In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather and Kent McKean dive into the emotional pull of reverting to childhood roles during the holidays. They discuss how sensory triggers like smells, sounds, and traditions can reignite old patterns and share tools to help you break free. From creating holiday manifestos to shifting subconscious programs, they emphasize the importance of self-awareness and intentionality in transforming holiday dynamics. Tune in! Learn how to bring love, rest, and authenticity into your celebrations and foster deeper connections with family. Whether navigating strained relationships or redefining holiday meaning, this episode offers practical insights for growth and healing.

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In this episode, you will:

🎭 Learn how Childhood Roles Resurface During the Holidays

🧠 Learn how smells, sounds, and traditions associated with holidays can trigger subconscious memories and emotions.

🌪️ Discover how the combination of sensory triggers and unresolved family dynamics can create emotional overwhelm.

💡 Explore how doing the inner work can help you recognize and change patterns before stepping into holiday interactions.

✍️Learn how crafting a holiday manifesto can set the tone for a season filled with love, rest, and authenticity.

🧘 Discover how to approach holiday tasks like cooking or shopping with a mindset of rest and presence.

❤️ Understand how changing your internal narrative can create opportunities for better interactions and connection with family.

🔄 Gain insights into stepping out of childhood roles and creating new, empowering ways of being with your family.

🛠️ Learn how to use triggers and difficult holiday moments as tools for self-growth and healing through Mind Change techniques.

🌟Transform the holidays from a source of stress into an opportunity for personal growth, connection, and love.

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