The week before Christmas can feel intense—emotionally, mentally, and physically. In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and Lauren McMillian explore why holiday stress peaks right now and why nothing is “wrong” with you if you’re feeling overwhelmed.

Blending psychology, nervous system science, seasonal wisdom, and compassion, they unpack the clash between our biology’s need to slow down and a culture that demands we speed up. You’ll learn practical grounding strategies, gentle permission slips, and realistic ways to stay present, regulate stress, and protect your peace—without guilt or perfectionism.

If the holidays bring mixed emotions, family triggers, or exhaustion, this episode offers reassurance, tools, and a reminder that presence—not performance—is the true gift of the season.

Original Airdate: 12/18/2025

As the winter solstice approaches, David and Lauren McMillan invite listeners to slow down and reconnect with nature’s rhythm. In this reflective episode of Strategies for Living, they explore late fall as a sacred season of rest, introspection, and renewal—challenging a culture that glorifies constant productivity. Through psychology, biology, spirituality, and ancient wisdom, they reframe darkness not as something to fear, but as fertile ground for healing, integration, and the return of light. If the holidays feel overwhelming, this conversation offers grounding strategies to reclaim calm, listen to your body, and honor the season you’re in.

Original airdate: 12/16/2025

In this special anniversary episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian are joined by licensed clinical social worker and author Gary Tiemann to celebrate 50 years of A Course in Miracles.

Together, they explore what A Course in Miracles really teaches—why it isn’t a religion, how it defines miracles as shifts in perception, and why changing the mind is the key to healing, peace, and personal transformation. The conversation weaves together psychology, spirituality, quantum physics, mindfulness, and mental health, offering a grounded and accessible introduction for both newcomers and longtime students of the Course.

If you’re searching for inner peace, spiritual growth, or a deeper understanding of miracles beyond the supernatural, this episode offers insight, perspective, and practical wisdom for modern life.

Original Airdate: 12/12/2025