Show Notes
What if the holidays felt lighter, calmer, and actually joyful this year? In this live episode, I sit down with Dr. Morgan Cutlet to talk about the invisible load so many of us carry during the season. We get into why everything suddenly feels heavier, how to spot the unrealistic standards that drain us, and simple ways to bring more ease, presence, and teamwork into your home. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by holiday magic making, this conversation will feel like a deep breath and a reset. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → How can I reduce my holiday mental load? → What causes holiday stress for moms? → How do I set realistic holiday expectations? → What is the mental load during the holidays? → How can couples share holiday responsibilities? Sponsored By: → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → JASPR | JASPR is offering $400 off for their Black Friday Sale. Just go to https://jaspr.co/bewell and use my code BEWELL → Kosterina | Use code KELLY for 15% OFF your first order at kosterina.com/bewell Not sure where to start? Shop all my Kosterina favorites at https://kosterina.com/bewell → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:31 - “Let’s actually enjoy the holidays” → 00:06:55 - Ditching unrealistic goals → 00:09:36 - Making memories that matter → 00:12:47 - Breaking down the mental load → 00:21:16 - When communication fails → 00:27:02 - Navigating holiday conflict → 00:29:48 - How to offload the mental load → 00:32:09 - Intention vs impact: getting it right → 00:35:24 - Sibling rivalry or teamwork? → 00:39:33 - Big picture self care for parents → 00:42:24 - Managing mom guilt → 00:45:55 - Asking for support without stress Check Out Dr. Morgan: → Instagram → Website → Books → Course Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook
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