Episode 35

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2nd Dec 2025

Holiday Survival Guide for Sensitive Souls - Part I

The holidays bring up everything... nostalgia, grief, joy, overwhelm, and the inner child expecting “the most magical Christmas ever.” I’ve had my own complicated history with this season (yes, I once wrote a very choice word Christmas song for those who are not loving the holiday season 😅 https://youtu.be/90FdyjmTkSg?si=fipB8K5ZBXej3D8U).

So I’m sharing the tools and mindsets that have helped me navigate December as a sensitive, neurodivergent human:

✨ giving yourself transition time

✨ grounding mantras

✨ choosing what really matters

✨ saying “no” with love

✨ therapy when needed

✨ giving yourself permission to be human

✨ book recommendations

My holiday intention this year:

“May I meet the season with openness, ease, and joy.”


Book recommendations and full post available on my substack page: https://thoughtexperimentcalledlife.substack.com


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I’m Greta, a musician, creator, and multi-passionate human who explores mindset, healing, creativity, and unconventional living. After navigating chronic illness and rebuilding my life through holistic health, movement, and inner work, I’m passionate about helping others do the same. My mission is to make growth feel possible, personal, and deeply human.

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