
In This Episode, We Explore:
As the year winds down, Kristine Austin and I explore what it means to live with intention, peace, and presence during the holiday season—and beyond. This episode is a reflective conversation on lessons learned, love redefined, and how to hold light in heavy seasons without burning out.
✨ What the Year Taught Us
The biggest challenges we faced this year
The unexpected gifts that came from difficulty
What lessons we’re carrying forward into the next season
🕊 What It Really Means to Live in Peace
What “choosing peace” looks like in family dynamics
Peace as an internal practice—not avoidance or silence
❤️ Love Beyond the Hallmark Version
How our understanding of love has evolved this year
What loving yourself looks like during busy or emotional seasons
Choosing compassion over perfection
🌟 Holding Light in Heavy Seasons
What “light” really means when things don’t feel bright
How to be a light carrier without burning out
🍽 Peace at the Table: Navigating Family, Triggers & Traditions
One grounding practice to use before family gatherings
🙏 Gratitude as a Spiritual Practice (Not a Bypass)
Honoring the hard alongside the beautiful
🌱 Setting Intentions from the Heart
Honoring the year we’ve had
Calling in what’s next with clarity, compassion, and trust