Today I’m sharing an unbelievable interview with Sebastian Bates, who is a best-selling author, podcast host, retired professional fighter, father, and founder of The Warrior Academy. Sebastian's story is amazingly inspiring. At 24, he experienced a horrendous BASE jump accident and was told he would never walk again. He refused to accept that and through a combination of willpower and discipline, he recovered. He shares his story with us and we dive into the details: his mindset, determination,...
Apr 04, 2024•43 min
As a child, were you responsible for cleaning the house? Cooking for your siblings? Taking care of an adult because they were unable to care for themselves? Did the adults in your life expect emotional support from you? Did you mediate between family members? If so, you may have Parentified Child Syndrome. In this episode, I am breaking down the two types of child parentification, why it happens, symptoms you may have experienced, and steps to take to begin healing. Read the show notes for today...
Apr 02, 2024•18 min
I’m sharing another interview this week where I’m on the other side of the microphone– This time, with host of Passion Struck, John Miles. We chat about the journey of self-discovery that led me to leave my job, pursue grad school, and start a new career in the mental health field. Plus, how I learned how to prioritize my own needs and desires and set healthy boundaries as I did it! Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/597
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min
How fluent are you in your own emotions? Are you able to identify and feel your feelings, or is it a struggle? Do you tend to focus more on what other people are feeling? If so, you are not alone. This episode is all about becoming more emotionally resilient. We will explore why emotional resilience matters, the four common blocks we tend to experience around it, and ideas for putting the focus back on you. Read the show notes for today's show at terricole.com/596 Go here for more information an...
Mar 26, 2024•16 min
Today I’m so excited to share this older interview I did on The Good Life Project podcast with Jonathan Fields. I hope you’ll learn something new from this episode, whether or not you already know my story. We chat about my early experience with alcoholism, how I left my career as an agent to fulfill my purpose as a therapist, and how we both balance being ourselves with being the face of our brands. Then, I share some advice about becoming and staying connected in long-term partnerships! Read t...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Does your family disrespect your boundaries, making it challenging to set and maintain them? Does your family of origin still treat you like a child? Or do they simply get mad when you try to set limits or assert your preferences and desires? If you are nodding your head, then this episode is for you, my friend, because I am diving into why many of us struggle to set boundaries with family and what you can do about it. I also give you a few scripts for when your family of origin offers you unsol...
Mar 19, 2024•23 min
Are you tired of constantly putting others' needs before your own? Do you feel like you get taken for granted in your relationships? I am so excited to share this interview I did on Danny Morel's show, The Higher Self. Danny asked such amazing questions and we had a candid conversation about boundaries: the good, the bad, what people get wrong, how you can improve at setting boundaries, and so much more. I also share boundary scripts you can use. Very thankful to Danny and his team for allowing ...
Mar 14, 2024•40 min
How often do you check social media throughout the day? Do you feel the need to respond to comments or DMs right away? Do you procrastinate by scrolling rather than doing something productive or nourishing? Do you feel like you might be addicted to tech and are you inseparable from your devices? If you answered yes to any of these, this episode is for you. I am sharing the common struggles we all face with social media and tech addiction, what the science says about it, and ways you can begin se...
Mar 12, 2024•19 min
I am so excited to have my pal Dr. John Delony back on the show to talk about his new (and much-needed) book, Building A Non-Anxious Life. Since the pandemic, so many of my clients, friends, and family members are anxious in a way they've never been before. I've even noticed it in myself, and I do not consider myself an anxious person! I love the accessibility of John's work and his ideas. During the episode, he reviews six practical ways we can choose to do things differently to build non-anxio...
Mar 07, 2024•36 min
When we think about boundaries, we often think about how we relate to others. But what about boundaries with ourselves? How we relate to ourselves is just, if not more important, than how we relate to others. We need to get clear on our relationship with ourselves first, which is why this episode is all about strengthening internal boundaries: self-talk, self-regulation, self-care, self-soothing, and self-love. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/590 Go here for more informa...
