If December Feels Heavy: A Psychologist’s Guide to Getting Through It

The holidays are supposed to feel magical…but what do you do when December feels heavy?In this special episode, Ry sits down with licensed psychologist Andie, a woman who has spent years helping people navigate heartbreak, grief, family wounds, and the emotional landmines that show up this time of year.Together, we talk about the realities no one puts on a Christmas card:✨ Why the holidays amplify heartbreak and loneliness✨ How grief resurfaces — even when you thought you were “fine”✨ The psychology of feeling left out, behind, or forgotten✨ Why your body reacts the way it does when you’re overwhelmed✨ How to set boundaries with family (without destroying the peace)✨ What to do when you miss someone who isn’t coming back✨ How to survive the season when your mental health is struggling✨ Tiny rituals and coping tools you can use right nowAndi brings the clinical wisdom.Ry brings the lived experience.Together, it becomes a conversation that feels like a warm blanket wrapped around your shoulders.This episode is for the girl who is trying her best in a month that demands too much.For the one healing from heartbreak.For the one grieving in silence.For the one who feels lonely in a room full of people.For anyone who needs to hear: you are not behind, you are not broken, and you will get through this season.Take a deep breath, grab a warm drink, and come sit with us.You deserve softness too. 💗🎄✨FOR MORE OF RYLIN-HER BOOKhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=once+upon+a+time+i+survived+myself&adgrpid=1331511117730737&hvadid=83219727795873&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=45306&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83220626084947%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=22595_13531069&mcid=9183fa56f99a3c939f09e1407061d460&msclkid=c15fffc7a074160d630e96ff65870571&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_28t94k79m1_eRY INSTA-https://www.instagram.com/rylinrosee/]ANDI-https://www.instagram.com/therapywithandie?igsh=ZTc4NHF0bnlpMnBhRYS WEBSITEhttps://rylinrossano.com/