The Blessed Christmas Podcast https://amyjae2.podbean.com Join author Amy Jae on a journey toward a more gentle and joyful holiday season. Following the outline of her book ”The Blessed Christmas,” learn how to use the power of your words to bless everything from your to do list to your most annoying relatives. From the heaviness of grief during the holidays to remembering the wonder. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Education:Self-Improvement 1440 episodic Amy Jae Amy Jae No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19799403/christmas_earlybird_specials_1400_x_1400_px_6aevu.png The Blessed Christmas Podcast https://amyjae2.podbean.com 144 144 ✍🏻❤️ Season 2: Episode 5 - A Brave and Beautiful Story ✍🏻❤️ Season 2: Episode 5 - A Brave and Beautiful Story https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9c%8d%f0%9f%8f%bb%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-season-2-episode-5-a-brave-and-beautiful-story/ https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9c%8d%f0%9f%8f%bb%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-season-2-episode-5-a-brave-and-beautiful-story/#comments Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:00:00 -0400 amyjae2.podbean.com/968fc2a6-a139-5d84-ba4a-9eaf7b13215a We've been on a beautiful journey this month ... examining and reimagining our own personal Christmas stories.  In this final episode, Amy guides you to reflect on the past Christmas, celebrate what worked, learn from challenges, and envision your next year with intention.

Highlights:

  • Review your Christmas season to identify what brought joy and what didn’t.

  • Use the More/Less tool to clarify what you want more of and what to release.

  • Reflect on your supporting characters and the areas of wellness you need to nurture.

  • Using all the tools you've gathered, write a letter from your future self, imagining your life a year from now.

Resources / Links:

]]> We've been on a beautiful journey this month ... examining and reimagining our own personal Christmas stories.  In this final episode, Amy guides you to reflect on the past Christmas, celebrate what worked, learn from challenges, and envision your next year with intention.

Highlights:

  • Review your Christmas season to identify what brought joy and what didn’t.

  • Use the More/Less tool to clarify what you want more of and what to release.

  • Reflect on your supporting characters and the areas of wellness you need to nurture.

  • Using all the tools you've gathered, write a letter from your future self, imagining your life a year from now.

Resources / Links:

]]> Amy Jae false No 671 2 5 full ✍🏻❤️ Season 2: Episode 4 - An Enchanted Story ✍🏻❤️ Season 2: Episode 4 - An Enchanted Story https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9c%8d%f0%9f%8f%bb%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-season-2-episode-4-an-enchanted-story/ https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9c%8d%f0%9f%8f%bb%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-season-2-episode-4-an-enchanted-story/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0400 amyjae2.podbean.com/a13423cb-64b0-50d6-9560-791063f02301 This week, we explore how to nurture wonder, magic, and safety during the holiday season. Amy shares a core memory from her childhood Christmas and invites you to connect with your own memories to create a sense of enchantment for yourself this year.

Highlights:

  • Reflect on childhood Christmas memories and the feelings of safety, love, or longing they hold.

  • Learn to consciously nurture your inner child with awareness and intention.

  • Rewrite negative holiday experiences by imagining the acts of love and care you needed.

  • Cultivate simple wonder and joy for yourself this season.

  • Receive a sweet blessing for your inner child and renewed enchantment.

Resources / Links:

]]> This week, we explore how to nurture wonder, magic, and safety during the holiday season. Amy shares a core memory from her childhood Christmas and invites you to connect with your own memories to create a sense of enchantment for yourself this year.

Highlights:

  • Reflect on childhood Christmas memories and the feelings of safety, love, or longing they hold.

  • Learn to consciously nurture your inner child with awareness and intention.

  • Rewrite negative holiday experiences by imagining the acts of love and care you needed.

  • Cultivate simple wonder and joy for yourself this season.

  • Receive a sweet blessing for your inner child and renewed enchantment.

