{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Mastering the Holidays: Setting Non-Negotiables for Your Health and Well-Being","description":"In this episode of Wild Medicine, Dr. Michelle Peris discusses the emotional and physical challenges many face during the holiday season, particularly regarding health and wellness.  She emphasizes the importance of understanding weight gain trends, emotional resilience, and the need to define personal core values and non-negotiables.   Dr. Peris encourages listeners to prepare for social pressures and to reclaim their personal power by living in alignment with their values, especially during family gatherings and holiday events.   Episode Overview:  00:00: Navigating Emotional Decisions During the Holidays 03:50: Understanding Weight Gain Trends and Metabolic Health 06:00: Challenging Our Thinking and Defending Habits 08:28: Identifying Core Values and Non-Negotiables 11:14: The Pressure of Social Expectations and Belonging 13:49: Living in Alignment with Personal Values 16:13: Preparing for Holiday Challenges and Emotional Resilience 20:30: Creating Boundaries and Managing Expectations 23:06: Reclaiming Power and Authenticity 25:49: Embracing Change and Personal Growth 29:45: Final Thoughts on Living Wild and True to Yourself   Takeaways: The holiday season can trigger big emotions that affect health. Emotional experiences around food can lead to self-sabotage. Defending unhealthy habits can prevent personal growth. Identifying core values is crucial for maintaining health. Social pressures can challenge our health goals. Living in alignment with values leads to better health outcomes. Preparation is key to navigating holiday gatherings. Reclaiming personal power involves setting non-negotiable standards. It's important to recognize and honor personal growth.   Stay Wild. FREE RESOURCE:  Try our Cyclical Nourishment Guide: https:\/\/rebeltribe.thrivecart.com\/cyclical-living-nutrition\/ Connect with Dr. Michelle on INSTAGRAM This episode is brought to you by: www.the-wild-collective.com Ready to reclaim your Wild? JOIN THE WAITLIST Learn more about The Poppy Clinic: www.poppyclinic.com Is Naturopathic Medicine for you: LEARN MORE HERE Take our HORMONE QUIZ Are you a clinician looking for more impact? START HERE ","author_name":"Wild Medicine","author_url":"https:\/\/poppyclinic.com\/podcast\/","html":"