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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Before you write a single resolution this year, I want you to try something different. It's a ritual I've been doing for over a decade, and it's completely changed how I move from one year into the next. Here's the thing: New Year's resolutions don't work. And I'm inviting you right now to trade yours in for something that will not only open your m…
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793 More Energy, Clarity + Confidence During Menopause and Beyond with Dr. Mindy Pelz
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39:56Discover why menopause isn't the end—it's your most powerful beginning. Dr. Mindy Pelz, bestselling author of "Age Like a Girl," reveals the groundbreaking neuroscience behind menopause and how this transition rewires your brain for leadership, confidence, and purpose. Learn why 40% of our lives are designed to be lived WITHOUT our reproductive sys…
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792 Is Your Inner Child Running Your Business?
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22:29Do you feel like you're overworking without feeling satisfied? Do you have difficulty accepting praise or compliments? Do you suffer from perfectionism? Do you have trouble asserting yourself with your clients? If you're nodding your head yes, then today's episode is for you! On today's episode, we're exploring how your inner child might be influen…
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791 Stop People-Pleasing with Meg Josephson
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35:46The fawn response is the fourth trauma reaction beyond fight, flight, and freeze. Childhood experiences create patterns of people-pleasing that disconnect you from yourself. Meg shares her personal journey from a volatile, addiction-affected home to clear boundaries. Along the way, she reveals practical tools including her NICER technique for manag…
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790 Setting Better Boundaries for Career Success
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22:21Are you managing other people's feelings more than you're managing your business? Are you doing tasks that drain you because you don't know how to delegate without guilt? Or you don't trust people to do it right? Are you walking on eggshells around your own team? If you're a woman in a position of power, creating healthy boundaries at work can be c…
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789 Overcome Your People-Pleasing Habits with Beatriz Albina
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33:46Are you stuck in people-pleasing, perfectionism, and emotional exhaustion? Nurse practitioner and somatic therapist Baya Albina reveals what "emotional outsourcing" really means and how it's sabotaging your relationships and health. Learn about "functional freeze", constantly doing but feeling nothing and discover practical steps to reconnect with …
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Do you feel like you're trying to outrun the clock when it comes to aging? Is there a part of you that feels like you're trying to turn back the hands of time? How deeply are you caught up in the anti-aging vibe, and how is it affecting you personally? I want to talk about something I'm really passionate about. It's not about not aging, it's about …
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787 Master Relationship Stages with Thais Gibson
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44:49If you've ever felt like your relationship was falling apart and didn't know why, this is for you. Therapist Thais Gibson opens up about her own journey and shares the six relationship stages that changed everything. You'll finally understand why the honeymoon phase ends, what the "Power Struggle" really means, and how vulnerability can heal what f…
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Was love or support inconsistent in your family of origin? Do you ever feel yourself respond emotionally and impulsively to things that make you feel frightened? Today, I'm introducing you to your inner child, a part of yourself that holds old wounds and might take over when you feel scared. I'm giving you tips and a visualization exercise that can…
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785 Trauma Bonds, Toxic Love & Breaking Free with Dr. Nadine Macaluso
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34:51Are you trapped in a relationship that swings between love and pain? Dr. Nadine Macaluso, survivor of the real Wolf of Wall Street marriage, reveals the hidden signs of trauma bonds and why leaving feels impossible. This isn't weakness—it's neuroscience. Learn the strategic escape plan that helped her client of 35 years break free safely. Discover …
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784 Nature renews itself every season– Here's how you can renew yourself, too!
