This Christmas week episode is filled with encouragement, practical wisdom, and heartfelt stories to help you release expectations, embrace shifting traditions, and find peace and joy in a full season. If you are a faith-driven woman navigating changing rhythms, imperfect holidays, or the emotional weight that December often brings, this episode will help you breathe, refocus, and return to what matters most. Discover how to honor old traditions, create new ones, and invite God into the middle of it all with grace and simplicity.Welcome to Flourish, the podcast for faith-driven entrepreneurs who want to grow a purposeful life and business without overwhelm. Hosted by Stephanie Book, a Transformational Mindset Wellness and Business Coach, this space equips you with faith-centered reflection, simple rhythms, and meaningful stories that help you flourish in every season.In today’s episode, Stephanie shares personal Christmas traditions, talks about how expectations can weigh us down, and offers gentle encouragement for those navigating both joy and grief during the holidays. Whether you love this season or struggle through it, this conversation will steady your heart and remind you that presence matters more than perfection.Listen in for a warm, fireside-style chat that blends storytelling, faith, and practical mindset shifts as we step into Christmas week.What You Will Learn• How to release holiday expectations and embrace the season you are actually in • Why shifting traditions can be a healthy and meaningful part of growth • Ways to create new rhythms when your family dynamics change • Encouragement for moms with grown children or emptying nests • How simple Christmas memories shape joy far more than perfection • Why presence matters more than performance • Faith-filled reminders to anchor your heart this weekVideo Chapters0:00 Welcome to Flourish 0:39 Entering Christmas week 1:08 Navigating joy and hardship during the holidays 2:50 Fireside-style chat and shifting out of busyness 4:15 The heart behind sharing encouragement each week 5:33 Christmas traditions, pajamas, and family memories 8:55 Changing traditions as your family grows 10:42 The reality of shifting seasons and expectations 12:40 Creating new traditions with adult children 14:02 Childhood memories and holiday nostalgia 15:30 How traditions evolve through different life stages 17:05 The power of Christmas music and storytelling 18:47 Music as a way God speaks to us 20:22 Learning to let go of perfection 22:42 How expectations shape our experience 23:52 Releasing pressure and embracing what matters 26:05 Reflection on motherhood and holiday expectations 27:12 The true meaning of Christmas 29:51 Closing encouragement and Merry ChristmasCONNECTGrab the Steadfast Blueprint Bundle HERE!

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