22. How to Honour the Past Without Getting Stuck in it: Reflecting on Tradition

The home of wellbeing and joy. Welcome to Episode 22 Reflecting on: Tradition, where Dr Marcus and Charlie explore why humans hold on to rituals and how to keep the ones that serve you while letting go of the rest. From the comfort of family traditions to the weight of outdated customs, we dive into the psychology of why traditions matter, how they shape our identity, and when they can become harmful if left unchallenged. We explore: Why traditions give us identity & stability 🏡 How they help us cope with change and uncertainty 🌱 When they become toxic or exclusionary 🚫 Ways to adapt, create, and challenge traditions to better serve your life ✨ Practical Advice for Listeners: Keep the meaning, not always the method Balance old and new Use tradition as an anchor, not a cage Challenge harmful traditions Create micro-traditions for joy Thanks for listening, and if something resonates, share it with someone who needs it 🧡 📍 Pillars explored: Introspection & Inspiration, Presence & Gratitude, Community & Connection and Wellbeing & Joy 📚 References cited in this episode: Atchley, R. C. (1989). A continuity theory of normal aging. The Gerontologist, 29(2), 183–190. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/29.2.183 Greenberg, J., Solomon, S., & Pyszczynski, T. (1997). Terror Management Theory of Self-Esteem and Cultural Worldviews: Empirical assessments and Conceptual Refinements. In Advances in experimental social psychology (pp. 61–139). https://doi.org/10.1016/s0065-2601(08)60016-7 Helliwell, J. F., & Putnam, R. D. (2004). The social context of well–being. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences, 359(1449), 1435–1446. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2004.1522 Tajfel, H., Turner, J. C., Austin, W. G., & Worchel, S. (1979). An integrative theory of intergroup conflict. Organizational identity: A reader, 56-65. 🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram: @themoodboosterpodcast TikTok: @themoodboosterpodcast Website: www.themoodbooster.co.uk 🎥 Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube! @TheMoodBoosterPodcast ⭐ If you enjoyed the episode, please rate & review, it really helps!