• New Year Intention Setting - Being Over Doing in 2025
    Dec 20 2024

    Welcome back to Create Your Happy! In this special season finale, we're exploring a fresh approach to New Year intentions–one that starts with honoring who you already are. If you're feeling that familiar pressure to transform yourself before the calendar changes, this episode offers a powerful perspective shift.


    🔥 What You'll Discover in This Episode:

    • ​Why most New Year's resolutions fail
    • ​The power of setting intentions from wholeness
    • ​How to align your identity with desired changes
    • ​Practical ways to connect with your future self
    • ​Tools for staying connected to your intentions daily
    • ​The role of self-compassion in transformation
    • ​A guided visualization to embody your intentions


    ✨ This Episode is Perfect For You If:

    • ​You're tired of New Year's resolutions that don't stick
    • ​You want to create change without forcing it
    • ​You're ready to transform from the inside out
    • ​You need practical tools for sustainable change
    • ​You want to set intentions from wholeness, not lack
    • ​You're seeking alignment over achievement


    💡 Featured Quote:

    "Real lasting change doesn't come from forcing yourself into something new, but rather from aligning with who you already are."


    🌟 Essential Resources for You:

    📚 Love Unstuck – Your guidebook to loving yourself back to life and creating lasting transformation. loveunstuck.com


    🎧 Related Episodes:

    How Self-Doubt Sabotages Relationships (And How to Fix It) https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/How-Self-Doubt-Sabotages-Relationships-And-How-to-Fix-It-e2ri2jr

    You Don't Have a Relationship Problem, You Have an Identity Problem https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/h4z1SH6FfPb


    Special Season 3 Finale Note:

    Create Your Happy will be taking a short hiatus as we enter 2025, returning with Season 4 at a date to be announced. In the meantime, explore the previous episodes and seasons…and please share your experiences - you're why I do what I do!


    Reach out:

    W: www.coachchristyholt.com

    E: hello@coachchristyholt.com


    🎧 Please Share & Leave a Rating and Review! If you found this episode valuable, please leave a rating and/or review and share it with someone who might need these insights on creating lasting change.


    🎶 Music Credit: "Big Adventure" by Paul Yudin | License Code: IFYBJMN4DCRTCSPO

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    25 mins
  • Navigating the Holidays: Self-Care, Boundaries, and New Traditions
    Dec 10 2024

    Welcome back to Create Your Happy! In this episode, we're exploring how to transform holiday stress into holiday joy. If you're feeling overwhelmed by obligations and ready to reclaim the magic of the season on your terms, this episode gives you practical tools to create a holiday experience that actually feels good.


    🔥 What You'll Discover in This Episode:

    • How to identify and manage your top holiday stressors

    • Simple ways to incorporate self-care during busy times

    • Scripts for setting boundaries with family and friends

    • Creating new traditions that actually light you up

    • Practical exit strategies for overwhelming situations

    • Signs that your new boundaries are working

    • Permission to reimagine what holidays mean to you


    ✨ This Episode is Perfect For You If:

    • You feel drained by holiday obligations

    • You struggle with family expectations

    • You want to create new, meaningful traditions

    • You need practical boundary-setting scripts

    • You're ready to enjoy the holidays on your terms

    • You want to find balance between tradition and self-care


    💡 Featured Quote:

    "When you set boundaries with love and with clarity, you're actually giving everyone a gift because you will be showing up as your best self rather than a resentful, exhausted version of yourself. Bonus, you're modeling healthy behavior for your kids and your family too."


    🌟 Essential Resources for You:

    📚 Love Unstuck: Transform your relationships and navigate the holidays with self-love and authenticity. http://www.loveunstuck.com

    🧘‍♀️ Sweary AF Meditations: Find your f*cking ZEN in under 5 minutes! Check out these unique, no-BS meditations that are as fun as they are effective. Perfect for finding calm during holiday chaos! ➡️ https://bit.ly/swearyzen


    🎧 Related Episodes/Resources:

    • Why You Need to Put Yourself First in Relationships https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/Why-You-Need-to-Put-Yourself-First-in-Relationships-e2p15jt

    • Breaking Free: How Boundaries Can Transform Your Love and Life https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/Breaking-Free-How-Boundaries-Can-Transform-Your-Love-and-Life-e2e0rcv

    • Mastering Boundaries for JOYFUL Holidays https://youtu.be/sy7SMnXioIA


    🎧 Please Share & Leave a Rating and Review! If you found this episode valuable, please leave a rating and/or review and share it with someone who might need these insights on creating joyful holidays.


