Holiday Confessions and a Look Back at 2025

About this episode

Dara and Amber reflect on holiday experiences and consumerism while looking back at the year 2025.

A new elf arrived in town (Dara caved), belief is on the line (is Santa real?), and there's a lot of decor that may not be necessary (why is Amber doing all this?). Join Dara and Amber as they reflect on holiday magic, madness, wonder, and consumerism, and look back at how we survived and even thrived in the insanity of 2025. Side notes: Amber apologizes for talking too much in this episode and will calm down in 2026. Dara is still developing her "No Social Media Until 18" group and will update us as campaign progress unfolds. Thanks so, so much to all our listeners (Dealers) for coming along for the ride this year! Music by the talented Amanda Zorzi. Find her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4W7xuppzxE0ntRhDNncNtU

People in this episode

Hosts: Dara, Amber

Topics covered

• holiday magic
• consumerism
• reflection
• mental health
• 2025 recap

Keywords

• holiday
• Santa
• consumerism
• 2025
• mental health
• reflection
• Dara
• Amber

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