The Holiday Survival Podcast

Holiday Survival Tip #14: Be a Safe Space with Elizabeth Kipp

Join Erin Billings in this season’s final episode of The Holiday Survival Podcast where stress management and historical trauma specialist, Elizabeth Kipp, shares her journey from addiction to recovery and offers invaluable insights into the link between trauma, addiction, and finding inner peace during the holidays.  From addressing triggers to strategies for staying sober amidst social pressures, Elizabeth's expertise provides guidance for those struggling with addiction during this festive season. Key Learnings Understanding Addiction Roots Discover the deep connection between unresolved trauma, chronic pain, and addictive behaviors. Support Strategies Learn effective ways to support individuals dealing with addiction during family gatherings or social events. Tools for Sobriety Explore practical tools like deep breathing and exit plans to maintain sobriety amidst triggers. Mindset Shift Embrace a mindset of intentionality and alignment with your sobriety goals during the holiday season. About Elizabeth Kipp   Elizabeth Kipp is a Stress Management and Historical Trauma Specialist who uses Trauma-Trained and Yoga-Informed Addiction Recovery Coaching, Ancestral Clearing®, Compassionate Inquiry, and Yoga to help people with their healing. Elizabeth healed from over 40 years of chronic pain, including anxiety, panic attacks, and addiction. She now guides others to unleash their healing power, find freedom from suffering, and live a thriving life. She is the best-selling author of “The Way Through Chronic Pain: Tools to Reclaim Your Healing Power.” Suffering from stress, anxiety, and fear in your life can lead to chronic pain. But it doesn’t have to be that way! In fact, you’ll be amazed at the positive impact shifting your awareness around your experience with chronic pain has on shifting your physical well-being and, your life, as a whole. Over five days, Elizabeth shares some of the tools she has used to unleash the healing power of the body, calm the mind, and live a more peaceful and fulfilled life Free Offer: 5 Ways to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, & Fear  [https://bit.ly/5WaysToRelieveStress] About Erin Billings Erin Billings is the Founder of CLIQ Management, a done-for-you content creation and media management services agency. Erin gained her expertise working in the music industry as a professional musician, music director, and producer working with artists from American Idol, The Voice, America's Got Talent, and Grammy and Tony Award Winners. She also worked in corporate and non-profit spaces, working with agencies, production houses, and houses of worship producing anything from podcasts to stage productions to conventions and conferences, both live and virtual. Erin is the host of two other Top Ranked Podcasts, the Touchy Subjects Podcast [https://solo.to/touchysubjects] and the Magnetize Me Podcast [https://solo.to/magnetizemepod] with co-host Ai Nguyen. Connect with Erin on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ErinLBillings] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/therealerinbillings/] Connect with the Holiday Survival Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to help others discover valuable insights.  Make sure to check out The Holiday Survival Private Podcast for exclusive content from expert guests, subscribe here [https://cliqmanagement.myflodesk.com/holidaysurvivalprivatepod]. Thank you for listening, and may you have a joyful and fulfilling holiday season.

Holiday Survival Tip #13: Beat End-of-the-Year Burnout with Dr. Jen Johnson

In this episode of the Holiday Survival Podcast, Dr. Jen Johnson, a burnout mitigation consultant and bestselling author of "Thriving After Burnout," joins Erin and shares invaluable insights into handling burnout during the holiday season. From identifying burnout triggers to actionable strategies for recovery, Dr. Jen dives deep into the science-backed approach to self-care, stress management, and maintaining well-being during the busiest time of the year. Key Takeaways Understanding the spectrum of burnout and engaging in preventive strategies Redefining self-care scientifically across various domains beyond the commercialized notion Setting boundaries, making room for rest, and detaching from holiday-centric pressures Planning intentional downtime post-holidays to transition into the new year smoothly About Dr. Jen Johnson Dr. Jen Johnson is a burnout mitigation consultant and the bestselling author of THRIVing After Burnout. She specializes in helping organizations increase retention and work satisfaction among their staff. Along the way, Dr. Johnson helps employees implement research-based strategies to increase joy in the workplace and remain in the job they love. Dr. Johnson marries science with compassion as she helps people recognize the habits that hold them back and the strategies that are their way forward to a life of fulfillment and satisfaction. About Erin Billings Erin Billings is the Founder of CLIQ Management, a done-for-you content creation and media management services agency. Erin gained her expertise working in the music industry as a professional musician, music director, and producer working with artists from American Idol, The Voice, America's Got Talent, and Grammy and Tony Award Winners. She also worked in corporate and non-profit spaces, working with agencies, production houses, and houses of worship producing anything from podcasts to stage productions to conventions and conferences, both live and virtual. Erin is the host of two other Top Ranked Podcasts, the Touchy Subjects Podcast [https://solo.to/touchysubjects] and the Magnetize Me Podcast [https://solo.to/magnetizemepod] with co-host Ai Nguyen. Connect with Erin on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ErinLBillings] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/therealerinbillings/] Connect with the Holiday Survival Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to help others discover valuable insights.  Make sure to check out The Holiday Survival Private Podcast for exclusive content from expert guests, subscribe here [https://cliqmanagement.myflodesk.com/holidaysurvivalprivatepod]. Thank you for listening, and may you have a joyful and fulfilling holiday season.

