The Juggle is Real What Every Parent Needs to Hear Before Christmas: Our 2025 Expert's Advice on Stress, Connection & Calm | E180
In this special pre-holiday episode, Andryanna curates timely insights from trusted 2025 expert guests, sharing perspective and practical guidance on stress, nervous system regulation, anxiety, screen time, and staying connected during the holidays. The episode is designed to feel supportive, steady, and reassuring — a reminder of what truly matters as the season unfolds.
Featured expert voices include:
Kathryn Flynn, Registered Psychotherapist
Dr. Kristine Laderoute, Clinical Psychologist
Cat & Nat, authors and creators of The Screen Sense Guide
Dr. Mary Marano, relationship and family expert
Together, their insights help parents approach the holidays with more calm, compassion, and connection — for themselves, their children, and their partners.
In this episode, listeners will hear expert guidance on:
Why nervous systems are often on overdrive during the holidays — and what helps;
How anxiety and judgement can heighten stress for parents and kids;
Navigating disrupted routines and emotional overload with compassion;
Reducing screen time tension while keeping communication open;
Supporting connection with your partner during busy, demanding seasons;
Letting go of perfection and lowering the bar where it matters most.
The episode closes with a deeply reflective reading, “A Love Letter to Right Now,” offering perspective on presence, gratitude, and the fleeting beauty of everyday family life — especially poignant in the days leading up to Christmas and the holiday break.
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Guest Episode References (for Further Listening):
Episode 151 — May 29, 2025
Regulate, Respond, Repair: Parenting Through a Nervous System Lens with Kathryn FlynnEpisode 153 — June 12, 2025
Anxiety, Assertiveness + the Art of Emotional Recovery with Dr. Kristine LaderouteEpisode 145 — April 17, 2025
Cat & Nat on Parenting Teens in a Digital World: What Every Parent Needs to KnowEpisode 137 — February 20, 2025
Staying Connected : Nurturing the Relationship with Your Partner While Raising a Family with Dr. Mary Marano