Holidays, thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays – those special, wonderful moments we dream of. But if you’ve ever walked away from a Christmas dinner or a family holiday wondering what on earth went wrong – this podcast is for you.

Check out some of the things Clare and Aileen chat about in this episode:

02:10 Great expectations

07:36 What can possibly go wrong?

11:46 Pressure cooker effect

18:27 Tips for how to navigate special occasions

26:35 Small things that make a big difference

33:00 How to stop making the same mistakes – learning for next time

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About the Sex and Relationships Podcast

This podcast is for anyone looking for information or help with their sex lives or relationships. In this season your hosts Clare Prendergast and Aileen Gonsalves deep dive into the world of relationships to give you insights, advice and top tips to help guide you through your relationships.

Your hosts

Clare Prendergast is a sex and relationships therapist and draws on her knowledge and years of experience in the therapy room to give you help and guidance.

Aileen Gonsalves is fascinated in human behaviour and drawing on her many years in the theatre has developed the unique Gonsalves Method which helps people be more present and develop authentic connections with those around them.