Episode 8: Holiday Triggers & Toxic Family Expectations - How to Protect Your PeaceEdition

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of U-Haul and Unpack: Friendships, Betrayal, and Healing After Toxic Relationships, we talk all things surviving holiday stress, family chaos, and expectations without losing your joy.The holidays can bring joy… and a whole lot of bullsht. In this Bullsht & Banter episode, we’re taking a lighter, messier, more unfiltered look at holiday stress to decompress, because sometimes the most therapeutic thing you can do is laugh at the madness. From family dynamics to unrealistic expectations to why being alone during the holidays doesn’t mean you’re lonely.We wrapped it up and put a bow on it for you, by talking:🎄 Coping mechanisms that actually help (and not so serious ones just to make you laugh).🔑 Boundaries that keep you sane.🚩 Why finding small pockets of joy might be the only thing keeping you from drop-kicking your ornaments across the room.This episode is cozy chaos, holiday honesty, and the reminder you need:You get to celebrate the holidays your way.If you’ve made it this far, go back to Episode 12 and listen again, you’re going to hear it completely differently now.Support the showFollow us on -IG @u_haulandunpackTikTok @uhaul.unpack.podcastJoin the Unpack Crew for Free!