In this episode of Embracing the Gray, Vic and Kels provide valuable strategies for navigating the holiday season when discussions about food, diet, and body image arise. They emphasize the art of responsive communication rather than reactive responses, drawing from the fight, flight, or freeze framework. Tune in to discover the various ways you can respond to challenging comments.   Take proactive steps by: 1. Turning to a supportive community or an individual who can empathize with your perspective and experiences, allowing you to feel listened to, understood, and validated.  2. Scripting out how you could respond to comments that may arise during the holiday season. 3. Scripting out how you want to FEEL throughout the holidays.    These insights empower you to approach the holidays with confidence and emotional resilience, enabling a more present and enjoyable experience during this special time.   BREAK FREE RESOURCES Click here to book a FREE Breakthrough Call with Kels Click here to get the Journal Prompts + 30 Self-Love Affirmations  FREE GUIDE- How To Bring Back Your Hunger & Fullness Cues Check out our shared Google Doc featuring our Fav + Mentioned Quotes!   BOOKS WE LOVE 'First Things First' by Stephen Covey 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear 'Intuitive Eating' by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch  'The Gap and the Gain' by Dan Sullivan  'I Will Teach You to be Rich' by Ramit Sethi   STAY CONNECTED WITH US! Rediscover You- Healthy, Fit, & Free Facebook Group Follow Vic on Insta at @builtstronggg Follow Kels on Insta at @rediscover.you.free