Today I’m happy to share an interview with one of my friends, Trudi Lebrón. I’ve been following her work for many years and have learned so much from her. She’s an expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion in business, and just published her new book, The Antiracist Business Book: An Equity Centered Approach to Work, Wealth, and Leadership . We chat about exploring identity, defining what success should mean in your own life, and how to be ethical without rejecting capitalism. Read the show not...
Jul 07, 2022•25 min
Is there someone in your life who uses guilt to try to get you to do what they want you to do? Or have you ever been on the receiving end of flattery where someone says all these amazing things about you, but then expects something from you? These are both examples of emotional manipulation tactics. In this episode, I'm talking about the most commonly used manipulation tactics to help you recognize them + understand why you might be falling victim to this kind of dysfunctional behavior. Read the...
Jul 05, 2022•21 min
Today I’m sharing a chat with Sheleana Aiyana. She is the founder of Rising Woman, an online community with more than 3 million readers. She talks about her childhood experiences parenting her own mother and coping through addiction. Then, she shares some strategies to help you heal, come home to yourself, and heal childhood wounds. Find the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/417 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 30, 2022•29 min
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains information about (gun) violence which may be triggering to survivors. We have all experienced some level of primary or secondary trauma over the past few years. The pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and school shootings among other events have brought the topic of trauma front and center in our public discourse. In this episode, I’m breaking down the definition of trauma so you can have a better understanding of what it is and can make the distinction between ...
Jun 28, 2022•21 min
Today I’m sharing an interview with Dr. John Delony. He’s a mental health expert, podcast host, and author who specializes in making the path to mental wellness accessible for everyone, especially people who don’t come from an academic background. John explained five steps you can take to heal past traumas that are getting in the way of your current life, no matter who you are. Plus, we chatted about codependency in parent-child relationships— how damaging it can be to both parties when parents ...
Jun 23, 2022•38 min
Are you someone who proudly proclaims that you “never get angry”? Or do you wait so long to deal with your anger that when it finally comes out you explode- only to feel guilty and wish you could take it back? Either way, if you’re nodding your head, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down six different types of anger people experience so you can get a better understanding of how your anger might be affecting you, your health, your relationships, and your behaviors. You’ll learn some things y...
Jun 21, 2022•21 min
Do you feel like you could use a little more inner peace right now? You’re not alone. The world today feels more hectic than ever. Today’s guest, Shannon Kaiser, has some tips to help us re-tune inward and protect our inner peace. She also shares her boundary struggles as a world renowned spiritual and self-love teacher as well as guidance from her new book, Return to You: 11 Spiritual Lessons for Unshakable Inner Peace . Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/413 Learn more ab...
Jun 16, 2022•31 min
Do you dread Father’s Day? Do you find yourself frustrated in the greeting card aisle every year because you feel like you have to get a card but none of the Hallmark messages ring true? Are you estranged or is your father absent? If so, you are not alone. While Father’s Day is a celebration for some, for others, it can bring up feelings of sadness, anger, and disappointment. I get it. I had a very complicated relationship with my father and Father’s Day was always kind of painful for me. I was ...
Jun 14, 2022•17 min
Today I’m sharing a girlfriend jam with the wonderful Kerri Kelly. As a community organizer and author of the brand new book American Detox , her goal is to make well being accessible and inclusive for all. We chat about the dark side of the western wellness industry: the ways it excludes minorities, appropriates practices, and exploits vulnerabilities. Then, Kerri guides us on how each of us can make positive change. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/411 Learn more about ...
Jun 09, 2022•28 min
If you’re honest with yourself, does the idea of forgiving someone feel like you might be condoning their bad behavior or like they are getting one over on you? If forgiveness feels complicated (and it is!), this episode is for you. You’ll learn about what I’m calling the new forgiveness, which is about releasing resentment that might be holding you back- not about letting someone off the hook. Plus, inside this week’s guide, you’ll get a powerful 4-step process to release yourself from the pris...
