The Terri Cole Show

Are you the go-to person in your family, always fixing, supporting, and listening — but feeling drained?

In this episode, we'll explore how to create boundaries without losing connection, and why boundaries are key to protecting your peace. I'll share my own story of stepping out of the "family fixer" role, the pushback I faced, and the identity shift that came with it. You'll learn practical ways to set emotional boundaries that honor both you and your relationships.

It's time to stop over-functioning, protect your energy, and build healthier, more balanced connections through clear and compassionate boundaries.

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I first met Candy when she interviewed me on her show, and now I have the pleasure of inviting her on to the Terri Cole Show! She's an author, public speaker, and business expert who founded her first business before 21. She shares her very own story of creating the life she wanted from humble beginnings and offers some tips to build your financial literacy and help you create the life you want. Plus, she shares some common pitfalls entrepreneurs face and how you can avoid them!

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Today I'm sharing a chat with Stephanie Chinn, an expert on female solidarity and therapeutic arts practice. If you're always guilty when you spend time on something "unproductive" like art, especially bad art, Stephanie has an important PSA: It's okay to make bad art. In fact, making bad art is productive. If you want to hear all about that, plus Stefanie's own journey with addiction and body positivity, today's episode is for you!

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When you are upset, do you feel like you have to manage your emotions on your own? Maybe you don't need to! These days, emotional self-regulation and co-regulation are hot topics. In today's episode, I'm gonna be breaking down what these terms really mean and taking a stand for the fact that we were really never meant to regulate alone.

It's such a powerful process to be with other people and have the ability to co-regulate. Listen to today's episode for examples of what that looks like and how you can do it more in your own life.

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On today's episode, I'm lucky to be sharing a chat with renowned feminist theologian Meggan Watterson. She shares the narrative of Thecla, a saint whose story was nearly erased from history, and describes how her story can inspire us to take back our own inherent spiritual authority. Tune in to uncover the transformative power you can claim when you know your own worth and reclaim your spiritual authority. Plus, how piety might look different for women than for men.

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On today's episode, we're diving deep into Amber Rae's transformative journey. She's a best-selling author and speaker who broke free from a marriage that was really a friendship and chose to face real vulnerability instead. We chat about the challenges and triumphs of choosing authenticity over being a good girl. Plus, we chat about her memoir, Loveable: A Memoir, One Woman's Path from Good to Free. I hope you enjoy listening to today's discussion of self-discovery, intuition, and the power of personal choice as much as I enjoyed having it!

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Are you only as good as your last huge accomplishment?

I want you to pause for a moment and think about how you measure your worth. Do you find yourself in that relentless cycle of head-down, go-go-go energy, telling yourself you'll celebrate when you get the big thing done? When you land the promotion, finish the project, and reach the milestone that feels worthy enough of your attention?

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. And you're also missing out on something profound.

On today's episode, I'm giving you some tips to combat that tendency that makes you work more and celebrate less!

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On today's episode, I'm so excited to share a chat with Orion Talmay! She shares her personal story: how an abusive relationship shaped her life trajectory and propelled her to her current calling. Plus, she gives some tips for mirror work, inner child work, and manifesting that you can use yourself. We finished the show with some thoughts on the path to self-acceptance and self-love that I really think everybody needs to hear. I hope you enjoy today's episode with Orion as much as I enjoyed interviewing her!

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On today's episode, I'm sharing an insightful conversation with Vanessa Bennett, a licensed depth psychologist and co-author of It's Not Me, It's You. Together, we delve into the complexities of codependency and relationship dynamics, exploring how societal norms shape our understanding of love and attachment. Vanessa shares her journey from advertising to therapy and how she learned to value authenticity over attachment in relationships. Plus, how triggers can be opportunities for growth and why breaking up doesn't have to be a total mess. Whether you're navigating a breakup or seeking healthier relationship patterns, I hope you find Vanessa's tips just as valuable as I have!

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"I'll start dating as soon as I lose those 10 pounds."

"I can't go to that event until I find the perfect outfit."

"I'll put myself out there when I feel more confident, more ready."

Do any of these sound familiar? That little whisper in the back of your head that seems so reasonable, almost protective?

I want you to sit with this for a moment: underneath that whisper is a belief that where you are right now, exactly as you are, is not good enough. That unless you present some flawless version of yourself to the world, you're not worthy of love, connection, or success.

This is how perfectionism sneaks its way into our relationships, and it's far more insidious than you might think. On today's episode I'm going to give you tips to identify where you're being a perfectionist, recognize the impact it's having on your relationships, and take your choices back from perfectionism.

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