The holidays are fast approaching, and while there is much to celebrate, there's SO MUCH TO DO! It's enough to cause more than a little bit of anxiety if we're not careful.

In this episode, I welcome to the show Dr. Michelle Bengtson, a clinical neuropsychologist, who often refers to John 10:10 in her practice and public presentations:

“The thief only comes to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full.”

Don't let the enemy get you down during "the most wonderful time of the year" :)

I hope this episode helps you to find a little bit of peace through all the stress and sometimes chaos!

Here's a bit of what you'll hear in today's episode:

-Things that trigger anxiety during the holiday...03:37

-Dr. Bengtson's history with depression...05:21

-How labels we assign to ourselves contribute to our anxiety...09:51

-Practical solutions to life's anxieties, especially during the holidays...11:44

-How to set realistic expectations for what we can contribute to holiday events...17:38

-Prioritize sleep and nutrition...21:40

-Control: the biggest reason people become anxious...24:25

-Something most people don't know about Dr. Bengtson...28:50

-And much more!

Follow Dr. Bengtson online at https://drmichellebengtson.com

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