The holiday season can be beautiful — but for many people, it can also be deeply lonely.
In this heartfelt episode, fitness professional, educator, and author Tracy L. Markley shares an important reminder to reach out, check in, and care for those who may be spending the holidays alone. Not everyone has family. Not everyone has visitors, gatherings, or people who think to check on them. Loneliness during the holidays is real — and often invisible.

Speaking from personal experience, Tracy opens an honest conversation about what it feels like to go through the season without family, support, or connection, and why kindness matters more than most people realize. Even a simple message, a visit, or an invitation can make someone feel seen, valued, and remembered.

This episode is a compassionate call to action:
Don’t assume someone is okay just because they aren’t saying they’re not.
Reach out. Include people. Be aware. Choose kindness.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR:

• Why holiday loneliness is far more common than people think
• How to recognize those who may be quietly struggling
• The emotional impact of spending holidays without family
• Why checking on someone can change their entire season
• Ways to include people who might otherwise spend the holidays alone
• How compassion, awareness, and presence make a real difference
• A heartfelt message of encouragement for anyone feeling lonely this time of year

This episode is for anyone who wants to bring more kindness into the world — and for anyone who needs a gentle reminder that they are not forgotten.

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