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24:24As seasons change, our energy shifts too. Even if you live in a place without big weather changes, there is a rhythm to life that invites pausing, assessing, and resetting. Think of this as a psychological closet clean-out. Just as you pack away your summer clothes and pull out cozy sweaters, you can review your mental habits, emotional clutter, an…
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783 Boundaries + Parenting with Dafna Lender
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38:12Struggling with boundaries? Attachment expert Daphna Lender reveals why "gentle parenting" trends miss the mark. Learn the neuroscience-backed technique of parental self-regulation that transforms difficult moments with your kids. Discover why your own nervous system holds the key to effective boundaries. With 30 years of clinical experience, Daphn…
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Be honest. Have you ever felt your walls go up when someone gives you feedback? Maybe your partner says, "You're always on your phone," or your boss points out a mistake, and before you even realize it, you're explaining, justifying, or firing back. You are not alone. Defensiveness is a profoundly human response. It is our nervous system's way of s…
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781 Cure Your Mother-in-Law Drama with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
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35:49Your mother-in-law isn't the problem. The lack of clear boundaries is. Dr. Tracy Dalgleish reveals why 85% of women fight with their partners about their mothers-in-law and what to do about it. The biggest mistake: when your husband blames you for the boundaries ("She doesn't want to come for Christmas"). Learn how to communicate as a team, establi…
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780 Why You Freeze Around Authority Figures and How to Take Your Power Back
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24:40Do you ever shrink, freeze, or overreact with authority figures? It could happen with a boss, a professor, or even a doctor. Your heart races, your thoughts scramble, and afterward you think, Why did I react like that? You are not alone. For many women, interactions with authority can trigger strong emotional responses that may not make sense in th…
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779 Build More Secure Relationships with Jessica Baum
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35:50You keep attracting the same relationship patterns and don't know why. Psychotherapist Jessica Baum explains it's not your fault—your body remembers childhood dynamics through implicit memory and unconsciously recreates them in adulthood. Insecure attachment lives in your nervous system, not just your mind. Discover why healing happens through safe…
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778 Red & Green Flags in Relationships: What Healthy Love Really Looks Like
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22:57Tired of mixed signals and emotional rollercoasters? In this episode, Terri Cole breaks down what real relationship green flags and red flags look like—so you can stop guessing and start choosing better. Learn how to spot inconsistency, emotional immaturity, and genuine care before getting too deep. Healthy love isn't about drama—it's about steady …
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777 Build a Lifetime of Love with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh
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44:57You think love is about luck and chemistry. It's not. In this episode, award-winning psychologist Dr. Sarah Nazadeh breaks down her Emergent Love Model—6 evidence-based ingredients that build thriving relationships through intentional design, not chance. From the difference between attraction (renewable) and desire (temporary) to rebuilding trust a…
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776 Decoding Desire with Sex + Relationship Therapist Shadeen Francis
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45:08You feel disconnected from your own pleasure. Sex becomes a duty instead of desire. In this episode, licensed sex therapist Shadeen Francis breaks down why women especially struggle to connect with embodied wanting and how shame keeps you trapped between "should" and "want." Learn why your partner actually wants you to feel desire, the psychology b…
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775 How to Stop an Anxiety Spiral Before It Takes Over
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21:58Your heart races, thoughts spiral—anxiety has hijacked your nervous system and it feeds on itself. In this episode I break down why spirals happen, early warning signs, and the exact toolkit to stop panic before it takes over. Learn the breathing technique that calms your system, why logic doesn't work, and how to build prevention practices that st…
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774 Managing Your Mental Health with MedCircle's Kyle Kittleson
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46:19He's spent his career interviewing the world's leading mental health experts, but Kyle Kitson still struggles with depression, codependency, and self-sabotage. The difference? Now he has the framework to actually work through it. From marine animal training to mental health education, his journey proves that knowledge without application is just en…
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773 How to Escape the Ambition Trap with Amina AlTai
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36:24If you're a high achiever who constantly feels like you're either "too much" or "not enough," this conversation will resonate deeply. Amina Alai, author of "The Ambition Trap," shares her journey from severe burnout and autoimmune disease to building a sustainable model of success that doesn't require sacrificing your health. Discover what's behind…
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772 Why You Keep Getting Ghosted (and What the Father Wound Has to Do With It)
