3210: How To Manage Stress Over The Holidays With Exercise and Nutrition by Lea Genders on Reducing Holiday Stress

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🗓️ 3 December 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3210: Lea Genders offers practical strategies to help reduce holiday stress through exercise, mindful eating, and self-care, without falling into the trap of perfectionism. Her advice empowers listeners to enjoy seasonal indulgences without guilt, while staying grounded in small, sustainable habits that support both mental and physical well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.leagendersfitness.com/news/how-to-manage-stress-over-the-holidays Quotes to ponder: "Running doesn't make the stressful situations go away, but it can help you think more clearly so you can deal with them better." "Give yourself some grace to enjoy the holidays." "You don't need to make drastic changes to improve your health, one small habit at a time can yield significant results over time." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:29.0	How to manage stress over the holidays with exercise and nutrition by Leah Genders of Leagenders Fitness.com.
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1:50.8	How to manage stress over the holidays with exercise and nutrition by Leagenders of Leagenders Fitness.com Sometimes healthy, fit-minded people stress a bit too much about staying on track between Christmas and the new year.
1:59.5	Those of us who work hard to live an active
2:01.7	lifestyle sometimes add additional stress to our lives by worrying about staying healthy with
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