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If the holidays trigger stress, family pressure, grief, or that constant “I can’t fully relax” feeling—you’re not alone. In this episode of Intake Talk Show, Bertha Barrett sits down with Cindy Ransom, LMFT (licensed in New York and Florida) to unpack why anxiety spikes during the holidays and what you can do to protect your nervous system without guilt.

In this conversation, we cover:
Why holiday stress feels different than everyday stress (expectations + pressure to be “happy”)
“Ambient anxiety” from nonstop news and global uncertainty
Family roles, old patterns, and why holidays can trigger trauma responses
Self-boundaries (including the “Cinderella exit plan” before things escalate)
Grounding tools: box breathing + the 5-4-3-2-1 method
Digital hygiene: limiting doom scrolling, phone-free bed, and reducing nervous system overload
How parents can recognize anxiety in kids and teens (irritability, sleep shifts, stomach aches)
Why naming the feeling matters: stress vs anxiety vs overwhelm


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Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a therapist-patient relationship.

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