#2 - Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving: Boundaries, Tips, and Simple Strategies

Girl Talk Decoded

Happy Thanksgiving!
In this episode, Mary and Carla discuss maintaining health and setting boundaries during the holidays. They share personal experiences with family obligations, holiday stress, and the importance of prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Mary opens up about her struggles with setting boundaries and feeling guilt when making decisions that go against family expectations.
They also provide practical tips to navigate holiday gatherings, including how to set clear expectations with family members, prioritize personal routines, and maintain healthy eating habits. They share actionable steps to help listeners enjoy the holidays while staying healthy and reducing stress—which they hope everyone experiences this year.
Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:29) Family boundaries and holiday challenges
(6:58) Setting boundaries and managing family reactions
(9:16) Tips for healthy eating during holiday meals
(11:43) Benefits of movement after meals for blood sugar regulation
(13:11) Food sequencing: the best order to eat for blood sugar management
(16:10) Apple cider vinegar’s role in digestion and blood sugar control
(18:10) Outro

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