When the Holidays Don’t Look the Same: Finding Meaning, Peace, and Connection Anyway

The holidays don’t always look the way they used to and for many of us, that can bring grief, sadness, and a deep sense of loss. Families change, traditions fade, and the season that once felt joyful can feel heavy instead.In this heartfelt episode of More Than Skin Deep, Brittany is joined by Liat Handing, LMFT, for an honest conversation about navigating the holidays when they feel different than we imagined. Together, they explore how to cope with holiday sadness, shifting family dynamics, and the quiet grief that often goes unspoken during this time of year.You’ll hear practical tools for setting boundaries, honoring what’s been lost, and redefining what the holidays can look like without guilt or pressure. Most importantly, this episode offers permission to hold both grief and joy at the same time.Because healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means choosing to keep living fully, even in seasons of change. As Brittany reminds us, we don’t let loss take everything...we make death earn it.Whether you’re grieving, feeling disconnected, or simply trying to find peace this season, this conversation is for you.