The Happy Menopause

The Overworked Woman's Guide to a Stress-Free Christmas with Jess Baker, Chartered Psychologist. S6. Ep. 8.

Jackie Lynch - Nutritionist & Author Season 6 Episode 8

Christmas can be a lot of fun and create some wonderful memories. But let’s face it, all that festive joy doesn’t happen by accident. Behind the scenes, pulling all the strings and juggling all the plates, there’s usually a woman making the magic happen. We really do take on a lot at this time of year. So, if you’re already feeling overwhelmed by all the planning, shopping, wrapping, prepping, and cooking that lies ahead, don’t worry—help is at hand.

In this episode, I’m chatting with Chartered Psychologist Jess Baker, the author of the excellent book The Super Helper Syndrome: A Survival Guide for Compassionate People. She’s here to help us establish some boundaries, banish guilt and avoid overloading ourselves - just what we need at this time of year.

Jess has some brilliant advice to get you through the season while still having fun. Tune in we dive into some tricky festive scenarios—I’m pretty sure you’ll recognise them! —now you’ll learn how to handle them with confidence and ease.

This is the first in a series of three podcasts designed to support you through the challenges of the festive season, so check out your feed for the other two.

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Check out the full Show Notes for this episode on my website www.well-well-well.co.uk/podcast, where you'll find all the relevant links and references for each guest.

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