{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Managing Holiday Stress with Cohost Amy Connell","description":"Hey there!  I'm glad you\u2019re here.  In episode 266, I asked my friend, Amy Connell, to join me as my cohost to discuss practical ways to manage stress during the holiday season.  Let\u2019s face it: we face stress daily, and it\u2019s always a good idea to check in with yourself to learn more about what is happening in your life and what you need to do to manage your stress.  Amy and I talk about:  What stress is and ways it shows up during the holiday season  How to plan for the holidays without adding more to your to-do list Practical solutions that help us manage our stress through self-care, habit stacking, setting boundaries, and reducing or limiting alcohol  Being more flexible with not drinking vs. pressuring yourself not to drink  Setting yourself up for easing into January so you don\u2019t feel pressured to change everything in your life   Thank you for listening!    Mentioned in this episode:  Dry January  Amy's first episode on To 50 and Beyond    Join Team Alcohol-Free Enroll in Team Alcohol-Free before 11\/11 to enjoy community benefits and 2023 pricing here.    Find Amy here: The Graced Health Podcast Amy\u2019s website  B. COMPLETE Your Worthy Body    Stay Connected  Join my email community to receive weekly podcast updates, and stay in touch.  lorimassicot.com       ","author_name":"To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle","author_url":"https:\/\/www.lorimassicot.com\/","html":"