Episodes

What Are You Carrying Into the New Year?

As the year winds down, many of us feel the pull to rush toward what’s next—without ever pausing to listen to what’s still asking to be heard.

In this episode, Cyndi reflects on a powerful image shared by educator and speaker Sam Demma: that every person we meet is carrying a backpack we can’t see—filled with experiences, memories, disappointments, hopes, and responsibilities that have shaped them along the way.

What to Pack in Your Holiday Backpack: Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos - with Dan and Cyndi Thomsen

The holidays can be joyful… and they can also be overwhelming. Family dynamics, packed schedules, old patterns, and unspoken expectations often collide, leaving us stressed, reactive, or exhausted.

In this short episode, Cyndi and her husband, Coach and Clinical Psychologist, Dan share a grounded conversation about what they call your Holiday Backpack — the tools and reminders you can carry with you to stay calm, connected, and present during the holiday season.