The holidays are supposed to be full of joy, connection, and celebration.

But for many people, they can also be a season of loneliness, grief, or learning how to navigate life differently than before.

In this episode of BraveAF, we talk about what it means to spend the holidays solo — whether by circumstance, choice, or life simply taking an unexpected turn. Being alone doesn’t mean something is wrong with you, and it doesn’t mean the season has to lose its meaning.

We discuss:

• The strength that comes from learning to do things on your own

• Reframing what the holidays can look like

• Finding peace in your own company

And yes… there’s also a moment where we address the important question:

Why is Walmart already putting out Valentine’s Day decorations before the holidays are even over?

Because sometimes being BraveAF also means calling out the nonsense.

If you’ve ever felt out of step with the season, this episode is for you.

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BraveAF creates conversations and coaching for people ready to show up and change their lives.

Jessica is an empowerment coach, speaker, and host of the BraveAF Podcast, and founder of BraveAF Coaching. After navigating trauma, reinvention, and life's unexpected pivots, she discovered what it means to show up BraveAF — when she wasn't sure how, and she wasn't even sure if she wanted to. She created the BRAVE Method from experience, not theory.

Jessica helps people stuck in a cycle of overthinking start writing their next chapter by taking simple, courageous steps forward. Her coaching style is honest, compassionate and action-focused with equal parts truth, accountability and belief in what's possible.

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