Ep. 15 Holiday Boundaries: How to Handle Family Pressure & Overwhelm | Ask Jen episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 19 MIN

Ep. 15 Holiday Boundaries: How to Handle Family Pressure & Overwhelm | Ask Jen

from Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most · host Jen Funk

Navigating family during the holidays isn’t easy - especially when expectations, opinions, and emotional dynamics all collide. In this Ask Jen: Holiday Edition episode, Jen answers three real listener questions about splitting holiday time, handling unsolicited input, and supporting your partner when family gatherings feel overwhelming.You’ll learn simple, practical boundary tools to help you stay steady, calm, and connected through the season. Whether you’re navigating in-laws, managing multiple families, or just feeling stretched thin, this episode gives you exactly what you need to make the holidays feel lighter and more manageable.Listen for:• How to split holiday time without guilt• What to do with family criticism or opinions• How to support a partner who feels overwhelmed• Healthy boundaries that actually workPerfect for anyone wanting a calmer, more intentional holiday season.If you enjoy this episode, hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes every Thursday. For more support, head to jenfunkcoaching.com to grab my free guide, 5 Simple Habits to Improve Your Relationship Today, and sign up for my free weekly newsletter filled with insights and inspiration sent right to your inbox. You can also discover how we can work together to help you build stronger relationships.

Navigating family during the holidays isn’t easy - especially when expectations, opinions, and emotional dynamics all collide. In this Ask Jen: Holiday Edition episode, Jen answers three real listener questions about splitting holiday time, handling unsolicited input, and supporting your partner when family gatherings feel overwhelming.You’ll learn simple, practical boundary tools to help you stay steady, calm, and connected through the season. Whether you’re navigating in-laws, managing multiple families, or just feeling stretched thin, this episode gives you exactly what you need to make the holidays feel lighter and more manageable.Listen for:• How to split holiday time without guilt• What to do with family criticism or opinions• How to support a partner who feels overwhelmed• Healthy boundaries that actually workPerfect for anyone wanting a calmer, more intentional holiday season.If you enjoy this episode, hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes every Thursday. For more support, head to jenfunkcoaching.com to grab my free guide, 5 Simple Habits to Improve Your Relationship Today, and sign up for my free weekly newsletter filled with insights and inspiration sent right to your inbox. You can also discover how we can work together to help you build stronger relationships.

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