Drinking, Drugs & the Silly Season — How to Get Through Christmas Without Losing Yourself

Christmas and New Year’s are some of the most triggering times of the year — especially if you’ve ever struggled with alcohol, drugs, mental health, or self-sabotage.

In this episode of The Gregory’s Legacy Podcast, we unpack why the silly season hits so hard, why rehabs are fully booked every December and January, and how relapse often has less to do with substances — and more to do with routine collapse, emotional triggers, and shame spirals.

We talk about:

Why Christmas is a 12-month psychological trigger
The role of family, money, memories, and disrupted routines
Why shame — not substances — causes long-term relapse
What it actually means to “plan to relapse”
How awareness of your internal dialogue changes everything
Simple, practical ways to move through the season with clarity and self-compassion

This is not about perfection. It’s about planning, awareness, and getting back on track without punishment.

If the silly season has ever knocked you sideways — this one’s for you.

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