🎧 You Are Not Santa Claus

This Just In: Your Last Nerve Has Logged Off

We’re only a couple of weeks into the year, and somehow it already feels like a lot. From talk of U.S. actions in Venezuela and Greenland to ICE raids and shutdown rumors, people are ready to fast‑forward to 2027. I sit down with licensed professional counselor and counselor educator Dr. A’tasha Christian to talk about how everyone (and especially journalists) can protect their peace without going off the grid. We unpack boundaries, burnout, and why it’s OK if you need to meditate like El from Stranger Things just to get through the day. Want a little more encouragement? Listen to another midweek Note to Carry below. Get full access to Chandelis Reports at chandelis.substack.com/subscribe [https://chandelis.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

🎧 You don't need another resolution. You need intention.

In the first reflection of 2026, I invite you to ask a different question for the new year: Not “What will I do?” but “Why does it matter?” Want a little more encouragement? Listen to another midweek Note to Carry below. Get full access to Chandelis Reports at chandelis.substack.com/subscribe [https://chandelis.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

🎧 It’s okay to begin again

This final note of the year reflects on the courage it takes to begin again — whether it’s a dream delayed or a version of you waiting to rise. Want a little more encouragement? Listen to another midweek Note to Carry below. Get full access to Chandelis Reports at chandelis.substack.com/subscribe [https://chandelis.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

🎧 It’s the intent that counts

A recent poll estimated Americans spent billions on gifts no one wanted. Let’s stop spending out of habit and start giving with intent. Want a little more encouragement? Listen to another midweek Note to Carry below. Get full access to Chandelis Reports at chandelis.substack.com/subscribe [https://chandelis.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

🎧 You Are Not Santa Claus

Analysts say retail spending is up this holiday season. But listen to understand why it’s okay not to stretch yourself thin during the holidays, financially, emotionally, or otherwise. The most valuable gifts you can give might not cost a thing. Want a little more encouragement? Listen to another midweek Note to Carry below. Get full access to Chandelis Reports at chandelis.substack.com/subscribe [https://chandelis.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]