Season 2 Episode 7: Holding It All During the Holidays with Dionna Chambers

The Holiday Survival Podcast Season 2 Episode 7: Holding It All During the Holidays with Dionna Chambers is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

About the Episode

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 when you’re doing your best with what you have.

In this episode, we explore:

• How grief resurfaces during the holidays and quietly influences emotions

• The pressure single mothers feel to create joy while managing survival mode

• The longing for connection and partnership during an emotionally loaded season

• Practical ways to care for yourself and set realistic expectations

• Why love, presence, and meeting basic needs are enough

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Connect with Dionna on Instagram and Threads @dionnachambers.