Dreading the Holiday Season? Listen to This Episode

The holidays are supposed to be magical, but for many women, they’re also exhausting, triggering, and overwhelming. In this episode of Unpacked & Unfiltered, best friends Bexx and Noie sit down in the middle of the holiday chaos to talk honestly about the pressure, expectations, and emotional labor that so often lands on women’s shoulders this time of year. From financial stress and grief to overstimulation and unrealistic traditions, they unpack why the season can feel heavy even when it looks festive from the outside.Through personal stories, unfiltered laughs, and hard-earned wisdom, Bexx and Noie explore how redefining boundaries can completely change your experience of the holidays. They talk about letting go of traditions that no longer serve you, navigating resentment in relationships, surviving holidays as a single person or single parent, and finding moments of peace when everything feels like too much. This conversation isn’t about doing the holidays “right”—it’s about doing them in a way that aligns with your values and capacity in the season of life you’re in.Chapters[Start] Holiday Burnout Is Real: Why the pressure of the season hits harder than we expect—and why you’re not failing for feeling overwhelmed.06:30 When Traditions Become Too Much: Bexx shares how Christmas became unsustainable, and the mindset shift that helped her reclaim joy.12:40 Boundaries, Guilt, and Letting Things Go: From gift-giving to cards to family expectations, how releasing “shoulds” can create space for peace.20:45 The Holidays When Life Has Changed: Supporting single parents, grieving families, and anyone navigating the season after loss or divorce.27:30 Redefining Bliss During the Holidays: What it looks like to create connection, meaning, and joy without burning yourself out.Links and ResourcesConnect With & Follow UsInstagram:Unpacked and UnfilteredSunnybexxMommaNoieTikTokUnpacked and UnfilteredSunnybexxMommaNoieYoutubeUnpacked and Unfiltered SunnybexxMommaNoie