Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya Gioia
Ep 5 Sober UP Your Christmas With Us
Ep 5 Sober UP Your Christmas With Us
Ep 5 Sober UP Your Christmas With Us
Sunday 16th December 2018
Discover how Jerry and Tanya's 'do-nothing' Christmas Day brings joy without stress. Perfect for families seeking a serene holiday experience.
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Get the buttons here!A Stress-Free Christmas: Embrace the Do-Nothing Day
Episode Overview
- Consider creating new traditions that suit your family's needs.
- Set a budget for holiday spending to avoid financial stress.
- Focus on experiences rather than material gifts.
- Embrace simplicity to enjoy quality family time.
- Reflect on what truly matters during the holiday season.
The worst thing is to have to leave your presents and go to somebody's house and do that all again.
Christmas doesn't have to be a whirlwind of stress and endless obligations. In this episode of 'Sober on Purpose', Jerry and Tanya share their unconventional approach to a serene holiday season. Imagine a Christmas Day where the pressure of hosting and elaborate meals is swapped for a 'do-nothing' day filled with family, comfort, and relaxation. Their journey began when their children were young, and they realised that the hustle and bustle of traditional festivities was more exhausting than enjoyable.
They decided to embrace simplicity, opting for a day in pyjamas, enjoying each other's company without the need for a grand feast or travelling to relatives. Jerry and Tanya's method is all about reclaiming joy and sanity. By setting aside a budget beforehand and allowing everyone to pick their favourite foods, they create a relaxed atmosphere where the focus is on being together rather than on perfecting the holiday spectacle.
The episode delves into how they manage expectations around gift-giving, emphasising experiences over material items, and finding peace in the true spirit of Christmas. Their candid discussion touches on personal experiences of overcoming addiction and separation, showing how these challenges shaped their unique traditions. They encourage listeners to explore what truly matters during the holidays and create traditions that resonate with their own family dynamics.
Whether it's spending the day in pyjamas or having shrimp cocktail for breakfast, this episode is a gentle reminder that Christmas can be whatever you want it to be. Why not take a cue from Jerry and Tanya this holiday season?
Listen in for tips on crafting your own stress-free celebration and discover how letting go of traditional expectations can bring your family closer together.