Episode 41: Managing Christmas Expectations

This week, we welcome guest Melissa Kachin to the pod! Melissa is a wife, mom, and licensed therapist specializing in women’s issues and trauma recovery. She is also a member of Hickory Creek Church and leads and coordinates our Advent study. As we head into Christmas season, we wanted to lean on Melissa’s expertise to help us navigate all the feelings and expectations that usually come with the holidays. As Melissa says, Christmas doesn’t mean we leave all of our difficult emotions and nervous systems behind. Listen in as Ali, Lisa, and Melissa talk about practical ways we can manage our expectations this Christmas and how we can reset our focus in those moments when we feel overwhelmed, sad, or disappointed.