Episode 37: Recovery During the Holidays Supporting Sobriety, Mental Health, and Family Boundaries
Description
The holidays can be one of the most challenging times of the year for people in sobriety and recovery—and for the family and friends who want to support them without saying the wrong thing.
In this episode of the Nearly Normal Podcast, licensed therapists Kate and Nina break down what actually helps when supporting someone in recovery during the holidays. We talk about navigating holiday parties, alcohol-centered traditions, family pressure, emotional triggers, and how to show support without judgment, guilt, or unintentional harm.
Whether you’re in recovery yourself or love someone who is, this episode offers practical mental health tools, compassionate communication tips, and realistic boundaries that make the season safer and more supportive for everyone involved.
In this episode, we cover:
- How sobriety and recovery can feel during the holiday season
- What to say (and what not to say) to someone in recovery
- Navigating alcohol-focused gatherings and family expectations
- Mental health strategies for staying grounded and emotionally regulated
- How to support recovery without enabling, minimizing, or pressuring
- Setting healthy boundaries during the holidays
This conversation is honest, supportive, and refreshingly judgment-free—because recovery doesn’t take a holiday, and neither does mental health.
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