48. Taking Care of Yourself Through the Holidays

Please share your thoughts about how you felt about the episode and/or podcast!The holiday season can be joyful—but, it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and emotionally heavy, especially as a mom. In this episode of A Mother’s Journey to Holistic Health and Healing, I’m sharing how I approach taking care of myself during the holidays—and how you can too, without guilt, pressure, or burnout.In this heartfelt and practical episode, I walk you through my top 10 holistic self-care practices to support your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being during this busy season. These are the tools I return to when life feels full and my nervous system needs support—practices that help me stay grounded, present, and connected rather than depleted.I talk about why things like nutrition, gentle movement, sleep, boundaries, and spiritual connection are so important during the holidays, and how to approach them in a realistic, compassionate way—especially if you struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, or feeling  the pressure to get everything done.This episode is for the mom who feels the weight of holiday “shoulds,” who finds it hard to say no, and who needs permission to slow down and honor her own needs—without feeling selfish.This episode is a reminder that taking care of yourself during the holidays isn’t extra—it’s essential. When you care for your own well-being, you create more space for peace, presence, and connection for yourself and your family.If you’re craving a calmer, more intentional holiday season rooted in balance and self-compassion, this episode is for you.If you are feeling called to work together and would like more information about my services through Nourish Inc, I invite you to apply to work with me using the link below. Book here 🪷If you would like to share your holistic health and healing journey on the podcast, please email me at [email protected] with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthcoachingformoms/Access my free guided meditations on You Tube: www.youtube.com/@MindfulMeditationswithMarissaLoved this episode?Subscribe, leave a review, and share with another mama who deserves peace and healing.If you love the podcast and it’s bringing value to your life, consider buying me a coffee (or a tea! ☕🍵) to support the time, love, and energy that goes into creating this space for you.Your support helps me continue sharing holistic healing practices, insights, and encouragement so we can all show up as our best selves.Thank you for being here! Your presence and support mean the worl...