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EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 11 MIN

Parents Holiday Guide: Make Space for the Joy AND the Pain

from Bonds after Baby: Rebuild your marriage, reduce postpartum resentment & guard maternal mental health · host Evie Mpras, MS, LMFT

This holiday episode is not a guide for gifts or juggling holiday plans- it gets to the core of what truly brings the joy of the season- inner peace and connection. Working with hundreds of couples and parents, I consistently see a tendency to avoid tough feelings in an effort to escape reality and curate an idealized version of the season. The thing is, this usually makes people and relationships more tense. It's not actually helpful. So what is? In this episode, I'll share why it's hard to be fully present for all our feelings as parents during the holidays an example from a couple I worked with last year, who experienced the relief of facing difficult feelings how facing pain opens the path for more joy This is a shortie but a goodie. SUBSCRIBE & Let me know your thoughts in the comments section! Sign up to my email list on my website for updates & free resources for your family. *This Podcast is not an alternative for mental health assistance and/or counseling with a licensed professional. For any specific medical questions about your condition and/or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider. This Podcast should not be considered mental health advice, rather for the sole purpose of information and education.*

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