Self Care During the Holidays: What Pottery Teaches Me About Finding Peace

The holiday season can bring joy and ... it can also bring stress, pressure, and familiar shame spirals. In this solo episode, Eleanor L. Brown, Licensed Professional Counselor and faith based therapist serving Texas and Florida, shares how pottery has become a grounding creative practice that helps her find peace during overwhelming seasons. (Most people call her Elly, and you’ll hear her use that throughout the episode.)From centering clay on the wheel to navigating collapsed pots, Elly explores how creative practices interrupt the cycle of shame and help us return to emotional and spiritual center. This conversation blends faith, therapy, and hands-on creativity in a gentle and practical way. It is especially helpful for anyone navigating holiday stress.In this episode, you’ll hear about: • Self care during the holidays • Signs you’re off center (snapping, overwhelm, shame spirals) • How creative practices regulate the nervous system • Why pottery helps Elly stay grounded and mindful • Faith based tools that restore peace during stressful seasons • Understanding and naming your shame cycle • Encouragement for anyone facing holiday overwhelm or emotional fatigue👉 Take the free Shame Quiz for insight and your next steps: https://www.eleanorbrowncounseling.com/shame-quiz-freebiePerfect for listeners searching for support from a faith based therapist in Central Texas, Florida, or anyone looking to overcome shame, explore creative self care, and find peace during the holiday season.Looking for a faith-based path toward emotional healing?Download Elly’s free A Better Way Guide, a 6-step BETTER Framework that blends faith and therapy to help you recognize emotional triggers, build resilience, and start healing from the inside out. Start your journey today at eleanorbrowncounseling.com/a-better-way-guide-freebie.Connect with us on Social Media or Visit our website!Website: eleanorbrowncounseling.com/Facebook URL: facebook.com/EleanorBrownCounseling/Instagram URL: instagram.com/eleanorbrowncounseling/Bookstore: eleanorbrowncounseling.com/store