In today's episode, I'm talking about why every emotion has a purpose, and the choice is in the response. Emotions are signals. Whether it's anger, fear, sadness, or joy, these emotions are alerting us to something.

If we choose to ignore them, we miss what they're trying to tell us. Remember - every emotion has a purpose, friend. When we learn to work with them, they truly can become some of our greatest guides!

If you need more help with learning to work WITH your emotions (instead of against them), I would be honored to support you inside my 1:1 Good Movement Guidance.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why all feelings are valid, even when they don’t feel logical
• The purpose emotions serve + what happens when we ignore them
• How different responses to emotions can either help or harm
• Practical tools to pause, process, and choose intentional action

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/every-emotion-has-a-purpose

Connect with Terryn:

• Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
• Check out my website
• Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:

• Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
• Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
• Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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In today’s episode, Tom is back on the podcast, and we’re diving into all things cows, kids, and communication gaps. Earlier this week, Tom set out to move cattle with the kids while I stayed in for a workday. What was supposed to be a simple “fun” project quickly turned into a bit of a rodeo!

The heart of this episode is communication and perspective. What seems clear to one person may feel COMPLETELY different to another! When we don’t pause to check for understanding, things can spiral quickly. 

In the end, this story was a reminder of the learning that comes from moments like these. It’s vital that we slow down, make sure we’re on the same page, and recognize that communication isn’t just about what you say - it’s about how it’s heard!

In this episode, we cover:

• A recent story of our kids “helping” with the cows (and how it really went)
• How Tom’s inner critic made the situation feel worse than it actually was
• Why clear communication matters so much (especially with family)
• The very different perspectives between Tom and the kids
• How Tom’s emotional waves have shifted through inner work and regulation

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/communication-gaps

Connect with Terryn:

• Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
• Check out my website
• Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:

• Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
• Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
• Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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In today's episode, I'm diving into the concept of "manure to meaning" and why acknowledging the crap is the first step. The thing is, you can't turn crap into fertilizer right away. You have to admit it's manure FIRST, then compost it, sit with it, turn it over, and give it time to break down. 

Otherwise, it won't turn into anything that will be useful! 

If you're ready to start turning your own pile into something good, I'd be honored to sit with you in it. You can schedule a consult call for 1:1 Good Movement Guidance. Here's to acknowledging the "crap" (and composting it), together!

In this episode, I cover:

• Why you can’t instantly turn sh*t into fertilizer + the steps that come first
• Why digging deep and doing the inner work matters when life gets messy
• How growth begins with honestly recognizing what’s going on

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/acknowledging-the-crap

Connect with Terryn:

• Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
• Check out my website
• Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:

• Schedule a consult call for 1:1 Good Movement Guidance
• Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
• Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
• Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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In today's episode, I'm diving into why you may be waiting for a crisis to seek help. The truth is, we don't HAVE to wait until everything feels like it's falling apart or completely on fire to reach out for support.

Inner work isn't just for the breaking points. It's the fence check before the cows ever enter the pasture. It's choosing to tend to your emotional and mental health before the (you know what) hits the fan.

When life does knock you down, you'll have the tools and capacity to move through it with steadiness and strength!

In this episode, I cover:

• Why inner work isn’t *just* for when everything’s falling apart
• How long we tend to wait before finally asking for help
• The difference inner work has made in my life (especially in recent, hard seasons)
• Journal prompts to help you reflect on your relationship with seeking support

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/waiting-for-a-crisis-to-seek-help

Connect with Terryn:

• Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
• Check out my website
• Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:

• Reel - When a farmer voluntarily seeks medical care
• Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
• Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
• Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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In today's episode, I'm diving into why I thought I didn't get angry, but actually, I was just really good at shoving it down. If you grew up in rural spaces where stoicism and toughness are celebrated, you've probably been taught to think that anger isn't safe.

Ultimately, anger isn't the enemy - it's often just the messenger. Let's stop shoving anger down and start listening to it with curiosity and care!

In this episode, I cover:

• How emotion is our first language + why anger is often the first one we learn to silence
• The double standard in how anger is handled differently for men vs. women
• What anger actually is
• Real-life examples of what healthy aggression can look like
• Tuning into where anger shows up in your body + getting curious about its message
• Reflective journal prompts to help you explore and reclaim your anger

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/I-thought-I-didnt-get-angry

Connect with Terryn:

• Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
• Check out my website
• Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:

• Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
• Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
• Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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I'm excited to welcome my friend and Good Movement Collective member, Paige Dulaney, to the podcast today!

In today's episode, we're diving deeper into family dynamics and emotional healing. Through some major life changes and unexpected challenges, Paige has found herself reevaluating who she was, what she needed, and how to reclaim her voice.

Healing (especially emotional healing) is slow and unglamorous work, but it's absolutely worth it for yourself and your loved ones.

In this episode, we cover:

• What led Paige to join the Good Movement Collective in a season of deep personal transition
• Learning to trust herself again and reconnect with her inner voice
• Why a strong connection with our kids doesn’t depend on who we were when they were born
• The biggest shifts Paige has experienced since beginning her healing journey
• Paige’s reflections on the Good Movement Collective + why she’d recommend to others
• The power of feeling seen, heard, and supported by someone who truly “gets it”

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/emotional-healing

Connect with Paige:

• Follow on Instagram @rooted.ranch.mama
• Follow on TikTok

Connect with Terryn:

• Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
• Check out my website
• Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:

• Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
• Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
• Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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In today's episode, Matt Gasseling and I are discussing healing, fatherhood, and finding self-worth. Doing the work for you can be difficult. It's not easy to prioritize yourself and work on your own stuff, especially when the world has taught you to push it all down and go it alone. 

Matt shares what's helped him on this journey, from quieting his inner critic and learning to pause when necessary, to leaning into curiosity and letting go of the need for perfection. This episode is an honest look at what healing really looks like, and why doing the work for YOU is one of the most powerful things you can do!

In this episode, we cover:

• What initially led Matt to seek 1:1 Good Movement guidance
• Why healing starts with learning to love yourself first
• Realizing that you’re NOT meant to do this work alone
• What’s shifted for Matt + the tools that are helping him now
• The real purpose of inner work, healing, and nervous system regulation

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/doing-the-work-for-you

Connect with Matt:

• Follow on Instagram @matthewgasseling
• Follow on Facebook

Connect with Terryn:

• Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
• Check out my website
• Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:

• Episode 26: Trials, Self-awareness, + Living a Life of Abundance with Michaela Gasseling
• Listen to The Wild Courage Podcast
• Join 1:1 Good Movement Guidance
• Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
• Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
• Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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In today's episode, I'm sharing an exercise for holding the crappy and the happy, because life is often BOTH. It's called the "fart and the flower" exercise! It's such a great way to name the hard and the good, all in one breath. 

This practice is all about emotional honesty and balance. It's a way to remind yourself that you're allowed to feel both the crappy and the happy (simple acknowledgement and awareness is key here), and that naming the hard doesn't cancel out the good. 

I'd love to hear how you incorporate this into YOUR daily routine, and how it goes for you!

In this episode, I cover:

• Why focusing only on the “good” can backfire
• The “fart and the flower” exercise for balancing the hard AND the happy
• Easy ways to weave the “fart and the flower” practice into your daily routines
• Why it’s all about simple, low-pressure acknowledgment (not “forced” gratitude)

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/holding-the-crappy

Connect with Terryn:

• Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
• Check out my website
• Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:

• Episode 5: Fostering Joy in the Everyday
• Episode 43: My Mind-Blowing Realization About Emotions
• Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
• Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
• Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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In today's episode, I'm talking about the phrase "I'm just complaining" and other things we say to downplay what we feel. We've been conditioned to downplay our emotions, especially in rural life and agricultural spaces, where strength is often measured by how much you can "grit and bear." Vulnerability gets squashed by shame. 

It's time we flip the script and stop minimizing what we're feeling. Your feelings MATTER - they're not a burden or a weakness. If you need space to unpack something heavy, I've recently opened up one-time, 1:1 guidance calls. I've been there, and I know how valuable it can be to talk with someone who sees and hears you. I'd be honored to support you because you are NOT alone, friend!

In this episode, I cover:

• Why we tend to downplay our feelings + how that keeps us stuck
• What to say instead of “I’m just complaining” when you need to be heard
• The quiet power of simply being present for someone in their pain

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/downplay-what-we-feel

Connect with Terryn:

• Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
• Check out my website
• Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:

• Schedule your 1-hour 1:1 guidance call
• Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
• Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
• Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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In today's episode, keynote speaker and mindset coach Calli Thorne and I are discussing why mental health first aid should be as common as first aid and CPR - especially in rural life. Calli offers a real look into what this training involves, why it matters, and how it can genuinely change lives. 

If you've ever felt like you're running on empty or wondered how to better support someone who's struggling, I hope our conversation reminds you that you CAN make a difference - it just starts with knowing how!

In this episode, we cover:

• How Calli’s personal journey led her to become a certified mental health first aid trainer
• What you can expect from mental health first aid training
• The often overlooked value of mental health first aid + how it can be used in everyday life
• Learning to recognize what truly fills YOUR cup + how to prioritize yourself accordingly
• Asking, “Why am I feeling this way?” when tough emotions surface
• The variety of industries & communities Calli serves
• The powerful ripple effect this training creates

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/mental-health-first-aid

Connect with Calli:

• Follow on Instagram @callithorne and @yellowstoneriverbeef
• Follow on Facebook: Calli Thorne, Triangle M Ranch & Feedlot, and Pioneering Legacy
• Follow on LinkedIn
• Check out her website

Connect with Terryn:

• Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
• Check out my website
• Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:

• Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
• Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
• Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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