How to Survive that Toxic Family Member this Holiday Season [Ep.807]

About this episode

This episode provides strategies for dealing with toxic family members during the holiday season.

Do the holidays make you anxious because of one or several toxic family member who always stir things up? This episode is your guide to taking your power and peace back. I'm breaking down how to use the Yellow Rock method to stay calm, how to avoid getting triggered, and how to redirect conversations without revealing personal information that can be used against you. You’ll learn how to set boundaries, manage emotional triggers, know when to walk away, and leave the gathering on a high note. These powerful tools will help protect your energy, enjoy the people who actually support you, and reclaim a joyful holiday experience. #narcissism #narcissistic #narcissist #toxicrelationships #holiday #gaslighting #manipulation #greyrock #control #yellowrock #podcast #christmas #thanksgiving #familydynamic Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ashley-berges-show--1272964/support .

People in this episode

Host: Ashley Berges

Topics covered

• toxic family members
• holiday anxiety
• setting boundaries
• emotional triggers
• family dynamics

Keywords

• toxic relationships
• narcissism
• boundaries
• emotional management
• holiday gatherings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spreaker

Books & works: How to Survive that Toxic Family Member this Holiday Season

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