Three days before Christmas, Erin Billings was scammed out of six figures. What followed were court filings, financial freefall, and three painful holiday seasons that made a once-beloved time of year feel impossible. Eventually, Erin made a decision: she wouldn’t let the worst December define all the ones to come. She would rebuild and help others do the same.

That choice became the Holiday Survival Podcast: short, practical episodes focused on one challenge at a time, featuring a curated guest lineup of therapists, financial educators, community leaders, and real people who’ve been there. Each episode offers an actionable tool—stress resets you can use, gift shortlists that respect your budget, and boundary frameworks you can adapt in the moment—so listeners get fewer, better choices when it matters most.

Launched in 2023 as a resource for her community, the show reached the top 2% globally in six weeks and returns this year with a bigger mission, a PR and advertising push, and the first Holiday Survival Gift Guide, chosen with taste and intention. Erin’s goal is straightforward: help people feel steadier, spend smarter, and reclaim a season that still deserves to be joyful.