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New Broadcast: Surviving the Holidays - The Guide the Griswolds Wish They'd Had

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🎧 Surviving the Holidays: The Guide the Griswolds Wish They'd Had

Alright, folks, brace yourselves—the holidays are officially upon us.

You know, that magical time when every TV commercial is a focus-grouped fever dream of perfect families, and your Instagram feed becomes a relentless assault of curated "joy."

But what happens when your reality feels less It's a Wonderful Life and more Christmas Vacation? This week, Neils, BobbySox, and Bill are cutting through the tinsel-covered spin to tackle the Great Holiday Hype Machine.

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Surviving the Holidays: The...
Nov 10 · Counterwave Radio
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We’re calling out the manufactured pressure to be 100% cheerful, 100% of the time, especially when:

  • Your bank account is screaming. (Why does "showing love" mean "going into debt"?)
  • Your family dynamics are... complicated. We're talking mandatory face-time with relatives you avoid for 11 months, like the aunt who needs to know why you're still single.
  • You're just not feeling it. In a season obsessed with "togetherness," it can be the loneliest time of the year.

Instead of just accepting the holiday script, we’re rewriting it.

Bill breaks down the art of the "Strategic Boundary" (how to firmly tell someone their opinion wasn't on the menu). BobbySox champions the life-saving glory of the "Found Family Holiday," because the family you choose is often the one that matters most. Neils walks us through creating new, personal traditions that actually make you happy (even if it's just locking the doors and binging a show).

This episode is your official survival guide. We've got practical advice on self-care, deflecting those landmine conversations, and protecting your mental health.

So grab your headphones, spike that eggnog, and tune in. Let's survive the season without a full-on Griswold meltdown.

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