The Terri Cole Show

I am so excited to have my pal and licensed marriage and family therapist, Vienna Pharaon, on the show to talk about her new book, The Origins of You: How Breaking Family Patterns Can Liberate The Way We Live & Love.

We take a deep dive into original injuries: how you can identify yours, the 5 types of wounds, the wounds each of us experienced, what inspired Vienna to write this book, and so much more.

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Do you ever wonder why setting boundaries feels like a struggle?

Why it is difficult to speak up when you have something to say?

Or why it can feel impossible to set a limit when you don't want to do something?

If you are nodding your head, this episode is for you. I am giving you the top five boundary blocks I have seen in my 25+ years as a psychotherapist and suggesting ways to overcome them.

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Have you struggled with "mom guilt"?

Do you find yourself emotionally activated by certain things your child does?

Or do you feel like being a mother is harder for you than it is for others? (Especially when you look on social and find picture-perfect families?)

Then this interview with Zoe Blaskey, host of The Motherkind Podcast and a transformational coach, is for you. Zoe has first-hand knowledge of how difficult it is to navigate modern motherhood and offers insight and wisdom on how to give ourselves more grace and compassion.

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Have you ever experienced "mom guilt"?

Do you try to get it all done and then feel like you're failing in one area or another (or all of them)?

Does it feel like everything will fall apart if you take five minutes for yourself?

If you are nodding your head, you are not alone. "Mom guilt" is a common experience. But as I've seen with many therapy clients, healthy boundaries can help mitigate this experience.

It is time to stop feeling bad about being human (which is really what "mom guilt" is about). In this episode, I give you the top five essential boundaries for empowered motherhood to lessen mom guilt.

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It was a joy to have Kassandra Reinhardt on the show to discuss being an online creator, finding "balance" within that, being exactly where we are supposed to be, inner elder work, the struggle with people-pleasing, aging, and so much more.

Yoga With Kassandra is one of my fave yoga channels. Her 10-minute morning routines are perfect if you're busy and don't have time for a longer practice. Give her channel a look!

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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I am sharing my mental wellness journey publicly for the first time.

You'll discover why I began therapy at age 19, why I left my career as a talent agent, and how I discovered my dharma in psychotherapy.

If you have ever wondered why I am passionate about vibrant mental health or why I put out tons of free content, you will find your answer in this episode.

And if my mission aligns with your values, near the end, you'll find an invitation to help me create a movement to make mental health information more readily accessible to others. ♥️

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Sign up for the membership I mentioned in today's episode at the special founders' price of $11/month here: terricole.com/member

Plus, I'm offering a free live training starting May 16! Get more info at terricole.com/training

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I am thrilled to have Nedra Tawwab, best-selling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace, on the show to chat about her new book, Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships. Because let's be honest, most of us come from dysfunctional families in one way or another.

Nedra and I start by talking about boundaries and then move into what a dysfunctional family is or could look like, the types of dysfunction Nedra sees most often, what you can do about family dysfunction, codependency in family, and the pressures we face when we are the first to break a dysfunctional cycle within a family.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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Have you ever left a doctor's appointment feeling confused, dismissed, or completely misunderstood?

Do you find it challenging to communicate your preferences with medical professionals?

Or are you at a loss for how to advocate for yourself to receive adequate healthcare?

If you've had these experiences, this episode on creating healthy, effective boundaries with the medical community is for you. By the end, you will know the best way to prepare for a doctor's appointment and when it might be a good time to ditch your doc.

I am passionate about medical boundaries because of my experience with a cancer diagnosis many years ago. It is at the forefront of my mind again because many of you are writing in about perimenopause and menopause and dealing with dismissive doctors.

I wanted to give you some of my hard-earned wisdom because boundaries have everything to do with this.

(Disclaimer: I am not an MD, so this information is not medical advice. I am sharing my story with you from a patient experience. Always consult your doctor.)

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Laura Danger is one of my favorite people to follow on Instagram (@thatdarnchat). Her whole commentary on emotional labor and learned or weaponized incompetence is so refreshing and on point. She breaks down the negative stereotypes of men and women in society in an easy-to-understand way, too.

I invited Laura on the show to chat more about creating equity at home, and she shares some great insights and solutions in this conversation. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed having it.

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Do you find yourself exploding when you finally set boundaries because you waited too long to communicate them?

Is it difficult for you to assert your preferences and desires?

Or does it feel like you can't control your tone of voice or the energy you bring to a boundary conversation?

If this resonates, you are not alone. Many of my clients and students experience these challenges. And while it might feel like setting boundaries is ineffective right now, this does not have to be where your boundary journey begins and ends.

Because I see this so often, this entire episode is about bringing the appropriate tone and body language to the boundary-setting process. You'll also get proactive boundary success steps to ensure your tone and body language match what you say and how you want it to be received.

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