About this episode

The episode discusses maintaining mental wellness during the holiday season with insights from a clinical advisor.

Affinity Federal Credit Union presents the Wellbeing and Your Wallet podcast! In this episode, hosts Grant Gallagher and Shawn Lubitz are joined by Jen Shortelle, Strategic Clinical Advisor at Spring Health. They discuss maintaining balance and mental wellness during the holiday season, when many people face loss, family conflict, and changes in routine. Key topics include starting open communication with loved ones, practicing mindfulness tips to keep you grounded, and setting realistic expectations for the holiday season. Following the main discussion, the team addresses a question from the member mailbag. Grant pulls the following submission: As I head into 2026, I keep thinking about my student loans. They have been hanging over my head for so long, and I really want this to be the year I finally make progress. The truth is, I feel anxious every time I look at the balance, and it makes it hard to stay motivated. How can I put together a plan for the new year that helps me tackle my student loans without feeling stressed or discouraged the whole time? Grant concludes the discussion by highlighting Affinity’s wellbeing resources, including a partnership with Navicore Solutions…

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