Vanessa Persephone
Vanessa Persephone
44. how to survive the holidays without shame, overwhelm, or overspending
44. how to survive the holidays without shame, overwhelm, or overspending
44. how to survive the holidays without shame, overwhelm, or overspending
Tuesday 11th November 2025
Navigate the holidays without shame or overspending. Join Vanessa Persephone for tips on intentional living and sobriety support.
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Vanessa Persephone
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Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Empowering Recovery Journeys
Mindful Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Focus on intentional spending and mindful eating to manage holiday stress.
- Build connections to combat feelings of isolation and addiction.
- Set realistic boundaries to avoid emotional spending and overeating.
- Join a supportive community for guidance through the festive season.
- Transform holiday habits by choosing intention over impulse.
"The opposite of addiction is connection."
Ever wondered what it takes to navigate the holiday season without spiralling into shame, overwhelm, or overspending? Vanessa Persephone, a former professional dancer turned yoga instructor and health coach, offers a heartfelt discussion on how to approach the festive period with intention rather than impulse. With over seven years of experience in recovery, Vanessa candidly shares her personal journey of battling addiction and finding sobriety, highlighting how the holidays can often trigger deep-seated patterns of anxiety and self-doubt.
In this episode, Vanessa introduces the concept of the 'Intentional Consumption Collective', a community designed to help women manage holiday stress by focusing on intentional spending, mindful eating, and supportive connections. The collective offers live calls and events featuring guest speakers who provide practical advice on maintaining sobriety and setting realistic boundaries during this challenging time. Vanessa's raw honesty about her struggles with binge-restrict cycles and financial anxiety resonates with many listeners.
She emphasizes the importance of connection as a powerful antidote to addiction, encouraging listeners to open up about their hidden struggles. By fostering a sense of community and providing tangible tools, Vanessa aims to help others emerge from the holiday season feeling grounded and proud of themselves. If you're tired of ending the holidays feeling exhausted and ashamed, this episode might just offer the guidance you need. Are you ready to approach this festive season with clarity and intention?