The Terri Cole Show

If you grew up with a narcissistic parental impactor, you've likely experienced some behaviors that would seem totally crazy or even unbelievable to other people. Your needs were unmet when you were a child. You felt invisible. In this episode of the Terri Cole Show, I help you identify the signs of narcissistic parents and explain some strategies for overcoming their impact they have left on you....

Do you ever think that somehow, something was wrong with your relationship with you and your mother?  In today's episode of The Terri Cole Show, I help you understand whether you have a mother wound that needs your attention. I'm defining mother wounds, their causes, how they could be showing up in your life, and the benefits of healing from them.  Learn more about today's episode at https://www.t...

In today's episode of The Terri Cole Show, I talk with writer, survivor, and inner child work advocate Nate Postlethwait about his experiences overcoming trauma and building community to help others heal as well. "I want to share the things that have been most beneficial for me as a survivor, not an expert." — Nate Postlethwait Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/324 Learn more about yo...

In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between silent agreements and clean agreements so you can avoid the pain and frustration of making assumptions or suffering quietly and shift towards healthier, more direct communication in your relationships. "Establishing clean agreements sets up everyone in your life to succeed. - Terri Cole" Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/323 Le...

In today's episode with Robert Mack, we address: what happiness is and isn't, how we can increase our happiness, the power of living a peacefully alive and present life, plus so much more! "Happiness isn't what you do, who you surround yourself with, or what you think, but it is what you are."  - Robert Mack Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/322 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In this episode of the Terri Cole Show, I am opening up a dialogue about projection and helping you get to the root of what it is and how it may be affecting you, your life, and relationships because awareness + new actions = transformation and informed decisions! The more well-versed you become in understanding the most common psychological defense mechanisms you are using in your life, the healt...

In today's episode I am speaking with the brilliant, Ross Rosenberg. We target the topics of codependency, narcissism, and of course, self love.  "People often find themselves in a codependent situation- whether it be personal, professional, or relational- because they lack self love." - Ross Rosenberg Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/320 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

 In today's episode, I'm breaking down the differences between over, under, and optional functioning. As well as, outlining the characteristics of high functioning codependency, and giving you some steps to have better boundaries and self care!  "At its core, codependent behavior is a covert or overt bid for control." - Terri Cole   Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/319 Learn more abo...

In today's episode, Dr. Avanti shares her story of her path to Ayurveda, further explaining what the practice is centered around, how to find balance and optimize your health, and most importantly, her new book The Health Catalyst. "You can quit your job, but you can't quit your calling." - Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/318 Learn more about your ad choices....

In this episode of the Terri Cole Show, I'm getting to the root of boundary- setting anxiety and talking about ways you can overcome feelings of discomfort so you can become better at boundary setting!  "When you're abandoning yourself, you're not really helping the people in your life." - Terri Cole  Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/317 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

In today's episode, I am speaking with a new pal, Gina DeVee, author of The Audacity to be Queen 👑 about how to treat yourself like the queen that you are, among other juicy topics. "Your value as a queen is not from these artificial things outside of you but it is about the connection within." - Gina DeVee Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In today's episode, I am covering how to identify emotional abuse and some safety steps you can take. "Trust is impossible if emotional abuse is present." - Terri Cole Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/315 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you like to be confident as F*ck? (So to speak ;)  Well, in today's episode that is exactly what we are addressing - what being confident as F is all about, and who better to speak on this than coach, podcast host and author of Confident as F*ck : How to Ditch Bad Vibes, Clean Up Your Past, and Cultivate Confidence in Order to Make Your Dreams a Reality, Elle Russ. Being confident is on the...

Have you ever been in an argument with someone and before the end of the argument, even though they have done something quite egregious, you find yourself apologizing? In today's episode, we're talking about emotional manipulation because it's real people! Emotional manipulation is a calculated effort to control you. Expressing your needs, desires, and limits can set these personalities off. - Ter...

 In today's episode, we are discussing author Nina Restieri's journey as a mother of four over the past fifteen years, jump-starting her own business empire, and learning to stay true to herself and her needs. It was very important to me that Overcoming The Mom-Life Crisis reflected my truth. I wanted it to be truthful, because authenticity is the only way my words will have power. - Nina Restieri...

When you begin dating someone, are you unsure if and when you should call or text the person? Is it hard for you to tell someone what your preferences are? Do you struggle to know how much to reveal about yourself and how soon when you're seeing someone new? Luckily, in today's episode, I'm talking about Boundaries and Dating! "How we review our romantic love and our own love ability, has everythi...

In today's episode, I am super excited to announce that I'm hanging out with the brilliant Pilar Gerasimo! Pilar is an award winning health journalist and the author of The Healthy Deviant: A Rule Breaker's Guide to Being Healthy in an Unhealthy World. "If you choose to be a healthy, happy person in a context of a world where most people are not, you're going to have to deviate from a bunch of soc...

In this episode, I'm handling everything that makes up the complex world of boundaries in friendships.  "Remember, every adult friendship in your life is voluntary. " - Terri Cole  Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/309 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we open conversation to Sheri Salata's unique career journey, how she transformed her life, a very special 12 week course you don't want to miss out on, and so much more!  "When I began to take my words seriously, my life changed dramatically." - Sheri Salata Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we're talking about white lies, keeping secrets and boundaries.  By talking true, I became someone I could count on. - Terri Cole Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/307 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Shefali and I are having a girlfriend jam to discuss her new book, A Radical Awakening: Turn Pain into Power, Embrace Your Truth, Live Free.  "We get to be queens, we get to be empowered, and we get to change our mind whenever we want." - Dr. Shefali Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/306 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, I am opening the discussion to mental health and further aim to normalize the conversation around mental wellness.  "Your mental health challenges do NOT define you."- Terri Cole Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/305 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I loved speaking with Dr Adi Jaffe today about addiction, relationships, abstinence and shame, as well as his book, The Abstinence Myth. People need guidance and understanding, not judgment and stigma, and the sooner we realize this, the more lives we'll be able to save. - Dr. Adi Jaffe Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/304 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

How much time do you think that you will have spent by the end of your life on social media or your device? It may shock you. Oftentimes we use social media as an outlet to not feel the way we really feel. - Terri Cole  Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/303 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Kute Blackson returns to The Terri Cole Show and we have a very interesting conversation surrounding his new book, The Magic of Surrender.  "Surrendering, for me, is a process of giving up my need to know what everything means and where it is going. "- Kute Blackson Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/302 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices