The holidays are magical… until they’re not. If you’re feeling equal parts festive and fried, this episode is your pre-season pep talk.

In this week’s episode of Lead Like a Girl, Jessica, Jamie, and Coralyn get real about navigating the holiday season as busy women — from family dynamics and pressure-filled traditions to carving out space for self-care, communication, and joy.

• The holiday season can be both joyful and stressful

• Why flexibility in traditions is the secret to less chaos

• How to communicate your needs clearly during family gatherings

• Scheduling downtime as a form of self-care (and sanity!)

• The power of saying no — without guilt

• Delegation: your holiday stress-saving superpower

• How planning ahead helps prevent burnout

• Ways to involve kids in holiday prep to make meaningful memories

• Permission to change long-standing traditions when they no longer serve you

• Creating a balance between obligations and personal well-being

In this episode of Lead Like a Girl, Jamie, Jessica, and Coralyn dive into the beautifully messy mix of holiday season expectations, family dynamics, and self-care. They share personal updates and real-life stories about the stressors that sneak into celebrations — and how flexibility, communication, and intentional planning can transform the season from overwhelming to joy-filled.

The hosts talk openly about saying no, delegating tasks, and rewriting old traditions that no longer align with your life. Their message? You’re allowed to protect your peace and prioritize joy — even in December.

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Parenting comes with battles you never asked for — but today we’re digging into the fights worth having, the ones that actually shape your kids into the humans you hope they become.

Parenting isn’t peaceful — it’s powerful. And the truth is, some fights are worth having. In this raw and hilarious episode of Lead Like a Girl, Jessica, Jamie, and Coralyn break down the parenting battles that actually matter: the boundary-setting confrontations, the gratitude talks, the screen-time wars, and those awkward (but necessary) conversations that build character, resilience, and responsibility in our kids.

From personal stories to practical wisdom, we cut through the chaos and get real about what it takes to raise good humans in a world that’s… a lot.

Episode Takeaways:

• Navigating your own challenges while still showing up for friends

• Why fights with your kids matter and actually build character

• How clear expectations reduce chaos and support behavior

• Teaching gratitude through modeling, consistency, and reminders

• Encouraging resilience and a “you have to figure it out” mindset

• The power of respectful communication inside the family

• Managing screen time with intention (and sanity)

• Using chores to build responsibility and teamwork

• Why awkward conversations shape your kids’ values

• Instilling faith, integrity, and compassion in daily life