Mar 05, 2024•18 min
I am so excited to have my pal, psychologist and couples therapist, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish on the show to talk all about relationships. She is such an original thinker and I love the way she presents information on Instagram (@drtracyd) because it's accessible. Her book, I Didn't Sign Up For This: A Couples Therapist Shares Real-Life Stories of Breaking Patterns and Finding Joy In Relationships...Including Her Own, is full of wisdom for anyone trying to navigate challenges within their relationship...
Feb 29, 2024•42 min
Does your job exhaust you? Do you feel like you need to respond to your colleagues as soon as you receive a message from them, even after you’ve ended your workday? Do you say ‘yes’ to tasks you don’t have the capacity for? Many of you have told me you struggle with work boundaries. In this episode, I am sharing tips and tools you can use to make your job work for you with more ease and less frustration. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/588 Go here for more information an...
Feb 27, 2024•20 min
I am so excited to have Dr. Ramani on the show today to discuss concepts from her new book, It's Not You: How to Identify and Heal from Narcissistic People. Many of you are likely familiar with her work, and for good reason– she is a brilliant clinician who breaks down narcissism in an accessible way, which helps people heal. I've been a fan of hers for years and I am thrilled to bring you this conversation where we explore everything ranging from how narcissists are made, the impact of love bom...
Feb 22, 2024•44 min
How is your relationship with money? Do you tend to overspend? Neglect your bank account balance out of fear? Self-soothe by making impulse purchases? Many of you struggle with financial boundaries, and in this episode, I talk about your money blueprint, how it influences your relationship with money, and how you can develop a better awareness of your spending habits. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/586 Go here for more information and to enroll in boundary bootcamp: ter...
Feb 20, 2024•18 min
Today I’m doing something a little different: I’m sharing an episode of my friend Marie Forleo’s show where I am the guest! She asks me about my own origin story, shares a listener question, and we talk about finding the courage to express preferences, desires, and dealbreakers– And how you might express them differently in close vs. distant relationships. I hope you enjoy today’s episode, including the chance to see me as the interviewee rather than the interviewer. Read the show notes for toda...
Feb 15, 2024•51 min
Do you people-please to avoid hurting them? Are there decades-long friendships you’re afraid to lose, despite having outgrown them? If you are nodding your head, this episode is for you. I am talking all about boundaries with friends: why some of us have misguided loyalty, the qualities of a good and healthy friendship, and how to raise your awareness around disordered behaviors in your friendships. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/584 Go here for more information and to ...
Feb 13, 2024•19 min
I am so excited to have my pal and award-winning podcast host, John R. Miles, on the show to talk about his new book, Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life. I'm excited because intentional living is how I live my life, and I teach all of my clients and students to do it, too. There is nothing quite like harnessing the mind-blowing power of our own intention. But what does that look like in practice? John is here to break it down w...
Feb 08, 2024•36 min
Does Valentine’s Day feel meaningless without someone to spend it with? Does it cause more disappointment than happiness? Or are you simply tired of all the hype around it? You are not alone, my friend. I am not a big fan of Valentine’s Day myself. What if we did something different? What if we focused on the power of self-love this year? What if you fell wildly in love with yourself this Valentine’s Day? If this sounds better than the usual alternative, I got you covered with three steps you ca...
Feb 06, 2024•17 min
Welcome to a super special edition of The Terri Cole Show where I am doing something I've never done before: interviewing my husband, Victor Juhasz, along with bestselling author, Steven Pressfield. Vic and Steven collaborated on Steven's new book, The Daily Pressfield, which is an excellent companion for anyone giving a creative endeavor their all. (Currently me, writing my second book!) Vic provided the illustrations and the book is filled with Steven's wisdom from the many years he's spent in...
Feb 01, 2024•51 min
Welcome to part two of a two-part series I am doing on high-functioning codependency. In part one, I talked about the high price we pay for over-giving, over-doing, and over-functioning. I also share my personal and professional experiences with it. If you missed it, read it here. In this part, I break down the 6 archetypes of high-functioning codependency and give you tools and strategies you can use to free yourself from it. When you raise your awareness of these disordered behaviors, you can ...
