210. How to Navigate Holiday Stress & Family Expectations Without Losing Yourself with Bronwyn Schweigerdt

Send us a text As we head into Thanksgiving week, many mompreneurs feel torn between gratitude and emotional overload. The holidays can awaken old patterns, activate expectations we didn’t know we were carrying, and leave us juggling business, motherhood, and emotional weight — all at once. That’s why today’s conversation couldn’t come at a better time. I’m welcoming back one of your favorite guests — Bronwyn Schweigerdt, psychotherapist, author, speaker, and host of the podcast Angry at the Right Things. Bronwyn helps us understand that anger isn’t something to hide or fix — it’s actually a powerful signal pointing us toward what matters most. In this episode, we explore: • Why the holidays activate emotional triggers for moms and mompreneurs • How to communicate with children and family without walking on eggshells • What it means to set boundaries with compassion — not guilt • How to become your own mirror, instead of seeking approval from others • How to carry emotional integration into the New Year This conversation is real, hopeful, and deeply practical — especially if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed during the holidays or pressured to “make everything perfect” at the expense of your peace. ✨ 3 Takeaways You’ll Walk Away WithHow to release guilt around holiday expectations and protect your peaceTools to communicate emotional needs with family & kids (even during conflict)How to step into 2025 anchored in self-trust instead of perfection 💛 Connect with Bronwyn Podcast: Angry at the Right Things Website + integration exercise: https://angryattherightthings.com 🎧Listen to the prior episode with Bronwyn on the podcast - Episode 121: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1958082/episodes/15260102  💫 Connect with Angela Coaching & support for mompreneurs: https://mombusinesscoach.com Podcast: The Good Enough Mompreneur Instagram: @thegoodenoughmompreneur 💭 Reflection Question for You What expectation are you carrying into the holidays that might no longer serve you? If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend who might need it right now — and make sure to hit “follow” so you don’t miss the inspiring conversations coming in 2025!Connect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! 🎧 Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!