Resources / Links:

]]> Amy Jae false No 582 2 4 full ✍🏻❤️ Season 2: Episode 3 - A Healing Story ✍🏻❤️ Season 2: Episode 3 - A Healing Story https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9c%8d%f0%9f%8f%bb%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-season-2-episode-3-a-healing-story/ https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9c%8d%f0%9f%8f%bb%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-season-2-episode-3-a-healing-story/#comments Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0400 amyjae2.podbean.com/e0b5ae87-e7c4-52b7-9576-3d8e36a1097a Do you think that wellness and the holidays don't belong in the same sentence?  Think again! This episode (based on week 3 of The Blessed Christmas) focuses on caring for yourself during the holiday season ... because if YOU go down, who will do all the things?  :)  Using the Wellness Wheel, Amy helps you see where you most need to make space for rest, nourishment, and joy.

Highlights:

  • Reflect on your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual needs during December.

  • Identify the “shakiest” area of your wellness and consider small ways to nurture it.

  • Explore how intentional choices can protect your energy and create space for joy.

  • A brief but beautiful meditation to send healing to the part of you that needs it most. 

Resources / Links:

]]> Do you think that wellness and the holidays don't belong in the same sentence?  Think again! This episode (based on week 3 of The Blessed Christmas) focuses on caring for yourself during the holiday season ... because if YOU go down, who will do all the things?  :)  Using the Wellness Wheel, Amy helps you see where you most need to make space for rest, nourishment, and joy.

Highlights:

  • Reflect on your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual needs during December.

  • Identify the “shakiest” area of your wellness and consider small ways to nurture it.

  • Explore how intentional choices can protect your energy and create space for joy.

  • A brief but beautiful meditation to send healing to the part of you that needs it most. 

Resources / Links:

]]> Amy Jae false No 588 2 3 full ✍🏻❤️ Season 2: Episode 2 - Stories That Shape Us ✍🏻❤️ Season 2: Episode 2 - Stories That Shape Us https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9c%8d%f0%9f%8f%bb%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-season-2-episode-2-stories-that-shape-us/ https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9c%8d%f0%9f%8f%bb%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-season-2-episode-2-stories-that-shape-us/#comments Sun, 07 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0400 amyjae2.podbean.com/d7ecc001-7f53-5dc4-b42d-9312e01d450d Holiday gatherings ... it seems that we either look forward to them or dread them!  Whether your calendar is full or achingly empty, it's impossible to ignore the impact of relationships (or lack of them) in our Christmas stories.  

Based on week two of my E-book, "The Blessed Christmas," this week's episode guides you through identifying and blessing the supporting characters in your Christmas story—the people who've shaped you into the person you are today. Relationships have a significant impact on your holiday season, so it's essential to navigate them with intention.

Highlights:

  • Reflect on the people who influence your holiday season and your story.

  • Take a moment to intentionally bless each person you'll engage with this Christmas. 

  • Identify which relationships support your joy and which may challenge you the most.

  • A closing blessing for your relationships during these stressful weeks. 

Resources / Links:

]]> Holiday gatherings ... it seems that we either look forward to them or dread them!  Whether your calendar is full or achingly empty, it's impossible to ignore the impact of relationships (or lack of them) in our Christmas stories.  

Based on week two of my E-book, "The Blessed Christmas," this week's episode guides you through identifying and blessing the supporting characters in your Christmas story—the people who've shaped you into the person you are today. Relationships have a significant impact on your holiday season, so it's essential to navigate them with intention.

Highlights:

  • Reflect on the people who influence your holiday season and your story.

  • Take a moment to intentionally bless each person you'll engage with this Christmas. 

  • Identify which relationships support your joy and which may challenge you the most.

  • A closing blessing for your relationships during these stressful weeks. 

Resources / Links:

]]> Amy Jae false No 684 2 2 full ✍🏻❤️ Season 2: Episode 1 - Plotting Your Christmas Storyline ✍🏻❤️ Season 2: Episode 1 - Plotting Your Christmas Storyline https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9c%8d%f0%9f%8f%bb%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-season-2-episode-1-plotting-your-christmas-storyline/ https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9c%8d%f0%9f%8f%bb%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-season-2-episode-1-plotting-your-christmas-storyline/#comments Sun, 30 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0400 amyjae2.podbean.com/0a0de6cd-7ee3-5418-9f2b-aa416f9d32ec On this first week of December, we have the opportunity to CHOOSE what kind of Christmas season we want and need.  Join me to reflect on your past Christmases, and consider the story you’ve been writing for yourself each December. Then, together, we'll set the stage for a gentle, joyful holiday that reflects your heart and home.

