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Dec 2023
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115. navigating the holidays: toxic fami...

Elicia Goguen
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Hi my loves 🦋 in today's off topic episode we chat navigating the holidays when you're single, dealing with toxic family, grieving losses & feeling alone, staying on track with your healthy habits, NYE pressure and SO much more! I hope you guys enjoy. I love you 💗

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(rough timestamps for audio listeners as the ad placements might change the timing slightly)

00:00 intro
03:58 my struggles with the holidays
07:14 toxic family, letting go, accepting, managing expectations, boundaries & communication
25:25 making your own traditions during the holidays & social media comparison
32:50 being single during the holidays & feeling alone
34:25 grieving the loss of loved ones this season
36:41 enjoying the holidays with no guilt
39:11 staying on budget & presents
42:23 dealing with weight loss & food guilt
49:08 how not to fall off routine
53:13 NYE pressure, fomo & living life for YOU

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