Episode 30: Protecting What's Good Without Denying What's Hard at the Holidays

Published: Nov. 24, 2022, 9 a.m.

b"Today's episode of The Best of You Podcast is in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, and the holiday season in general. If you're dealing with a mixture of emotions today, this episode is for you.\\n\\nHolidays are complicated, and in today\\u2019s episode, I walk you through how to honor what\\u2019s hard, even as you give thanks for what\\u2019s good.\\xa0\\n\\nWe'll discuss: \\xa0\\n\\n1. Why it's normal for mixed emotions to show up on a holiday\\xa0\\n2. How old ways of managing kick in\\u2014and leave us exhausted\\n3. How to take brave steps to honor vs. manage hard emotions\\xa0\\n4. The myth of the perfect family, the perfect holiday, or the perfect experience of gratitude\\xa0\\n5. What we can learn from 5 characters in my favorite children's book\\n\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\xa0\\n\\nOrganifi \\u2014Go to www.organifi.com/bestofyou and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today!\\n\\nThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp \\u2014Go to www.betterhelp.com/bestofyou and use code BESTOFYOU for 10% off your first month!\\n\\n\\n\\nGet your print, ebook, or audio copy of The Best of You anywhere books are sold.\\xa0\\n\\nFind a full transcript of the episode and a list of resources mentioned here.\\n\\n\\n\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\xa0\\n\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\n\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"