Highlights:

  • Discover the power of seeing yourself as the main character in your Christmas story.

  • Use your imagination to write a “movie trailer” for your holiday season.

  • Identify the mood and feeling you want your Christmas to embody using 10–15 descriptive words.

  • Choose a guiding word to keep your holiday story aligned and intentional.

  • Receive a blessing to anchor your chosen word and the story you want to live.

Resources / Links:

 

]]> On this first week of December, we have the opportunity to CHOOSE what kind of Christmas season we want and need.  Join me to reflect on your past Christmases, and consider the story you’ve been writing for yourself each December. Then, together, we'll set the stage for a gentle, joyful holiday that reflects your heart and home.

Highlights:

  • Discover the power of seeing yourself as the main character in your Christmas story.

  • Use your imagination to write a “movie trailer” for your holiday season.

  • Identify the mood and feeling you want your Christmas to embody using 10–15 descriptive words.

  • Choose a guiding word to keep your holiday story aligned and intentional.

  • Receive a blessing to anchor your chosen word and the story you want to live.

Resources / Links:

 

]]> Amy Jae false No 518 2 1 full ✍🏻❤️ Season 2: Trailer - Your Story Matters ✍🏻❤️ Season 2: Trailer - Your Story Matters https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9c%8d%f0%9f%8f%bb%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-season-2-the-blessed-christmas-trailer/ https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9c%8d%f0%9f%8f%bb%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-season-2-the-blessed-christmas-trailer/#comments Sun, 23 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0400 amyjae2.podbean.com/ae701847-284d-53ee-a066-96b7a991f0f8 No other season touches our lives so deeply with everything from beauty and wonder to exhaustion and emotional triggers.  With so many people and priorities competing for your attention, you deserve to carve out a few moments each Sunday and curl up with your favorite hot beverage.  Together, we'll settle into a sweet Christmas story where YOU are the main character.

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Blessed Christmas Podcast, hosted by me, author Amy Jae.  Based on the weekly themes of my book, "The Blessed Christmas: 31 Blessings for a Gentle, Joyful Holiday," I've created this podcast season to feel like a thoughtful personal retreat - a weekly time to reflect, remember, reconnect, and rewrite our own personal Christmas story. 

Episode 1,  "Plotting Your Christmas Storyline," will be released on Sunday, November 30, with a new episode every Sunday until the end of December.  Join me and let's use the power of our words to write a beautiful Christmas story together.

To prepare, do these THREE THINGS:

1 - Purchase my ebook The Blessed Christmas HERE - one minute daily blessings to guide you toward a gentle, joyful holiday season.

2 - DOWNLOAD the "Your Story Matters" workbook filled with gentle, lovely exercises HERE.

3 - CLICK FOLLOW wherever you're listening to this trailer so you don't miss the upcoming episodes.  

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or on Substack @gatherthemagic

I can't wait to spend the beautiful weeks of Christmas with you!

]]> No other season touches our lives so deeply with everything from beauty and wonder to exhaustion and emotional triggers.  With so many people and priorities competing for your attention, you deserve to carve out a few moments each Sunday and curl up with your favorite hot beverage.  Together, we'll settle into a sweet Christmas story where YOU are the main character.

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Blessed Christmas Podcast, hosted by me, author Amy Jae.  Based on the weekly themes of my book, "The Blessed Christmas: 31 Blessings for a Gentle, Joyful Holiday," I've created this podcast season to feel like a thoughtful personal retreat - a weekly time to reflect, remember, reconnect, and rewrite our own personal Christmas story. 

Episode 1,  "Plotting Your Christmas Storyline," will be released on Sunday, November 30, with a new episode every Sunday until the end of December.  Join me and let's use the power of our words to write a beautiful Christmas story together.

