The Holiday Season Doesn't Have to Break You — Here's What Dr. Susan Landers Tells Overwhelmed Moms

The pressure to make the holidays perfect — the cooking, the decorating, the gift-giving, the hosting, the showing up with a smile when you are running on empty — falls disproportionately on moms. And the advice to just enjoy it rarely helps when the to-do list is longer than the daylight. Dr. Susan Landers joins Stacey Chillemi to bring her characteristic clinical honesty to the holiday overwhelm conversation — what self-care actually looks like when you are in the thick of the season rather than just planning to practice it later, how to set realistic expectations that protect your mental health without disappointing everyone around you, and the practical strategies that make the holidays genuinely manageable rather than just survivable. What she shares will give you the most immediately applicable and personally validating holiday stress framework you have encountered. You are allowed to enjoy the season you are working so hard to create. This episode helps you figure out how. Explore Dr. Susan Landers' extensive resources and insights on managing stress and wellness during the holidays 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