Jan 30, 2024•22 min
I am so excited for frequent-flyer guest, Ross Rosenberg, to be back on the show. Ross is an expert in pathological narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and attachment trauma. He is also the CEO of the Self Love Recovery Institute. We cover so much: Ross's definition of codependency, why codependents and narcissists are attracted to one another, how to detach from a narc (Ross's technique is called "observe, don't absorb"), why narcissists try to induce conversations, love bombing, and so much more. ...
Jan 25, 2024•35 min
Are you endlessly giving and doing for all the people all the time? Do people come to you when they need something because they know you’ll get it done, no matter what? If you are nodding your head, you might just be a high-functioning codependent, and this episode is for you. I am covering what high-functioning codependency is, the considerable cost of being a high-functioning codependent (on you, your relationships, and others), and sharing my own experiences with these disordered relational b...
Jan 23, 2024•22 min
I am so excited to have my pal, bestselling author and personal finance expert, Farnoosh Torabi, on the show. We are talking about her new book, A Healthy State of Panic: Follow Your Fears to Build Wealth, Crush Your Career, and Win At Life, which Newsweek chose as a "Best Book of 2023." I don't know about you, but the title definitely resonates with me! In this conversation, Farnoosh shares how she shifted from being limited by fear to constructively responding to fear. She also offers a few ti...
Jan 18, 2024•39 min
Are there couples in your life who make you think, what do they know that I don’t know? They seem so happy! How do they do it? Or do you see couples in movies or TV and wonder, does the kind of love they have exist, and if it does, where can I find it? If you think other people have love all figured out and you aren’t sure how to figure it out yourself, this episode is for you. I am sharing my personal 20 tips for curating, creating, and attracting epic love in your life whether you are single O...
Jan 16, 2024•24 min
I am so excited to have award-winning TV host and cook, Daphne Oz, on the show. Daphne and I have known each other for over a decade and it has been so fun to watch her career flourish. I love watching her cooking and makeup tutorials on Instagram, too. If you love Daphne's recipes, I think you'll enjoy this girlfriend jam because we go much deeper into Daphne's food philosophy, the childhood experiences that shaped who she is today, how she navigated the trial-by-fire of a college book tour and...
Jan 11, 2024•43 min
Do you think true love is never having to say you are sorry? Do you think boundaries are unnecessary with real love? How do you feel about unconditional love? Do you believe it exists? Or that it is something to aspire to? Many of us were indoctrinated to believe in these myths about love, but from my 25 years as a psychotherapist and my own experience, I believe real, epic, healthy, and amazing love is boundaried and conditional. Read on to discover why. I also cover questions you can ask to un...
Jan 09, 2024•21 min
I am so excited to welcome my pal and brilliant clinician, Dr. Mariel Buqué, to the show! Her new book, Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma is a salve the world needs right now (in my opinion), and I am so grateful for the wisdom she shared in this conversation. We talked about how to start to heal intergenerational trauma, what it looks like, what causes it, and so much more. If you have, or suspect you have been affected by intergenerational trauma, you'll want to watc...
Jan 04, 2024•39 min
Do you undervalue your accomplishments? Do you brush off compliments about your work? Do you use self-effacing humor to put yourself down before anyone else can? If you answered “yes,” let me ask you this: How do you feel about your own worthiness? From your emails and comments, I know many of you struggle with self-worth. If this is you, you are not alone, and I invite you to read on as this episode is all about worthiness. I cover why many of us feel unworthy, my own experience with worthiness...
Jan 02, 2024•21 min
I am so excited to have my pal (and one-half of the Astrotwins), Ophira Edut, back on the show to talk about horoscopes for 2024. Ophira explains the big themes for next year and also breaks down what each sign can expect to see in the first and second half of the year. (Mine is pretty accurate 👀) Tune in to see what might be coming up for you, and let me know if any of it resonates in the comments! Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/571...
Dec 28, 2023•35 min
How do you feel about change? Do you resist it? Are you afraid of it? Or are you someone who sees new possibilities in change? If your relationship with change is not where you want it to be, this episode is for you. I cover the highs and lows of change, our natural and often ingrained fear of change, and how we can relate to change in a healthy way because it will happen whether we resist or not. Read the show notes for today's episode at http://terricole.com/570...
Dec 26, 2023•19 min
