98. How to Set Healthy Holiday Boundaries with Joye Madden

About this episode

In this episode, Suzi Lula and Joye Madden discuss how to set healthy boundaries during the holiday season to transform the experience from stressful to joyful.

I really wanted to share a few episodes to assist you to completely transform your holiday experience this year! In this episode, I talk with my amazing S oul Psychology Coach, Joye Madden . Joye speaks so candidly, authentically, and transparentl y that I know you’re going to l eave with the INSPIRATION and COURAGE to transform your Holiday Season! Holiday Challenges We Addressed: Navigating overwhelming expectations from family, culture and within ourselves! Managing stress and emotional triggers during gatherings Dealing with the pressure to create “perfect” celebrations and the permission not to use the “good China”! Setting healthy boundaries with loved ones - even a very kind “un-invitation” Balancing Self Care / Soul Care with holiday obligations Key Takeaways: When you care for yourself, the way Joye shares with us, everyone around you also relaxes and notices! How to communicate boundaries with kindness and confidence Tips for prioritizing your own well-being without guilt 2 Real-life examples of how Joye overcame holiday hurdles Why This Is a Must Listen/Watch: Hearing what Joye was able to do will convince you that you can transform your holiday experience from…

People in this episode

Host: Suzi Lula

Guest: Joye Madden

Topics covered

• holiday boundaries
• self-care
• stress management
• family expectations
• emotional triggers
• mental health

Keywords

• holiday season
• boundaries
• self-care
• stress
• family
• emotional triggers
• mental health
• celebrations

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