Midlife Talkshop Ep. 12: A Peaceful Christmas - Creating a Season with Less Stress and More Meaning

“A Peaceful Christmas” — Creating a Season with Less Stress and More Meaning.  In midlife, over the holidays we don’t need chaos.  We need peace, purpose, and connection.

In this episode, we cover:
-Choosing Your Season “Theme”: One word that sets the tone for your season— not a resolution, not a goal. (Examples: Peace, Joy, Simplicity, Connection, Wonder, Presence)

-Setting an Intention That Matches Your Theme
Your intention is the "how" behind the theme — a simple sentence to quietly guide your actions.

You'll Follow along for Guided Prompts to:
1. Pick your Theme (trusting your first instinct!)
2. Write a short, repeatable Intention
3. Name one decision this week you can reshape to match your theme
4. Share it with someone to stay accountable

-Bonus: At the end of the episode, Rhonda & Shannon share their Top Gift Ideas (with links).

Rhonda & Shannon’s Top Gift Ideas

Experiences over Stuff!- Art & Crafts Class- Year round passes to Amusement Park- Spa Giftcards for Facials, Massages & Nails-Wellness Therapy Giftcards for Red Light Therapy, Hot/Cold Therapy, Vibroacoustic, Salt Cave, Float Studio

Shannon’s Favorite Gift Ideas: 

Therasage Infrared Sauna

https://amzn.to/4iEMQWe;

Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask

https://amzn.to/4iBnpox;

Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity by Eric Topol, MD

https://amzn.to/4awDWYF

Rhonda’s Favorite Gift Ideas:

Meat Injector Syringe (for flavorful cooking over the holidays)

https://amzn.to/48v8reY;

Vitamix Blender

https://amzn.to/4rAEIKe

Charities:

Rhonda’s Charities of Choice - St Jude Impact the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; Girls to Women Girls2Women-VA | Empowering girls through group mentoring

Shannon’s Charities of Choice - Chesterfield County animal shelter Amazon Wish list Amazon.com; Monetary Donations To make a monetary donation, checks can be mailed to the animal shelter at 9300 Public Works Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Make checks payable to Chesterfield County Police Foundationwith Animal Services Donation as the subject;  Chesterfield County Christmas Mother - Give Help | CCH Christmas Mother