{"id":803,"date":"2026-04-12T04:48:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T04:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hhww.mindiii.com\/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=803"},"modified":"2026-04-12T04:48:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T04:48:53","slug":"happy-thanksgiving-holiday-thoughts-from-trauma-coach-jolyn-armstrong","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/hhww.mindiii.com\/index.php\/podcast\/happy-thanksgiving-holiday-thoughts-from-trauma-coach-jolyn-armstrong\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Thanksgiving! Holiday Thoughts from Trauma Coach Jolyn Armstrong"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this heartfelt Thanksgiving 2025 episode, host Mary Meyerwelcomes you with a warm family gathering with Andre and Mariana. The episode takes listeners into the joys, challenges, and memories of holiday traditions, featuring reflections on gratitude, family bonding, and embracing the messy reality of the season. Special guest Trauma Coach Jolyn Armstrong offers an empathetic, insightful discussion about holiday expectations, honoring changing traditions, and giving ourselves permission to celebrate in ways that meet our true needs.<\/p>\n\n\n \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/button\" data-post-id=\"803\" id=\"block-38b02091-73c1-4060-b454-8f84f379cf7b\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-button gkit79cf7b gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-btn-wraper\"><a class=\"gkit-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/AnFU3XKW7ao?si=HAsX2EtmnIvvx3lC\">Click to Watch<div class=\"icon-right\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" class=\"gkit-icon\">\n<title>play-button1<\/title>\n<path d=\"M29.85 8.403c-2.136-3.7-5.585-6.346-9.711-7.452s-8.436-0.538-12.136 1.598c-3.7 2.136-6.346 5.585-7.452 9.711s-0.538 8.436 1.598 12.136c2.136 3.7 5.585 6.346 9.711 7.452 1.378 0.369 2.776 0.552 4.165 0.552 2.771 0 5.506-0.727 7.971-2.15 3.7-2.136 6.346-5.585 7.452-9.711s0.538-8.436-1.598-12.136zM29.839 20.108c-0.991 3.697-3.361 6.786-6.676 8.7s-7.175 2.422-10.872 1.431c-3.697-0.991-6.786-3.361-8.7-6.676s-2.422-7.175-1.431-10.872c0.991-3.697 3.361-6.786 6.676-8.7 2.208-1.275 4.658-1.926 7.141-1.926 1.244 0 2.497 0.164 3.731 0.494 3.697 0.99 6.786 3.361 8.7 6.676s2.422 7.175 1.431 10.872zM23.674 14.891l-10.283-5.937c-0.546-0.315-1.197-0.315-1.743-0s-0.871 0.879-0.871 1.509v11.874c0 0.63 0.326 1.194 0.871 1.509 0.273 0.158 0.572 0.236 0.871 0.236s0.599-0.079 0.871-0.236l10.283-5.937c0.546-0.315 0.871-0.879 0.871-1.509s-0.326-1.194-0.871-1.509zM22.841 16.467l-10.283 5.937c-0.013 0.007-0.039 0.022-0.077 0s-0.039-0.052-0.039-0.067v-11.874c0-0.014 0-0.045 0.039-0.067 0.015-0.009 0.028-0.012 0.040-0.012 0.018 0 0.030 0.007 0.038 0.012l10.283 5.937c0.013 0.007 0.039 0.022 0.039 0.067s-0.026 0.060-0.039 0.067zM25.831 8.803c-1.981-2.559-4.958-4.278-8.169-4.716-0.455-0.062-0.876 0.257-0.938 0.712s0.257 0.876 0.712 0.938c2.782 0.38 5.361 1.869 7.077 4.086 0.164 0.212 0.41 0.323 0.659 0.323 0.178 0 0.358-0.057 0.509-0.174 0.364-0.281 0.43-0.805 0.149-1.168z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n \n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd83 Topics Covered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Favorite Thanksgiving memories and traditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The \u201creal\u201d emotional landscape of holidays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigating grief and loss during the holidays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evolving tradition to fit real life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permission to let go of societal holiday pressures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative gratitude practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family dynamics, travel, and multicultural stories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tips for honoring boundaries and honest connection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/button\" data-post-id=\"803\" id=\"block-89c3ab6a-d12b-44d4-ae97-15730ceda39c\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-button gkiteda39c gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-btn-wraper\"><a class=\"gkit-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/s\/cea23b71\">Click to Watch<div class=\"icon-right\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" class=\"gkit-icon\">\n<title>play-button1<\/title>\n<path d=\"M29.85 