S8 E15 Why the Holidays Stir Up So Much in Midlife & How to Cope with Ann Bolinger-McQuade

The holidays have a way of stirring up everything at once — joy, nostalgia, gratitude, and for so many of us in midlife, a deep grief for the people and seasons of life we miss. It’s a complicated blend, and it can feel incredibly lonely… even when you’re surrounded by family and celebration. That’s one reason this episode feels especially personal to me. I was never someone who believed in signs…