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EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 50 MIN

Christmas Was Amazing… But The Come Down Was Real

from The Rising’s Growing Together Podcast · host The Rising 1111

The Christmas comedown is real. In this episode we talk post-holiday emotions, family chaos, travel with kids, thoughtful gifting, and how we reset after Christmas. Full festive debrief incoming presence, traditions, illness, airports, pyjamas, grief, family and the magic of Christmas. This week we're chatting all things post-Christmas reality the comedown, the reset, the joy and chaos that comes with kids, travel, gifting and family. We share our Christmas experiences across two households, what worked, what was messy, and how we handled it all emotionally. We talk taking decorations down early, decluttering the house, being present, navigating moods, thoughtful gift-giving, secret Santa wins, the magic of Christmas Eve traditions with kids and also the quiet heaviness that can come with illness, grief and expectations. A cosy, honest conversation easing into the new year, with laughter, chaos, gratitude and real mum-life moments.

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