Good Movement Draws Good Movement

By Terryn DrielingSociety & Culture Education Self-Improvement Relationships

Good Movement Draws Good Movement episodes

June 16Why All Feelings Are Valid + the Purpose Emotions Serve
In today's episode, I'm talking about why all feelings are valid + the purpose emotions serve. I wanted to revisit this conversation because they are super important, and EVERY single one of them matters!
When we learn to view emotions as signals instead of problems, we can begin working with them, rather than against them!
When we pause, make space for our feelings, and listen to the information they provide, we create opportunities for healing instead of harm.
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/why-all-feelings-are-valid

Connect with Terryn:
Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
Check out my website
Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:
Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you – mention “castpod” when you book to receive 10% off!
Check out my merch shop
Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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12 min
June 09Book Review of “How to Deal with Your ____ So Your Kids Don’t Have To" by Eli Harwood
In today’s episode, I’m doing a book review of How to Deal with Your ____ So Your Kids Don’t Have To by Eli Harwood. One of the things I loved most about this book is the reminder that good movement truly starts with US.
Honestly, it’s not about perfection - it’s about growing our capacity to hold our own emotions, so we’re not unintentionally passing them on.
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to better process your emotions, respond instead of react, or better support the people you love without carrying old patterns into your relationships, this one is a worthwhile read!
If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, I’d love to hear from you. We might have to make book reviews a regular thing around here!
In this episode, I cover:
Why this book stood out as a top recommendation for beginning inner work
How processing our own emotions impacts parenting, relationships & everyday interactions
The connection between emotional capacity and “good movement starts with us”
The book’s practical structure
Why the encyclopedia-style format makes it easy to revisit specific struggles when needed
My personal favorite features
Why this book earned a full 10/10 recommendation

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/book-review-eli-harwood
Connect with Terryn:
Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
Check out my website
Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:
How to Deal with Your So Your Kids Don’t Have To by Eli Harwood
Raising Securely Attached Kids by Eli Harwood
Follow Eli Harwood on Instagram @attachmentnerd
Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you - mention "castpod" when you book to receive 10% off!
Check out my merch shop
Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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12 min
June 02When Well-Meaning is Actually Dismissive
Sometimes, the people who love us most say things with the very best intentions. Unfortunately, they can still land in a way that feels painful.
In today's episode, I'm talking about what happens when well-meaning is actually dismissive. Through experiences like losing my dad, navigating cancer, and living through devastating fires, I've become more aware of how quick we are to search for silver linings or make someone feel better.
At the end of the day, people don't always need us to have the "perfect" words. They need us to sit beside them, truly listen, and say, "I see you."
If this conversation resonates and you're ready to go deeper on your healing journey, I'd love to support you. You can schedule a free 30-minute call with me to talk about 1:1 Good Movement Guidance. Make sure to mention "castpod" when you book to receive 10% off!
In this episode, I cover:
Why “well-meaning” responses can sometimes feel dismissive
Common phrases that unintentionally gloss over grief or hard emotions
Why validation matters more than silver linings in difficult moments
The reminder that multiple experiences & perspectives can both be true
Why we don’t get to choose our feelings
How our own relationship with emotions shapes how we respond to others
Recognizing the urge to fix, solve, or rush someone toward feeling better + what to do instead
Why holding space, listening & simply being present matters SO much
Why others need your presence more than “perfect words”

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/when-well-meaning-is-dismissive

Connect with Terryn:
Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
Check out my website
Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:
Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you
Check out my merch shop
Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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16 min
May 26Guilt and Shame... What's the Difference?
Something that so many people quietly carry (but often struggle to name) is the difference between guilt and shame. While those two emotions are commonly used interchangeably, they are actually VERY different. Understanding that difference can completely shift the way we move through hard emotions, relationships, and healing!
In today’s episode, I’m diving into guilt and shame, and how they’re different. My hope is that this conversation reminds you that you are not bad, broken, or “weak” for being human.
If you’re struggling with guilt and shame and are ready to go deeper on your healing journey, I’d love to support you. You can schedule a free 30-minute call with me to talk about what 1:1 Good Movement Guidance could look like for you. Make sure to mention “castpod” when you book to receive 10% off!
In this episode, I cover:
The difference between guilt and shame
Why guilt can lead to accountability, repair, and growth
How shame is often rooted in outside criticism, expectations & cultural messaging
The role “should” and “shouldn’t” play in reinforcing shame
Why needing help is not a weakness
How shame thrives in secrecy + loses power when brought into the light
Practical ways to move through both guilt and shame
Why boundaries help protect your peace and emotional well-being
Learning to recognize whether you’re carrying guilt for an action or shame about yourself

