Surviving the Holidays: A Better Way to Navigate Grief This Season

11/18/24 • 36 min

A Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets Therapy

Navigating the holiday season after losing a loved one can be one of life's most profound challenges. How do you find joy amid grief, especially when traditions trigger memories of those who are no longer with us? This episode of A Better Way promises to equip you with heartfelt insights and practical strategies for facing these emotional tests. Explore the duality of maintaining faith while acknowledging the void left by those who've passed, and learn through shared personal stories how grief intertwines with family dynamics and unresolved relationships.
Reflecting on our connection to loved ones, we delve into the power of memory and gratitude as healing tools. Discover how fragmented memories and cherished moments can serve as bridges to the past, offering comfort and strength. We'll guide you through practices like prayer and visiting memorials to honor legacies, while showing how these reflections can mend and fortify bonds with those still present in our lives. By integrating gratitude into daily life, you can unlock the blessings even amid sorrow, using them to foster resilience and connection.
Establishing boundaries is vital for nurturing healthy relationships, especially when grief intensifies the need for self-care. Learn scenarios where saying "no" is necessary and how respecting limits can enhance relationships rather than hinder them. Find solace in the hope of reunions in a spiritual realm, and embrace the importance of solitude over isolation for healing. Finally, we invite you to share your holiday traditions with us, fostering a community of support and inspiration as we navigate the season together.

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A Better Way to Create New Holiday Traditions

Breaking Free from Dysfunctional Family Patterns

The holidays can be a joyful time, but for many, they come with stress, grief, or the pressure of navigating complicated family dynamics. In this episode of A Better Way: The Podcast, we explore how to break free from dysfunctional family patterns and create new, meaningful holiday traditions that nurture your well-being. Whether you’re dealing with loss, leaving a toxic home, or combining families after marriage, this episode will empower you to set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and establish traditions that reflect your values.

Join us as we cover practical tips on:

Setting clear boundaries to protect your emotional health

Shifting focus to what you can control and practicing gratitude

Honoring loved ones after loss while embracing flexibility

Creating rituals for healing and choosing a “chosen family” after leaving a dysfunctional home

Blending traditions with intention and healthy communication in marriage

Tune in to learn how you can transform this holiday season into one of peace, joy, and personal growth—on your terms. 🎙️

Eleanor L Brown and Isa Banks Nieves - Season: 1 - Episode: 9

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Casting a Vision for 2025: A Better Way to Dream

Tired of the same old New Year’s resolutions that feel more like punishment than progress? Join Elly and Isa as they challenge traditional goal-setting and introduce a better way to dream for 2025. Inspired by Habakkuk 2:2—"Write the vision and make it plain"—this episode dives into how writing down your goals and dreams can create clarity, purpose, and lasting change.

Discover the power of vision boards, not as wishful thinking but as tools for intentional growth, self-care, and emotional well-being. Elly shares her word for the year—soak—a guiding theme of rest, renewal, and creativity, while Isa reflects on the importance of creating structure and extending grace in relationships.

From practical tips on nurturing emotional safety and setting boundaries to exploring creativity and self-worth, this episode provides a roadmap to dream bigger and live more intentionally. Whether it’s running a 5K, starting a new hobby, or planning a restorative retreat (like Elly’s upcoming trip to Scotland!), this conversation will inspire you to build a vision grounded in faith, purpose, and authenticity.

Grab your journal, gather inspiration, and join us as we dreamcast a life that moves beyond simply surviving to truly thriving in 2025.

Topics Covered:

Why traditional resolutions often fail
Writing down goals for clarity and focus
Building vision boards for all areas of life
Choosing a word of the year for guidance
Nurturing emotional safety, creativity, and meaningful relationships

Call to Action: Share your vision board ideas and goals with us—we’d love to see what you’re dreaming for 2025!

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