The holidays may look merry and bright, but for many of us they feel overwhelming, chaotic, and emotionally draining. In this episode, psychotherapist and TODAY show contributor Niro Feliciano joins me to unpack why this season triggers so much stress—and how we can approach it with more calm, clarity, and intention. Niro, author of All Is Calmish, shares practical tools for navigating family tension, grief, unrealistic expectations, financial pressure, and the relentless push to create “magic.” If you’ve ever felt stretched thin during the holidays, this conversation offers encouragement and simple shifts to help you feel less frantic and more grounded.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Diane's Resource: Why is hanging out so hard? How we lost the art of the last minute plan
• Niro's Resource: Find a Therapist
• Connect with Niro:
• Instagram
• Website
• Book: All Is Calmish: How to Feel Less Frantic and More Festive During the Holidays

About Niro |

Niro Feliciano is a psychotherapist and an expert on anxiety, stress, and relationships. She holds a master's degree from Columbia University and is the author of This Book Won't Make You Happy and All Is Calmish. She is a frequent guest on the TODAY show and her column, "Is This Normal?" appears on Today.com. Her work has appeared in publications such as Real Simple, Oprah Daily, the New York Times, HuffPost, and Psychology Today. Feliciano is a first-generation Sri Lankan American and lives with her family in Connecticut.

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