the goop podcast Gwyneth Paltrow: Holiday AMA
Dec 2, 2025
Gwyneth Paltrow shares her holiday insights amidst seasonal chaos. She emphasizes savoring family moments and managing stress with empathy and self-care. Tips include favorite festive recipes, ideal gift suggestions, and the importance of staying present while hosting. She candidly discusses navigating complex family dynamics post-divorce and her personal aspirations for 2026. With humor, she reflects on her cooking struggles and the joy of thoughtful gifting, while expressing a desire to embrace a slower pace in the coming year.
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Plan Early And Prioritize Rest
- Do organize gifts, meals, and lists ahead of time to reduce holiday volume stress.
- Prioritize sleep and downtime to manage season workload and prevent burnout.
Use Boundaries To Fight Burnout
- Avoid alcohol until you finish work and enforce early bedtimes when you're burnt out.
- Use strict sleep boundaries to recover energy during intense holiday periods.
Manage Family Tension With Self-Talk
- When family dynamics get fraught, avoid old triggers and practice self-talk to stay calm.
- Try cultivating empathy by seeing people as whole individuals beyond recurring roles.