The holidays are meant to feel joyful… but for many people, they often feel overwhelming, rushed, expensive, and emotionally draining. If you’re carrying the weight of expectations, time pressure, financial strain, or pure exhaustion, this conversation will help you breathe again. In this episode, I sit down with CPA and financial coach Laura Lonie to break down the real reasons holiday stress builds—and share practical, compassionate strategies to help you reclaim peace, joy, and presence this season. You’ll learn how to simplify your schedule, set loving boundaries, reduce financial pressure, avoid emotional overspending, and honor your personal needs without guilt. If you’re ready to shift from overwhelm to mindful enjoyment, this conversation is your reset. ✨ 🎁 What You’ll Discover: Why holiday time pressure becomes overwhelming How expectations—from family, work, and yourself—intensify emotional stress Simple ways to reduce financial pressure & recognize “phantom costs” How to avoid emotional holiday overspending How exhaustion fuels resentment—and how to prevent it How to set loving boundaries that honor your energy Why honoring your worth makes holiday choices easier and clearer 👤 Guest Bio: Empathy, accountability, and hope are the hallmarks of Laura Lonie’s financial coaching practice. She specializes in helping professional women over 40 transform financial stress into financial strength by creating clear, compassionate strategies for everyday money decisions. In this Conversations Worth Your While episode, Laura shares that many of her clients are professionals who’ve invested deeply in their careers—only to realize their finances need attention. She steps in to “get into the everyday finances with them,” offering a safe, confidential space to build financial clarity and confidence. 🔗 Connect With Laura Website: https://ljlonie.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljlonie/ Email: laura@ljlonie.com 🌟 Want more transformational resources? Don't forget to grab your free tools, guides, and insights at: http://www.lindabucher.com Make this conversation worth YOUR while by fueling the spark it ignited. Linda Bucher is a Transformational Speaker, a Master-Certified Life Coach, a Podcaster, an Author, and an MBA. She is on a mission to inspire and impact millions of people to know their worth, share their gifts, and make a splash, deliberately creating big, beautiful ripples in the world. Linda is always looking for people to connect with, opportunities to serve, and partnerships to engage in. Connect: https://lindabucher.com/contact-us Complimentary 20-minute Clarity Call: https://lindabucher.com/chatwithlinda Website: https://lindabucher.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindabucher/ Instagram: @lindabucher.gobigcoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LindaBucherLifeCoach Disclaimer: Please note that all Conversations Worth Your While podcast episodes are meant solely for educational and general informational purposes. Please read the full disclaimer here.
