The Dark Side of Christmas

Biracial Unicorns

In this episode we discuss why Christmas isn't all joy and cookies.

With a week till Christmas we wanted to take a moment and address why this might NOT be “the most wonderful time of the year”.

Weather you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, a vitamin D deficiency, or the flu, this time of year with less sunshine and long cold nights physically takes a toll on your body. We are also aware that those of us who suffer year-round with depression can easily isolate themselves during this time of year.

We next spend some time talking about consumer culture. We share ideas on how to consume less and appreciate more (while realizing we have a lot to learn on the matter).

Our next points deal with people who are coping with loss/disconnection with family and those who are still healing from trauma. The holiday season seems to focus itself around being together with family, but we recognize that in itself can be changeling.

Lastly, and not to be overlooked, we want to create space for those Unicorns who just DON’T celebrate Christmas. We want to encourage those listening to not exclude but to be mindful of those who do not celebrate Christmas. Anytime you can make an excuse to have people over, make special plans, or even write a special message to a friend…you should take it, no holiday required.

As we “Get Mad at The Internet”, we couldn’t pass up talking about a VERY divisive issue…. Christmas music!! Where do you stand?

Wrapping up our festive show we share our happy place. This week we have similar happy places and the birth of a “new podcast”??? hint bring your spoons!! Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday you filthy Unicorns!!

Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art.

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