We survived two weeks with each other, and we're still friends | Not Us Podcast

Happy 2026 and welcome back to Not Us Podcast. In this first episode after the holiday break, sisters Angela & Sam debrief the ultimate festive-season experiment: two weeks under one roof with Angela’s brother (the brother she grew up with), her partner Nathan, two dogs, and one highly strategic cat.It was joyful, chaotic, hilarious, deeply human… and surprisingly energising. They unpack what actually made it work: boundaries, shared responsibility, emotional maturity, the gift of a “judgment-free zone,” and how family dynamics shift when your family story doesn’t fit into a neat little box.You’ll hear about:What it’s really like hosting family for two weeksNavigating “tummy mom / heart mom” family dynamics (adoption + blended family stories)How to create space for people to show up authenticallyWhy perfectionism often disguises procrastinationThe art of debating sober… the morning afterExpanding your capacity to receive (help, love, generosity, opportunities)The post-holiday emotional hangover and January crash landingIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by family gatherings, struggled to be yourself around relatives, or you’re entering a new year trying to do things differently without pretending life is perfect… this one’s for you.📩 Email us: [email protected] 📍 Follow: Instagram + Facebook 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts | Watch on YouTubeKeywords:we survived the holidays, post holiday reset, january crash, emotional hangover after christmas, family holiday debrief, hosting family for two weeks, boundaries with family, adoption family dynamics, blended family holidays, perfectionism and procrastination, intention setting 2026, not us podcastHashtags: #WeSurvivedTheHolidays #PostHolidayReset #FamilyDynamics #Boundaries #AdoptionStory #BlendedFamily #Perfectionism #IntentionSetting #NotUsPodcast #Happy2026