#39 ~ Christmas Chaos, Blended Families and Choosing What Actually Matters

Christmas Chaos, Blended Families and Choosing What Actually Matters

Hello beautiful listeners & Welcome!

In this episode, I’m sharing a very real and timely conversation about navigating the holidays in a blended family. The beauty, the chaos, and everything in between.

From a Manitoba snowstorm that changed our plans and reminded us to choose safety over pressure, to hosting about 25 people in our not so big home, this episode is grounded in real life, not perfection.

I talk openly about how my husband and I handle Christmas as a couple, how we communicate and make decisions together, and the simple systems we’ve put in place to stay connected instead of overwhelmed. From our family "POTT- Luck" tradition, to gift exchanges that actually make sense, to taking breathers when the noise gets loud and the nervous system needs regulating, this is the Intuitive Marriage Method in action.

I also share five simple ways I stay sane during the holidays, especially in a blended family: 

* Deciding together as a couple before saying yes to anything.

* Sharing the load instead of carrying it all alone.

* Regulating the nervous system by stepping outside or taking a breather when things get loud.

* Letting go of perfection and unrealistic expectations. 

* Choosing moments of joy on purpose, even in the middle of the chaos.

We also touch on allowing everyone to contribute, finding moments of fun and laughter, and choosing presence over perfection during the holidays.

If you’re part of a blended family, hosting this season, or simply feeling overstimulated and stretched thin, this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone and that it’s okay to do the holidays your way.

Thank you so much for being here and for walking this journey with me.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎄✨