Podcast Summary: Habits of A Goddess

Episode: GRWM Set Healthy Boundaries During The Holidays

Host: Jasmine Rasco
Date: November 6, 2025

Episode Overview

In this empowering episode, Jasmine Rasco addresses the challenges women face around the holidays, especially when it comes to setting healthy boundaries with family and friends. With a warm and nurturing tone, Jasmine provides practical tips for navigating potentially uncomfortable conversations, managing anxiety, giving back, and fostering joy and abundance—even if you’re dealing with grief, loneliness, or unconventional family dynamics. The episode is a blend of personal reflections, actionable advice, and gentle affirmation—perfect for listeners seeking to activate their “inner goddess” during what can be an emotionally complex season.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

The Pressure and Anxiety of Holiday Gatherings

• [01:34] Jasmine acknowledges that the holidays often force reunions and updates about personal life that can trigger discomfort or anxiety, especially if the year hasn’t gone as planned.
  • “You don't owe anyone any explanation of where you're at in your current season. This is your time to focus on the positive.” – Jasmine ([01:59])
• She emphasizes redirecting conversations if you’re not comfortable sharing details about your job, relationship, or life changes.
  • Example: Instead of complaining about an unfulfilling job, say, “It's currently supporting me, and I am very grateful for the resources that I have in my life, and this job is bringing in abundance of resources, and leave it at that.” ([02:41])
• Normalizes the feeling of anxiety and reminds listeners that not all questions deserve detailed answers.

Setting Healthy Boundaries

• [03:30] Jasmine advises learning how to “pivot and shift your energy to things that is serving you”—like sharing only what you’re comfortable with, omitting yourself from certain conversations, or redirecting the attention.
• Tips for setting boundaries:
  • Say less, or gently turn questions back onto the asker.
  • Remember that not everyone is truly invested in your details—sometimes it’s just small talk.
  • Focus conversations on positive or lighter subjects.

“Learn how to pivot and shift your energy to things that is serving you around the holidays.” – Jasmine ([03:41])

Navigating Family Dynamics and Chosen Family

• [05:05] Jasmine discusses the realities of non-traditional or strained family relationships.
  • You don’t need to blame yourself for avoiding certain family members.
  • Forming new “families” with close friends is a valid and beautiful way to find support.
  • Suggestions: Reach out to friends, propose get-togethers or create new traditions like Friendsgiving or vision board parties.

Creative Strategies to Shift Holiday Energy

• [06:52] Proposes creative ways to change your mindset about the holidays:
  • Host or attend a vision board party as a manifesting exercise for the new year.
  • Focus on activities and gatherings that bring happiness, rather than obligatory family events.

Giving Back as Healing and Transmutation

• [10:51] Jasmine suggests channeling feelings of loneliness or isolation into acts of service.
  • Volunteer at toy drives or nursing homes, or assemble and deliver gift baskets.
  • Personal story: Jasmine shares memories of giving back with her grandmother, dressing up as Mrs. Claus at nursing homes, and the emotional rewards of these acts.
  • Emphasizes finding a form of giving that feels authentic: “Just putting a smile on their face, you know, and doing something very kind. Jester, like, from your heart.” ([11:50])

The Importance of Professional Support

• [12:30] Jasmine encourages seeking therapy if family dynamics or emotions become overwhelming.
  • She normalizes therapy as a tool for personal advocacy, boundary-setting, and emotional clarity.
  • Affirms the importance of recognizing and working through personal triggers, especially if you feel unheard or unsupported by family.

“It's okay, like, if you need to reach out to a licensed therapist... Sometimes you just need someone with a little bit more expertise.” – Jasmine ([12:38])

Rituals for Comfort, Nostalgia, and Inner Child Connection

• [16:35] Jasmine recommends tapping into rituals that invoke childhood joy, especially if dealing with grief or the loss of loved ones:
  • Visit places decorated for the holidays, look at Christmas lights, or visit luxury stores just to soak up festive energy.
  • Dress in festive pajamas or robes, even if you’re alone, to uplift mood.
  • Engage in activities shared with lost loved ones—light a candle in their honor, use their favorite scents, participate in rituals that help keep their spirit alive.

Practical Affirmations for Self-Love and Boundaries

• Jasmine closes by reminding listeners:
  • Don’t compare your holidays (or life journey) to others on social media.
  • Focus on gratitude and abundance; your path is unique.
  • Your ability to love, set boundaries, and pursue joy is embodiment of your “inner goddess.”

Notable Quotes

• [01:59] “You don't owe anyone any explanation of where you're at in your current season. This is your time to focus on the positive.”
• [02:41] “It's currently supporting me, and I am very grateful for the resources that I have in my life, and this job is bringing in abundance of resources, and leave it at that.”
• [03:41] "Learn how to pivot and shift your energy to things that is serving you around the holidays."
• [07:22] "You can gather a few of your friends and create some happy memories around the holidays. I feel like that is going to really help take your mind off of what's going on."
• [11:50] “Just putting a smile on their face, you know, and doing something very kind. Jester, like, from your heart.”
• [12:38] “It's okay, like, if you need to reach out to a licensed therapist... Sometimes you just need someone with a little bit more expertise.”
• [16:59] “You can create the feeling of excitement and joy if you create that energy in your own space. So don't ever feel powerless or don't ever feel like you're alone during the holidays.”
• [19:02] “Do things that you would do if they were here that would help you... transmute that energy.”
• [22:40] “Use the podcast, use the resources that you have to support you and to support where you're at on your journey and just know that everything that you are doing is shifting you to someone greater.”

Important Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|--------------------------------------------------| | [01:34] | Introduction to holiday boundary setting | | [02:41] | Concrete language for answering intrusive questions| | [05:05] | Advice for those with complex family dynamics | | [06:52] | Vision board parties and new traditions | | [10:51] | Volunteering and giving back during the holidays | | [12:30] | Therapy as a resource for emotional support | | [16:35] | Rituals for invoking joy and connecting with the inner child | | [19:02] | Honoring lost loved ones through ritual | | [22:40] | Closing affirmations and empowerment reminders |

Tone and Style

The episode maintains a gentle, nurturing, and affirming tone throughout—Jasmine speaks directly to her listeners as “goddesses,” encouraging self-love, authenticity, and gentle self-advocacy. The language is warm, inclusive, and practical, with empowering reminders that listeners are not alone and have the strength and right to create the holiday experience they desire.

Summary

This episode is a thoughtful, supportive guide for women seeking to prioritize their well-being during the holidays. Jasmine Rasco offers a toolkit of practical boundary-setting strategies, creative coping mechanisms, and heartfelt affirmations. Through her personal stories and actionable advice, she demonstrates that everyone can craft a festive season rooted in gratitude, abundance, and inner peace—regardless of circumstances or challenges.