To prepare, do these THREE THINGS:

1 - Purchase my ebook The Blessed Christmas HERE - one minute daily blessings to guide you toward a gentle, joyful holiday season.

2 - DOWNLOAD the "Your Story Matters" workbook filled with gentle, lovely exercises HERE.

3 - CLICK FOLLOW wherever you're listening to this trailer so you don't miss the upcoming episodes.  

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or on Substack @gatherthemagic

I can't wait to spend the beautiful weeks of Christmas with you!

]]> Amy Jae false No 205 2 5 full ❤️ Blessings for Reflection on Past and Present ❤️ Blessings for Reflection on Past and Present https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-blessings-for-reflection-on-past-and-present/ https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-blessings-for-reflection-on-past-and-present/#comments Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:10:00 -0400 amyjae2.podbean.com/b30e21a9-c1bd-538f-a059-a9e74e56b667 A short contemplation with spoken Blessings to reflect on the past Christmas season and to look ahead to the coming new year. 

Together, let's do December differently this year by using the power of our words to end the year well and begin next year with a lifestyle of Blessing.

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes. And share with a friend!  

If you'd like to enjoy the 31 Blessings in the accompanying ebook The Blessed Christmas, you can purchase it HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or Substack @gatherthemagic

A heartfelt thank you to my friend, Martha Gallagher, the Adirondack Harper, for providing the lovely harp music for this blessing.  Visit Just a Moment Music for a daily moment of peaceful instrumental reflection with Martha and her beloved harp.

]]> A short contemplation with spoken Blessings to reflect on the past Christmas season and to look ahead to the coming new year. 

Together, let's do December differently this year by using the power of our words to end the year well and begin next year with a lifestyle of Blessing.

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes. And share with a friend!  

If you'd like to enjoy the 31 Blessings in the accompanying ebook The Blessed Christmas, you can purchase it HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or Substack @gatherthemagic

A heartfelt thank you to my friend, Martha Gallagher, the Adirondack Harper, for providing the lovely harp music for this blessing.  Visit Just a Moment Music for a daily moment of peaceful instrumental reflection with Martha and her beloved harp.

]]> A short contemplation with spoken Blessings to reflect on the past Christmas season and to begin next year by considering a lifestyle of Blessing. Amy Jae false No 219 full 🎄💫 Season 1: Episode 5 - Afterglow 🎄💫 Season 1: Episode 5 - Afterglow https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%8e%84%f0%9f%92-episode-5-afterglow/ https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%8e%84%f0%9f%92-episode-5-afterglow/#comments Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0400 amyjae2.podbean.com/4b9f9c90-5cf5-597b-be40-cb5b023f5009 Here on the "other side" of Christmas, we find ourselves in the magical space where the year is ending, but we aren't quite in the new one yet.  These days offer a unique opportunity for remembering, reflecting, and dreaming. 

Based on the second half of week four in my e-book, "The Blessed Christmas," this episode asks a few questions - some reflective and one that's very FUN!  Then we look ahead to ways to infuse the new year with Blessing as a lifestyle.

In this episode, I mention my book, The Blessed Home which makes a wonderful companion for starting the new year and bringing healing into your home through your words.  You can order The Blessed Home and The Blessed Christmas books HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or on Substack @gatherthemagic

]]> Here on the "other side" of Christmas, we find ourselves in the magical space where the year is ending, but we aren't quite in the new one yet.  These days offer a unique opportunity for remembering, reflecting, and dreaming. 

Based on the second half of week four in my e-book, "The Blessed Christmas," this episode asks a few questions - some reflective and one that's very FUN!  Then we look ahead to ways to infuse the new year with Blessing as a lifestyle.

