Episode 33 — Holiday Hearts & Hidden Tension: Navigating Relationship Drama at Thanksgiving

“The holidays don’t create tension in your relationship — they just stop you from ignoring the tension that’s already there.”

The holidays can feel warm and cozy… or they can expose every bit of tension you’ve been pretending not to notice. In this episode, Lindsay breaks down how Thanksgiving often reveals the truth about your relationships—especially when expectations, family dynamics, or unclear situationships collide.

🎙️ Here’s What We’re Unpacking

💜 Why holiday energy often exposes hidden relationship tension
💜 Sunshine’s story about Thanksgiving and unwanted reality checks
💜 How unclear relationships feel even more confusing during family gatherings
💜 Biblical wisdom for emotional grounding during the holidays
💜 The red flag you CANNOT ignore this time of year
💜 A journal prompt to reset your expectations before you show up with the casserole dish
💜 What’s coming next: “You Don’t Get to Dish It If You Can’t Take It.”

📖 Bible Reflection (NIV)

💜 Proverbs 4:23 — Guarding your heart during emotionally heightened seasons
💜 Proverbs 19:2 — The danger of desire without discernment
Both scriptures encourage emotional grounding before holiday gatherings

Mentioned Resource:

💜 The Relationship Red Flag Journal by Lindsay Brown
➡️ Get Your Copy on Amazon

💜 Holiday Hospitality with Situationship Energy
💜 Vague introductions + unclear intentions = red flag
💜 Document it, don’t dismiss it

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Host Credit

💜Hosted and developed by Lindsay Brown.

💜Intro and outro voiceover provided by Kaye Winks.

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