If you feel alone this holiday season, here’s what’s helping me.

Описание: This time of year can feel magical for some people… and brutally isolating for others. If the holidays are making you feel alone, this episode is for you. I’ve lived every version of holiday loneliness you can imagine this past year....loss, transition, moving, rebuilding from scratch...and I wanted to share the exact techniques that helped me destroy the spiral and reclaim connection again.

0:00 - Why the holidays feel heavier
0:24 - A shift that changed everything for me
1:18 - The lies loneliness tells us
3:41 - What actually helped me feel less alone
5:46 - A brave step I’m taking this week
9:47 - The moment everything started to change
12:56 - A challenge that might change your season

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Loneliness isn’t a flaw. It’s a signal. Your body is telling you it’s craving connection. And when the world feels loud, joyful, and together, that signal gets a whole lot sharper. So today, we’re walking through practical, courageous steps that pull you out of the emotional quicksand and back into real human connection.

Inside this episode, I break down how to shift your mindset, interrupt the lies that loneliness creates, take brave action in your real life, and even rewrite painful holiday memories with new, life-giving ones. I’m sharing exactly what I’m doing this year, including trying a new app called Timeleft that brings strangers together for curated dinners and meaningful conversations. I have my first dinner scheduled this week, social anxiety and all, but I’m going for it—and I want to help you find your version of that brave step too.

You don’t have to stay stuck in the loneliness you’re feeling right now. You’re not behind. You’re not the only one struggling during a season that’s “supposed” to feel happy. And you’re absolutely capable of building the meaningful friendships you’ve wanted your whole life. Let’s take the first step together.

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