The Gift of Boundaries with Terri Cole

As we embrace the holiday spirit, it's essential to recognize the challenges it brings and the importance of setting boundaries. In today’s episode, Dr. Tracy is sitting down with Terri Cole, a licensed psychotherapist and renowned relationship expert, to unravel the intricacies of setting and maintaining boundaries. Terri, the author of "Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free," shares her personal journey from being a "boundary disaster" to a boundary advocate. The conversation delves into the confusion surrounding boundaries, the concept of high-functioning codependency, and the challenges of setting boundaries with family. The two also discuss navigating guilt, standing firm in decisions, and the empowering choice to stop people pleasing and prioritize what you really want over obligations during the holiday season. Lastly, Dr. Terri leaves listeners with valuable insights on handling boundary challenges with family members and why it's perfectly okay to set them during the holidays and beyond. 

Today’s topics include: 

Terri’s definition of what boundaries are 

Why women often fear setting boundaries or saying "no" 

The importance of making your preferences and limits known 

Codependency and auto-accommodation 

Setting boundaries with family and the guilt associated  

What to do when your loved ones aren’t respecting your “no”  

You can find Terri on her Instagram, website, and podcast. 

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