Most women move through the holidays on autopilot. You host, handle, organize, smile, and make everything work for everyone else while quietly running on empty. If you’ve ever wondered why this season feels heavier than it looks on paper, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.In today’s conversation, Mattie breaks down what is actually happening in your brain during the busiest time of the year and why the pressure to hold everything together pushes you into survival mode. More importantly, she offers a simple, science-based path to reclaiming joy, calm, and presence this season.This is about understanding yourself, honoring what you need, and choosing a different experience than the one you have been conditioned to accept.In this episode, you will learn:Why the holidays feel overwhelmingThe real neurological reasons women carry more mental and emotional weight during this season.What it means to truly flourish A clear and practical definition of thriving that centers connection, clarity, and grounded energy.How to shift your brain out of survival modeSimple, brain-friendly strategies that help you feel steadier and more present.You will walk away with:A clearer understanding of your emotional patterns during the holidaysA practical framework for protecting your time, energy, and peaceTools to create moments of joy that feel real and sustainableA new perspective on how to move through the season with confidence instead of pressureWant to go deeper?Download Mattie’s free Permission Slip Boundary Script—a guided tool to help you honor your needs without guilt or apology. Get it here.And if you’re craving a supportive space to reconnect with purpose and joy, join The Flourish Collective, a heart-centered community for women 45+ rediscovering themselves beyond the roles they’ve played. Learn more here.You don’t have to earn your joy.You just have to remember it’s yours.

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