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
No More F**ks to Give: A Conversation with Julie Shotmeyer ✈️🍾
The Luminous Life Podcast
35 minutes 57 seconds
4 months ago
No More F**ks to Give: A Conversation with Julie Shotmeyer ✈️🍾
In this raw and radiant episode, Erika and Marcella sit down with luxury travel queen, small business champion, and certified good-time-girlie, Julie Shotmeyer. From building Jet Set Getaways after her first divorce to navigating another one at 49, Julie shares what it means to rebuild, reinvest in yourself, and boldly declare: I have no more f**ks to give.
This episode is a masterclass in community, connection, and claiming your joy! Whether you're planning your dream vacation or just figuring out what the next chapter looks like. If you've ever cried behind sunglasses on the lash bed or needed a reminder that reinvention is possible (and fabulous), this one’s for you.
What we talk about:
Why shopping local is more than a motto—it’s a movement
Going from luxury travel to zero income overnight (and bouncing back)
Fighting for yourself during life transitions
The importance of “I got you” energy (and when to give it to yourself)
Dating again, traveling the world solo, and what makes a sexy match
Building Jet Set Getaways from nothing—and becoming a global powerhouse
Why your network is your net worth (literally)
Raising a grounded daughter in a luxe world
🎧 Listen if you love: women-owned businesses, travel recs, beauty rituals, emotional resilience, luxury mindset, Jersey realness, and female friendship that runs deep.
🔹 Follow Julie: @jetsetgetaways
🔹 Book your next dream trip: www.jetsetgetaways.com
🔹 Shop Julie’s favorite self-care picks at: shop.getluminous.com
🔹 Visit us IRL at Luminous in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
🔹 Need the Butter Elixir Body Oil? Don’t worry, Julie made us restock 😅
The Luminous Life Podcast
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
