In this episode of Strong Her Sessions, Vanessa and Kate dive into the complexities of holiday traditions and the pressures they bring. They explore the emotional weight of maintaining family customs, the art of blending new traditions, and the importance of letting go of perfection. Join them as they discuss how to create a holiday season that truly reflects who you are today, rather than who you were in the past. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about rewriting the holiday script to prioritize joy, connection, and authenticity.

Takeaways

1. The things we are getting rid of, letting go of that no longer serve us.
2. Traditions that didn't feel aligned anymore because the expectations were louder than my own needs.
3. We're breaking the cycle of resentment, burnout, and pretending that everything is fine.
4. It's about choosing what feels good for your home and not what you're supposed to keep doing.
5. You don't have to force a new tradition to make up for the old one.
6. You are choosing connection over performance, and that's even more powerful.
7. So many women carry the emotional labor of this season.
8. Warmth, connection, and laughter.
9. I've learned that giving from a place of genuine love feels light and warm, but giving from obligation feels heavy and super draining.
10. Remember that the holidays don't have to be perfect and letting go of all that pressure is actually where the joy shows up.

Sound Bites

• Letting go of what no longer serves us.
• Breaking the cycle of resentment.
• Choosing connection over performance.
• The emotional labor of the season.
• Giving from genuine love feels light.
• Holidays don't have to be perfect.
• Joy shows up when pressure is gone.
• Traditions that didn't feel aligned.
• Warmth, connection, and laughter.
• The power of genuine love.