About this episode
A grounded, compassionate conversation to help you stay steady during the chaotic in-between week of the holidays. Episode #237 🎙️ This strange, stretchy week between Christmas and New Year's can feel like everything is falling apart — but it doesn't have to. Terri and Megan share practical, mindset-supportive strategies to help you stay steady, release all-or-nothing thinking, and reconnect with the foundational skills that keep you moving forward. 👉 What you'll learn: Why one meal, one day, or one week cannot ruin your journey How to recognise and break the "smash the other three tyres" mindset What recovery really looks like (and how to start immediately) How TRE and foundational skills can stabilise your holiday rhythm How to redefine consistency during busy or chaotic periods Strategies for traditions, social events, cravings, and stress How to modify your fasting plan without abandoning it Terri and Megan talk through the messy, in-between week after Christmas — a time when routines fall apart and all-or-nothing thinking creeps in. They explain why no single event can undo your progress, how to recover quickly, and how to redefine consistency in a way that feels doable and grounding. This episode offers steady, compassionate guidance for anyone feeling overwhelmed during the holidays. 📝 The transcript for this episode is available on our website: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/podcasts/ 📣 Connect With Us 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastingmethod/ 👍 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingMethod 🌐 FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork 💛 Want support during the holidays and beyond? Join The Fasting Method Community today. https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction 00:24 — Terri sets the tone for this unique week of the year 01:50 — Why people dread the week between Christmas and New Year 02:24 — "One week won't ruin your journey" 03:25 — All-or-nothing thinking and why it derails progress 05:50 — TRE and foundational habits as stabilisers 07:19 — The mindset of recovery vs. self-punishment 11:57 — Smashing the "other three tyres": the trap of shame 14:54 — Recovery in action: real community stories 15:43 — Redefining consistency during holiday chaos 19:11 — Modified expectations and realistic planning 20:54 — Shifting traditions away from food 27:02 — Emotional ties to holiday foods 30:58 — Creating new memories that aren't food-dependent 34:03 — Finding non-food forms of comfort and self-care 38:25 — Breaking the belief that holiday choices define you 41:00 — Closing thoughts + reassurance
