EPISODE SUMMARY:

Welcome to Because We Love U. A podcast dedicated to helping you live a life of wellness. In this episode, co-hosts Stacy Lipowski, Ph. D., and Jade Breeback, MHS PA-C, talk about how not to allow the Grinch to steal your joy this holiday season.

NOTES, QUOTES, & LINKS:

• Holiday Blues defined: Fatima Watt , Psy. D., director of behavioral health services at Franciscan Children's, defines the "holiday blues" as "feelings of stress, anxiety, and sadness that surround the holiday season."

• [ARTICLE] According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 38% of people said their stress increased during the holiday season. Managing Holiday Stress Amid Omicron, Family Conflicts, and More written by David Bond

• "Grief and loss can change our traditions, and make them feel different." Stacy Lipowski

• "Many people see grief as pain. ... Here's a beautiful alternative: grief is unexpressed love." Tweet from Adam Grant

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