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Being Human

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Finding Peace in the Chaos: Five Emotional Well-Being Tips for Christmas

How can you maintain your Christmas sanity amid holiday stress?

Hosts Steve and Lisa Cuss share five practical tips for maintaining emotional and mental well-being during the Christmas season. They discuss handling family tensions, grief, and the pressures of holiday preparations, emphasizing self-awareness, emotional preparation, and setting boundaries. Blending personal stories and spiritual reflections, they encourage listeners to notice their emotional states, manage reactions, and make space for both joy and sadness. The episode offers compassionate, human-sized advice to help listeners create a peaceful, connected, and meaningful holiday experience, even amid challenges. 

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“Being Human with Steve Cuss” is a production of Christianity Today
Executive Produced by Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper
Senior Producer: Matt Stevens
Associate Producer: McKenzie Hill
Edited and mixed by Kevin Morris
Theme song by Dan Phelps
Original Music by Andy Gullahorn

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