The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 629: Good Enough Is Both Good and Enough | Niro Feliciano, All is Calm-ish
Nov 23, 2025
Niro Feliciano, a cognitive psychotherapist and TODAY Show contributor, dives into holiday stress and well-being strategies from her book, *All Is Calmish*. She tackles the pressures of comparison culture and commercialism, offering practical tools like micro-movements and breathing techniques to enhance wellness. Niro also shares insights on managing family dynamics, the importance of presence over perfection, and the value of experience gifts. Her compassionate approach encourages finding joy in imperfect moments and rethinking holiday traditions.
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Why Holidays Feel Depleting
- Holiday stress often stems from comparison culture, commercialization, and believing we must do everything.
- Niro Feliciano argues these forces deplete joy and steal mental bandwidth from what truly matters.
Handle Family Drama Ahead
- Address resolvable family tensions before the holidays with calm, specific conversations.
- Set clear boundaries and state consequences if someone consistently disrespects them.
Use Opposite Action To Diffuse Tension
- Use opposite action (e.g., laugh) to interrupt intense emotions and defuse drama in the moment.
- This shifts your response and often starves drama-makers of the reaction they seek.
