Single During the Holidays: Loneliness, Joy & Choosing Yourself Anyway

In this special holiday episode of Single, OKAY!, Melanie opens up about what it’s really like to be single during Christmas—the joy, the quiet moments, and the loneliness that feels louder during the holidays. As a single mom who is co-parenting, she shares the reality of spending Christmas Eve and Christmas Day alone, the emotional weight of holiday traditions, and how the season can amplify the desire for companionship.With humor, honesty, and compassion, this episode explores why loneliness hits differently during the holidays, the temptation to settle for “temporary warmth,” and why choosing yourself—even when it’s hard—matters more than ever. Melanie also touches on holiday blues, winter sadness, and practical ways to care for your mental health, create new traditions, and find comfort in your own company.This episode is for anyone navigating the holidays single, co-parenting, divorced, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed. A reminder that being alone doesn’t mean being unloved—and that single is still okay.