{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68fa4ceedeee754a72293239/6931c213a63c6eaa590275cc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dr Jemma Andrew-Adiamah","description":"<p>This week on&nbsp;<strong><em>The</em> <em>Finding Forward Podcast</em></strong>, we’re joined by the brilliant <strong>Dr Jemma Andrew-Adiamah</strong> — empowerment coach and wellbeing expert, In this special Christmas episode, we dive into how women can protect their mental health during the festive season, set boundaries without guilt, and create a calmer, more connected holiday that actually feels good.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed by expectations, or simply craving a more grounded Christmas, this conversation will give you the reassurance, tools, and mindset shifts you need. We talk emotional load, festive burnout, people-pleasing, family dynamics, and how to bring more compassion, rest, and honesty into a time of year that often asks far too much of us.</p><p>Whether you love Christmas or quietly dread it, this episode helps you step into the season with more ease — and reminds you that your wellbeing matters every single day of the year.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What we discuss</strong></p><ul><li>Why Christmas feels heavier for the person who carries the invisible load.</li><li>Practical ways to&nbsp;<em>share</em>&nbsp;the load: delegation, simple swaps and small rituals.</li><li>Letting go of perfectionism — why a “good enough” Christmas still feels special.</li><li>Budgeting, gifting, and teaching children realistic expectations.</li><li>How to notice and honour difficult feelings on Christmas Day.</li><li>Low-cost, meaningful traditions: bucket lists, second-hand gifting, community groups.</li><li>Quick grounding and self-care ideas for two days before, during, and after Christmas.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Who this helps</strong></p><p>Busy parents, neurodivergent listeners, carers, anyone who dreads the logistics or emotion of the festive season.</p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><ul><li>Find Jemma on Instagram: @_dr.jemma</li><li>On here website <a href=\"https://drjemma.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Karen Cannon"}