Jun 07, 2022•19 min
Do you feel like it’s impossible to get what you want? Do you love to lift other people up but never really see yourself shine? If those questions resonate with you, today’s interview with Julie Solomon is for you. Julie is the recent author of Get What You Want: How to Go from Unseen to Unstoppable . She shares some tips from the book as well as her own experience growing out of a mindset of scarcity, hiding, and codependency to see herself shine. Read the show notes for today's episode at terr...
Jun 02, 2022•25 min
Do you think something terrible has to happen in your life before you pick up the phone to call a therapist? Do you think you need to be on the verge of a nervous breakdown or ever think to yourself…well, it’s not that bad… I’m not crazy. I should be able to manage this on my own. If you’re sheepishly nodding your head yes, then this week’s episode is for you. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’m breaking down all of the good reasons for you to get into therapy as a proactive way to prote...
May 31, 2022•22 min
Today I’m chatting about blended families and stepfamilies with Jamie Scrimgeour. She’s an expert on stepfamily dynamics and the host of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast. We have a great conversation about pitfalls to avoid when you join a family and how to appreciate the unique beauty of being a step-parent. Along the way, we share some of our own experiences as stepmoms! Find the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/407 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 26, 2022•35 min
This week, I’m breaking down simple mental wellness strategies you can incorporate into your daily life to support robust mental health. While some of the things on this list might be things you already know you “should” do, with 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I can tell you a lack of these wellness essentials can negatively impact the quality of your life and how you feel (and you don’t get the amazing benefits from knowing without actually doing, lovebug!) I’ve included a ton of ...
May 24, 2022•22 min
Today I’m interviewing Kute Blackson. He’s an inspirational speaker and transformational teacher who is an expert on surrender. When you think of surrender, you might associate it with weakness. However, surrender can actually take great strength. In this episode, Kute is going to explain how finding the courage to let go can help you live authentically and fulfill your life’s true purpose. I hope you enjoy listening to this interview with Kute as much as I enjoyed talking with him! Read the sho...
May 19, 2022•35 min
Grief comes in many shapes and sizes, but one thing usually holds true across the board- we can feel very conflicted about how to respond to curious (even if they’re well-meaning) people. Have you ever found yourself on the receiving end of personal questions you don’t want to answer? How did your father die?Why did you get divorced? What happened with your job? If you’ve ever grieved the loss of something or someone and felt like people were asking for information you didn’t want to give, but w...
May 17, 2022•20 min
Today I’m sharing a girlfriend jam with my friend Lisa Bilyeu, author of the new book Radical Confidence: 10 No-BS Lessons on Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life and co-founder of the wildly successful business Quest Nutrition. She tells us how she challenged her family’s expectations to transform a life that was not working for her into one that is really, really working for her. I really hope you enjoy this chat with Lisa as much as I enjoyed hanging out with her. Find the show notes for today'...
May 12, 2022•38 min
How do you feel when you go to your favorite exercise class and someone is sitting in your spot? Are you low-key burning up on the inside? Let’s say you go to Sephora to get your favorite face cream and they've discontinued it…are you really bummed out? Does change make you uncomfortable, especially when you have no control over it? If so, then this episode is for you. You’ll learn about the power of becoming more adaptable and how adaptability is one of the keys to cultivating more happiness in...
May 10, 2022•21 min
Tricia (also known online as Your Joyologist) is an ex rock-and-roll roadie and current life coach, podcast host, author, and speaker who I’ve known for at least a decade now. We chat about all the ways it’s unhealthy to hold ourselves to “shoulds” instead of acting on our true wants. If you sometimes struggle with shame, guilt, and rumination over what you could have done differently in the past, Tricia has some advice for you. Find the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/401 Learn ...
May 05, 2022•34 min
Do you ever wonder if your relationship with your mother (or maternal impactor) is “normal”? Are you curious about how it has affected you as an adult? Mother-daughter relationships can be complicated and in this episode, I’m breaking down the 7 types of dynamics I’ve seen the most in my 25 years as a psychotherapist, plus the lasting impact each type has on emotions and behaviors in adulthood. Find the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/400 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
May 03, 2022•24 min
How do you relate to time? Are you someone who’s always late or meticulously early? Do you schedule yourself within an inch of your life? Do discrepancies in your relationship with time ever create conflict with others? If you’re nodding your head, then this episode is for you, my friend. I’m breaking down time boundaries and how they can become disordered. You’ll also learn how to better negotiate time boundaries with yourself and others for a more harmonious relationship with time (seeing as h...
Apr 29, 2022•22 min
Today I’m sharing a special double interview with John David Mann and Ana Gabriel Mann. Though John and Ana are both amazing authors and have been happily married for decades, their most recent book The Go-Giver Marriage is the first one they have written together. We’re chatting about the five secrets to lasting love, as well as their relationship-damaging opposites. Plus, how to keep appreciating what your partner brings to your life, even when people around you see their relationships as limi...
Apr 28, 2022•31 min
Today I’m talking with repeat guest Ross Rosenberg. Ross is an expert in pathological narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and attachment trauma. He is also the CEO of the Self Love Recovery Institute. We talk about how codependency, which he calls self-love deficit disorder, attracts narcissists, and why a codependent-narcissist relationship is so damaging. Then, he walks us through the steps to healing, from first reaching out for help to finally living a self-love abundant lifestyle. Find the show...
Apr 21, 2022•30 min
Let’s say you have a rough interaction with someone, a disappointing outcome, or you get bad news–what do you do to help yourself feel better? Do you have a couple of drinks? Maybe smoke a little weed? Or eat a tub of ice cream? No judgment here, but I want to invite you to think about it because many of us confuse self-numbing with self-soothing. In this episode, you’ll learn my favorite self-soothing tips, healthy ways to support your nervous system and emotional wellbeing, plus how to create ...
Apr 19, 2022•21 min
Today I’m sharing a chat with filmmaker, writer, and musician Vandana Kohli. She joins me from India to discuss how our constant interaction with electronics is causing a global mental health crisis. Plus, she shares mindfulness practices that will help you find a balance between your digital connectedness and your mental health. Find the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/395 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 14, 2022•20 min
How do you feel when Sunday rolls around? Maybe you had an amazing weekend, but slowly but surely, as Sunday afternoon gives way to evening, does anxiety, fear, and dread start to creep in? The “Sunday Scaries” is a real thing, so if this is you, check out this week’s episode because in it, you’ll learn how to decode why you might be feeling this way and take your Sunday back so you can face Monday refreshed and relaxed! Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/394 Learn more abo...
Apr 12, 2022•20 min
Today, I’m sharing an interview with author and ex-stand up comedian Pam Gaslow. After more than a decade of sobriety, Pam relapsed into addiction at age 45. While many people think of marijuana as a harmless drug, Pam’s experience was different: She became an addict, living without purpose and barely able to function. We chat about everything, from why people think weed is completely harmless when it almost destroyed Pam’s life, to how her mindset has shifted post-addiction. Find the show notes...
Apr 07, 2022•16 min
Are you running low on happiness and joy in your life after everything we have been experiencing for the past two years? Do you have relationships that drain your energy and happiness? If you're nodding yes to either of those questions, this episode is for you. I'm going to share four steps that will help you take charge of your own happiness, joy, and contentment, even when the outside world makes it difficult. Find the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/392 Learn more about your a...
Apr 05, 2022•20 min
Kristine Carlson and her husband, the late Dr. Richard Carlson, co-authored the bestselling book Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff… And it’s All Small Stuff . Today, I am sharing an interview with Kristine about the big stuff: Profound loss, grief, and how to honor your love by healing and choosing to live. Kristine shares what she personally learned from the loss of her husband and explains how allowing yourself to grieve fully allows you to live more fully as well. Find the show notes for today's ep...
Mar 31, 2022•29 min
Is the way you care for people in your life more like codependency than real, authentic love? It’s scary to think about, I know. But if you are codependent, recognizing that fact is the first step toward expressing the healthy, reciprocated care you really want to share with the people in your life. In this episode I will guide you through the signs and symptoms that might indicate codependency in all different types of relationships: romantic, work, parent-child, and friendship. I also share wh...
Mar 29, 2022•22 min
