Holiday Episode

Shoot us a text.SummaryIn this episode of the Ginger and Chocolate podcast, hosts Mike and Lindsay discuss their holiday plans, and family traditions. They reflect on their past holiday experiences, including feelings of loneliness and the impact of sobriety on social situations. The conversation also touches on New Year's celebrations and the wild memories from their drinking days, ultimately leading to a discussion on gratitude and personal growth during the holiday season. In this conversation, Lindsay Hiken and Mike discuss their experiences with sobriety, particularly around the New Year, and how they navigate the holiday season. They reflect on the importance of gratitude, family, and setting intentions for the upcoming year. Lindsay shares her journey of self-care and the inner work she is focusing on, including therapy and meditation. The conversation concludes with thoughts on future plans and the significance of maintaining a positive mindset during the holidays.TakeawaysLindsay shares her struggles with sleep and her dog's nightmares.Mike discusses hosting Christmas Eve dinner for his family.The hosts reflect on the importance of family traditions during the holidays.Lindsay talks about the challenges of gift-giving for adult children.Mike mentions the fun of hunting and preparing a smoked ham for Christmas.Lindsay shares her plans for a pre-made Christmas dinner with her son.The hosts discuss their New Year's Eve traditions and celebrations.Lindsay reflects on the loneliness experienced during past holidays.Mike shares his experiences of being away from family during the holidays in the Marines.The conversation emphasizes gratitude for the present holiday experiences compared to the past. Sobriety can lead to surprising and positive experiences during holidays.Gratitude for family and life is essential during the holiday season.Setting intentions can be more meaningful than traditional resolutions.Self-care involves addressing inner negative voices and seeking therapy.Meditation and positive affirmations can aid in self-improvement.Planning is crucial for successful experiences, especially in activities like cycling.Reflecting on past intentions can help in personal growth.Sober parties can provide a fun and supportive environment during celebrations.It's important to find joy in the present rather than always seeking more.The holiday season can be a time for reflection and gratitude.Keywordsholidays, family traditions, gift giving, New Year's, sobriety, loneliness, gratitude, New Year's, sobriety, gratitude, family, intentions, resolutions, self-care, therapy, meditation, positive affirmationsThanks for listening to the Ginger and Chocolate Podcast. Check out our website at gingerandchocolate.com to get in touch with us. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast; and please subscribe to the show and select automatic downloads on your podcast app.