Becoming the Calm One in the Room

The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s can feel like a blur—beautiful, busy, and full of old patterns that suddenly get very loud. We’re talking about the tender reality of family during the holidays: why the same conversations repeat, why certain people still press your buttons, and how to create space for a calmer, truer you at the table. This is a grounded guide to staying centered when emotions spike and expectations stack up. We explore the idea that family can be our greatest te...