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21:48Have you ever been ghosted, breadcrumbed, or found yourself stuck in yet another situationship, wondering, How did I end up here again? If so, you are not alone, and nothing is wrong with you. In this episode of The Terri Cole Show, we are unpacking what these painful experiences can teach you about your deeper relational patterns, because it's rar…
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771 Using Breathwork to Change Your Life with Samantha Skelly
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34:00Feeling drained, unmotivated, or emotionally stuck? You might be facing burnout. Not just physical exhaustion, but mental and emotional overload. In this episode with Samantha Skelly, founder of Pause Breathwork, we explore what burnout really is and why suppressing your feelings keeps you trapped in it. Discover how short, daily breathwork session…
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770 Find Your People + Belonging with Anna Runkle
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41:36Discover how childhood trauma and C-PTSD shape our ability to form healthy connections, set boundaries, and rebuild self-trust. In this episode, Anna Runkle, creator of the "Crappy Childhood Fairy," shares her journey, therapeutic writing tools, and insights from her book Connectability. We explore emotional regulation, nervous system healing, and …
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769 Overcoming the Silent Freeze: How to Stay Calm and Speak Up
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23:43Have you ever been in a meeting where someone suddenly calls your name and you freeze? Your mind goes completely blank, your body tenses, and even though you know the answer is in there somewhere, you cannot find the words. Or maybe you are in a heated conversation, someone accuses you of something unfair, and instead of speaking up you go silent. …
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768 Creative Invincibility with Josh Pais
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42:19Emotions are not the enemy, they are the doorway to being present. In this episode with Josh Pais, we explore how emotions guide us back to being present and how embracing all emotions allows deeper self-growth. Discover simple tools to accept emotions, stop resisting, and practice being present every day. If you're curious about emotions, mindfuln…
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767 Live an Abundant Sober Life with Suzanne Warye
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35:04Sobriety doesn't have to come from rock bottom, it can be a conscious choice for self-growth and mental freedom. In this episode, author Suzanne Warye shares her journey from "mommy wine culture" to reclaiming her clarity, health, and purpose. Discover how reframing sobriety can transform your relationship with yourself, break free from limiting be…
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766 The Foundation of Real Love: Emotional Security
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24:34For many of us, emotional security is the missing piece in our relationships. It's subtle, but its absence is exhausting. Without it, love feels like walking on eggshells, never fully able to relax into who we are. This week on The Terri Cole Show, I share what emotional security really means, why it matters so much, and how to start cultivating it…
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765 Liberal Redneck Humor with Comedian Trae Crowder
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43:43A journey through laughter and vulnerability: comedian Trae Crowder shares how his career in comedy took off after his viral "Liberal Redneck" videos and how he faced an unexpected challenge—anxiety. With raw honesty, he opens up about on-stage panic attacks and the alternative therapies that helped him regain balance. This episode explores the int…
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764 Midlife Reinvention with Jen Hatmaker
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49:50In this episode, Jen Hatmaker shares her journey of how to Heal after loss and embrace new beginnings. She opens up about grief, growth, and the importance of community while navigating midlife changes and codependency. Her story is a reminder that you can Heal even in the most disruptive seasons of life. This interview dives deep into what it mean…
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763 The Cost of Love: What Real Love Asks of You
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27:13Do you ever think about 'the cost' of real love? I'm talking about the kind of love that stretches, challenges, and asks you to grow. That's what we're getting into in this episode of The Terri Cole Show. Because while love is beautiful, meaningful, and deeply fulfilling, it also asks something of us. And that's not a bad thing. But it's something …
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762 Release Chronic Pain and Anxiety with Nicole J. Sachs
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42:27Discover how psychotherapist Nicole Sachs turned her chronic pain diagnosis into a journey of mind-body healing. In this episode, Nicole shares her powerful methods like Journal Speak and the ANSR framework to release repressed emotions, calm anxiety, and restore nervous system balance. If you've struggled with chronic pain, anxiety, or stress-rela…
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761 Raising Confident, Connected Kids with Alyssa Campbell
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38:00Parenting isn't just about managing your child's emotions—it starts with regulating your own. In this conversation, Alyssa Blask Campbell shares how unresolved childhood wounds affect the way we parent, and why emotional regulation is the foundation for healthier family dynamics. Through her FACTS framework, she explains practical tools backed by n…
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760 Are You Reacting or Responding? Here's the Difference!
