The Terri Cole Show

Have you ever confided in someone you wanted comfort from only to be told…

"It could be worse."

"At least it wasn't X, Y, or Z!"

"Look on the bright side…"

"I don't know why you are making such a big deal…"

These are all examples of emotional invalidation.

Maybe you've even said these things to others, unintentionally invalidating them. This is common if we're high-functioning codependents and other people's distress causes us distress.

But even if your heart is in the right place, emotional invalidation can damage your relationships.

That's why in today's episode, I'm breaking down what emotional invalidation is, discussing why so many of us are emotional invalidators and offering ways to emotionally validate our loved ones so that we can strengthen our relationships.

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If you've been following me for a while, you know I am an empath and a highly sensitive person. That's why I was so excited to speak with Alissa Boyer, a mentor who coaches highly sensitive people on their journeys to spiritual growth and greater self love. We chat about how HSPs can be kind to themselves even when the world is set up to overwhelm them and how to avoid people-pleasing when you are sensitive to others' desires.

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Do you ever feel mentally exhausted?

Foggy-brained?

Forgetful?

Like even doing the smallest task feels like moving through mud?

If so, cognitive fatigue could be to blame.

In this episode, I break down what cognitive fatigue is and what it might feel like. I also give you some ideas on what might cause cognitive fatigue and what you can do to start healing.

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I first met today's guest about 15 years ago, when she was first considering leaving her job as a top Hollywood agent to begin a more fulfilling career. Now, Dr. Elisa Hallerman is a successful drug and alcohol counselor who uses her PhD in Depth Psychology and Somatic Studies to inform her work with clients. She recently wrote her first book, Soulbriety: A Plan to Heal Your Trauma, Overcome Addiction, and Reconnect with Your Soul to help people who she wouldn't be able to reach through her traditional practice alone. In today's episode, I chat with Dr. Hallerman about how soul-centered healing has the potential to help everyone overcome trauma and addiction. Plus, a guide to understanding your own soul journey.

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When you're in the heat of a fight do you have a tendency to explode or say things you don't mean? Or do you withdraw in anger and become silent?

Both of these reactions to conflict are very common communication-blocking techniques. Effective communication is something we hear a lot about but often I think the meaning is unclear.

In today's episode, I'm breaking down the top 4 communication blockers + giving you sentence starters and scripts to help. You'll learn what you can do to break these unhelpful behavior patterns and work towards actually solving conflict with effective communication instead.

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Do you ever wonder what self-love actually is, not just in theory or in a meme, but in real-life practice? Self-love isn't a destination or just a feeling. It's daily action steps and more of a way of life.

In this episode, I'll cover how we can organize and break down our behaviors and practices in a way that is moving us into more real self-love. I'll also break down five paths to curate more self-love into your daily routines.

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Have you ever found yourself stuck in conversation hell at a family gathering?

Maybe you have a nosy aunt who loves asking you super personal questions you don't want to answer. Or a cousin who manages to dump all their problems on you at every party.

Enough! Let's get you some strategies and scripts to create better conversational boundaries! You can keep these in your back pocket for if and when these awkward situations arise, so you can enjoy your family gatherings and avoid conversation hell!

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Today, I'm chatting with my friend and relationship expert Silvy Khoucasian. We chat about holding firm boundaries to create nourishing, supportive relationships as you go through life– That includes understanding attachment theory, making your own choices about what aging successfully means to you, and setting compassionate boundaries with family even when it conflicts with their cultural expectations.

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Do you have people in your life who are so difficult and demanding that speaking your mind feels like it's not even worth the hassle?

If you're nodding your head, then this episode is for you.

I'm giving you proactive ways to approach impossible people and tips to verbally de-escalate situations so you can protect yourself from being harmed by future interactions!

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In today's episode, I'm interviewing author and well-being teacher Alex Elle. Her work, including her new book How we Heal: Uncover Your Power and Set Yourself Free, is all about helping others find their voice and create clarity in their lives. Alex invites us to rewrite our personal narratives to heal not only ourselves, but the generations that come after us.

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