Episode 47: Navigating Big Christmas Feelings

Episode Summary In this episode of Sisters Social Call, Stacey and Krista explore the complex emotions surrounding the holiday season. They discuss personal experiences with Christmas, the impact of family dynamics, and the importance of setting boundaries to manage stress. The conversation highlights that even two sisters who shared Christmases can have very different memories and how they experienced Christmas. They shared strategies and resources available for those struggling during this time. As always, they conclude the episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans. Keywords Christmas, holiday emotions, family dynamics, self-care, mental health, traditions, financial stress, memories, joy, boundaries Chapters 00:00 Navigating Holiday Emotions 03:48 Financial hardship growing up and impacts as an adult 07:28 Divorced parents and awkward Christmas memories 11:29 Appreciating family and how far we have come 15:12 Sisters get frustrated with each other about tricky Christmas emotions 16:53 Sadness and joyful emotions can coexist at Christmas 20:01 Setting Boundaries and Saying No 23:44 Mental Health Resources and Support 25:45 Peaks, pits, and plans Resources If you are employed and have health benefits program, check to see if counselling services are an available benefit.  Some employers also have employee family assistance programs that offer counselling services. Other resourecs: 24/7 Crisis Lines 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline – Call or text 988 anywhere in Canada https://988.ca Kids Help Phone – For youth up to age 29, call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 https://kidshelpphone.ca Mental Health Support & Information Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Local branches offer counselling, peer support, and crisis resources https://cmha.ca Indigenous-Focused Supports Hope for Wellness Help Line – 1-855-242-3310 or online chat   Connect with Us!  We love hearing from you We share more of our lives and extra behind the scenes content on our Instagram account   Instagram and Threads: @sisterssocialcall   Krista Pura Vida Hair Co.  FB: https://www.facebook.com/krista.ursulescu?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr Insta: @krista_ursulescu Tiktok @kristaursulescu   https://www.tiktok.com/@kristaursulescu?_t=ZM-8t1KmIzGEVy&_r=1 Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ Outgrowin' - Krista's ranch life channel https://youtube.com/@outgrowin?si=g-K2F6-WpQ82Oxnm   Stacey www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170     Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay