That weird week between the holidays and New Year's hits different. You've survived the holiday chaos, the family dynamics, the endless to-do lists, and now you're supposed to just... exist? Enter: the emotional hangover. In this episode, we break down why that post-holiday crash feels so brutal and what actually helps when you're running on empty. What We Cover: Why 80-90% of adults report increased stress during the holidays (and why the crash afterwards is inevitable)The real reason ...
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That weird week between the holidays and New Year's hits different. You've survived the holiday chaos, the family dynamics, the endless to-do lists, and now you're supposed to just... exist? Enter: the emotional hangover. In this episode, we break down why that post-holiday crash feels so brutal and what actually helps when you're running on empty. What We Cover: Why 80-90% of adults report increased stress during the holidays (and why the crash afterwards is inevitable)The real reason ...
Hyper-Independent and Burnt Out? It’s Not Your Fault
The Complex Trauma Podcast
29 minutes
7 months ago
Hyper-Independent and Burnt Out? It’s Not Your Fault
If asking for help feels like a risk… If you pride yourself on being “the strong one”… If burnout sneaks up on you even when you're doing everything right, this episode is for you. Sarah and Abby are talking about the hidden costs of hyper-independence. They unpack how this survival strategy gets wired into your nervous system, why it often stems from trauma or emotional neglect, and how it can quietly erode your capacity for rest, trust, and connection. They explore: → Why over-f...
The Complex Trauma Podcast
That weird week between the holidays and New Year's hits different. You've survived the holiday chaos, the family dynamics, the endless to-do lists, and now you're supposed to just... exist? Enter: the emotional hangover. In this episode, we break down why that post-holiday crash feels so brutal and what actually helps when you're running on empty. What We Cover: Why 80-90% of adults report increased stress during the holidays (and why the crash afterwards is inevitable)The real reason ...
