in every direction, or simply trying to keep your mental health intact, this conversation will help you step into the season with clarity, confidence, and compassion for yourself. This year, your peace comes first — and we’ll show you how to protect it.