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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 31 MIN

Why You Don’t Have to Go Home for Christmas

from Decide It's Your Turn®: The Podcast · host Christina Lecuyer

You Don’t Have to Go Home for Christmas 🎄This listener-requested episode tackles a topic that can feel uncomfortable—but deeply freeing: you don’t have to go home for the holidays if it no longer serves you.Christina shares the story of the first time she and her husband chose not to go home for Christmas, the guilt and backlash that followed, and why it ended up being one of the best decisions they ever made. She talks about redefining tradition, navigating family expectations (especially without kids), and getting aligned with your partner before making big holiday decisions.This episode is about permission—permission to do things differently, to disappoint others if needed, and to create a holiday that actually feels good to you.If the thought of “going home” fills you with pressure or dread, this conversation is for you. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox about what you’d like us to talk about that will help you realize that at any moment, any day, you too can decide, it’s your turn! 🎥Check out the Decide It’s Your Turn Podcast® on YouTube! 📱To schedule a time for a free Clarity Call with me, follow this link and text me the word “CALL” Connect with me!Follow along on InstagramDecide It’s Your Turn: The PodcastConfidence CoachingBook Christina For Your Next Speaking Engagement

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You Don’t Have to Go Home for Christmas 🎄 This listener-requested episode tackles a topic that can feel uncomfortable—but deeply freeing: you don’t have to go home for the holidays if it no longer serves you. Christina shares the story of the first time she and her husband chose not to go home for Christmas, the guilt and backlash that followed, and why it ended up being one of the best decisions they ever made. She talks about redefining tradition, navigating family expectations (especially without kids), and getting aligned with your partner before making big holiday decisions. This episode is about permission—permission to do things differently, to disappoint others if needed, and to create a holiday that actually feels good to you. If the thought of “going home” fills you with pressure or dread, this conversation is for you.

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