The Terri Cole Show

Did you have a lot of responsibility as a child? Did you consistently make dinner for younger kids, babysit, clean the house, take care of a sick or compromised parent, or pick up siblings from school? If you handled adult responsibilities like these as a child, this episode is for you. I am breaking down the causes of parentification, the long-term impact of child parentification, and the steps y...

Does your stuff own you? Does your house actually function well for you? Or do you ignore some cluttered rooms or spaces because they fill you with a sense of overwhelm? If any of this resonates, check out my conversation with @tracy_mccubbin on how to become more intentional with the things we own. Tracy has been in the decluttering biz for over 15 years and has amazing tips and insights for us....

Do you minimize your negative past experiences?  Or do you have selective memory, where you only remember the good from a painful relationship or time in your life? Almost like hyper-positivity with past experiences? Do you feel tempted to return to these toxic relationships or experiences? If you're nodding your head, you are not alone. I see this in many of my therapy clients, and I figured if i...

Today's guest is Rainier Wylde, a man who has lived many lives, from managing a Fortune 500 company, to becoming a psychotherapist, to helping people navigate the human soul.  I found Rainier on Instagram - what he wrote about resonated so much that I invited him on the show. We largely talk about the messiness of being human -- dating unavailable people, our shadow selves, infidelity, grief, and...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains information about (gun) violence which may be triggering to survivors. Do you think something good can come from a traumatic experience?  Or do you feel like awful things simply happen to us, and nothing productive comes from them?  I explore these questions in today's episode on post-traumatic growth. I talk about the potential for positive experiences after...

Do you struggle with work/life harmony? Could you use a little more of it? Then today's interview with Tina Wells is for you. She is the author of The Elevation Approach: Harness the Power of Work-Life Harmony to Unlock Your Creativity, Cultivate Joy, and Reach Your Biggest Goals.  We chat about our experiences with burnout, workaholism, and the importance of filling up your own cup. I hope you en...

Do certain people, conversations, or situations provoke an amplified response from you?  Do you find yourself extremely upset by specific TV or movie content? Or do you get really bothered when people ask you about particular topics?  If you have noticed these somewhat "disproportionate" reactions in yourself, today's episode on emotional triggers is for you.  I am breaking down the nature of emot...

Today's guest is narcissistic abuse expert and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, better known as Dr. Z on Instagram (@dr.z_psychologist).  We dive deep into narcissism and explore the differences between narcissistic tendencies and Narcissistic Personality Disorder, give you red flags to watch out for when dating so you can steer clear of narcissists, and share our insights on narcissism...

Have you ever marveled at how some people turn heads simply by entering a room? Or at how easily some people set boundaries and stand firm?  Or at how others freely speak their mind without the worry of judgment? These are all examples of real self-confidence, and in today's episode, I am talking about what self-confidence is, where it comes from, what cuts it down, and five simple ways you can bu...

I am so excited to have my pal, Chela Davison, on the show to share her thoughts and observations on the "quiet quitting" movement. We dive deep into themes like living seasonally, pushing back against workaholism, figuring out our identity outside of work, and why working constantly simply isn't sustainable. We explore what it might be like to do "slow business," too.  Chela is an original thinke...

Do you find yourself ruminating on past decisions, actions, or conversations? How much time do you spend regretting these past experiences? If the answer is more time than I would like, then this episode is for you. I am covering why we hold onto regrets, the high cost of regret, and why we should let regrets go. Most importantly, you will learn how to let go of your regrets with a five-step refle...

Today's guest is Mara Glatzel, MSW, author of the brand new book, Needy: How To Advocate For Your Needs and Claim Your Sovereignty. Needy is a powerful and tender guide to help us grow from self-abandonment to self-partnership, radical self-care, and self-advocacy.  I had so much fun doing a deep dive into self-care, self-abandonment, and self-advocacy with Mara. Everything she says is so on-point...

Do you have "repeat boundary offenders" in your life? People who keep doing the thing they said they wouldn't do, even though it upsets you?  Are you tired of boundary violations, but don't know how to get through to boundary bullies?  If you are nodding your head yes, this episode is for you I am talking all about how to create appropriate consequences for boundary violations and how to communica...

Today's guest is none other than best-selling author and psychologist, Dr. Shefali. Her new book, The Parenting Map, and this conversation are for anyone raising a kid in this scary social media-driven environment.  We dive into the walls that parents hit with their children, what to do if your child is "acting out," and what to do about the pressure you might feel to raise a "perfect" child. Dr....

Have you heard the terms "reactive abuse" or "reactive anger" making the rounds on social media? Are you wondering what the heck it means?  Are you curious if passive-aggressive anger factors into this?  Or maybe you want to know: can anger ever be healthy? I have received a number of emails asking me to clarify all of these terms, so in today's episode, I break down what reactive abuse/reactive a...

Today's guest is Amy Porterfield, host of the popular podcast Online Marketing Made Easy and my personal teacher from when I transitioned into online business! Amy's work is incredibly accessible and easy to follow, and... Her new book, Two Weeks Notice: Find the Course to Quit Your Job, Make More Money, Work Where You Want, and Change the World, has *just* been released. To celebrate, we're talki...

Does the word "manifest" sound like magical thinking to you?  Or does it remind you of the movie, The Secret, where all you need to do is think about something, and *poof,* it appears right in front of you?  Or perhaps "visualizing" what you want has never made sense to you in the first place. I get it. Even though I teach people how to get what they want in life, I stay away from the word "manife...

I would love to introduce you to the podcast Humble & Hungry with Natalie Puche. Grab your cheeseboard and favorite bottle of wine, Natalie is back! Embark on a new journey with her as she juggles motherhood, keeping up with her chef fiancé in the kitchen, and blind-fully navigating through her 30's the only way she knows best, humble and hopefully not hangry. Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Le...

Today's guest is Kimberly Williams-Paisley, someone I met decades ago when I was a talent agent. We reconnected a few years ago, but it has been so fun to watch her flourish. What's amazing about Kimberly is how down-to-earth she is all these years later. She is so giving and her joy is infectious.  She joined me on the show to talk about her journey with her mom, who was diagnosed with Primary Pr...

Are your female friendships challenging? Have you struggled to find the right crew? Have you ever needed to "break up" with one of your female friends?  Or have you gone into therapy because of a female friendship? If this resonates, you are not alone. In my 25 years as a psychotherapist, I can't even begin to tell you how many women have experienced these exact things. The pain and suffering of h...

Today's guest, Amberly Lago, has an inspiring, phenomenal tale of overcoming traumatic experiences, and is the best-selling author of "True Grit and Grace."  We talked about all the things, from her tremendous motorcycle accident, the pain she still lives with, getting sober, and how her life changed.  I really love her message because it's about how we can build our resiliency muscle one step at...

Does Valentine's Day bum you out? Maybe you are in a relationship and your partner puts the onus on you to make plans.  Or maybe you do the same thing every year and it's getting stale.  And, if you are not in a relationship, you might feel excluded from the day altogether thanks to every piece of media being centered on relationships.  I say it's time to take back Valentine's Day and make it into...

I was a gym person pre-pandemic, but thanks to today's guest, Michelle Briehler, I find myself loving the ease and convenience of at-home workouts. Michelle is a YouTube workout leader and certified health and life coach who has helped thousands of people, including my sister and I, stay fit and feel good about themselves.  In this conversation, Michelle answers the questions I've received from yo...

Do you remember how much desire and passion you felt when you first met your partner? Or how incredibly hot the beginning of your relationship was?  Maybe it was the way you couldn't stop thinking about them. How you flirted via text, emails, or calls in between seeing each other. When your dates were full of spontaneity, fun, and adventure. Have you lost a little bit of that spark?  If you miss t...

My guest today is none other than former model Paulina Porizkova. She just released her book No Filter: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful, and it was a page turner. I was up until 3 am reading it. It's so good.  I am so, so excited to share this beautiful, candid conversation with Paulina. We cover a lot of ground, from how Paulina's childhood experiences influenced her relationship with Ric Oc...