I am so excited to share this conversation about building epic love with my pal, psychiatrist and relationship expert Dr. Ish Major. We met at the Real Love Ready Relationship Summit in Vancouver only to realize we were both heading to LA after to the set of Nick Cannon's Counsel Culture. We talk about how Dr. Ish's interest in psychology came to be and how his childhood experiences impacted him, and then the conversation turns to codependency in relationships. Read the show notes for today's ep...
Oct 31, 2024•47 min
Are there people in your life who are conflict connoisseurs? People who really love stirring the pot, who are addicted to drama? In response to you being upset, these types of people might rile you up or suggest you should be angrier rather than talking you off a ledge. I know many of you are not into stirring the pot but find yourselves with high conflict lovers in your life, which can be stressful. That’s why I’m talking about high conflict versus healthy conflict, how to identify high-conflic...
Oct 29, 2024•22 min
I am thrilled to have Dr. Mindy Pelz back on the show in celebration of her new book, _Eat Like A Girl: 100+ Delicious Recipes to Balance Hormones, Boost Energy, and Burn Fat._ Who doesn't want that?! Dr. Mindy and I talk about everything from why we struggle to lose weight with age, our philosophies on aging, how to eat for the stage of life you're in, and how to produce GLP-1 hormones naturally within your own body. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Read the show notes about today's episod...
Oct 24, 2024•38 min
Are there couples who make you think, what do they know about love that I don’t? How do they do it? Or do you see couples on TV and wonder, how can I get that kind of love? Where can I even find it? If so, this episode is for you because I am sharing reflections from 25 years of marriage (I can’t believe it!) to my one and only, Vic, about how we’ve kept it good, and how to apply these lessons to your relationships. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/656...
Oct 22, 2024•31 min
I am so excited to welcome my pal Tamsen Fadal back to the show to talk about her new documentary, The M Factor: Shredding the Silence On Menopause. It's available to stream right now on PBS! Tamsen is an award-winning news anchor and menopause advocate, and she combined her skills and passion to create this amazing documentary. During our conversation, Tamsen and I talk about our experiences with perimenopause and menopause, the lesser-known symptoms many women have, how the documentary came ab...
Oct 17, 2024•33 min
How do you react to seeing a friend, sibling, or partner having a rough time? Not how do you respond, but how do you react? Do you immediately jump to share ideas or thoughts to try to fix their problem? Or do you inadvertently invalidate their feelings by saying, “Hey, it’s not so bad. It’ll be better tomorrow”? If you’re nodding your head, this episode is for you. I am talking about the transformative power of learning to sit with emotional discomfort, why you may feel compelled to avoid it by...
Oct 15, 2024•25 min
I am so excited to welcome Emily Sadri to the show to talk all things perimenopause! She's a Board Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, and hormone expert who's helped thousands of women through this journey. Emily is amazing at breaking down complex topics and making them accessible, and we got into the weeds on weight loss, insomnia, and how and why the loss of estrogen affects us so deeply. If you want more info, join the summit for free! I'll be speaking ther...
Oct 10, 2024•45 min
Do you tend to lose yourself in relationships? Are you a people pleaser who prioritizes others above yourself? Do you look outside yourself for validation? If you answered yes and you’re tired of these relational dynamics, you’re in the right place because I’m talking all about self-abandonment: what it is, why we do it, the signs, and how you can move into self-consideration instead. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/652...
Oct 08, 2024•23 min
I am so thrilled to have my pal, embodiment expert and author Elizabeth DiAlto, back on the show! We talked about Elizabeth's new fiction book, Dark Healing, and why she wrote it, as well as the differences between being triggered and activated, how embodiment can help us get out of our minds and into our body, the spiritual aspect of embodiment, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this girlfriend jam as much as I did! Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/651...
Oct 03, 2024•36 min
How do you feel about asking others for help? Are you good at it, or do you avoid it because you don’t want to ‘owe’ anybody anything? Do you find it difficult to believe other people will show up for you the way you show up for them? Or does being vulnerable scare you? If you’re nodding your head, this episode is for you. I am talking all about hyper-independence: what it is, why it matters, what causes us to act this way, signs to help you identify whether this is you, and how to shift into he...
Oct 01, 2024•22 min
I am so excited to welcome my science girl crush, Leah Elson, to the show to talk about a variety of things: her book, There Are No Stupid Questions in Science, why she's so passionate about being a public science communicator, her pivot from sportscasting into this field, and how she is working to give herself more grace and place less pressure on herself. If you're a fellow high-functioning codependent, I really think this is one you'll relate to! Read the show notes for today's episode at ter...
Sep 26, 2024•42 min
Do you believe that setting boundaries means being confrontational? Do you wish you knew how to cut someone off nicely, especially if it involves a professional relationship? Are you tired of confiding in others only for them to make your own pain into something about them? Or have you wondered if it’s ever okay to “jump in and fix things” for someone who is struggling? These are just some questions I’m answering about boundaries and high-functioning codependency in this episode. Let’s dive in. ...
Sep 24, 2024•28 min
I am so excited to have my pal, best-selling author and speaking expert, Ashley Stahl back on the show to talk all things public speaking! Whether you want to give keynote speeches, give a presentation at work, or pitch a crucial project, Ashley's tips will help you shine. We talked about the aspects of viral speeches, from the title to the opening and structure, as well as stage presence and the power of pausing. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Read the show notes for today's episode at t...
Sep 19, 2024•36 min
Does it feel like if you don’t fix problems or move things forward, no one will? Do you feel overly responsible, like everything will fall apart if you don’t do all the things? Do you just find yourself saying, “It's just faster/easier/more efficient if I do it myself”? If you’re nodding your head, this episode is for you because I am talking about the five traits of high-functioning codependency (HFC), the cycle of codependency I often see my clients go through, and how to shift from over-doing...
Sep 17, 2024•22 min
I am thrilled to welcome world-renowned grief expert, David Kessler, to the show to talk about his new workbook, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief Workbook: Tools for Releasing Pain and Remembering with Love. Unresolved grief is so common, and I love the way David makes this topic so accessible. During this conversation, we talk about ALL kinds of grief, because it's not just about losing someone you love. It's also about endings and abrupt changes. David is such a kind soul and no matte...
Sep 12, 2024•46 min
Do you automatically accommodate others because it’s the “nice” thing to do? Do you consistently overthink how your actions will impact others? Are you always on the lookout for how you can help people or solve problems? If you’ve ever wondered where the line is between codependent, caring, or controlling behavior, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the distinction by discussing a little-known aspect of codependency, sharing real-life examples to clarify, and providing tips on how to shi...
Sep 10, 2024•24 min
I am so thrilled to welcome Hospice Nurse Julie to the show to talk to us all about end-of-life care: what to expect, what actively dying looks like, why it's so important to normalize discussing death, and what inspired Julie to start posting on TikTok and write her book, Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully. If you're afraid of dying, or even thinking about death, this conversation might just be the one you need to hear. Julie's content went viral on TikTok just after 4 days ...
Sep 05, 2024•37 min
Do you find it hard to open up to people, especially when you’re struggling? Is it hard for you to ask for or allow help? Have you ever had a crisis where you kept what was happening to yourself because you didn’t want to worry anyone? If you’re nodding yes, today’s video is for you because I’m sharing the high-functioning codependent (HFC) behaviors I noticed in myself as I navigated a recent health scare. I’m also talking about the hidden cost of not asking for help. By sharing my story, I hop...
Sep 03, 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 her and Tali's new book, The Astrology Advantage: Use Your Horoscope for Personal and Professional Success. It’s a new way of looking at your birth chart to figure out which archetype you are: Innovator, Authority, or Maven. Ophira dives into what each type does best (we're both Innovators!) and how she and Tali created it. We also talk about how Ophira got into astrology, how she got me in...
Aug 29, 2024•32 min
Have you ever wondered whether you’re too close with your family of origin? Does it feel like your life kinda revolves around them? Or are you guilted and shamed by them for wanting to pursue your own thing? Then this episode is for you because it’s all about family enmeshment: what it is, five signs to identify whether you grew up in this type of family system, the impact it has on us as adults, and how to begin thinking about setting healthy boundaries with your family. Read the show notes for...
