EP.8 Real Talk | Finding Peace in a Not-So-Merry Christmas

12/25/24 • 15 min

This episode acknowledges the emotional challenges that many face during the holiday season, especially for those who are grieving or struggling.
• Acknowledging holiday struggles and loneliness
• Encouragement for those experiencing grief this season
• Sneak peek into next episode's goals for the New Year
• Importance of cultivating self-compassion
• Creating a routine of small positive actions
• Developing healthy coping strategies
• Seeking and accepting support from others
• Setting micro goals for clarity and progress

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EP.7 Real Talk | When Living with Bipolar Feels All-Consuming

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I literally start this episode by saying, "I don't want to be recording this episode." So please join me for a candid conversation about this holiday season, the overstimulation, the feelings of burdening others and how living with bipolar disorder often feels all-consuming.
• Discussing holiday overstimulation and personal challenges
• Emphasizing the feeling of being a burden due to mental health
• Exploring the search for acceptance in relationships
• Examining the importance of vulnerability in conversations
• Reflecting on the silent battles faced during the festive season
• Encouraging listeners to advocate for their needs
• Highlighting the significance of community and connection
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Ever felt swamped by the relentless societal pressure to start the new year with grand resolutions, only to find them slipping away amid life's chaos? You're in the right place. Kicking off season two of the Mostly Mental Mom podcast, I, Lauren, am here to share my take on embracing 2025 with a fresh mindset. Instead of falling for the usual new year's hype, I reveal five practical goals designed to support your mental health journey. From practicing self-compassion to setting micro goals, let's explore how these small, intentional steps can create clarity and progress in the unpredictable dance of life.
In this episode, we tackle the everyday hurdles of mental health, like insomnia and loneliness, and how to build stability through small, positive actions. Together, we'll uncover the power of having a consistent wake-up routine and the calming effects of meditation as a mindfulness tool. I also discuss the often tricky path of reaching out for support and the surprising ways social media can help maintain connections during isolating times. As we wrap up, the focus is on the profound impact of micro goals, reinforcing that even the smallest steps forward can lead to significant transformations in our mental well-being. Join me as we reshape our approach to the new year with realistic, achievable goals that matter.

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The Mostly Mental Mom - EP.8 Real Talk | Finding Peace in a Not-So-Merry Christmas

Transcript

Speaker 100:00:03.067

Welcome . Welcome to the Mostly Mental Mom podcast . This is Lauren , your podcast host and your resident Mostly Mental Mom . Thank you so much for tuning in to episode eight of the podcast and Merry Christmas . Yes , I sound a little manly today ,

Speaker 100:00:19.164

you know , good old , head cold but happy to be on here to record a quick little episod