8.403c-2.136-3.7-5.585-6.346-9.711-7.452s-8.436-0.538-12.136 1.598c-3.7 2.136-6.346 5.585-7.452 9.711s-0.538 8.436 1.598 12.136c2.136 3.7 5.585 6.346 9.711 7.452 1.378 0.369 2.776 0.552 4.165 0.552 2.771 0 5.506-0.727 7.971-2.15 3.7-2.136 6.346-5.585 7.452-9.711s0.538-8.436-1.598-12.136zM29.839 20.108c-0.991 3.697-3.361 6.786-6.676 8.7s-7.175 2.422-10.872 1.431c-3.697-0.991-6.786-3.361-8.7-6.676s-2.422-7.175-1.431-10.872c0.991-3.697 3.361-6.786 6.676-8.7 2.208-1.275 4.658-1.926 7.141-1.926 1.244 0 2.497 0.164 3.731 0.494 3.697 0.99 6.786 3.361 8.7 6.676s2.422 7.175 1.431 10.872zM23.674 14.891l-10.283-5.937c-0.546-0.315-1.197-0.315-1.743-0s-0.871 0.879-0.871 1.509v11.874c0 0.63 0.326 1.194 0.871 1.509 0.273 0.158 0.572 0.236 0.871 0.236s0.599-0.079 0.871-0.236l10.283-5.937c0.546-0.315 0.871-0.879 0.871-1.509s-0.326-1.194-0.871-1.509zM22.841 16.467l-10.283 5.937c-0.013 0.007-0.039 0.022-0.077 0s-0.039-0.052-0.039-0.067v-11.874c0-0.014 0-0.045 0.039-0.067 0.015-0.009 0.028-0.012 0.040-0.012 0.018 0 0.030 0.007 0.038 0.012l10.283 5.937c0.013 0.007 0.039 0.022 0.039 0.067s-0.026 0.060-0.039 0.067zM25.831 8.803c-1.981-2.559-4.958-4.278-8.169-4.716-0.455-0.062-0.876 0.257-0.938 0.712s0.257 0.876 0.712 0.938c2.782 0.38 5.361 1.869 7.077 4.086 0.164 0.212 0.41 0.323 0.659 0.323 0.178 0 0.358-0.057 0.509-0.174 0.364-0.281 0.43-0.805 0.149-1.168z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n \n\n\n<p>Key takeaways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Holidays aren\u2019t always picture-perfect\u2014and that\u2019s okay! It\u2019s normal for the season to bring up complex emotions, fatigue, and pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have the agency to shape the holidays around your current life and capacity; traditions can (and should) evolve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaningful connection can come from quiet moments, new traditions, honest boundaries, or simply being present.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gratitude can be found in family, health, travel, memories, and even imaginary friends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting gentle boundaries is an act of self-care and respect for loved ones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about our guest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect with<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jolyn Armstrong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with Jolyn at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/grapevineinnerwellness.com\/\">GrapevineInnerWellness.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Connect@GrapevineInnerWellness.com\">Connect@GrapevineInnerWellness.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone: 916.415.8619<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow Jolyn on:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/traumacoachjolyn\/\">@TraumaCoachJolyn on Instagram, Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>@GrapevineWellnessShow on @YouTube<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with Mary Meyer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>@HealthyHappyWiseWealthy on @Instagram, @Facebook and @TikTok<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>@TheGoodPodCommunity on @YouTube<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Resources list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Find Jolyn\u2019s Book on Amazon<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Trauma-Recovery-90-Day-Guidebook-Building\/dp\/B0BD85B8XS\/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1673108869&amp;sr=8-1\"><strong>Trauma Recovery:\u00a0 A 90-Day Guidebook to Building a Great Life After Trauma by Jolyn Armstrong, CTRC<\/strong><\/a>Jolyn Armstrong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Episodes 4 &amp; 5 are full @HealthyHappyWiseWealthy episodes with Jolyn Armstrong. &#8220;Practical Ways to Overcome Trauma, Grief and Chronic Stress Episodes 1, &amp; 2&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jolyn&#8217;s Podcast: @GrapevineWellnessShow wherever you listen to podcasts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We are excited to have IT company&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindiii.com\/\">https:\/\/www.mindiii.com<\/a>&nbsp;as a podcast sponsor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2015, MINDIII is a Product Development and Data + AI Company that builds scalable digital products and intelligent data platforms. 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