How to Enjoy The Festive Holidays During Perimenopause (Without Guilt or Burnout)

Thriving Through the Festive Season: Essential Tips for Women in Their 40s

In this episode of The Nicola Graham Podcast, I am helping you to understand, as women, how you can fully enjoy the festive season. Discussing the importance of having a plan of action for the chaotic, emotionally charged, and indulgent month of December.

With practical takeaways, I am encouraging you to rethink repetitive habits, manage energy levels, plan downtime, and stay intentional with food and alcohol consumption. Emphasising the value of self-care. In this episode I want to guide you through how to thrive rather than just survive through the holiday season.

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00:00 Introduction: Embracing the Festive Season in Your Forties
00:45 The Importance of a Plan: Thriving Through December
01:08 Understanding Your 'Why': Staying Motivated
01:50 Navigating Social Expectations and Self-Prioritization
02:43 Breaking Free from Autopilot: Rethinking December Habits
04:57 Protecting Your Energy: Saying No and Setting Boundaries
13:03 Intentional Eating: Balancing Indulgence and Nutrition
23:19 The Post-Meal Nap Phenomenon
23:56 Managing Energy Over Micromanaging Calories
24:24 Strategic Alcohol Consumption During Holidays
25:24 The Impact of Alcohol on Sleep and Weight
27:02 Choosing Lighter Alcohol Options
31:21 Hydration and Rest: Key to Handling Alcohol
34:17 The Importance of Movement and Exercise
38:19 Embracing Changing Rhythms and Self-Care
40:30 Planning and Prioritizing During the Festive Season
41:21 Thriving Through December: A Conscious Choice
44:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragement