In this grounded and deeply relatable solo episode, Marsha opens up about why the holiday season can trigger old patterns, heavy memories, and emotional spirals — and how to rewrite those automatic responses in real time. She shares a personal moment while decorating her Christmas tree that revealed just how quickly the brain slips into past stories, fear-based thinking, and bracing for the worst.

Marsha walks listeners through a powerful reminder: your past does not predict your future and your subconscious is simply trying to keep you safe based on outdated information. Using breathwork, presence, and nervous system regulation, she guides you to shift out of old loops and into a more grounded, peaceful December. Consider this episode your holiday reset — especially if this season tends to feel heavy, overwhelming, or emotionally loaded.

Highlights:

[02:18] Why the holidays often trigger old memories and emotional spirals

[04:31] The moment decorating the tree revealed an outdated subconscious script

[06:12] “It happened, it is not happening” — interrupting past based thinking

[08:25] How your brain predicts danger using old memories

[10:50] Future tripping and bracing for the worst: why it dysregulates you

[13:01] Guided visualization to rehearse calm instead of chaos

[16:30] Using breathwork to reset your nervous system in under 40 seconds

[18:48] Replacing judgment with curiosity: “Interesting. I see that pattern.”

[20:12] Anchoring a new script for December through daily presence

[22:49] Your past does not decide your holidays — your leadership does

[25:04] Why the holidays are the ultimate test (and training ground) for being unbothered

Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster

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