Holiday Survival Tip #12: Communication is Key with Navi Bliss

In this episode of The Holiday Survival Podcast, Navi Bliss, a love and confidence coach, speaker, and author, joins Erin as they dive into navigating relationships during the holiday season. In this episode, Navi shares her personal journey from overcoming toxic relationships to finding self-love and attracting healthy connections.  Discover the common challenges couples face during the holidays, the impact of communication and boundaries, and actionable tips to spice up and revitalize your relationship. Plus, get a sneak peek into Navi's exclusive talk on heating up relationships during the holidays. Key Learnings Understanding the stressors affecting relationships during the holidays: from social pressures to triggers from past traumas. Importance of clear communication, knowing your partner's needs, and setting boundaries to avoid conflicts. Managing finances together: tips for maintaining autonomy while handling shared expenses. Transforming relationships by working on self-energy and authenticity. Strategies for rekindling passion and romance in relationships during the festive season. About Navi Bliss Navi Bliss is the demystifier of personal relationships, cultivator of confidence, certified love and relationship coach, certified inspirational speaker and host of the blissful love podcast.  She is a contributing author in two books, Our Yellow Brick Road released in August 2022 and Healing and Growth released in December 2022.  She has also been featured on Global News, CTV, A Plus Media and Chicken Soup for the Soul. Navi is also the Chief People Officer at Thriving Women Network. Are you ready to fall back in love with yourself and embrace your most confident version? Navi's 10 minute affirmation audio which she is gifting you, is a great addition to your self love practice - download the audio here [https://www.naviblisscoaching.com/affirmations]. About Erin Billings Erin Billings is the Founder of CLIQ Management, a done-for-you content creation and media management services agency. Erin gained her expertise working in the music industry as a professional musician, music director, and producer working with artists from American Idol, The Voice, America's Got Talent, and Grammy and Tony Award Winners. She also worked in corporate and non-profit spaces, working with agencies, production houses, and houses of worship producing anything from podcasts to stage productions to conventions and conferences, both live and virtual. Erin is the host of two other Top Ranked Podcasts, the Touchy Subjects Podcast [https://solo.to/touchysubjects] and the Magnetize Me Podcast [https://solo.to/magnetizemepod] with co-host Ai Nguyen. Connect with Erin on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ErinLBillings] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/therealerinbillings/] Connect with the Holiday Survival Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to help others discover valuable insights.  Make sure to check out The Holiday Survival Private Podcast for exclusive content from expert guests, subscribe here [https://cliqmanagement.myflodesk.com/holidaysurvivalprivatepod]. Thank you for listening, and may you have a joyful and fulfilling holiday season.

