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REPLAY: Beating the Holiday Blues: Real Talk About Stress, Joy & Me Time

REPLAY: Beating the Holiday Blues: Real Talk About Stress, Joy & Me Time

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The holidays are supposed to be joyful… so why do so many of us feel overwhelmed, stressed, or even sad?

In this rerun of Mama’s Playground, Darlene and Monica get real about the holiday blues — from time flying by too fast, to parenting pressure, comparison on social media, hosting stress, and forgetting to take care of ourselves.

We talk about:
• Why holiday stress hits moms hard
• Letting go of “perfect” traditions
• Elf on the Shelf chaos 😅
• Doing something different this year
• Prioritizing me time without guilt
• Why you don’t have to wait until January to start over

If you’ve ever felt drained during the most “wonderful” time of the year — this episode is for you 🤍

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Disclaimer: We’re not therapists or relationship experts—just two moms sharing real talk, real laughs, and real-life parenting moments.

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Be happy,
Darlene & Monica

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