"You don’t owe anyone an explanation for protecting your peace, not even at Christmas.”
Navigating the holidays isn’t just about food, gifts, and traditions, it’s about boundaries, emotional regulation, and choosing what actually feels good.
In this episode of the Unbreakable Podcast, Kait and Josie unpack:
-How to shut down unwanted conversations without creating conflict
-Why “you don’t owe anyone an explanation” is your new holiday mantra
-Rewriting holiday trauma and building your own traditions
-How sleep, movement, and emotional regulation shape your resilience
-The psychology behind tone, body language, and saying NO with confidence
-And yes… Christmas mugs, childhood stories, and hilarious family chaos
Whether you’re dealing with people-pleasing, overstimulation, family pressure, or setting boundaries for the first time, this episode gives you the tools to protect your peace and enter the new year grounded, aware, and Unbreakable.
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Protect your peace.
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Stay Unbreakable.
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In this Episode:
00:00 — Empathy Inside Boundaries: What People Get Wrong
01:20 — The Holiday Mug Debate & Micro-Joys
02:40 — Christmas: Love It or Leave It?
04:10 — Childhood Memories & Why Christmas Hits Hard
06:00 — Josie’s Story: Trauma, Loss & Rewriting the Season
08:25 — Chosen Family, Friendsmas & Building New Traditions
10:15 — Minimalism, Nostalgia & Handmade Ornaments
13:00 — Tinsel Wars & Family Holiday Chaos
15:00 — Pets + Christmas Trees = Annual Disaster
17:05 — Different Families, Different Holiday Cultures
19:00 — The Art of Not Overextending Yourself
20:45 — Boundaries in the Kitchen (and Everywhere Else)
23:10 — Hosting, Gluten-Free Cooking & Owning Your Space
24:45 — Using Body Language to Set Firm Boundaries
26:00 — When “No” Doesn’t Mean Conflict
27:45 — Kids, Consent & The New Holiday Norms
29:20 — Neurodiversity, Touch, & Respecting People’s Space
31:10 — Emotional Regulation When Family Pushes Your Buttons
33:05 — Sleep, Overstimulation & Holiday Burnout
35:00 — Movement as Medicine: Self-Care That Actually Works
36:45 — Social Overload: How to Step Away Without Guilt
39:10 — Why You Don’t Owe Anyone an Explanation
40:10 — “Your Gifts Aren’t for You” A Reframe for Helpers
42:00 — Protecting Your Energy While Supporting Others
44:00 — The Big Holiday Tips Breakdown
45:15 — Listener Question: Shutting Down That Topic
47:00 — Scripts That Stop Unwanted Conversations
49:15 — Avoiding Holiday Conflict Cycles
51:00 — Meeting People Where Their Resilience Is
53:00 — Emotional Maturity Doesn’t Always Equal Age
55:00 — The Two-Sentence Boundary Strategy That Works
57:10 — Setting Holiday Expectations with Compassion