    🎶 Music Credit: "Big Adventure" by Paul Yudin | License Code: IFYBJMN4DCRTCSPO

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    14 mins
  • How Self-Doubt Sabotages Relationships (And How to Fix It)
    Dec 3 2024

    Do you constantly second-guess yourself in relationships? Welcome back to Create Your Happy! In this transformative episode, you'll discover why self-doubt might be the hidden saboteur in your relationships–and more importantly, how to build the unshakeable self-trust you need to create healthy, fulfilling connections. If you're tired of seeking validation and ready to trust your own inner guidance, this episode gives you the practical tools to make that shift.


    🔥 What You'll Discover in This Episode:

    • Why you keep second-guessing yourself in relationships

    • How to stop seeking constant validation from your partner

    • Breaking the people-pleasing cycle for good

    • Simple daily practices to build unshakeable self-trust

    • The surprising connection between boundaries and self-trust

    • How to make decisions without guilt or anxiety

    • Transform your relationship by trusting yourself first


    ✨ This Episode is Perfect For You If:

    • You often look to others for validation

    • You struggle with making decisions in your relationship

    • You find yourself stuck in analysis paralysis

    • You say yes when you want to say no

    • You want to build more confidence in your choices

    • You're ready to break free from self-doubt


    💡 Featured Quote: "The more you trust yourself, the more empowered you become in all of your relationships."


    🌟 Essential Resources for You:

    📚 Love Unstuck: Get your copy of my new book packed with tools for navigating life, love, and your relationship with yourself. Includes special sections on building self-trust! www.loveunstuck.com


    📖 Love, Unstuck Sneak Peek: Not sure if Love Unstuck is for you? Grab a quick look inside the book here! ⁠https://bit.ly/LUsneakpeek⁠


    🎯 Authenticity Unleashed: Ready to break free from people-pleasing and fully trust yourself? This program helps you turn inward and live authentically. ⁠https://coachchristyholt.com/product/authenticityunleashed/⁠


    🎧 Related Episodes:

    • Breaking Free: How Boundaries Can Transform Your Love and Life ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/Breaking-Free-How-Boundaries-Can-Transform-Your-Love-and-Life-e2e0rcv⁠

    • The Art of Hugging Your Inner Porcupine: Forgiveness & Self-Compassion ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/The-Art-of-Hugging-Your-Inner-Porcupine-Forgiveness--Self-Compassion-e2haba0⁠


    🎧 Please Share & Leave a Rating and Review! If you found this episode valuable, please leave a rating and/or review and share it with someone who might need these insights on building self-trust.


    🎶 Music Credit: "Big Adventure" by Paul Yudin | License Code: IFYBJMN4DCRTCSPO

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    14 mins
  • Love, Unstuck: Do This to CREATE Healthy Relationships
    Nov 18 2024

    🎉 Love, Unstuck: Get your copy of my brand new book! Packed with tools and insights to help you create conscious, loving relationships: https://a.co/d/dVclr1O 🎉


    Welcome back to Create Your Happy! In this very special episode, I'm sharing something I've been excited to reveal–my brand new book, Love, Unstuck! We're exploring how to transform your relationships by starting with the most important one: the relationship with yourself. Plus, I'm breaking down the CREATE method that's helped not only myself but countless others to build healthier, happier relationships.


    🔥 What You'll Discover in This Episode:

    • My Personal Journey: From feeling stuck to creating fulfilling relationships

    • The CREATE Method Explained: A powerful framework for transformation

    • Inside Love, Unstuck: What makes this book different

    • The Power of Self-Love: How it transforms all relationships

    • Powerful Mindset Shifts: Creating relationships from wholeness


    💡 Featured Quote: "Happiness actually comes from within. It begins with how you love, trust, and treat yourself."


    🎧 Please Share & Leave a Rating and Review! If you found this episode valuable, please leave a rating and/or review and share it with someone who might need these insights on creating healthy relationships.


    🎶 Music Credit: "Big Adventure" by Paul Yudin | License Code: IFYBJMN4DCRTCSPO


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    13 mins
  • Is Commitment Really the End of Freedom?
    Nov 5 2024

    Welcome back to Create Your Happy! In this episode, we're exploring the age-old paradox: does commitment mean sacrificing your freedom? If you've ever worried that marriage or commitment means losing your individuality, this episode challenges those beliefs and explores how security and independence can beautifully coexist.


