In this cozy episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole lean into the magic, meaning, and realness of holiday traditions in midlife. From nostalgic Christmas movies and family baking days to holiday music, gatherings, and redefining what “togetherness” looks like as life evolves, this episode is a reminder that the holidays don’t need to be perfect to be meaningful.

They explore how midlife brings shifting family dynamics, deeper emotions, and the opportunity to release pressure and embrace presence.

If the holidays feel joyful and exhausting, this conversation is for you. It’s about choosing connection over perfection, creating traditions that nourish you, and allowing yourself to actually enjoy the season you work so hard to make magical.

⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Midlife and Glowing
01:05 Why holiday traditions shift in midlife
02:10 Holiday movie favorites + cozy nostalgia
06:10 Hallmark movies + decision fatigue & comfort rewatches
10:35 Polar Express memories + family movie traditions
13:20 Holiday food + why cooking together matters
16:55 Special holiday meals (prime rib, Swedish meatballs, crème brûlée)
19:10 Hosting without stress (pizza + paper plates permission slip)
20:10 Holiday music + when you start playing it
23:40 Holiday experiences (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Nutcracker)
25:10 Gatherings, games, and family laughter moments
30:10 Bake-a-thon, lights, rapid-fire, and wrap-up

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