Home for The Holidays (Saying Goodbye to The Roles We Play)
In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather and Kent McKean explore the emotional complexities of returning home for the holidays and the subconscious pull to revert to childhood roles. They discuss how sensory triggers—smells, sounds, and traditions—can create a “neurobiological storm,” often leaving us acting out old patterns that no longer align with who we are today.
Drawing from their personal experiences and insights from the Mind Change student community, Heather and Kent emphasize the importance of self-awareness and intentionality during the holiday season. They share tools like holiday manifestos and the transformative power of shifting subconscious programs, enabling you to rewrite the roles you play within your family. By doing the inner work, you can bring genuine love, rest, and presence into the holiday season, breaking free from past scripts and stepping into your authentic self.
Tune in! Changing your internal narrative not only transforms your holiday experiences but also creates opportunities for deeper connection with family members. Whether it’s navigating strained relationships or simply redefining what the holidays mean to you, Heather and Kent provide actionable insights for turning this season into one of growth and healing.
In this episode, you will:
🎭 Learn how Childhood Roles Resurface During the Holidays
🧠 Learn how smells, sounds, and traditions associated with holidays can trigger subconscious memories and emotions.
🌪️ Discover how the combination of sensory triggers and unresolved family dynamics can create emotional overwhelm.
💡 Explore how doing the inner work can help you recognize and change patterns before stepping into holiday interactions.
✍️Learn how crafting a holiday manifesto can set the tone for a season filled with love, rest, and authenticity.
🧘 Discover how to approach holiday tasks like cooking or shopping with a mindset of rest and presence.
❤️ Understand how changing your internal narrative can create opportunities for better interactions and connection with family.
🔄 Gain insights into stepping out of childhood roles and creating new, empowering ways of being with your family.
🛠️ Learn how to use triggers and difficult holiday moments as tools for self-growth and healing through Mind Change techniques.
🌟Transform the holidays from a source of stress into an opportunity for personal growth, connection, and love.
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