    🔥 What You'll Discover in This Episode:

    * The "Ball and Chain" Myth: Origins and why it persists

    * Historical Context: How past restrictions shaped current fears

    * Cultural Perspectives: Different views on commitment and freedom

    * Modern Love: Redefining relationships for today's world

    * Personal Growth: How commitment can enhance freedom

    * Practical Tips: Maintaining individuality while growing together

    * Financial Freedom: Navigating money and independence

    * Social Life: Keeping friendships alive in committed relationships


    💡 Featured Quote:

    "A healthy relationship doesn't take away your freedom. It enhances it. It's not about losing yourself. It's actually about finding new ways to grow both as an individual and as a couple."


    🌟 Essential Resources for You:

    💝 Love Reimagined Course: Ready to create a relationship where love and freedom coexist beautifully? This self-led video course helps you reframe love as an inside job. Explore communication, intimacy, and self-awareness: https://coachchristyholt.com/product/lovereimagined/

    📚 Love Unstuck: Don't miss the November 18th launch! Get on the waitlist for special launch day offers: loveunstuck.com

    🧘‍♀️ Sweary AF Meditations: Find your center with these fun, quickie meditations: https://bit.ly/swearyzen


    🎧 Related Episodes:

    * Episode 25: Attachment Styles https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/The-Four-Attachment-Styles-in-Relationships-e2nv87e

    * Episode on Sacrifice in Relationships https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/Beyond-Sacrifice-Harmonizing-Love--Life--and-Parenting-for-Mutual-Growth-e2hmn8e


    🎧 Please Share & Leave a Rating and Review! If you found this episode valuable, please leave a rating and/or review and share it with someone who might need these insights on freedom in relationships.


    🎶 Music Credit: "Big Adventure" by Paul Yudin | License Code: IFYBJMN4DCRTCSPO

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    11 mins
  • "Let Them" & Let Go of What You're Not
    Oct 22 2024

    Welcome back to Create Your Happy! In this episode, we're exploring the powerful concept of "Let Them" – a mantra designed to help you break free from people-pleasing and embrace your authentic self. If you've ever found yourself bending over backwards to win others' approval or worrying excessively about what people think of you, this episode is your guide to finding peace and living true to yourself.


    🔥 What You'll Discover in This Episode:

    • The Power of "Let Them": Understanding and applying this transformative mantra

    • Breaking Free from People-Pleasing: How to stop exhausting yourself trying to please everyone

    • Embracing Authenticity: Why it's okay (and even great) if not everyone likes you

    • Self-Compassion in Practice: Dealing with the discomfort of others' opinions

    • Resilience Building: Techniques to strengthen your emotional resilience

    • Authentic Relationships: How being yourself attracts the right people into your life

    • Practical Steps: Implementing the "Let Them" mindset in your daily life


    💡 Featured Quote:

    "Not everyone is going to like you, and that's okay. In fact, it's better than okay. What's more important is actually that you like yourself."


    🌟 Essential Resources for You:

    🧘‍♀️ Sweary AF Meditation Series: Shake off stress and recenter yourself with this lighthearted but powerful meditation series. https://bit.ly/swearyzen

    📘 Love Unstuck: Get on the waitlist for my upcoming book, packed with insights on creating healthy, loving relationships. https://bit.ly/ufrwaitlist


    More Great Episodes:

    You Don’t Have a Relationship Problem, You Have an Identity Problem https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/You-Dont-Have-a-______-Problem--You-Have-an-Identity-Problem-e2l04oh

    Stop Being a PEOPLE PLEASER, Start Being Authentically You (Here's How) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/Stop-Being-a-PEOPLE-PLEASER--Start-Being-Authentically-You-Heres-How-e2dgmkf


    🎧 Please Share & Leave a Rating and Review! If you found this episode valuable, please leave a rating and/or review and share it with someone who might benefit from the "Let Them" mantra.


    🎶 Music Credit: "Big Adventure" by Paul Yudin | License Code: IFYBJMN4DCRTCSPO

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    8 mins
  • Why You Need to Put Yourself First in Relationships
    Oct 8 2024

    Welcome back to Create Your Happy! In this episode, I’m tackling the myth that self-care is selfish. If you've ever felt guilty for taking time for yourself or putting your needs first, this episode is your guide to understanding why self-care is not just important, but essential for healthy relationships and a fulfilling life.


