SUBSCRIBER: Christmas Grief, Cozzie Livs & Finding Joy

How do you join in the festivities when your heart is heavy? There's so much pressure to be joyful at this time of year, but sometimes it's just not that easy. In this episode, Holly and Jessie help an Outlouder who's deep in grief and feeling helpless.  Plus, anyone else feeling stressed about the cost of Christmas? Friends, you're not alone. We share our "Cozzie Livs" advice guide to Christmas, including how to say a big fat no to the person who wants to blow the budget on Secret Santa.  What to listen to next:  Listen to our latest episode: Holding Space For My 'Wicked' Vulva Listen: Family Gatherings, Opposite Opinions & Drama Listen: The Lie Nicole Kidman Still Has To Tell Listen: What Every Woman Needs To Hear From Her Ex Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Jessie Stephens & Holly Wainwright Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.