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24:41Have you ever reacted in ways you later regret? In this episode we'll explore what emotional reactivity really is, why it's often tied to old wounds and unmet needs, and how you can break free from the cycle. You'll learn practical tools to pause, breathe, set healthy boundaries, and respond with clarity instead of reacting on autopilot—building mo…
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759 The Power of Paying it Forward with Caitlin Crosby
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41:45On today's episode, I invite Caitlin Crosby on to The Terri Cole Show for a dive into ambition, betrayal, and boundary setting as a female entrepreneur. Caitlin shares her personal story of overcoming the betrayal of a trusted CFO and how she learned to trust her instincts. Plus, we chat about how the same struggles we have in professional life oft…
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758 How to Set Boundaries with Immature Parents
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23:47Growing up with emotionally immature parents often leaves lasting patterns like people-pleasing, hyper-independence, or caretaking. In this episode, we explore why setting healthy boundaries with parents who are critical, inconsistent, or self-absorbed feels so hard—and why it's essential for your healing. Emotionally immature parents can make boun…
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757 How She Grew a Gut Health Empire with Lifeway's Julie Smolyansky
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48:29In this inspiring conversation, Julie Smolansky, CEO of Lifeway, shares her journey of resilience, healing, and leadership. From escaping the Soviet Union with her family to unexpectedly becoming a CEO at 27 after her father's sudden passing, Julie opens up about overcoming trauma, sexism, and self-doubt while building a successful business rooted …
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756 Extend Your Healthspan with Jeff Krasno
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47:51What if the very thing we fear could actually make us stronger? In this powerful conversation, Terri Cole sits down with Jeff Krasno to explore how good stress can be a surprising ally for health, vitality, and longevity. Together, they uncover how challenges, when embraced in the right way, can activate the body's natural capacity to heal and grow…
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755 Narcissist vs Sociopath: The Essential Guide to Spotting Dangerous Personality Types
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23:40Content note: This episode discusses manipulative and abusive relationship dynamics that may be triggering for some readers. Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who made you question your own reality? Maybe it's romantic, familial, or even just a friendship where every disagreement somehow leaves you thinking, "Did I misremember that?…
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754 Break the Spell of Unworthiness with Therapist Christine Gutierrez
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39:15Today, I'm excited to share a conversation with my very special guest Christine Gutierrez. Way back in the day, Christine interned with me as part of her psychotherapy training. Now I am proud to say she has her own expansive career as a licensed psychotherapist, self-worth expert, and spiritual thought leader. In our chat, she guides me through th…
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753 Create Better Connections with Dr. Jody Carrington
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37:39Today I'm super excited to share an interview with Dr. Jody Carrington! Jody is a fearless advocate for authentic human connection in her speaking, writing, and clinical psychology. She shares so much about her personal story: From how her upbringing on a farm in the rural town of Viking, Alberta taught her that she couldn't rest to the way her ide…
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752 Sibling Conflict in Adult Relationships
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25:21Are family roles still running your life? Do you feel like you're always the "responsible one" in your family? Are you exhausted from being the designated crisis responder, organizer, or emotional go-between for your siblings? Do you find yourself stuck in the same childhood role you've been playing for decades, even though you're a full-grown adul…
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751 Secrets of Adulthood with Gretchen Rubin
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45:51On today's episode I'm interviewing special guest Gretchen Rubin, who transitioned from a successful law career to become a bestselling author, speaker, and happiness expert. She tells me all about how her quest to understand power, money, fame, and happiness led her to write bestselling books like The Happiness Project. In this episode, Gretchen s…
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750 The Opposite of Settling with Mindfulness Expert Case Kenny
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35:33On today's episode, I get to welcome my pal Case Kenny back to the Terri Cole Show! We're exploring the themes of his new book, The Opposite of Settling: How to Get Everything You Want Out of Love and Life Without Losing Your Spark. He shares how we can redefine relationships to embrace independence, start dating already happy and complete, and fin…
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749 How to Stop Carrying Everyone Else's Emotional Weight
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23:08Are 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 sh…
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748 How to Stay on Track for Success with Candy Valentino
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40:51I 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…
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747 Art, Sisterhood + Healing with Stephanie Chinn
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34:41Today 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 …
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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…
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745 Know Your Worth with Meggan Watterson
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37:16On 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 yo…
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