On today’s episode … we’re diving into a topic that so many leaders quietly struggle with—the emotional weight of the holiday season. While we’re told this is the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’ and the holidays are marketed as the season of joy, family gatherings, and picture-perfect moment … for many, it brings up grief for loved ones who are no longer with us, the stress of strained family dynamics, spotlight the loneliness that follows life transitions like divorce, or the pressure of living up to Hallmark-style perfection.

This episode of The Grounded Leader explores how to navigate the emotional weight of the holidays without succumbing to the Hallmark pressures of “perfect cheer.” Instead, we’ll talk about the healing role of self-compassion, both/and thinking, and the grace of letting go—reminding us that one difficult holiday does not define a lifetime. Our guest today is Angie Miller.

🔑Key Takeaways for Listeners

• The holidays can hold both light and shadow, and that’s normal.
• Self-compassion is not indulgence—it’s resilience.
• Both/And thinking allows us to honor grief and joy in the same breath.
• Letting go of “perfect holidays” creates space for authentic presence.
• A tough season doesn’t mean a tough lifetime.

📣If the holidays feel heavy this year, know that you’re not alone — and you don’t have to push through in perfection mode.

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Angie's Bio

Angie is a Global Wellness Speaker who champions the intersection between physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. A Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist, Certified Wellness Coach, Author, and Renowned Fitness Expert, Angie empowers individuals and organizations worldwide with evidence-based strategies for mental and physical wellbeing. With years of experience helping individuals navigate loss, transition, and high-pressure seasons, Angie brings deep wisdom on how we can meet ourselves with self-compassion, both/and thinking, and the grace of letting go.

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