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Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, transformation coach, and expert at turning Fear into Freedom. Helping people all over the world face their fears, get unstuck from the past, move past their limiting beliefs, and start living the lives they desire. This show is for anyone who wants to learn more about practical psychology, achieving personal freedom, self-improvement, meditation, mindfulness practices, harnessing the power of intention, and real-life strategies for personal transfor ...
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On today’s episode, I’m chatting with Andrea Owen to explore the journey of self-discovery, the nuances of personal growth, and the vital role of vulnerability in relationships. Andrea shares how the re-release of her book, 52 Ways to Life a Kick-Ass Life, addresses personal growth, toxic positivity, and the role of shame in our unwanted behavior p…
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Physical and verbal abuse are not the only kinds of childhood trauma that can impact us in our adult lives. Though often overlooked, childhood emotional neglect from parents who were overbearing, overly lax, absent, or dismissive can lead to adult difficulties with self-esteem, emotional literacy, and boundaries. Today I am helping you determine wh…
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On today’s episode, I’m so stoked to talk to Dr. Sara Gottfried, a medical doctor and hormone expert whose work I really connect with. We talk about one of my favorite subjects: The gender gap in healthcare and how we can help women navigate big hormonal changes like menopause. She also shares a more holistic and effective perspective on treatment …
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Is the way you care for people in your life more like codependency than real, authentic love? It’s scary to think about, I know. But if you are codependent, recognizing that fact is the first step toward expressing the healthy, reciprocated care you really want to share with the people in your life. In this episode I will guide you through the sign…
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Today, I’m sharing a chat with my new-old friend Britt Frank– We met so recently, but it feels like we’ve known each other forever! We talk about getting unstuck, the importance of mind-body connection in personal growth, and how anxiety can act as a map for navigating stuckness. Plus, Britt shares some tips and tools for overcoming fear and doubt …
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When you have a rough interaction with someone, a disappointing outcome, or you get bad news, what do you do to help yourself feel better? Do you have a couple of drinks? Maybe smoke a little weed? Or eat a tub of ice cream? No judgment here, but I want to invite you to think about it because many of us confuse self-numbing with self-soothing. In t…
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How much anxiety and fear are you walking around with on a daily basis? If you struggle with worry, fear, or anxiety consistently thrumming in the backdrop of your mind, it is worth it for you to take a look at where the roots of these thought patterns lie. In this episode, you’ll learn simple shifts you can make to better manage anxiety so you can…
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I am thrilled to welcome my pal, author, podcaster, and teacher, Cathy Heller, to the show to talk about her new book, Abundant Ever After: Tools for Creating a Life of Prosperity and Ease, because who doesn't want that?! We talk about creating what you want and the resistance we feel toward that, abundance, being afraid and putting things out in t…
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I am so excited to have my new pal, Cheryl Burke, on the show to talk all about why she's passionate about mental health and what got her here. You might be familiar with Cheryl if you're a Dancing With the Stars fan, as she appeared on 26 seasons of the show and retired two years ago. In this conversation, she shares beautifully and candidly about…
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Do you find yourself doomscrolling more than ever? Does the news of what’s happening in the world negatively impact your mental state? Do you focus more on what’s wrong, making you feel like nothing is right? Whether you’re looking at the whole world or your corner of it, if the answer is yes, this episode is for you. I’m talking all about the tran…
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I am so excited to welcome psychotherapist and author Israa Nasir to the show to talk about her new book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More. If you're a high-functioning codependent, tune in, because I think we tend to struggle with this! Israa shares practical strategies we can use to st…
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Do your friendships feel unbalanced? Are certain friendships draining? Do your friends disrespect or trample on your boundaries? Or do your friends bring you down rather than lift you up? If the answer is yes, this episode is for you because it’s all about assessing friendships: why we stay in unhealthy dynamics, what unhealthy friendships look lik…
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Have financial boundaries been hard for you? Do you tend to spend more than you make? Does "budgeting" sound unappealing? Then you're in the right place, because I am talking with Jill Sirianni, co-author of Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: Transform Your Spending and Get More of What Money Can’t Buy and co-host of the @FrugalFriends podcast.…
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When something good happens for you, do you ever think, “Wow, I hope I don't get found out!” or, “I don’t deserve this”? Do you start doubting yourself? Do you think it must have been a mistake? If you’re nodding your head, this episode is for you because I’m talking about imposter syndrome, how to navigate it, and how to boost your confidence. Imp…
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Do you ever get so close to achieving a goal, and then something stops you from achieving it? Do you find yourself getting in your own way and self-sabotaging? Then you'll want to tune in because I have Dr. Sophie Mort on the show talking about her newest book, (Un)Stuck: Five Steps to Break Bad Habits and Get Out of Your Own Way, which I think we …
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Do you feel heard in your relationships with your spouse, kids, colleagues, friends, and family? Do you find you get the results you’re seeking when talking to people? Do you feel understood? If the answer is no or sometimes, this episode is for you. I’m covering what effective communication is, what it looks like, how to get better at it, and givi…
