But Why Does Christmas Feel So Bittersweet? | Part 2: Why the Holidays Burn Us Out
But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems
In Part 2 of our holiday series, Kristin and Laura peel back the glitter to talk about the real stress under the tinsel...from sensory overload and grief to the gendered emotional labour that keeps the “magic” going.
We unpack:
Why the holidays feel more emotionally intense than joyful
How old family roles resurface and trap us in the past
The link between perfectionism, people-pleasing, and identity
The hidden burnout of autistic masking in social settings
Why "relaxing" actually feels harder than just keeping busy
Drawing on lived experience, feminist psychology, and neurodivergent perspectives, this episode makes space for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by a season that’s supposed to feel special.
It’s not just you. And no, it doesn’t make you a Grinch.
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