The holidays are not a Hallmark movie, they’re more like a group text with too many people and not enough boundaries.
In this Thanksgiving episode of The Luminous Life Podcast, Erika and Marcella talk about:
Learning to say no after years of being the “of course, I’ll be there!” friend
Splitting every holiday between two families in one day (and why that stopped fast)
Hosting 25–30 people and tweaking traditions so you don’t hate the day
Dressing the table instead of dressing yourself and why that’s enough this year
Feeling the pressure to look perfect while you’re sweating in the kitchen
Giving yourself permission to make Thanksgiving what you need this season
Hit play if you’re feeling the weight of expectations and want a new script for the holidays, one that’s honest, grounded, and a little silly… like choosing pumpkin pie for the texture and still calling apple “the best pie.”
Connect with us:
📩 Email: theluminouslifepodcast@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @luminouslifepodcast
Listen & follow: Hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming holiday and beauty-without-the-BS episodes.
Share with a friend: Send this to the cousin, sister, or bestie who’s quietly burnt out from “doing it all” every November.
Join the conversation:
Email us your Thanksgiving boundary wins or horror stories: theluminouslifepodcast@gmail.com
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The holidays are not a Hallmark movie, they’re more like a group text with too many people and not enough boundaries.
In this Thanksgiving episode of The Luminous Life Podcast, Erika and Marcella talk about:
Learning to say no after years of being the “of course, I’ll be there!” friend
Splitting every holiday between two families in one day (and why that stopped fast)
Hosting 25–30 people and tweaking traditions so you don’t hate the day
Dressing the table instead of dressing yourself and why that’s enough this year
Feeling the pressure to look perfect while you’re sweating in the kitchen
Giving yourself permission to make Thanksgiving what you need this season
Hit play if you’re feeling the weight of expectations and want a new script for the holidays, one that’s honest, grounded, and a little silly… like choosing pumpkin pie for the texture and still calling apple “the best pie.”
Connect with us:
📩 Email: theluminouslifepodcast@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @luminouslifepodcast
Listen & follow: Hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming holiday and beauty-without-the-BS episodes.
Share with a friend: Send this to the cousin, sister, or bestie who’s quietly burnt out from “doing it all” every November.
Join the conversation:
Email us your Thanksgiving boundary wins or horror stories: theluminouslifepodcast@gmail.com
Marcella’s back from Greece and glowing with stories from Santorini, wisdom from white wine-fueled beach reflections, and a new appreciation for nude beaches and lip gloss confidence. Erika’s sharing her own local third-place revelation: a perfect backyard party and a once-in-a-decade reunion with a soul friend. Together, they explore how we reset, reconnect, and reflect when life gives us the rare gift of stillness.
This episode is a sun kissed love letter to travel, friendship, and the power of real connection. Also: Brad Pitt’s voice makes a surprise cameo in Marcella’s earbuds...and Erika has thoughts (and a syllabus).
Glow Guide this week:
→ Find your third place. Not work, not home. The place where you linger, laugh, connect, and feel human again.
→ And if the world feels heavy, maybe share some harmless celeb gossip with your bestie. Just for fun.
🔑 What We Talk About:
Santorini, Mykonos & the myth of "effortless chic"
The third place: what it is, why we need one
Hair tools left untouched and the freedom of going bare-faced
Marcella's crush on Brad Pitt's voice (not his vibe)
Reunions that feel like no time has passed
The surprising joy of staying up too late with good people
Why Luminous might just be your third place, too
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🛍️ Visit us at shop.getluminous.com or stop by the store in Ho-Ho-Kus.
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The holidays are not a Hallmark movie, they’re more like a group text with too many people and not enough boundaries.
In this Thanksgiving episode of The Luminous Life Podcast, Erika and Marcella talk about:
Learning to say no after years of being the “of course, I’ll be there!” friend
Splitting every holiday between two families in one day (and why that stopped fast)
Hosting 25–30 people and tweaking traditions so you don’t hate the day
Dressing the table instead of dressing yourself and why that’s enough this year
Feeling the pressure to look perfect while you’re sweating in the kitchen
Giving yourself permission to make Thanksgiving what you need this season
Hit play if you’re feeling the weight of expectations and want a new script for the holidays, one that’s honest, grounded, and a little silly… like choosing pumpkin pie for the texture and still calling apple “the best pie.”
Connect with us:
📩 Email: theluminouslifepodcast@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @luminouslifepodcast
Listen & follow: Hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming holiday and beauty-without-the-BS episodes.
Share with a friend: Send this to the cousin, sister, or bestie who’s quietly burnt out from “doing it all” every November.
Join the conversation:
Email us your Thanksgiving boundary wins or horror stories: theluminouslifepodcast@gmail.com