    🔥 What You'll Discover in This Episode:

    • The Truth About Self-Care: Why it's essential, not selfish

    • Breaking the "Good Girl" Rules: Overcoming conditioning that puts others first

    • The Oxygen Mask Principle: Why taking care of yourself helps you care for others

    • Guilt-Free Self-Care: Understanding and overcoming the guilt associated with self-care

    • Practical Steps: How to incorporate self-care into your life without feeling selfish

    • Self-Worth Insights: Recognizing your inherent worth beyond what you do for others

    • Relationship Benefits: How self-care improves your capacity to love and connect


    💡 Featured Quote:

    "Self care isn't selfish. It's essential."


    🌟 Essential Resources for You:

    👉The People Pleaser's Path to Freedom Masterclass & Ebook: Ready to ditch those people pleasing tendencies that keep you perpetually disappointed and coming in last? Get Instant Access to The People Pleaser's Path to Freedom Masterclass & e-book: https://bit.ly/ppptffreebie

    💖 Love Reimagined Program: Ready for a significant personal transformation? Love Reimagined is designed to help you build a solid, loving relationship with yourself, setting the foundation for healthy, loving connections with others. Learn more and enroll here: https://coachchristyholt.com/product/lovereimagined/

    🧘‍♀️ Sweary AF Meditations: Start your self-care journey with this free 5-minute Sweary AF meditation designed to help you prioritize yourself. https://bit.ly/createlovemeditation

    📘Get on the waitlist for my upcoming book Love, Unstuck - https://bit.ly/ufrwaitlist


    More Great Episodes:

    • Asking for Support Without Guilt Episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/How-to-Ask-for-Support-from-Your-Partner-Without-Feeling-Guilty-e2oc2gr

    • Let That Sh*t Go Episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/Let-that-Shit-Go-3-Powerful-Techniques-to-Release-Grudges-e2jb5gn

    🎧 Please Share & Leave a Rating and Review! If you found this episode valuable, please leave a rating and/or review and share it with someone who might need these insights on self-care and relationships.


    🎶 Music Credit: "Big Adventure" by Paul Yudin | License Code: IFYBJMN4DCRTCSPO


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    8 mins
  • How to Ask for Support from Your Partner Without Feeling Guilty
    Sep 24 2024

    Welcome back to Create Your Happy! In this episode, we're venturing into the often-challenging task of asking for support from your partner – all without being weighed down by guilt. Whether you're struggling with feeling burdensome, unsure how to communicate your needs, or simply want to strengthen your partnership, this episode is your guide to transforming your approach to seeking support.


    🔥 What You'll Discover in This Episode:

    • Understanding Your Needs: How to get clarity on what you truly need

    • Timing is Everything: Choosing the right moment to ask for support

    • Expectations vs. Reality: Managing your expectations in relationships

    • Effective Communication: How to phrase your requests for maximum success

    • Guilt-Free Support: Understanding and releasing guilt around asking for help

    • The Gift of Asking: Why seeking support benefits both you and your partner

    • Practical Steps: Tools for confidently asking for what you need in your relationship


    💡 Featured Quote: "Asking for support isn't about being weak or needy. It's actually about recognizing your humanity and allowing your partner, no, inviting your partner to be part of your journey."


    🌟 Essential Resources for You:

    📓 Unstuck for Women Daily Self Discovery Journal: Use this journal to gain clarity on your needs and build confidence in communicating them. A perfect companion for your journey to self-discovery and healthier partnerships. Find it here: http://www.gtfu.ca/

    💖 Love Unstuck: Get on the waitlist for my upcoming book, packed with tools and insights to help you create the life and love you desire. Don't miss out on the special launch day offer! https://bit.ly/ufrwaitlist


    👀 Related Episodes:

    • More on Forgiveness: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/The-Art-of-Hugging-Your-Inner-Porcupine-Forgiveness--Self-Compassion-e2haba0

    • Let That Shit Go: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/Let-that-Shit-Go-3-Powerful-Techniques-to-Release-Grudges-e2jb5gn


    🎧 Please Share & Leave a Rating and Review! If you found this episode valuable, please leave a rating and/or review and share it with someone who might need these insights on asking for support in relationships.


    🎶 Music Credit: "Big Adventure" by Paul Yudin | License Code: IFYBJMN4DCRTCSPO

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    15 mins