In this episode, I mention my book, The Blessed Home which makes a wonderful companion for starting the new year and bringing healing into your home through your words.  You can order The Blessed Home and The Blessed Christmas books HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or on Substack @gatherthemagic

]]> This episode asks a few questions - some reflective and one that’s very FUN!  Then we look ahead to ways to infuse the new year with Blessing as a lifestyle. Amy Jae false No 942 5 full ❤️ Blessings for Christmas Faith and Love ❤️ Blessings for Christmas Faith and Love https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-blessings-for-christmas-faith-and-love/ https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-blessings-for-christmas-faith-and-love/#comments Sun, 22 Dec 2024 06:05:00 -0400 amyjae2.podbean.com/25d17f23-d93d-5f38-a645-8adb53f503b9 A short contemplation with spoken Blessings to reconnect you with the true heart of Christmas - faith, wonder, and love!

Together, let's do December differently this year by using the power of our words to prepare our hearts for true celebration.

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes. And share with a friend!  

If you'd like to enjoy the 31 Blessings in the accompanying ebook The Blessed Christmas, you can purchase it HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or Substack @gatherthemagic

A heartfelt thank you to my friend, Martha Gallagher, the Adirondack Harper, for providing the lovely harp music for this blessing.  Visit Just a Moment Music for a daily moment of peaceful instrumental reflection with Martha and her beloved harp.

]]> A short contemplation with spoken Blessings to reconnect you with the true heart of Christmas - faith, wonder, and love!

Together, let's do December differently this year by using the power of our words to prepare our hearts for true celebration.

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes. And share with a friend!  

If you'd like to enjoy the 31 Blessings in the accompanying ebook The Blessed Christmas, you can purchase it HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or Substack @gatherthemagic

A heartfelt thank you to my friend, Martha Gallagher, the Adirondack Harper, for providing the lovely harp music for this blessing.  Visit Just a Moment Music for a daily moment of peaceful instrumental reflection with Martha and her beloved harp.

]]> A short contemplation with spoken Blessings to reconnect you with the true heart of Christmas - faith, wonder, and love! Amy Jae false No 187 full 🎄💫 Season 1: Episode 4 - For the Love 🎄💫 Season 1: Episode 4 - For the Love https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/bgm_for-the-love/ https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/bgm_for-the-love/#comments Sun, 22 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0400 amyjae2.podbean.com/809bdee6-c1c8-56c3-8168-9f932cc7c618 We've made it to Christmas week! During these last few days, the focus is on wrapping all the gifts, baking pies, and preparing a feast, but Christmas holds a deeper magic and mystery that we don't want to miss.

Why DO we do all of this?  Listen to this episode while you prepare or maybe just put your feet up with a mug of hot cocoa.  Let's be sure that we're ready in the ways that really matter.

Based on week four of my e-book, "The Blessed Christmas," this episode explores the concepts of faith, wonder, and love during this beautiful Christmas week.

Christmas can be simple, joyful, and magical - even when times are hard.  Let's do it together, shall we?

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes.  

And if you'd like to purchase my ebook The Blessed Christmas, you can find it HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or on Substack @gatherthemagic

]]> We've made it to Christmas week! During these last few days, the focus is on wrapping all the gifts, baking pies, and preparing a feast, but Christmas holds a deeper magic and mystery that we don't want to miss.

Why DO we do all of this?  Listen to this episode while you prepare or maybe just put your feet up with a mug of hot cocoa.  Let's be sure that we're ready in the ways that really matter.

Based on week four of my e-book, "The Blessed Christmas," this episode explores the concepts of faith, wonder, and love during this beautiful Christmas week.

Christmas can be simple, joyful, and magical - even when times are hard.  Let's do it together, shall we?

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes.  

And if you'd like to purchase my ebook The Blessed Christmas, you can find it HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or on Substack @gatherthemagic

]]> This episode explores how to be ready for Christmas in the ways that really matter - faith, wonder, and love. Amy Jae false No 618 4 full ❤️ Blessings for Christmas Wellness ❤️ Blessings for Christmas Wellness https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-blessings-for-christmas-wellness/ https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-blessings-for-christmas-wellness/#comments Sun, 15 Dec 2024 06:05:00 -0400 amyjae2.podbean.com/e6006ce5-514e-58b9-95dd-60ab2032911e A short contemplation with spoken Blessings to nourish your mind, body, and spirit during this busy season.

Together, let's do December differently this year by using the power of our words to nurture ourselves inside and out. 