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I am so excited to share this conversation about building epic love with my pal, psychiatrist and relationship expert Dr. Ish Major. We met at the Real Love Ready Relationship Summit in Vancouver only to realize we were both heading to LA after to the set of Nick Cannon's Counsel Culture. We talk about how Dr. Ish's interest in psychology came to b…
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Are there people in your life who are conflict connoisseurs? People who really love stirring the pot, who are addicted to drama? In response to you being upset, these types of people might rile you up or suggest you should be angrier rather than talking you off a ledge. I know many of you are not into stirring the pot but find yourselves with high …
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I am thrilled to have Dr. Mindy Pelz back on the show in celebration of her new book, _Eat Like A Girl: 100+ Delicious Recipes to Balance Hormones, Boost Energy, and Burn Fat._ Who doesn't want that?! Dr. Mindy and I talk about everything from why we struggle to lose weight with age, our philosophies on aging, how to eat for the stage of life you'r…
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Are there couples who make you think, what do they know about love that I don’t? How do they do it? Or do you see couples on TV and wonder, how can I get that kind of love? Where can I even find it? If so, this episode is for you because I am sharing reflections from 25 years of marriage (I can’t believe it!) to my one and only, Vic, about how we’v…
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I am so excited to welcome my pal Tamsen Fadal back to the show to talk about her new documentary, The M Factor: Shredding the Silence On Menopause. It's available to stream right now on PBS! Tamsen is an award-winning news anchor and menopause advocate, and she combined her skills and passion to create this amazing documentary. During our conversa…
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How do you react to seeing a friend, sibling, or partner having a rough time? Not how do you respond, but how do you react? Do you immediately jump to share ideas or thoughts to try to fix their problem? Or do you inadvertently invalidate their feelings by saying, “Hey, it’s not so bad. It’ll be better tomorrow”? If you’re nodding your head, this e…
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I am so excited to welcome Emily Sadri to the show to talk all things perimenopause! She's a Board Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, and hormone expert who's helped thousands of women through this journey. Emily is amazing at breaking down complex topics and making them accessible, and we got into the weeds on we…
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Do you tend to lose yourself in relationships? Are you a people pleaser who prioritizes others above yourself? Do you look outside yourself for validation? If you answered yes and you’re tired of these relational dynamics, you’re in the right place because I’m talking all about self-abandonment: what it is, why we do it, the signs, and how you can …
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I am so thrilled to have my pal, embodiment expert and author Elizabeth DiAlto, back on the show! We talked about Elizabeth's new fiction book, Dark Healing, and why she wrote it, as well as the differences between being triggered and activated, how embodiment can help us get out of our minds and into our body, the spiritual aspect of embodiment, a…
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How do you feel about asking others for help? Are you good at it, or do you avoid it because you don’t want to ‘owe’ anybody anything? Do you find it difficult to believe other people will show up for you the way you show up for them? Or does being vulnerable scare you? If you’re nodding your head, this episode is for you. I am talking all about hy…
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I am so excited to welcome my science girl crush, Leah Elson, to the show to talk about a variety of things: her book, There Are No Stupid Questions in Science, why she's so passionate about being a public science communicator, her pivot from sportscasting into this field, and how she is working to give herself more grace and place less pressure on…
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Do you believe that setting boundaries means being confrontational? Do you wish you knew how to cut someone off nicely, especially if it involves a professional relationship? Are you tired of confiding in others only for them to make your own pain into something about them? Or have you wondered if it’s ever okay to “jump in and fix things” for some…
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I am so excited to have my pal, best-selling author and speaking expert, Ashley Stahl back on the show to talk all things public speaking! Whether you want to give keynote speeches, give a presentation at work, or pitch a crucial project, Ashley's tips will help you shine. We talked about the aspects of viral speeches, from the title to the opening…
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Does it feel like if you don’t fix problems or move things forward, no one will? Do you feel overly responsible, like everything will fall apart if you don’t do all the things? Do you just find yourself saying, “It's just faster/easier/more efficient if I do it myself”? If you’re nodding your head, this episode is for you because I am talking about…
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I am thrilled to welcome world-renowned grief expert, David Kessler, to the show to talk about his new workbook, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief Workbook: Tools for Releasing Pain and Remembering with Love. Unresolved grief is so common, and I love the way David makes this topic so accessible. During this conversation, we talk about ALL k…
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Do you automatically accommodate others because it’s the “nice” thing to do? Do you consistently overthink how your actions will impact others? Are you always on the lookout for how you can help people or solve problems? If you’ve ever wondered where the line is between codependent, caring, or controlling behavior, this episode is for you. I’m brea…
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I am so thrilled to welcome Hospice Nurse Julie to the show to talk to us all about end-of-life care: what to expect, what actively dying looks like, why it's so important to normalize discussing death, and what inspired Julie to start posting on TikTok and write her book, Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully. If you're afraid of …
