In this episode, we’re talking about the perfect storm so many people are moving through right now — the mix of holiday stress, emotional triggers, Mercury retrograde chaos, and that familiar shadow work that always seems to pop up at the worst possible time. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or like your nervous system is one minor inconvenience away from a full shutdown… you’re not alone. And you’re not “regressing.” Your body is speaking before your mind can catch up. We’ll dig into: why your shadow work feels louder during high-stress seasons how the nervous system reacts before logic kicks in the emotional patterns that resurface around the holidays how to recognize old survival responses when they show up simple grounding practices to calm your body and regulate your energy With warmth, humor, and maybe a little holiday-season sarcasm, this episode helps you stay centered, self-aware, and supported — even when life gets loud and your shadow starts acting up. If you’re craving clarity, calm, and deeper understanding of the emotional patterns beneath your reactions… this one’s for you.