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes. And share with a friend!  

If you'd like to enjoy the 31 Blessings in the accompanying ebook The Blessed Christmas, you can purchase it HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or Substack @gatherthemagic

A heartfelt thank you to my friend, Martha Gallagher, the Adirondack Harper, for providing the lovely harp music for this blessing.  Visit Just a Moment Music for a daily moment of peaceful instrumental reflection with Martha and her beloved harp.

]]> A short contemplation with spoken Blessings to nourish your mind, body, and spirit during this busy season.

Together, let's do December differently this year by using the power of our words to nurture ourselves inside and out. 

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes. And share with a friend!  

If you'd like to enjoy the 31 Blessings in the accompanying ebook The Blessed Christmas, you can purchase it HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or Substack @gatherthemagic

A heartfelt thank you to my friend, Martha Gallagher, the Adirondack Harper, for providing the lovely harp music for this blessing.  Visit Just a Moment Music for a daily moment of peaceful instrumental reflection with Martha and her beloved harp.

]]> A short contemplation with spoken Blessings to nourish your mind, body, and spirit during this busy season. Amy Jae false No 240 full 🎄💫 Season 1: Episode 3 - Caring for Yourself at Christmas 🎄💫 Season 1: Episode 3 - Caring for Yourself at Christmas https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%8e%84%f0%9f%92-episode-3-caring-for-yourself-at-christmas/ https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%8e%84%f0%9f%92-episode-3-caring-for-yourself-at-christmas/#comments Sun, 15 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0400 amyjae2.podbean.com/0e45ad31-34eb-520e-84d3-dc04fa7a5c3d All the feasting and merry-making in December can take a toll on our physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual well-being.  Before you give up and just wait for those infamous New Year's resolutions, have a listen to some simple ways you can show kindness to yourself this week!  

Based on week three of my E-book, "The Blessed Christmas,"  I'll share simple ways to show love to yourself, honor your needs, and even connect with others more deeply by planning gatherings that FEEL GOOD to everyone. 

Christmas can be simple, joyful, and magical - even when times are hard.  Let's do it together, shall we?

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes.  

And if you'd like to purchase my ebook The Blessed Christmas, you can find it HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or on Substack @gatherthemagic

]]> All the feasting and merry-making in December can take a toll on our physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual well-being.  Before you give up and just wait for those infamous New Year's resolutions, have a listen to some simple ways you can show kindness to yourself this week!  

Based on week three of my E-book, "The Blessed Christmas,"  I'll share simple ways to show love to yourself, honor your needs, and even connect with others more deeply by planning gatherings that FEEL GOOD to everyone. 

Christmas can be simple, joyful, and magical - even when times are hard.  Let's do it together, shall we?

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes.  

And if you'd like to purchase my ebook The Blessed Christmas, you can find it HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or on Substack @gatherthemagic

]]> This episode shares simple ways to show love to yourself, honor your needs, and even connect with others more deeply by planning gatherings that feel good to everyone. Amy Jae false No 721 3 full ❤️ Blessings for Relationships at Christmas ❤️ Blessings for Relationships at Christmas https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-blessings-for-relationships-at-christmas/ https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-blessings-for-relationships-at-christmas/#comments Sun, 08 Dec 2024 07:05:00 -0400 amyjae2.podbean.com/6605528a-de28-51cc-bf2c-62c12aceaf0e A short contemplation with spoken Blessings to help you send love to all of your relationships this Christmas - even the ones that are difficult or estranged.

Together, let's do December differently this year.  Let's hold space for the story each person carries into our gatherings - including our own.

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes. And share with a friend!  

This podcast is a companion to the ebook The Blessed Christmas.  If you'd like to follow along with the 31 daily blessings for December, you can purchase the book HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or Substack @gatherthemagic

A heartfelt thank you to my friend, Martha Gallagher, the Adirondack Harper, for providing the lovely harp music for this blessing.  Visit Just a Moment Music for a daily moment of peaceful instrumental reflection with Martha and her beloved harp

]]> A short contemplation with spoken Blessings to help you send love to all of your relationships this Christmas - even the ones that are difficult or estranged.

