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Episode 113: HOLIDAY CHAOS: How to Keep Your Loved One From Hijacking Your Peace.
Episode 113: HOLIDAY CHAOS: How to Keep Your Loved One From Hijacking Your Peace.
Episode 113: HOLIDAY CHAOS: How to Keep Your Loved One From Hijacking Your Peace.
Monday 17th November 2025
Learn strategies to maintain peace during holidays with loved ones battling addiction. Practical tips from Danny and Emily Deaton.
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Episode Overview
- Set boundaries that protect your peace.
- Focus on gratitude and cherish those who are present.
- Understand your loved one's perspective during holidays.
- Let natural consequences teach rather than enabling.
- Create new traditions that bring joy and peace.
"You don't have to let addiction steal another holiday from your family."
Curious about how to maintain peace during the chaotic holiday season? Episode 113 of YOUR LIVING PROOF PODCAST tackles this very challenge. Danny Deaton and his wife Emily share their unique insights on managing the emotional rollercoaster that often accompanies holidays when a loved one is struggling with addiction. With their combined experiences in drug addiction, divorce, and family dynamics, they offer practical advice on setting boundaries and managing expectations to keep your peace intact.
The episode is packed with strategies to avoid common emotional traps and focus on what truly matters—cherishing the moments with those who are present and supportive. Danny and Emily provide a heartfelt list of 'dos and don'ts' for the holiday season, helping listeners to shift focus from chaos to gratitude. They emphasise that while addiction can cast a long shadow, it doesn't have to steal your joy or ruin the festivities.
Whether you're dealing with an active addiction or navigating the early stages of recovery, their tips are designed to help you find strength and clarity. So, why let addiction ruin another holiday? This episode is a reminder that your peace is worth protecting, and there are actionable steps you can take to ensure a meaningful celebration. How will you choose to celebrate this year?