Dreading the Holidays? How to Handle the Stress, the Pressure, and the People Who Drain You

It starts the same way every year. The calendar fills up, the expectations pile on, and before the season even hits its peak you are already exhausted. The family dynamics, the financial pressure, the endless to-do list, the feeling that you have to hold everything together for everyone else — and somewhere in all of it, you disappear. Christoffel Sneijders joins Stacey Chillemi to cut through the noise and get honest about what holiday stress is really about — why the same triggers show up year after year no matter how much you prepare, and what the head-heart-gut misalignment that drives people-pleasing and over-commitment looks like when it is activated by the specific pressure points of the holiday season. What he shares about how to spot the early signs of overwhelm before they take over, how to protect your energy without withdrawing from the people you love, and how to set the tone for your own experience this season using all three of your internal centers rather than just white-knuckling through on willpower will give you the most practically grounded and personally liberating holiday stress conversation you have encountered. The holidays are coming whether you are ready or not. This episode helps you meet them on your own terms. Explore cutting-edge approaches to stress management and holistic wellness at Become a supporter of this podcast: . Follow The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi for weekly episodes on mindset, wellness, spirituality, and business growth—without burnout. Newsletter & resources: https://substack.com/@staceychillemi Watch & connect: • • Be a guest/sponsor: [email protected] • or Disclaimer: Educational only; not medical, mental-health, or legal advice. © The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices