Holding Space During The Holiday....Tissues May Be Needed

About this episode

Heather discusses the importance of holding space for emotions during the holiday season, especially for those facing grief or complicated family dynamics.

Send us Fan Mail The holidays aren’t joyful for everyone — and that truth deserves to be spoken out loud. In this heartfelt episode, Heather opens up about what it means to “hold space” during a season that can feel heavy, complicated, or painfully quiet. Whether you’re navigating grief, longing for someone you lost, wrestling with family dynamics, or simply feeling out of rhythm this year, this episode is a gentle reminder that your feelings matter. Heather shares personal refle...

People in this episode

Host: Heather Presley Leydekkers

Topics covered

• holiday grief
• mental health
• family dynamics
• emotional support
• holding space

Keywords

• holidays
• grief
• mental health
• emotional support
• family
• loss
• holding space

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