Together, let's do December differently this year.  Let's hold space for the story each person carries into our gatherings - including our own.

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes. And share with a friend!  

This podcast is a companion to the ebook The Blessed Christmas.  If you'd like to follow along with the 31 daily blessings for December, you can purchase the book HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or Substack @gatherthemagic

A heartfelt thank you to my friend, Martha Gallagher, the Adirondack Harper, for providing the lovely harp music for this blessing.  Visit Just a Moment Music for a daily moment of peaceful instrumental reflection with Martha and her beloved harp

]]> A short contemplation with spoken Blessings to help you send love to all of your relationships this Christmas - even the ones that are difficult or estranged. Amy Jae false No 270 full 🎄💫 Season 1: Episode 2 - Celebrating with Imperfect People 🎄💫 Season 1: Episode 2 - Celebrating with Imperfect People https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%8e%84%f0%9f%92-the-blessed-christmas-episode-2-relationships/ https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%8e%84%f0%9f%92-the-blessed-christmas-episode-2-relationships/#comments Sun, 08 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0400 amyjae2.podbean.com/58607aa3-9313-5439-9bbc-d135e4ce9143 Whether you're looking at a calendar filled with holiday festivities or one that's achingly empty, it's almost impossible to navigate the Christmas season without encountering all that's good and hard about relationships.

Based on week two of my E-book, "The Blessed Christmas," this episode focuses on creating mindful and loving connections, handling triggers and frustrations, and finding ways to belong even if we're celebrating alone

Christmas can be simple, joyful, and magical - even when times are hard.  Let's do it together, shall we?

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes.  

And if you'd like to purchase my ebook The Blessed Christmas, you can find it HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or on Substack @gatherthemagic

]]> Whether you're looking at a calendar filled with holiday festivities or one that's achingly empty, it's almost impossible to navigate the Christmas season without encountering all that's good and hard about relationships.

Based on week two of my E-book, "The Blessed Christmas," this episode focuses on creating mindful and loving connections, handling triggers and frustrations, and finding ways to belong even if we're celebrating alone

Christmas can be simple, joyful, and magical - even when times are hard.  Let's do it together, shall we?

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes.  

And if you'd like to purchase my ebook The Blessed Christmas, you can find it HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or on Substack @gatherthemagic

]]> This episode discusses creating mindful and loving connections, handling triggers and frustrations, and finding ways to belong even if we’re celebrating alone Amy Jae false No 760 2 full ❤️ Blessings for Christmas Preparations ❤️ Blessings for Christmas Preparations https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-blessings-for-christmas-preparations/ https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-blessings-for-christmas-preparations/#comments Sun, 01 Dec 2024 06:05:00 -0400 amyjae2.podbean.com/23773359-d058-51be-ab13-0e93472d14ce A short contemplation with spoken Blessings to help you prepare for a more gentle and joyful Christmas season.

Together, let's do December differently this year.  Let's make time for what our hearts truly desire.

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes. And share with a friend!  

This podcast is a companion to the ebook The Blessed Christmas.  If you'd like to follow along with the 31 daily blessings for December, you can purchase the book HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or Substack @gatherthemagic

A heartfelt thank you to my friend, Martha Gallagher, the Adirondack Harper, for providing the lovely harp music for this blessing.  Visit Just a Moment Music for a daily moment of peaceful instrumental reflection with Martha and her beloved harp.

]]> A short contemplation with spoken Blessings to help you prepare for a more gentle and joyful Christmas season.

Together, let's do December differently this year.  Let's make time for what our hearts truly desire.

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes. And share with a friend!  

This podcast is a companion to the ebook The Blessed Christmas.  If you'd like to follow along with the 31 daily blessings for December, you can purchase the book HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or Substack @gatherthemagic

A heartfelt thank you to my friend, Martha Gallagher, the Adirondack Harper, for providing the lovely harp music for this blessing.  Visit Just a Moment Music for a daily moment of peaceful instrumental reflection with Martha and her beloved harp.

