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The holidays can be a time of joy, but for many, they’re also filled with pressure, grief, and loneliness. In this heartfelt conversation, Jim, Teresa & Ellie open up about depression and anxiety during the holidays and how couples and families can find peace, balance, and hope.
They explore how to:
- Recognize the signs of seasonal depression and burnout
- Cope with grief, stress, and unmet expectations
- Support your spouse or family through emotional struggles
- Keep faith and connection at the center of the season
This episode offers practical mental health advice, real stories, and spiritual wisdom to remind you: you are not alone — and you can find joy again, even in difficult seasons. This is Part 1. Make sure to come back next week for Part 2!
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Jim & Teresa have been married for 40+ years and have spent the last decade coaching couples through the highs and lows of modern relationships. Teresa is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Jim—a former college football All-American turned certified Relationship & Entrepreneur Coach—brings a direct, no-nonsense perspective to love, commitment, and personal growth. Together, they share honest conversations and practical tools to help you build stronger relationships, one episode at a time.
Chapters
1. Part 1: How to Overcome Depression & Anxiety During the Holidays (00:00:00)
2. When the Holidays Don’t Feel Joyful (00:00:01)
3. The Pressure to Be “Happy” During the Holidays (00:03:41)
4. Why Depression Spikes in December (00:07:58)
5. Outro & What’s Coming in Part 2 (00:11:50)
6. Final Encouragement: You Are Not Alone (00:15:34)
7. Recognizing Signs of Holiday Anxiety (00:19:12)
8. Practical Ways Couples Can Stay Connected (00:23:00)
9. When You Feel Alone in a Room Full of People (00:27:12)
10. Faith, Hope & Finding Peace Again (00:30:51)
11. Replacing Pressure with Presence (00:34:29)
12. Coping Tools for Holiday Stress (00:38:42)
13. Overwhelm, Burnout & Emotional Exhaustion (00:42:02)
14. Setting Boundaries with Family During the Holidays (00:46:26)
15. What to Say (And NOT Say) to Someone Struggling (00:50:15)
16. Supporting a Spouse with Depression (00:54:50)
17. When Holiday Gatherings Trigger Anxiety (00:59:26)
18. How Stress Shows Up in the Body (01:03:46)
19. Comparison, Social Media & Unrealistic Expectations (01:07:49)
20. Feeling Disconnected from the “Holiday Spirit” (01:12:34)
21. Grief, Loss & Missing Loved Ones (01:15:55)
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