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In today’s episode, Tom and I are sharing what it’s like living through the largest fire in Nebraska history. This isn’t a polished or perfectly processed story. It’s still super fresh, and in many ways, we’re still IN it.

What started as concern quickly turned into evacuation and long days of uncertainty. All of that turned into the very REAL possibility of losing not just land, but livelihood, animals, and a way of life that runs deep in this part of the country.

This conversation isn’t about tying things up in a neat bow. We want to give an honest look into an experience that SO many in our state have been living, and also, create space for both gratitude and grief to exist at the same time.

In this episode, we cover:

• The rapid shift from awareness to evacuation as the fires escalated
• What those days looked like in real time
• The reality of protecting animals, land, and livelihood under pressure
• Experiencing the fire from 2 perspectives
• The emotional weight of leaving home without knowing what you’ll return to
• The physical & mental toll of long days on the front lines
• Why “it will grow back” overlooks the real human impact
• Holding both gratitude AND grief at the same time
• The adrenaline response + what happens when it wears off
• Processing an experience that’s still fresh + the importance of empathy in crisis

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/largest-fire-in-nebraska-history

Connect with Terryn:

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

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• 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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In today’s episode, I’m talking about the only thing for certain is that we’re ALL human.

“This isn’t the disaster you’re making it out to be.” That’s a real comment I saw online about the fires here in Nebraska. Yes, the same fires that, as of this recording, have burned over 700,000 acres AND came within miles of our home.

I’ve seen people say things like, “the grass will grow back” or “fire promotes regrowth.” While yes, those things can be true, they completely miss the human side of what’s happening.

The truth is, if you haven’t lived something like this, you can’t fully understand it. That’s exactly why we need more empathy. We need to take the time to FEEL with someone, even if we don’t fully understand what they’re going through.

In this episode, I cover:

• How the recent Nebraska fires have caused real, ongoing devastation
• Why certain comments are severely lacking empathy
• Why you cannot fully understand a situation you haven’t lived
• Practicing more empathy + curiosity, even when you don’t fully understand someone else’s experience
• Realizing we are ALL human and are doing the best we can

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/all-human

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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In today’s episode, rancher and business owner Caroline Nelson is here to talk about anger, shame, and releasing emotions. What started as burnout (in motherhood, business, and more) quickly turned into something deeper. Through that awareness came a pivotal shift: recognizing a lack of true worthiness. Not confidence or capability, but deep, internal worthiness. After that, everything began to change!

Caroline and I also talk about the role of anger in healing (and why it’s not something to avoid), how shame can keep us stuck, the physical side of healing, what it actually looks like to start showing up for yourself, and more.

This conversation is honest, layered, and FULL of moments that might make you pause and reflect on your own patterns. If you’ve ever struggled with anger, shame, or releasing emotions (yep, talking to myself here), you don’t want to miss this episode!

In this episode, we cover:

• Caroline’s journey from burnout to healing + pushing through motherhood & business demands
• Why intellectualizing ≠ actually processing emotions
• The difference between confidence and true worthiness
• How shame keeps us stuck + why anger can move us forward
• What anger work looks like + how it builds self-trust
• Recognizing self-betrayal and people-pleasing patterns
• How betrayal can be a catalyst for boundaries + self-worth
• Setting boundaries in real time (without over-explaining) + why this gets easier
• How emotional healing shows up physically in the body
• The link between stress, repressed emotions & physical symptoms
• Letting go of toxic positivity and allowing both/and emotions
• Why healing isn’t linear + how to respond with emotional maturity instead of reactivity
• Viewing triggers + setbacks as data, NOT failure
• Reducing numbing behaviors by increasing REAL connection

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/releasing-emotions

Connect with Caroline:

• Follow on Instagram @bigskycaroline and @littlecreekmontana
• Check out her website
• Learn more about Little Creek Cowgirl Camp

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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In today’s episode, I’m talking about what anxiety is and why it’s hard to just “calm down.” When anxiety shows up, it’s not just an emotion floating around randomly. It’s actually a survival response rooted in our nervous system, because our bodies are designed to protect us!

What truly helps? SAFETY! When we feel safe, logic comes back online, and we’re able to think more clearly.

If you need more support with anxiety and/or safety, and are feeling called to go deeper in your inner work, you can schedule a free 30-minute connection call for 1:1 Good Movement Guidance. Don’t forget to mention “cast pod” when you book to receive 10% off!

