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Nov 2025
51m 4s

How to Handle the Holidays

Alex Cooper
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This week, Alex opens up about why the holidays rarely live up to our expectations. She breaks down how family dynamics, past trauma, and a change in routine can make this time of the year really hard, and how to stop comparing your life to a Hallmark movie. Alex also shares a guide to meeting your partner's family this season, and how to let judgmental comm ... Show More
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