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Do you find it hard to open up to people, especially when you’re struggling? Is it hard for you to ask for or allow help? Have you ever had a crisis where you kept what was happening to yourself because you didn’t want to worry anyone? If you’re nodding yes, today’s video is for you because I’m sharing the high-functioning codependent (HFC) behavio…
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I am so excited to have my pal and one half of The Astrotwins, Ophira Edut, back on the show to talk about her and Tali's new book, The Astrology Advantage: Use Your Horoscope for Personal and Professional Success. It’s a new way of looking at your birth chart to figure out which archetype you are: Innovator, Authority, or Maven. Ophira dives into …
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Have you ever wondered whether you’re too close with your family of origin? Does it feel like your life kinda revolves around them? Or are you guilted and shamed by them for wanting to pursue your own thing? Then this episode is for you because it’s all about family enmeshment: what it is, five signs to identify whether you grew up in this type of …
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I am so excited to welcome my new pal, author Najwa Zebian, to the show to talk about her newest book, The Only Constant: A Guide to Embracing Change and Leading an Authentic Life. We cover so much, from feeling like an outsider to setting boundaries with friends (and social media followers), to navigating change that we didn't choose and how to co…
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Did you grow up with emotionally unavailable parents or caregivers? Do you identify with having a father or mother wound? Do you feel unlovable or undeserving of love? When our emotional needs go unmet in childhood, it often leaves a lasting impression on how worthy we think we are. Reparenting can help. In this episode, I’m sharing examples of rep…
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I am so excited to welcome my wise pal, Vanessa Cornell, to the show to share her story of breaking down to break through. Vanessa had everything she could have ever dreamed of - a loving husband, five children, abundance and success - and yet, she felt trapped in a crushing and debilitating loneliness. (I'm sure many of you can relate!) We also ta…
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Do you endlessly think about the mistakes you’ve made? Do you replay the scene and ruminate over what you could have or should have done differently? Are you filled with regret, worried you’ll make the same mistake again? If so, you’re not alone. But living in regret is living in the past, which isn’t empowering. What is healing and empowering is t…
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I am super excited to welcome my new pal, Jessica Zweig, to the show to talk about her newest book, THE LIGHT WORK: Reclaim Your Feminine Power, Live Your Cosmic Truth, Illuminate the World. While Jessica is most known for her work as a brand expert and entrepreneur, she is here to talk about her journey into the dark to find the light. We had such…
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Are you tired of trying to make things work with your partner, or feel they are not as invested as you are? Do you feel like you’ve grown apart in your relationship or feel more like roommates? Or do you wish you had black-and-white signs telling you to stay or go? If you feel torn over whether it’s time to end your relationship, this episode is fo…
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I am so excited to have my new pal, Michelle Demaree, on the show to talk about how she changed her life after getting divorced. Her story is one of self-actualization, self-love, and perseverance. It illustrates the power of investing in yourself and surrounding yourself with women who will cheer you on and lift you up when times are tough. Michel…
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Have you ever immediately disliked someone and wondered why? Do you have heightened reactions to offhanded comments from strangers? Do you have a pattern of getting into conflict with specific types of people? All of these interactions are potential indicators of transference, which is when we have an amplified response to someone in the present be…
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I am so thrilled to have family estrangement expert Dr. Joshua Coleman on the show. I had the pleasure of meeting him on the set of a TV show we were invited to do and on my way there, I listened to his book, Rules of Estrangement, and I think you'll love it. I invited Dr. Coleman on to talk further about it because cutting contact with parents is …
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Have you experienced a major relational trauma that made you less trusting? Are you reluctant to trust people because you are unsure you can trust yourself to avoid making similar mistakes again? Or do you find it easier to be alone? Many of you have told me you can’t trust anyone anymore, which is why this episode covers a six-step strategic proce…
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I am so happy to welcome my pal, life coach and media expert Susie Moore, to the show to tell us about the power of sharing our stories. This isn't just for entrepreneurs or business owners. This is for anyone looking to make a difference in the lives of others. Susie shares specific tips to help you pitch your stories to media outlets successfully…
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Are you someone who proudly proclaims they never get angry? Does anger feel unsafe and uncomfortable for you? Or do you tend to bottle up your anger until you explode, leaving you feeling guilty and wanting to take everything back? If you’re raising your hand, you’re not alone. I struggled with my own anger for many years. But denying our anger int…
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I am so excited to finally welcome Jeff Guenther (better known as TherapyJeff on social) to the show to talk about his new book, Big Dating Energy: How to Create Lasting Love by Tapping Into Your Authentic Self. We talk about dating in the modern world, how it's shifting, what trends Jeff is seeing in his practice, our best tips for lasting relatio…
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Does finding the right therapist feel overwhelming? Are you worried you might end up with the wrong therapist or a therapist you don’t click with? Or have you had bad experiences with therapists in the past? If you want to try therapy but don’t know how to find a good fit, this episode is for you. I am sharing a four-step process to find the right …
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