Session 335: Navigating Painful Emotions Around the Holidays

<p>While Andy Williams famously proclaimed this to be the most wonderful time of the year, we know that the holiday season can be more than a little stressful for many of us. Whether we’re navigating changing traditions, grieving the loss of a family member, or considering opting out of the holidays entirely, the question becomes how to communicate these feelings to our family members, friends, and others we may usually celebrate this time with.</p> <p>Joining me to help sort out these holiday-induced stressors is returning guest Nedra Glover Tawaab. Nedra is a licensed therapist, sought-after relationship expert, and the author of New York Times bestsellers <em>Set Boundaries</em>, <em>Find Peace</em> and <em>Drama Fre</em>e. Nedra has appeared as an expert on Red Table Talk, The Breakfast Club, Good Morning America, and the CBS Morning Show, just to name a few. During our conversation, Nedra and I discuss ways you might share a grievance with a family member without severing the relationship, navigating holiday-induced grief, and communicating a change in tradition or a decision to stay home for the holidays.</p> <p><strong>Resources &amp; Announcements</strong></p> <p>Shop our "Take Good Care" <a href="https://therapyforblackgirls.com/shop">Holiday Merch line</a>!</p> <p>Visit our <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/therapy4bgirls">Amazon Store</a> for all the books mentioned on the podcast.</p> <p>Grab your copy of <a href="https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/">Sisterhood Heals.</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Where to Find Nedra</strong></p> <ul></ul> <p><a href="https://www.nedratawwab.com/drama-free">Grab your copy of 'Drama Free'</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nedratawwab.com/">Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nedratawwab/?hl=en">Instagram</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Stay Connected</strong></p> <p>Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at <a href="https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox">therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox</a>.</p> <p>If you're looking for a therapi