About this episode

Jessimae Peluso shares a comedic and heartfelt Holiday Survival Guide for Thanksgiving, addressing family dynamics, grief, and coping strategies.

EPISODE 22: DYING LAUGHING'S HOLIDAY SURVIVAL — THANKSGIVING EDITION Dying Laughing with Jessimae In this special Thanksgiving episode, Jessimae Peluso returns to her hometown of Syracuse, NY to share a comedic and heartfelt Holiday Survival Guide. From family dynamics and childhood nostalgia to managing grief during the holidays, this episode blends humor, honesty, and practical emotional tools. Jessimae covers micro-joys, boundary-setting, holiday triggers, and the surprising science behind gratitude, drawing from researchers like Dr. Robert Emmons (UC Davis), Sue Johnson, and Amir Levine. She also offers coping strategies for political conversations, unsolicited questions, and the chaotic energy of Thanksgiving Eve - the biggest bar night of the year. A warm, relatable, and laugh-out-loud guide for anyone navigating the complexity of the holidays. 💀 Subscribe, rate, and tag your griefiest friend. 🖤 Follow @JessimaePeluso for more. 🎁 Listener Prompt: What’s was YOUR CHILDHOOD ROOM indulgence? (EMAIL US: JessimaePelusoComedy@gmail.com) Dying Laughing Sad B!tch Mix: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4oEPcojn4F8tAl93m7O8dm?si=XvGd7MXASIyUh5qSIFUcmQπ=fzUNvYr0SP2oG CALL/TEXT…

People in this episode

Host: Jessimae Peluso

Topics covered

• Thanksgiving
• holiday survival
• family dynamics
• grief management
• comedy
• emotional tools

Keywords

• Thanksgiving
• holiday survival guide
• family dynamics
• grief
• comedy
• emotional tools
• gratitude

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Syracuse, NY

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