But Why Does Christmas Feel So Bittersweet? | Part 2: Why the Holidays Burn Us Out

In Part 2 of our holiday series, Kristin and Laura peel back the glitter to talk about the real stress under the tinsel...from sensory overload and grief to the gendered emotional labour that keeps the “magic” going.

We unpack:

Why the holidays feel more emotionally intense than joyful

How old family roles resurface and trap us in the past

The link between perfectionism, people-pleasing, and identity

The hidden burnout of autistic masking in social settings

Why "relaxing" actually feels harder than just keeping busy

Drawing on lived experience, feminist psychology, and neurodivergent perspectives, this episode makes space for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by a season that’s supposed to feel special.

It’s not just you. And no, it doesn’t make you a Grinch.

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