Why Does December Make Women Anxious, Sad, Depressed and Overwhelmed - 1253
The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
Release Date: 12/10/2025
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The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
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The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
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The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
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Saturday Spill | The Downside And Mental Impact Of My Facelift
The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
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info_outlineIf December feels like too much and everyone seems to expect you to hold it all together, this episode is the permission slip women have been waiting for. Chalene breaks down the invisible load so many women carry during the holidays, from money stress and body image to resentment in relationships and pressure to make everything perfect. She shares real messages from listeners, stories from her own circle, and why social media comparisons and unrealistic expectations make December feel extra heavy. Then she walks you through a powerful pen and paper exercise to separate what you can control from what you can let go of, and shares surprising new research on one simple habit that can lift anxiety and depression fast. If you have ever felt secretly tapped out, overwhelmed, or quietly angry at everyone around you this month, this conversation will help you release some of that weight and breathe again.
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🤓What You Will Learn
- Why December hits women so hard and why the mental load spikes this month
- How comparison, money stress, and body image sneak into your mood
- A quick pen and paper exercise to sort what you can control from what you can release
- How to set boundaries around obligations and reframe non negotiables
- Why dancing is scientifically proven to lift anxiety and depression fast
- A simple ten minute challenge that can shift your mood immediately
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