The Holiday Survival Podcast 2025

This episode is brought to you by The Disaster Playbook . In the final episode of season two, Erin is joined by award-winning psychic and medium Jen Abra for an unfiltered conversation about what she sees coming in 2026. Jen shares how she receives psychic information, the moment she went viral after trusting a controversial prediction, and why neutrality—not fear—guides her work. Together, they e...

In this episode of The Holiday Survival Podcast , Erin sits down with professional astrologer and new paradigm business coach Katherine Wehler to explore the astrology of 2026 and why it marks a major collective and personal turning point. They break down the key planetary shifts shaping the next few years—including Pluto in Aquarius, Uranus in Gemini, and Saturn and Neptune changing signs—and wha...

In this episode of the Holiday Survival Podcast , Erin is joined by Kiki Mullican—also known as the Trauma Drama Mama—for an honest conversation about surviving the holidays when you come from a toxic or dysfunctional family. Together, they unpack how narcissistic abuse, family trauma, and emotional manipulation often resurface during holiday gatherings, leaving many people feeling triggered, guil...

In this episode of the Holiday Survival Podcast , Erin sits down with Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Will Rēzin, Founder of Trauma and Somatics, to explore what’s really happening when the holidays bring up reactions that feel bigger than the moment. Together, they unpack how trauma lives in the body, why certain traditions, gatherings, or expectations can activate old survival responses, and h...

In this episode, Erin sits down with intuitive business coach Dionna Chambers for a raw and heartfelt conversation about navigating grief, loneliness, and the pressure to “make the holidays magical” as a single mom. Dionna shares how childhood trauma, financial stress, and major losses shape her holiday experience today, while offering grounded, honest insight into what “enough” truly looks like w...

In this episode of The Holiday Survival Podcast , Erin talks with grief guide and soul mentor Teri Gosselin to explore how to navigate the emotional intensity of the holiday season. Teri shares her personal story of losing her brother and how it shaped her approach to embracing both grief and joy simultaneously.  They discuss the pressures of performative happiness, the importance of checking...

This week on The Holiday Survival Podcast , Erin welcomes intimacy expert Juliette Karaman Van Schaardenburg for a grounded conversation about staying connected - to yourself and to the people you love - during one of the most emotionally charged seasons of the year. They talk about why communication can feel harder around the holidays, how touch can soothe or overwhelm the nervous system, and wha...

In this episode of The Holiday Survival Podcast , Erin sits down with Certified Health Coach Tess Cheng to explore what sustainable wellness really looks like during the holiday season. Instead of rigid rules or unrealistic expectations, Tess shares practical, compassionate strategies that help you take care of yourself without sacrificing joy, connection, or your favorite foods. Together, they di...

In this episode of The Holiday Survival Podcast , Erin chats with Accredited Financial Counselor Dr. Severine Bryan to break down one of the biggest stressors of the season: money . Whether you’re feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed by expectations, or trying to recover from years of financial strain, this conversation brings clarity, compassion, and practical tools you can actually use. Dr. Sev s...

In this episode of The Holiday Survival Podcast , Erin sits down with Dr. Shikha Jain — board-certified hematologist, oncologist, and trusted media voice — for a grounded, no-nonsense conversation about staying well during a season that can push our bodies and minds to the limit. Dr. Jain breaks down what actually supports your immune system (and what’s just internet myth), how stress impacts your...

In this episode of The Holiday Survival Podcast , Erin Billings talks with Phil Stacey — American Idol finalist, Christian recording artist, worship pastor, and founder of Missions Coalition. Together, they explore how to find hope and peace during stressful and uncertain times, especially when family dynamics, burnout, and world events start to weigh us down. Phil shares personal stories, includi...

In this first episode of The Holiday Survival Podcast , Erin Billings opens up about the side of the holidays we don’t talk about enough — the grief, the loneliness, the pressure to be cheerful when life feels anything but. Erin shares her own experiences and offers practical ways to care for yourself during a season that can stir up a lot: setting healthy boundaries, redefining traditions, and fi...

In this preview of The Holiday Survival Podcast , listeners are introduced to a new season focused on thriving during the stressful holiday period. This season will feature special guests, including American Idol finalist and Christian Music Recording Artist Phil Stacey discussing how to maintain hope and faith in the midst of global chaos, world-renowned oncologist Dr. Shikha Jain on boosting imm...