Randy L Boyd
Randy L Boyd
Traditions That Heal, Not Hurt
Traditions That Heal, Not Hurt
Traditions That Heal, Not Hurt
Monday 8th December 2025
Explore how to transform holiday traditions into healing experiences in this insightful podcast episode with Randy and Kathy Boyd.
30 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
Healing
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Randy L Boyd
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Categories:
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Religion & Spirituality
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Reevaluate holiday traditions to ensure they promote healing.
- Create new traditions that align with current values and circumstances.
- Focus on emotional intimacy over physical displays during the holidays.
- Volunteer and serve others to find purpose and joy in the season.
- Include quiet reflection as part of holiday celebrations.
"Is this tradition helping us heal, or is it holding us hostage to our past?"
How do people cope with the challenges of staying sober during the holiday season? The podcast episode 'Traditions That Heal, Not Hurt' tackles this timely topic with hosts Randy and Kathy Boyd, who bring their unique blend of warmth and wisdom to the discussion. They share personal stories and insights on how traditions can sometimes become burdens rather than blessings, especially when they are steeped in memories of loss or pain.
The Boyds emphasise the importance of creating new traditions that foster healing and connection, rather than perpetuating old wounds. Throughout the episode, listeners are encouraged to examine their own holiday practices. Are these traditions serving you, or are they holding you back? The Boyds remind us that it's perfectly okay to let go of traditions that no longer bring joy and to forge new ones that align with our current lives and values.
They share their own experiences of adapting holiday celebrations to be more inclusive and healing, particularly for those in recovery or dealing with grief. The episode also touches on practical ways to make the holidays more meaningful. From volunteering and serving others to incorporating quiet moments of reflection, Randy and Kathy offer a range of ideas for turning what can be a stressful time into one of peace and joy.
As you listen, you'll be inspired to rethink your own traditions and perhaps even create new ones that bring genuine happiness and healing to you and your loved ones. Why not take a moment to reflect: Are your holiday traditions helping you heal or holding you hostage? It's time to start a new chapter this festive season.