Up Your Total Glow

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Christmas Episode — Ayurveda for Christmas: Navigating Loneliness, Family Dynamics & Tender Hearts

December 23, 2025 • Ruth • Season 4 • Episode 7

In this heartfelt Christmas episode, I offer gentle Ayurvedic guidance for navigating one of the most emotionally charged times of the year.
Whether you’re feeling lonely, overwhelmed, triggered by family dynamics, grieving, overstimulated or simply tender-hearted — this episode is here to hold you with warmth, compassion and a soft touch of humour.

We explore:
• why emotions intensify at Christmas
• how your doshas influence your reactions
• simple boundaries that protect your energy
• how to soothe loneliness, stress and overstimulation
• how to support grief or old family patterns with love
• one small, powerful action step for emotional balance

This is a cosy, supportive episode to help you stay grounded and connected to yourself — no matter how Christmas unfolds.

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