Aug 27, 2024•21 min
I am so excited to welcome my new pal, author Najwa Zebian, to the show to talk about her newest book, The Only Constant: A Guide to Embracing Change and Leading an Authentic Life. We cover so much, from feeling like an outsider to setting boundaries with friends (and social media followers), to navigating change that we didn't choose and how to come into acceptance, and so much more. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/639...
Aug 22, 2024•37 min
Did you grow up with emotionally unavailable parents or caregivers? Do you identify with having a father or mother wound? Do you feel unlovable or undeserving of love? When our emotional needs go unmet in childhood, it often leaves a lasting impression on how worthy we think we are. Reparenting can help. In this episode, I’m sharing examples of reparenting, why and how it can help us heal childhood wounds and practical strategies you can use to begin reparenting yourself today. Read the show not...
Aug 20, 2024•23 min
I am so excited to welcome my wise pal, Vanessa Cornell, to the show to share her story of breaking down to break through. Vanessa had everything she could have ever dreamed of - a loving husband, five children, abundance and success - and yet, she felt trapped in a crushing and debilitating loneliness. (I'm sure many of you can relate!) We also talked about how to navigate mom guilt (and why it's really fear in disguise), how high-functioning codependency shows up in motherhood, how we're taugh...
Aug 15, 2024•36 min
Do you endlessly think about the mistakes you’ve made? Do you replay the scene and ruminate over what you could have or should have done differently? Are you filled with regret, worried you’ll make the same mistake again? If so, you’re not alone. But living in regret is living in the past, which isn’t empowering. What is healing and empowering is to work through our regrets and learn from them to make better decisions in the future. In this episode, I’m sharing a different perspective on regret ...
Aug 13, 2024•23 min
I am super excited to welcome my new pal, Jessica Zweig, to the show to talk about her newest book, THE LIGHT WORK: Reclaim Your Feminine Power, Live Your Cosmic Truth, Illuminate the World. While Jessica is most known for her work as a brand expert and entrepreneur, she is here to talk about her journey into the dark to find the light. We had such a beautiful, soulful, and nourishing conversation around Jessica's burn out, coming back to ourselves, navigating the shame we often feel around "fai...
Aug 08, 2024•34 min
Are you tired of trying to make things work with your partner, or feel they are not as invested as you are? Do you feel like you’ve grown apart in your relationship or feel more like roommates? Or do you wish you had black-and-white signs telling you to stay or go? If you feel torn over whether it’s time to end your relationship, this episode is for you. I’m giving you questions to determine if it’s time to leave as well as ways to break through confusion to get to the truth of how you feel and ...
Aug 06, 2024•23 min
I am so excited to have my new pal, Michelle Demaree, on the show to talk about how she changed her life after getting divorced. Her story is one of self-actualization, self-love, and perseverance. It illustrates the power of investing in yourself and surrounding yourself with women who will cheer you on and lift you up when times are tough. Michelle is also the founder and CEO of Miss Diamond Ring, where she offers bespoke concierge service for those looking for the perfect, meaningful ring to ...
Aug 01, 2024•38 min
Have you ever immediately disliked someone and wondered why? Do you have heightened reactions to offhanded comments from strangers? Do you have a pattern of getting into conflict with specific types of people? All of these interactions are potential indicators of transference, which is when we have an amplified response to someone in the present because they remind you of something or someone from your past. Transference is often painful and confusing, which is why I am breaking down what it is ...
Jul 30, 2024•23 min
I am so thrilled to have family estrangement expert Dr. Joshua Coleman on the show. I had the pleasure of meeting him on the set of a TV show we were invited to do and on my way there, I listened to his book, Rules of Estrangement, and I think you'll love it. I invited Dr. Coleman on to talk further about it because cutting contact with parents is something many of you have painfully decided to do, and Dr. Coleman shares his wisdom *and* personal experience with us here. I hope you enjoy it as m...
Jul 25, 2024•36 min
Have you experienced a major relational trauma that made you less trusting? Are you reluctant to trust people because you are unsure you can trust yourself to avoid making similar mistakes again? Or do you find it easier to be alone? Many of you have told me you can’t trust anyone anymore, which is why this episode covers a six-step strategic process for learning to trust others and yourself again. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/630...
Jul 23, 2024•21 min