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/guilt-and-shame

Connect with Terryn:
Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
Check out my website
Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:
Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you
Check out my merch shop
Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting
12 min
May 19Empathy... What Does It Mean?
In today’s episode, I’m talking about empathy and what it really means. It’s often talked about like it’s automatically a good thing. But honestly, empathy can be both a superpower and something that quietly wears us down when we aren’t intentional with it.
As someone who has always felt deeply for other people, I’ve had to learn the difference between holding space for someone and trying to carry what was never mine to carry in the first place. Thankfully, inner work helped me recognize where healthy empathy ends and emotional over-responsibility begins.
If you’re ready to dive deeper and do the “inner work” I talk about here often, I’d love to connect with you. Schedule a free 30-minute call with me, and let’s talk about 1:1 Good Movement Guidance. Don’t forget to mention “castpod” when you book to receive 10% off!
In this episode, I cover:
What empathy actually is (and what it isn’t)
Why empathy can feel both beautiful and exhausting
The difference between supporting someone vs. carrying their emotions
How empathy can become unhealthy without self-awareness
What the “hold the herd” analogy entails
Why emotional safety creates a stronger connection
How exposure to different perspectives helps grow empathy
The importance of asking honest questions
Why we should second-guess the stories we create about others
Learning to sort what’s yours to feel and what isn’t

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/empathy-what-does-it-mean

Connect with Terryn:
Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
Check out my website
Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:
Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you
Check out my merch shop
Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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18 min
May 12How to Help Someone Who Is Grieving or Going Through a Lot
In today’s episode, I’m talking about how to help someone who is grieving or going through a lot. I had a powerful moment from a recent Good Movement workshop, where one simple exercise (listening without trying to fix) felt surprisingly hard.
Honestly, that makes sense. So many of us have been conditioned to respond with solutions, encouragement, or perspective. When someone is grieving or struggling, though, those responses can unintentionally feel dismissive instead of supportive.
I hope this episode allows you to rethink how we can show up for others and for ourselves. Being seen, heard, and cared for in those moments is where the REAL healing begins!
If you’re ready to go deeper and do this inner work for yourself, I’d love to connect with you. You can schedule a free 30-minute call with me to talk about what 1:1 Good Movement Guidance could look like for you. Make sure to mention “castpod” when you book to receive 10% off!
In this episode, I cover:
Why listening without fixing can feel so uncomfortable + why it matters
How well-meaning phrases can unintentionally dismiss someone’s pain
The power of simple, silent presence when someone is grieving
What it actually looks like to “bear witness” to someone’s experience
How validation helps people feel seen, heard, and supported
Why we don’t get to decide the magnitude of someone else’s “hard”
The tendency to avoid our own pain + why sitting with it matters

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/how-to-help-someone-grieving

Connect with Terryn:
Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
Check out my website
Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:
Let Your Life Speak by Parker J. Palmer
Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you
Check out my merch shop
Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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14 min
May 05What Boundaries Actually Require
In today’s episode, I’m talking about what boundaries actually require. Honestly, boundaries can be tricky. They often come with guilt, second-guessing, and that uncomfortable feeling that we might be letting someone down.
Whether it’s saying no or stepping back, it can feel selfish, even when deep down we know it’s what we need. The truth is, boundaries aren’t about shutting others out; they’re about tuning into ourselves. They require self-awareness, honesty, and the willingness to listen to what our emotions are trying to tell us!
Boundaries are the “fences” we put in place around our time, energy, and capacity. When we honor our boundaries, they create space for healthier, honest connections. They truly are one of THE kindest things we can do for ourselves + the people around us!
In this episode, I cover:
What boundaries can bring up + what they require
Why boundaries are decisions for YOU (not rules for others)
How boundaries define what’s acceptable for your time, energy & capacity
Why ignoring your limits leads to resentment and disconnection
How holding boundaries creates healthier + more honest relationships
Why boundaries are one of the kindest things you can do for yourself & others

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/what-boundaries-actually-require