In this episode, I cover:

1. What anxiety actually is + why we can’t simply “positive think” our way out of it
2. How Inside Out 2 offers a powerful visual example of how anxiety can take over our internal “control panel”
3. Why anxiety is a survival response rooted in the nervous system
4. Why phrases like “calm down” don’t help when someone is experiencing anxiety
5. How agriculture and rural life naturally bring uncertainty + can amplify anxiety
6. Why creating safety is the key to calming anxiety + helping logic come back online
7. Practical ways to signal safety to your nervous system
8. Why anxiety isn’t a flaw or glitch in the system

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/what-is-anxiety

Connect with Terryn:

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

Resources & Links:

1. IG Reel about anxiety
2. Join The Draw
3. Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you
4. Check out my merch shop
5. Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
6. Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
7. Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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In today’s episode, I’m talking about the first step to improved communication. We often jump straight to “What do I say?” or “How do I say this better?” But we bypass the root of it all: self-awareness.

If we don’t understand how we’re wired, how our nervous system responds, and how our tone or energy is received, no amount of communication tools will truly “fix” it. Ultimately, improved and effective communication starts with US!

If you’re ready to go deeper into the Good Movement Framework with tools and practical support, I’d love to have you join me over on my private podcast, The Draw!

In this episode, I cover:

1. Why communication “tools” can fail when the foundation is missing
2. The mistake of focusing on what to say instead of self-awareness
3. Why self-awareness is understanding your wiring, triggers & nervous system
4. Why self-awareness ≠ self-centeredness
5. How social awareness helps you notice body language, tone & energy
6. Integrating both self + social awareness for grounded, effective communication
7. Why respect and regulation matter more than total agreement
8. Understanding that even with awareness, some hard decisions may still follow

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

Connect with Terryn:

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

Resources & Links:

1. Join The Draw
2. Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you
3. Check out my merch shop
4. Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
5. Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
6. Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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In today’s episode, I’m talking about what it looks like to truly apologize. If the apology includes a “but,” it’s usually not a repair. It’s more like deflection and self-protection. If admitting mistakes didn’t feel safe when we were young, of course it’s going to feel hard now. Safety HAS to exist for honesty and accountability to grow!

If this conversation resonates and you’d like to explore your own patterns around apologizing or admitting mistakes, I’d love to support you on your journey. You can schedule a free 30-minute 1:1 Good Movement Guidance call - don’t forget to mention “cast pod” for 10% off!

In this episode, I cover:

1. What my SM community polls revealed about emotional recognition & apologies in childhood
2. What a true apology is + why “I’m sorry, but…” isn’t real repair
3. How apologies can be used to deflect blame and avoid admitting mistakes
4. Why safety is essential for accountability and honest repair
5. The importance of modeling genuine apologies for our kids
6. Embracing progress over perfection as we heal and do it differently

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/truly-apologize

Connect with Terryn:

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

Resources & Links:

1. Episode 120: Why Is It So Hard to Admit Mistakes?
2. Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you
3. Check out my merch shop
4. Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
5. Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
6. Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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In today’s episode, I’m talking about how talking kindly to your body can benefit your life. About halfway through this last year, I came across Heal Your Body by Louise Hay. It led me to her book You Can Heal Your Life, and while some of it may sound a little “woo,” something about it landed!

Now, I’m not saying affirmations *magically* fix everything. However, I’ve noticed a difference in MY everyday life since I’ve been using them!'

Of course, nothing is perfect. I still get sick, and I still have hard days. But I’m no longer comfortably numb. Acknowledging anger, sadness, and fear has changed the environment inside my body. It has created space for me to THRIVE, and I’m truly grateful for that!

If you’ve been feeling called to go deeper into your own inner work and healing, I’d love to support you. You can schedule a free 30-minute call for 1:1 Good Movement Guidance - make sure to mention “cast pod” so you’ll receive 10% off when you commit to 6 months!

