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  • Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode - 74 – Help for the Holidays

Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode - 74 – Help for the Holidays

Tuesday 19th November 2024

Dr. Ashley and the Boss discuss handling holiday stress, gratitude, and grief. Practical tips and timeless wisdom from Dr. Ashley's grandma Na Na.
16 minutes
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Keeping Ashland Healthy
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Surviving the Holidays: Gratitude and Grief

Episode Overview

  • Reflect on positive aspects to shift your mindset.
  • Acknowledge and make room for grief instead of pushing it away.
  • Honour lost loved ones through holiday traditions.
  • Lean on your support system and communicate your needs.
  • Offer practical help and genuine listening to those struggling.
Take good care of yourself, but take good care of each other, too
The holidays can be a mixed bag of emotions, and in this episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Dr. Ashley and the Boss tackle this sensitive subject head-on. With Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year fast approaching, they discuss how these festive times can sometimes bring feelings of anxiety, sadness, or overwhelm. Dr. Ashley shares her thoughts on the power of gratitude and how reflecting on the positives can help shift your mindset.
The episode also touches on the importance of acknowledging grief rather than pushing it away, offering practical tips on how to honour lost loved ones during the holidays. From sharing holiday traditions to simply listening and being there for someone, the hosts provide a wealth of advice to make this season a bit easier for those who might be struggling. And as a special treat, Dr.
Ashley’s grandma Na Na wraps up the show with her timeless wisdom, reminding everyone to take good care of themselves and each other. This episode is a heartfelt guide to navigating the emotional complexities of the holiday season, offering support and practical advice for anyone who finds this time of year challenging.