Connect with Terryn:
Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
Check out my website
Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:
Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you
Check out my merch shop
Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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13 min
April 28Disaster Trauma Recovery + Processing Grief with Victoria Mexcur
In today's episode, licensed mental health therapist Victoria Mexcur is back to talk about disaster trauma recovery and processing grief. This conversation feels particularly timely after the recent fires here in Nebraska, and everything we’re still experiencing in the aftermath.
While we focus a lot on the fires, this conversation applies to all kinds of situational trauma (i.e., loss, accidents, natural disasters, and other life-changing events).
This episode is a reminder to please be patient with yourself and keep checking in on the people around you. Whether you’re currently in disaster trauma recovery or processing grief, please remember - all of this takes time. You do NOT have to rush your way through it!
In this episode, we cover:
Why the impact of trauma often unfolds in phases
How the “heroic” phase after a crisis can temporarily mask grief through busyness + adrenaline
Why the hardest part often comes after support and attention begin to fade
Why survivor’s guilt is often more accurately described as survivor’s shame
Realizing you were doing the best you could with what you had in that moment
Key signs to notice when someone is struggling
Why nightmares, hypervigilance, crying & stress responses are normal after trauma
Why crying is one of the body’s natural ways of processing + releasing emotion
Understanding that recovery is not linear + healing can take longer than you think
What truly matters in the recovery process

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/disaster-trauma-recovery
Connect with Victoria:
Follow on Instagram @tread_deepcounseling
Check out her website
Send her an email at [email protected]
Reach out to her at (402) 403-9561

Connect with Terryn:
Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
Check out my website
Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:
Mental Health After Wildfire
Rural Mental Health Resources
Call or text the AgriStress Helpline at (833) 897-2474
Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you
Check out my merch shop
Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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45 min
April 21Fire 2.0 Recalling the Nebraska Ashby and Minor Fires
There are moments in life that split time into before and after, and this is one of them.
In today’s episode, Tom and I are recalling the Nebraska Ashby and Minor Fires. What stands out most during this time? The PEOPLE. Strangers were protecting each other and showing up simply because someone needed help. It’s humbling in a way that’s hard to explain, until you go through it!
But experiences like this don’t end when the fire is out. They stay with you and need to be processed (slowly and honestly). If there’s anything I’m holding onto right now, it’s the reminder that we are NOT meant to carry this alone!
In this episode, we cover:
The Ashby and Minor fires + their start just hours after we thought the worst had passed
Why survival mode takes over when in crisis
Why evacuating with kids, animals & uncertainty is never something you’re fully prepared for
Why fighting the fire vs. supporting from afar both carry weight in different ways
How time completely blurs during trauma
The power of community showing up in incredible ways
How strangers stepped in to protect homes, land, and lives
Why the impact doesn’t simply “end” when the fire is out
Why PTSD & nervous system responses are real (for adults and kids)
Getting support because you don’t have to carry something like this alone

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/recalling-the-nebraska-fires
Connect with Terryn:
Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
Check out my website
Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:
Mental Health After Wildfire
Rural Mental Health Resources
Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you
Check out my merch shop
Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting
49 min
April 14When It Hits You Like a Ton of Bricks
In the span of just a few weeks, everything has changed. In today’s episode, I’m talking about what it feels like when “it” hits you like a ton of bricks. While everything looks okay right now, that’s not truly the case. The work continues because life keeps moving.
What I’m really worried about is what will happen when things finally slow down, and everyone’s nervous systems are no longer in survival mode.
Whether you’ve lived through something as visible as a wildfire, or something quieter (but still very heavy), you are NOT meant to go at it alone, friend. There is zero shame in asking for help, and honestly, it might be one of the most important things you can do for yourself + those around you!
In this episode, I cover:
How the Ashby Fire started suddenly and moved fast + how close it came to our home
My gratitude for the safety of our home, animals, first responders & community
How we’re still in survival mode, even though things may “look” okay
Why trauma doesn’t always hit in the moment
My experience with anxiety and physical symptoms
Tools I used to start my healing journey in 2020
Why I knew I couldn’t carry everything alone & chose to seek support after losing my dad in 2023
Understanding there is zero shame in asking for help because we’re NOT meant to do this alone

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/ton-of-bricks
Connect with Terryn:
Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
Check out my website
Send me an email at [email protected]

Resources & Links:
Mental Health After Wildfire
Rural Mental Health Resources
Connect with Jada Dobesh on Instagram @jadadobeshhealingco
Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you
Check out my merch shop
Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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18 min

About Good Movement Draws Good Movement

From the publisher's feed

In stockmanship (the art and science of handling cattle in a safe, effective, low-stress manner), we have this phrase . . . good movement draws good movement.