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EPISODE · Dec 20, 2025 · 6 MIN

S2 E16: Holiday Financial Stress Is Real — Data, Solutions & Mental Health Support | Global Impact Podcast

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The holiday season is supposed to be joyful — but for millions of individuals and families, it brings financial stress, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, and mental health challenges that often go unspoken.In this special holiday edition of the Global Impact Podcast, host Ali Mehdaoui delivers a powerful, TED-Talk-style breakdown of:• Why holiday spending creates long-term financial stress• The real data behind holiday debt, anxiety, and mental health decline• How financial pressure impacts families, children, and relationships• What studies say about stress, spending, and emotional well-being• Practical tools and solutions to reduce holiday financial anxiety• Free and accessible mental health and wellness resources• How to protect your mental health while navigating holiday expectations📊 Key insights discussed include:APA data showing increased anxiety and depression during the holidaysBankrate and Federal Reserve research on holiday credit card debtMental health trends tied to financial insecurity and seasonal stressWhy planning, boundaries, and support systems matterAt Global Impact Wellness, we believe financial health and mental health are deeply connected. That’s why our platform provides virtual and in-person therapy, psychiatric care, coaching, and wellness resources for individuals, families, youth, and communities — especially during high-stress seasons like the holidays.👉 Visit https://GlobalImpactWellness.comExplore mental health services, financial stress support, educational resources, and community-driven care options designed to help you finish the year strong — and start the next one grounded and supported.🎄 Holiday MessageWe want to extend warm holiday wishes to the entire Global Impact Wellness staff, partners, ownership team, leadership, and our Director & Co-Founder. Thank you for the life-changing work you do every day.Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a Joyous Kwanzaa.If you or someone you love is struggling — financially, emotionally, or mentally — you are not alone. Support exists. Healing is possible.

The holiday season is supposed to be joyful — but for millions of individuals and families, it brings financial stress, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, and mental health challenges that often go unspoken.In this special holiday edition of the Global Impact Podcast, host Ali Mehdaoui delivers a powerful, TED-Talk-style breakdown of:• Why holiday spending creates long-term financial stress• The real data behind holiday debt, anxiety, and mental health decline• How financial pressure impacts families, children, and relationships• What studies say about stress, spending, and emotional well-being• Practical tools and solutions to reduce holiday financial anxiety• Free and accessible mental health and wellness resources• How to protect your mental health while navigating holiday expectations📊 Key insights discussed include:APA data showing increased anxiety and depression during the holidaysBankrate and Federal Reserve research on holiday credit card debtMental health trends tied to financial insecurity and seasonal stressWhy planning, boundaries, and support systems matterAt Global Impact Wellness, we believe financial health and mental health are deeply connected. That’s why our platform provides virtual and in-person therapy, psychiatric care, coaching, and wellness resources for individuals, families, youth, and communities — especially during high-stress seasons like the holidays.👉 Visit https://GlobalImpactWellness.comExplore mental health services, financial stress support, educational resources, and community-driven care options designed to help you finish the year strong — and start the next one grounded and supported.🎄 Holiday MessageWe want to extend warm holiday wishes to the entire Global Impact Wellness staff, partners, ownership team, leadership, and our Director & Co-Founder. Thank you for the life-changing work you do every day.Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a Joyous Kwanzaa.If you or someone you love is struggling — financially, emotionally, or mentally — you are not alone. Support exists. Healing is possible.

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