In this empowering episode, Michael Unbroken shares hard-won wisdom on coping with difficult family dynamics and finding joy during the holiday season. Drawing from his own painful experiences, he outlines pragmatic strategies to handle triggering situations - stressing that we can choose whether to participate in events at all and that exiting uncomfortable situations is okay. With compassion and clarity, Michael encourages listeners to get clear on their intentions before entering potentially chaotic gatherings, set boundaries around what they will and won't discuss, and ultimately prioritize self-care first and foremost. While emotionally resonant, the podcast offers actionable self-empowerment advice for adult survivors struggling during the holidays.
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00:00 – INTRO
00:33 – Overcoming the Dread and Rediscovering Joyful Celebrations
01:19 – Rediscover the Joy of Choosing Your Own Holiday Path with Family
02:19 – Strategies for Dealing with Overbearing Family Dynamics and Criticism
04:06 – Mastering Social Situations in Recovery
05:15 – How to Set Positive Intentions for Holiday Events with a Quick Breather
06:38 – Transformative Power of Intention
08:51 - Empowering Self-Care and Setting Boundaries for Emotional Well-being
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