The holidays can look very different when life changes—and in this heartfelt episode of Purpose by Design, Dr. Pamela Henkel is joined by her dear friend, assistant, and publishing partner Dr. Nichol Perricci for an honest and hope-filled conversation about navigating the holidays when traditions, family dynamics, and expectations shift. 💛🎄

🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

✨ Navigating the Holidays Through Change
Dr. Pamela and Nichol open the conversation by acknowledging how the holidays can bring both joy and grief, especially when life doesn’t look the way it used to. They explore how to maintain peace when circumstances change.

💔 Grief, Loss, and Reframing Traditions
Nichol vulnerably shares her experience of navigating the holidays after the loss of her mother and how adapting traditions—and even creating new ones—became a necessary part of healing.

🎄 Letting Go of Pressure & Perfection
From burnt mashed potatoes to unmet expectations, this episode reminds listeners that joy doesn’t come from maintaining old traditions, but from embracing what works now.

🌈 Choosing Joy and Peace Daily
Pamela and Nichol discuss the difference between happiness and joy, emphasizing that joy is an inner strength that can be cultivated—even in hard seasons. Small moments, gratitude, and intentional “joy spots” can make a big difference.

🙏 Anchoring in God During the Holidays
The conversation turns to faith as an anchor—through worship music, prayer, Scripture, stillness, and listening for God’s guidance amid the noise of the season.

🛠️ Practical Tools for a Peace-Filled Season
Listeners receive simple, practical tips for staying centered, including scheduling joyful moments, practicing daily gratitude, listening to uplifting podcasts, and building prayer into everyday routines.

🕊️ Prayer & Encouragement
The episode closes with prayer, covering listeners with peace, strength, and grace as they navigate the holidays—reminding everyone they don’t have to walk through change alone.

✨ This episode is a gentle, powerful reminder that even in seasons of loss, transition, and uncertainty, joy is still possible—and peace is still available.

🎧 Tune in and be encouraged as you navigate the holidays amidst change, anchored in faith and filled with hope.

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