A holiday isn’t just a date on the calendar; it’s a messy, joyful, sometimes heartbreaking bundle of stories we keep choosing to tell together. From the first yawns of a live stream to the last bite of leftovers, we trace how traditions are made, broken, and rebuilt, and why the annual Turkey Bowl is sacred even when the weather and the knees don’t cooperate.

If Thanksgiving makes you excited and anxious at the same time, you’re not alone. We get candid about menus that never get written, grocery runs that happen too late, and that one person who wants control while hating the workload. Food gets its own spotlight—deep-fried turkey, deviled eggs, corn and green bean casseroles, and the sweet potato standoff—alongside the tactical stuff that keeps hosts sane: clear roles, realistic lists, and end-of-day reflection. We also talk about grief that shows up in November and how keeping a goofy ritual, like a family gobble, can turn tension into connection.

For anyone bracing for extended family energy, we share ten simple moves to turn “ug” into “yay”: bring an easy game, be a helper without hovering, find your people (or the dog), make a “three wins” list, start a silly tradition, eat what you love without guilt, run a stealth compliment mission, claim a two‑minute recharge spot, bring a shareable treat, and end with a thankful text. Then we light up the relationship hotline with boundaries in the bathroom, past hookups colliding with present partners, and whether to christen an old childhood room with paper-thin walls. Expect humor, honesty, and zero judgment.

Whether you come for the family football smack talk or the practical ways to keep peace in the kitchen, you’ll leave with perspective, a few belly laughs, and permission to make the day your own. If this episode made you smile, think, or breathe easier about the holidays, subscribe, share it with your people, and leave a review so others can find us.

Find us on our socials! Just Google My Wife My Ex-Wife and ME and you'll find us....OR....go to our website:

https://thankgodcancersavedourdivorce.com

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.