]]> A short contemplation with spoken Blessings to help you prepare for a more gentle and joyful Christmas season. Amy Jae false No 240 2 full 🎄💫 Season 1: Episode 1 - Preparations 🎄💫 Season 1: Episode 1 - Preparations https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%8e%84%f0%9f%92-episode-1-preparations/ https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%8e%84%f0%9f%92-episode-1-preparations/#comments Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:30:00 -0400 amyjae2.podbean.com/fa33a335-17a1-533a-8da4-729846edba9c It's the first week of December and all around us, preparations are underway for the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year!"  Before the distractions and demands completely take over, I'm inviting you into my home to sit beside a crackling fireplace and have a conversation about doing December differently this year.

Based on week one of my E-book, "The Blessed Christmas," we'll put first things first.  We'll begin with a visit to your childhood home at Christmas and end with a special WORD to guide you through the weeks ahead.

Christmas can be simple, joyful, and magical - even when times are hard.  Let's do it together, shall we?

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes.

And if you;d like to purchase the book The Blessed Christmas, you can find it HERE.

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.wirter or on Substack @gatherthemagic.

]]> It's the first week of December and all around us, preparations are underway for the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year!"  Before the distractions and demands completely take over, I'm inviting you into my home to sit beside a crackling fireplace and have a conversation about doing December differently this year.

Based on week one of my E-book, "The Blessed Christmas," we'll put first things first.  We'll begin with a visit to your childhood home at Christmas and end with a special WORD to guide you through the weeks ahead.

Christmas can be simple, joyful, and magical - even when times are hard.  Let's do it together, shall we?

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes.

And if you;d like to purchase the book The Blessed Christmas, you can find it HERE.

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.wirter or on Substack @gatherthemagic.

]]> Before the distractions and demands completely take over, I’m inviting you into my home to sit beside a crackling fireplace and have a conversation about doing December differently this year. Amy Jae false No 671 1 full 🎄💫 Season 1: The Blessed Christmas Trailer 🎄💫 Season 1: The Blessed Christmas Trailer https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%8e%84%f0%9f%92-blessed-christmas-trailer/ https://amyjae2.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%8e%84%f0%9f%92-blessed-christmas-trailer/#comments Sun, 17 Nov 2024 16:30:33 -0400 amyjae2.podbean.com/5eda98fe-3dcf-5f26-af33-4c1f91deb7a3 Welcome!  This is the trailer for The Blessed Christmas Podcast.  Beginning December 1, join author, Amy Jae, as she takes a four-week journey  using the power of blessing to create a more gentle and joyful holiday season.  

If you're already exhausted, overwhelmed, and perhaps secretly wishing it was all over, this podcast is a caring friend to walk with you through these next weeks.  Or perhaps you're lonely or grieving at this "joyful" time of year.

Wherever you find yourself in life, I'd love to share a few moments and together, find the words to bless every part of Christmas from preparations to navigating relationships. From self-care (in December??) to reconnecting to the wonder of Christmas.

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes.  

And if you'd like to purchase my ebook The Blessed Christmas, you can find it HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or on Substack @gatherthemagic

]]> Welcome!  This is the trailer for The Blessed Christmas Podcast.  Beginning December 1, join author, Amy Jae, as she takes a four-week journey  using the power of blessing to create a more gentle and joyful holiday season.  

If you're already exhausted, overwhelmed, and perhaps secretly wishing it was all over, this podcast is a caring friend to walk with you through these next weeks.  Or perhaps you're lonely or grieving at this "joyful" time of year.

Wherever you find yourself in life, I'd love to share a few moments and together, find the words to bless every part of Christmas from preparations to navigating relationships. From self-care (in December??) to reconnecting to the wonder of Christmas.

Be sure to click FOLLOW so you don't miss the upcoming episodes.  

And if you'd like to purchase my ebook The Blessed Christmas, you can find it HERE

Find me on Instagram @amyjae.writer or on Substack @gatherthemagic

]]> Trailer for The Blessed Christmas Podcast - a December journey toward a more gentle and joyful holiday season. Amy Jae false No 164 1 full