In this episode of The Holiday Survival Podcast, Erin sits down with Certified Health Coach Tess Cheng to explore what sustainable wellness really looks like during the holiday season. Instead of rigid rules or unrealistic expectations, Tess shares practical, compassionate strategies that help you take care of yourself without sacrificing joy, connection, or your favorite foods.

Together, they dive into the emotional ups and downs of the season—why stress eating happens, how travel disrupts routines, and what it actually means to stay “consistent” when life gets busy. Tess breaks down how to stay grounded, nourished, and supported, even when your schedule (or your feelings) are all over the place.

In this episode, we cover:

• Staying connected to your health goals without falling into perfectionism
• Navigating emotional eating with more awareness and less shame
• Healthier fast food + grab-and-go choices during busy travel days
• Easy ways to move your body when routines fall apart
• Protecting your sleep when the holidays get hectic
• Building habits that last long after the season ends

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Connect with Tess at glowithtess.com or on social media @glowithtess.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Content Warning

00:48 Welcome to the Holiday Survival Podcast

01:49 Meet Certified Health Coach Tess Cheng

03:14 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Eating Habits

04:45 Dealing with Emotional Eating

07:47 Healthy Fast Food Alternatives

10:05 Staying Active While Traveling

12:40 Importance of Sleep During the Holidays

18:44 Conclusion

CREDITS

Hosted and Produced by Erin Billings

Post Production by Isaac Moreno

Music by Erin Billings

Artwork by Diana Pietzryk

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