The Couch Live

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The Couch Live

  • tis' the season

tis' the season

Thursday 1st December 2022

Discover how to navigate the holiday season with tips from The Couch Live's hosts, Lui Delgado and Trinity Phillips.
54 minutes
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Surviving the Holidays: Tips and Tales from The Couch Live

Allow yourself to enjoy the holidays, man. And if you don't like what's going on around you, it's the season, man.
The holidays can be a minefield of emotions, especially if you're in recovery or grappling with loss. In this heartwarming episode of The Couch Live, hosts Lui Delgado, aka The Street Certified Dope Doctor, and Trinity Phillips, The Dharma Guy, share their wisdom on making it through the festive season with your sanity intact. The duo dives into the often overwhelming expectations that come with the holidays.
They point out that the pressure to have a picture-perfect celebration can lead to frustration and disappointment. Instead, they encourage listeners to redefine what the holidays mean to them, letting go of the past and creating new, meaningful rituals. One standout piece of advice is to manage your expectations. The hosts suggest that by accepting that the holidays might not look like they used to, you can find joy in the present moment.
This is particularly helpful for those who have lost loved ones or are navigating recovery. Another gem from this episode is the idea of embracing different perspectives. Not everyone celebrates in the same way, and that's okay. This diversity can actually add richness to your holiday experience. Lui and Trinity also talk about the power of gratitude. By focusing on what you have rather than what you lack, you can shift your mindset from external pressures to internal strengths.
Their personal stories and reflections make this episode relatable and authentic, offering practical tips for anyone feeling the holiday blues. So if you're looking for ways to survive—and even enjoy—the holiday season, this episode of The Couch Live is a must-listen. Tune in for insights that will help you find joy and meaning during this often challenging time of year.