Christmas in our 30s hits different — softer, slower, and a little heavier around the edges. In this episode, we mix nostalgia, grown-up holiday chaos, and the quiet search for peace.

We talk about the magic of childhood Christmases, the December overstimulation we never trained for, the pressure to show up for everyone, and the new traditions we’re building as adults.

Plus: our 30s Holiday Etiquette and Survival Guide — how to protect your energy, manage gatherings, set gentle boundaries, and make space for the peace you actually want this season.

Warm, cozy, and a little sentimental — the perfect listen for your drive home, your gift-wrapping night, or your quiet evening before Christmas.

The 30s Social Battery: Why We Cancel Plans, Need Space, and Choose Selective Peace

Our 20s were about saying yes. Our 30s? Selective peace only.

In this episode, we talk about the 30s social battery — the quiet exhaustion that comes from work, people, overstimulation, and being “on” all week. We dive into the art of saying no without guilt, choosing friendships that feel nourishing, and understanding why staying home suddenly feels like luxury.

We also get real about social exhaustion, emotional bandwidth, and the comfort of silence in a world that’s always loud.

And since it’s almost Christmas and NYE season, we’re adding a light and funny 30s Holiday Party Survival Guide: how to attend without burning out, how to dip politely, and how to protect your peace during the busiest month of the year.

Cozy, relatable, and just a little too honest. Perfect for anyone who’s ever canceled plans… to lie in bed and not talk to anyone. 🤍

November feels like a long exhale — that quiet space between chaos and celebration where everything slows down and we finally notice how tired we are. In this episode, we talk about hibernation season in our 30s: the cozy routines that keep us grounded, the revenge bedtime procrastination that keeps us up, and the soft realizations that come when health, loss, and stillness make us see life differently.

It’s about learning to rest without guilt, finding comfort in the mundane, and understanding that peace sometimes looks like pajamas, vitamins, and putting your phone down at 10:30 PM.

🍂 A gentle reminder: slowing down isn’t giving up — it’s preparing your heart for what’s next.