Reproductively Speaking
Parenthood is messy, beautiful, exhausting, and transformative - sometimes all before breakfast.
Each episode, join Taryn Zweygardt, therapist and certified perinatal mental health specialist, for real and relatable conversations about the challenges and joys of parenthood. From identity shifts to mental health struggles, you’ll hear deep, honest talks, expert guidance, and inspiring stories that remind you - you're NOT alone.
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Reproductively Speaking
5. Why “Good Enough” Might Be the Best Gift You Give Your Family This Holiday Season
If you’re already feeling stretched thin, overstimulated, or one minor inconvenience away from screaming into a pillow this holiday season…you’re in the right place.
I personally love the holidays (especially Christmas), but once I became a parent, this “magical” season started feeling a whole lot more like a juggling act.
Moms don’t “experience” the holidays - we project-manage the holidays. We’re the magic makers, tradition keepers, schedulers, gift trackers, the emotional barometers. Yeah...it's a LOT of labor to carry quietly.
Unfortunately, that pressure can become too much, so many of us fall into the trap of trying to create the “perfect” holiday. Spoiler alert though - that doesn’t exist, and your kids don’t care about perfection.
Sometimes, the most magical thing you can give your family is a slower moment and a calmer, less frazzled version of yourself. Presence over perfection, friend - take a breath, and keep it simple this holiday season!
Episode Recap:
- Why the holidays feel heavier and more stressful once you become a parent
- The emotional labor moms carry during the season
- How perfection steals presence
- The power of choosing a “good enough” holiday over a “perfect” one
- Practical boundaries to protect your peace
- Why you’re NOT responsible for other people’s disappointment when you set boundaries
- Understanding overstimulation for parents + how to support your nervous system
- Small ways to support you + your kids during busy days
- Giving yourself permission to simplify traditions OR create new ones that fit your season
- How to communicate with your partner & share the holiday load before the chaos hits
- Letting go of unnecessary pressure & realizing that your family needs YOU
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