Holiday Survival Tip #11: Unlock the Joyous Possibilities with Lana Manikowski

In this episode of the Holiday Survival Podcast, Erin interviews Lana Manikowski, a certified life coach and advocate for childless women, as she shares her profound journey of navigating infertility and the societal pressures surrounding motherhood.  Lana dives into her own experiences, detailing the emotional rollercoaster of fertility treatments, societal misconceptions, and the resilience required to redefine joy and traditions during the holiday season. Lana sheds light on the overlooked struggles of childless women, offering guidance and inspiring possibilities beyond the conventional norms of parenthood. Key Learnings: Understanding Infertility Journey Lana's personal account sheds light on the emotional toll and complexities of fertility treatments like IUI and IVF. Impact of Harmful Statements Explore the effects of common but hurtful comments made to childless women and the emotional toll they carry. Redesigning Holiday Traditions  Discover ways to create new holiday traditions, finding joy, and meaning irrespective of one's parental status. Empowerment and Resilience Lana's insights highlight the importance of mindset shifts, self-investment, and breaking societal norms for personal fulfillment. Finding Fulfillment Beyond Motherhood Lana shares strategies for embracing life's richness and creating one's unique path to happiness during the holidays. About Lana Manikowski When a 7-year fertility journey ended without a child - and donor egg & adoption wasn’t for her - Lana yearned for a community who could understand the loneliness, self-judgment and loss around navigating a childless future.  When she couldn’t find one, she established one when launching The “So Now What?” Podcast in 2021. A Certified Life Coach Founder, and Activist for infertile and childless women, Lana has helped thousands of women learn to thrive and feel fulfilled without the children they thought they'd have. Lana has an unwavering commitment to help the childless community create a life that feels meaningful, powerful and purposeful again and loves serving as an example that childless women can create the life of their dreams, even when it didn’t turn out as planned. In 2022, Lana founded "The Other's Day Brunch" through which she has created connection for women across the globe. Lana lives in Chicago with her husband and fur-child, Coco. The Guide to Meaningful Holidays is geared towards those who find themselves unexpectedly childless and searching to create meaningful holidays and celebrations without the children they always thought they would have.  This guide can be downloaded free here [https://lanamanikowski.com/holiday/]. About Erin Billings Erin Billings is the Founder of CLIQ Management, a done-for-you content creation and media management services agency. Erin gained her expertise working in the music industry as a professional musician, music director, and producer working with artists from American Idol, The Voice, America's Got Talent, and Grammy and Tony Award Winners. She also worked in corporate and non-profit spaces, working with agencies, production houses, and houses of worship producing anything from podcasts to stage productions to conventions and conferences, both live and virtual. Erin is the host of two other Top Ranked Podcasts, the Touchy Subjects Podcast [https://solo.to/touchysubjects] and the Magnetize Me Podcast [https://solo.to/magnetizemepod] with co-host Ai Nguyen. Connect with Erin on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ErinLBillings] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/therealerinbillings/] Connect with the Holiday Survival Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to help others discover valuable insights.  Make sure to check out The Holiday Survival Private Podcast for exclusive content from expert guests, subscribe here [https://cliqmanagement.myflodesk.com/holidaysurvivalprivatepod]. Thank you for listening, and may you have a joyful and fulfilling holiday season.

Holiday Survival Tip #10: Balance Your Family's Body Budgets with Kate Garzón

In this episode of The Holiday Survival Podcast, Erin interviews Kate Garzón of Guided Parenting Support for parents of toddlers through teens. Discover how body budgeting, a concept rooted in neuroscience, can revolutionize the way families approach the holiday season. Kate shares insights into understanding behaviors, nurturing relationships, and building skills to navigate the stress of festivities and family dynamics. Biggest Takeaways: Understanding the concept of "body budgets" and how it impacts behaviors during the holidays. Strategies to balance body budgets for parents and children, focusing on sleep, nutrition, movement, and downtime. Importance of planning ahead and involving the whole family in creating a holiday schedule that aligns with family values. Advocating for oneself and children, letting go of unrealistic expectations, and fostering empathy through service to others. A deeper dive into body budgeting, proactive approaches for setting up families for holiday success, and concrete strategies for a connected and joyful holiday season. About Kate Garzón [kate@guidedparentingsupport.com] Kate Garzón, M.Ed. is a "GPS" for the parents of toddlers through teens! She is a parent educator, parenting coach and the founder of Guided Parenting Support - GPS®. She helps parents solve frustrating behaviors - and raise great humans - by focusing on relationship- building, understanding development, and skill-building. Kate is a speaker, an author, a frequent podcast guest and a creator of engaging and relevant on-demand video classes for Mother.ly, and Babysparks.com. Weaving together storytelling with science, she offers practical tips and strategies for parents and educators who walk away feeling empowered, confident, and optimistic about the futures of the children and teens that they love. Looking for more cooperation within your family, during the holiday season AND all year round? Access the FREE guide, "10 Tips for Getting Your Kids and Teens to LISTEN!" at www.guidedparentingsupport.com [http://www.guidedparentingsupport.com/] About Erin Billings Erin Billings is the Founder of CLIQ Management, a done-for-you content creation and media management services agency. Erin gained her expertise working in the music industry as a professional musician, music director, and producer working with artists from American Idol, The Voice, America's Got Talent, and Grammy and Tony Award Winners. She also worked in corporate and non-profit spaces, working with agencies, production houses, and houses of worship producing anything from podcasts to stage productions to conventions and conferences, both live and virtual. Erin is the host of two other Top Ranked Podcasts, the Touchy Subjects Podcast [https://solo.to/touchysubjects] and the Magnetize Me Podcast [https://solo.to/magnetizemepod] with co-host Ai Nguyen. Connect with Erin on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ErinLBillings] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/therealerinbillings/] Connect with the Holiday Survival Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to help others discover valuable insights.  Make sure to check out The Holiday Survival Private Podcast for exclusive content from expert guests, subscribe here [https://cliqmanagement.myflodesk.com/holidaysurvivalprivatepod]. Thank you for listening, and may you have a joyful and fulfilling holiday season.