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287. Embracing “Good Enough” Holidays

An episode of the The Lucky Few podcast, hosted by The Lucky Few Podcast, titled "287. Embracing “Good Enough” Holidays" was published on December 10, 2024 and runs 53 minutes.

December 10, 2024 ·53m · The Lucky Few

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Summary

How do you handle the grief that comes with unmet holiday expectations? As we dive into the holiday season, many of us wrestle with the dream of a “perfect” celebration that doesn’t match reality. In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about releasing those high expectations, navigating the challenges and grief that come with letting go of the idealized holiday image, and discovering joy in what is rather than what could have been. From coping with unplanned moments to redefining traditions and setting boundaries with family, we’re exploring how to create a meaningful, authentic holiday season that works for you. Don’t miss this heartfelt discussion! - - - - - - SHOW NOTES 236. Making Space For Grief (w/Claire Bidwell Smith) 235. All The “Big Feelings” 192. Tis' the Season! JOIN THE MOVEMENT Join us in celebrating and supporting The Lucky Few Podcast! For just $0.99, $4.99, or $9.99 a month, you can help us continue shouting worth and shifting narratives for people with Down syndrome. Your support makes a difference in our ability to create meaningful content, enable us to cover production costs, and explore additional opportunities to expand our resources. Become an essential part of The Lucky Few movement today!  DISCOUNT CODE Friends, grab your narrative shifting gear over on The Lucky Few Merch Shop and use code LUCKY for 21% off! HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email [email protected] for more information! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Thank you, Enable SNP for sponsoring this episode! 47. Planning for the Future w/Phillip Clark from Enable SNP 191. Future Planning for the WHOLE Family - ft. Phillip Clark, Enable SNP Thank you, NDSS for sponsoring this episode! Register today for the 2025 Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference! Early bird registration is now open! LET’S CHAT Email [email protected] with your questions and Good News for future episodes.

Episode Description

How do you handle the grief that comes with unmet holiday expectations? As we dive into the holiday season, many of us wrestle with the dream of a “perfect” celebration that doesn’t match reality. In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about releasing those high expectations, navigating the challenges and grief that come with letting go of the idealized holiday image, and discovering joy in what is rather than what could have been. From coping with unplanned moments to redefining traditions and setting boundaries with family, we’re exploring how to create a meaningful, authentic holiday season that works for you. Don’t miss this heartfelt discussion!

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SHOW NOTES

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

Join us in celebrating and supporting The Lucky Few Podcast! For just $0.99, $4.99, or $9.99 a month, you can help us continue shouting worth and shifting narratives for people with Down syndrome. Your support makes a difference in our ability to create meaningful content, enable us to cover production costs, and explore additional opportunities to expand our resources. Become an essential part of The Lucky Few movement today! 

DISCOUNT CODE

Friends, grab your narrative shifting gear over on The Lucky Few Merch Shop and use code LUCKY for 21% off!

HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE

Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email [email protected] for more information!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Thank you, Enable SNP for sponsoring this episode!

Thank you, NDSS for sponsoring this episode!

LET’S CHAT

Email [email protected] with your questions and Good News for future episodes.


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