{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68f03d18c0456d557e9af496/6941cec980257c9e356685e8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Art of a Soft Holiday Season","description":"<p><strong>Episode Summary</strong> </p><p><br></p><p>Surprise! Due to a scheduling math error, Tolu is back with a bonus episode to close out the month. In this life-update-heavy episode, she reflects on a major career milestone: providing mental health support for the Canadian Race Relations Foundation event in Calgary on November 27.&nbsp;</p><p>Tolu then tackles a relatable dilemma about outgrowing friendships in your late 20s and 30s, normalizing the grief that comes with drifting apart. Finally, she guides listeners on how to embrace \"Winter Tolu\"—a version of yourself that prioritizes hibernation, mulled wine, and rest over the hustle. She also shared four powerful journaling prompts to help you reflect before 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>To submit your anonymous questions, please click this <a href=\"https://forms.gle/MiYMNQqchGujV8M37\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">link</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><ul><li><strong>00:00</strong> – Intro: The \"Math Error,\" recording schedules, and how December is flying by.</li><li><strong>03:45</strong> – <strong>Life Update:</strong> Speaking at the Canadian Race Relations Foundation event, imposter syndrome, and finding common ground on difficult topics (AI, hate crime, immigration).</li><li><strong>11:15</strong> – <strong>The Dilemma:</strong> \"I feel like I’m outgrowing my friends.\" Navigating the grief of shifting dynamics and the \"7-year friendship cycle.\"</li><li><strong>16:30</strong> – <strong>Main Topic:</strong> Embracing \"Winter Tolu.\" Why winter requires a different version of you than summer does (and why that is okay).</li><li><strong>21:00</strong> – <strong>Self-Compassion in Practice:</strong> Viewing rest as an act of resistance against grind culture and honoring your humanity over productivity.</li><li><strong>24:45</strong> – <strong>Practical Soft Life Tips:</strong></li><li>Tolu’s Mulled Wine Recipe</li><li>Using coloring and music to regulate the nervous system.</li><li>Setting boundaries on social obligations during the holidays.</li><li><strong>28:10</strong> – <strong>Reflection Prompts:</strong> Four questions to ask yourself to close out the year with intention.</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Tolu Adepoju"}