In this episode, I cover:

1. Reflecting on the 1-year anniversary of my bilateral breast amputation + the emotional growth that has unfolded alongside physical healing
2. My discovery of Louise Hay’s work + the connection between emotions, self-talk & physical health
3. How speaking kindly to my body shifted my experience with cold sores & sickness
4. The daily affirmation I’ve been using for my body
5. Real-life examples of my affirmations in action
6. How moving from criticism & numbing to curiosity & compassion has allowed me to thrive

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/talking-kindly-to-your-body

Connect with Terryn:

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

Resources & Links:

1. You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay (affiliate link)
2. Heal Your Body by Louise Hay
3. Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you
4. Check out my merch shop
5. Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
6. Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
7. Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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In today’s episode, I’m talking about what happens when we choose to step closer instead of pulling away. My curiosity recently led me to consume I Take My Coffee Black by Tyler Merritt.

One of his quotes totally stopped me in my tracks when I heard it: “Distance breeds suspicion, and proximity breeds empathy” (he credits Brian Lawrence). That one sentence captures SO much of what fuels misunderstanding (and what heals it).

It’s a whole lot harder to stay angry, judgmental, or hateful toward someone when you actually get close to them. When we get curious and learn someone’s story, compassion naturally follows.

Proximity doesn’t mean agreement - it means empathy, grace, and humanity!

In this episode, I cover:

1. How the book I Take My Coffee Black inspired a deeper reflection for me
2. The powerful idea that “distance breeds suspicion, and proximity breeds empathy”
3. How learning someone’s story makes it harder to judge or stay stuck in anger
4. A personal example of how getting curious & stepping closer changed things for the better
5. Why proximity doesn’t require agreement, but creates space for empathy & grace

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/what-happens-when-we-step-closer

Connect with Terryn:

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

Resources & Links:

1. I Take My Coffee Black by Tyler Merritt (affiliate link)
2. Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you
3. Check out my merch shop
4. Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
5. Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
6. Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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In today's episode, I’m talking with licensed mental health therapist Victoria Mexcur about a new way to grit through. Trauma is often treated as a singular, heavy label, but it’s much more nuanced. It’s an experience that impacts the nervous system, creates mental loops, and can disconnect the mind and body in very individual ways.

We dive into breaking stigma, repair, and why mental health is just as foundational as the land and animals we care so deeply for. This conversation is grounding, honest, and incredibly needed; I know it will meet you right where you are!

In this episode, we cover:

1. Victoria’s path into therapy + why she chose trauma work
2. What trauma actually is + why it looks different for everyone
3. A reframe of “gritting through” that works WITH the body (instead of overriding it)
4. How somatic experiencing & EMDR support nervous system regulation
5. Key lessons from animals + Peter Levine’s work
6. Why traditional talk therapy isn’t always the right fit for rural & ag folks
7. How flexible, accessible therapy better supports rural life during busy seasons
8. Using grit + a “get-er-done” mindset to reach out for support instead of going it alone
9. Simple starting tools for nervous system regulation
10. Why mental health is foundational to sustaining families, operations & long-term well-being

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/new-way-to-grit-through

Connect with Victoria:

1. Follow on Instagram @tread_deepcounseling
2. Check out her website
3. Send her an email at [email protected]
4. Reach out to her at (402) 403-9561

Connect with Terryn:

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

Resources & Links:

1. In An Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness by Peter Levine
2. Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you
3. Check out my merch shop
4. Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
5. Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
6. Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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In today’s episode, I’m talking about why it’s so hard to admit mistakes. I truly believe our willingness (or inability) to admit mistakes has a lot to do with our nervous systems and how they were shaped early on.

If you grew up in a home where mistakes were met with grace, understanding, and direction, chances are it feels safer for you to own them now. But if mistakes were met with anger, shame, or punishment, your nervous system learned that it wasn’t safe to admit wrongdoing.

This shows up everywhere these days - especially online. Mistakes are rarely met with curiosity or compassion anymore, but with harsh judgment and public shaming.

If we genuinely want people to take responsibility (as well as ourselves), we HAVE to create safer spaces to be able to do so!

In this episode, I cover:

1. How our upbringing & early nervous system wiring shape our ability to admit mistakes
2. The role of modeling and imitation when we witness others deflect blame or avoid accountability
3. Why today’s online culture makes admitting mistakes feel increasingly unsafe
4. How to get curious when admitting a mistake feels HARD
5. Ways to engage with someone who struggles to admit mistakes
6. How Tom & I are modeling accountability + repair to help our kids w/admitting mistakes

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/hard-to-admit-mistakes

Connect with Terryn:

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

Resources & Links:

1. Join The Draw
2. Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you
3. Check out my merch shop
4. Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
5. Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
6. Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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