Crisis Talks: The Pressure, the Politics, and the Pyjamas

In this festive episode of Crisis Talks, Katy and Katie sit down for an honest, funny, and sometimes emotional Christmas catch-up. What begins as lighthearted chat about festive hats and decorations quickly turns into a deeper conversation about why Christmas doesn’t feel quite the same as it once did.

They explore the growing pressure around Christmas – from social media-fuelled expectations and competitive house lights to the stress of hosting, travelling between families, and juggling long-standing traditions. The episode touches on how much of the emotional and practical load still tends to fall on mums, including gift buying, planning, and the unspoken responsibility of “keeping the magic alive”.

Despite the moaning, the episode ends on a reflective and hopeful note, looking ahead to January, fresh starts, planning, and an exciting year to come. Honest, relatable, and reassuringly real, this is a Christmas episode for anyone who loves the season… and for those who secretly struggle with it too.

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