Breaking Christmas “Rules” (on purpose)

About this episode

Emily Hamblin discusses breaking societal expectations for mothers during the holidays and prioritizing emotional health.

Society has normalized the idea that mothers should work themselves to the breaking point during the holidays — that if they’re not burnt out, they’re doing it wrong. But what if this year could be different? In this raw and real episode, Emily Hamblin — neurodivergent mom of four and emotional health coach — reads “Funny, Funny Mother” (yes, through tears) and then rewrites the narrative. She gives listeners permission to let things go, to choose what really matters, to stop trying to control everyone else’s emotions, and to model what an emotionally healthy mother looks like. Connect with Emily: DM me what you're letting go of this year on Instagram: https://instagram.com/emilyhamblincoaching Get free Conflict Resolution Cards: https://Emily-Hamblin.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Emily Hamblin, Ashley Schultz

Topics covered

• holiday stress
• emotional health
• motherhood
• self-care
• letting go

Keywords

• Christmas
• motherhood
• burnout
• emotional health
• self-care
• holidays
• letting go

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Funny, Funny Mother

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