The Terri Cole Show

828 Choosing Friendships That Help Us Grow with Alex Elle

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I've always said that our relationships are the mirrors of our internal world, but what happens when you realize a friendship has reached its expirati...

827 Why Women Don't Talk About Their Mothers (And What It Costs Them)

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about everything now. Trauma, therapy, childhood, the things that happened to us, and the things we are still working through. Almost everythi...

826 Stop Overthinking + Calm Your Body with Jessica Ortner

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with anxiety or overthinking? Learn the science of EFT Tapping for instant stress relief and nervous system regulation. In this episode, I'...

825 What a Mean Mother Leaves Behind (And How to Heal It)

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you had a mean or rejecting mother, you probably learned early not to talk about it. People don't want to believe it. They say things like "you onl...

824 Boundaries for Family Drama with Ashley Oerman

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to heal when the person who raised you continues to cause chaos? In this episode, Terri sits down with journalist and editor Ashley Oer...

823 The Seven Mother Types and the Adults They Create

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if your relationship with your mother was normal? Or noticed patterns in your adult relationships and traced them back to somet...

822 Become a Love Magnet with Dr. Morgan Anderson

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is the "Male Loneliness Epidemic" actually a human connection crisis? I'm sitting down with clinical psychologist Dr. Morgan Anderson to break down wh...

821 The Three Lives You Could Be Living (And How to Design Them)

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Vic and I were watching a Richard Feynman lecture on YouTube recently, one of those deep dives into time, space, and quantum physics that makes your b...

820 From Anxious to Secure Attachment with Trevor Hanson

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you struggle with the fear of abandonment or you tend to shut down when things get close, this conversation is for you.   In this episode, I'...

819 Auto-Accommodating Is Costing You More Than You Think. Here's How to Stop.

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you say yes before checking your calendar? Jump in to fix problems that aren't yours to solve? Adjust your plans without a second thought to keep t...

818 Inside the Mind of a Master Storyteller with Tom Fontana

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How does a 3-time Emmy winner create the most psychologically complex characters in TV history? Join me and the legendary Tom Fontana, showrunner of m...

817 You Were Born Worthy. So Why Doesn't It Feel That Way?

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Someone from our community recently sent me an email. She didn't understand why she had low self-worth, and she wanted to know if it was something she...

816 From Manuscript to Market: Writing a Book That Sells with my Editor Joelle Hann

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a book in you, waiting to be written? Or are you just curious what a developmental editor actually does for an author? To answer those que...

815 How Self-Soothing and Coregulation Can Help When Things Don't Feel Okay

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably heard the terms emotional self-regulation and dysregulated nervous system. They're everywhere right now, and for good reason. But I wa...

814 Be Your Own Bestie with Misha Brown

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you your own worst critic? In this episode of The Terri Cole Show, Terri sits down with viral content creator and New York Times bestselling autho...

813 How to Make Friends as an Adult (and Keep the Good Ones)

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We have lots of social science about the benefits of having good friends. But I hear from a lot of you that you're not sure how to find or make friend...

812 Collaborative Co-Parenting with Gabriella Pomare

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're navigating a high-conflict divorce or trying to prevent everyday burnout in your marriage, award-winning family lawyer and co-parenting...

811 Why Certain People and Places Leave You Completely Drained

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself exhausted after interacting with certain people or in certain situations? With the state of the world, you might just be exhauste...

810 Life Beyond the Script with Joan Lunden

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I'm sitting down with iconic journalist and former Good Morning America host Joan Lunden to discuss her brand-new memoir, Life Bey...

809 What to Say When Someone Crosses the Line

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Has someone ever asked you a question that felt invasive, judgmental, or just plain rude?  Maybe it was a parent, a family member, or someone who thi...

808 Change Your Life for the Better With Light Watkins

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if real transformation doesn't require blowing up your life? In this episode, Terri sits down with meditation teacher and author Light Watkins to...

807 Scripts for When Conflict Makes You Freeze, Defend, or Shut Down

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many people can communicate just fine until a conflict arises.  Then the nervous system gets activated, and suddenly you're either shutting down, get...

806 Conquering Fear with Jill Schulman

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Does fear feel like a stoplight in your head? Have you ever backed down from something important because it scared you? Today's guest, former U.S. Mar...

805 Overwhelmed by Everything? Here's Your Psychological Survival Kit

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I've been hearing from so many of you that you're feeling overwhelmed by what's happening in the world right now. And if you are, you're normal. Becau...

804 Creating Healthy Connections with Nedra Tawwab

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling with codependency, hyper-independence, or feeling lonely in your relationships? In this episode of The Terry Cole Show, therapist a...

803 Take Care of YOU This Valentine's Day (Single or Partnered!)

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you are or partnered this Valentine's Day, you shouldn't wait for someone else's permission to feel loved. By now, it's a tradition: I'm shari...

802 How to Stay Safe in an Unsafe World with Dannah Eve

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dannah had dreamed of a career in law enforcement since childhood, but her life was turned upside down right before college graduation, when a trusted...

801 The Difference Between Love for and Obligation to Your Family

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Does your chest ever tighten when your phone rings and you see it's someone in your family who you know needs something? Does your stomach drop when y...

800 You Don't Look Stuck, But Are You? 9 Signs of High-Functioning Codependency

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think you're codependent? Or are you unsure? In this post, I'm going to walk you through nine questions to help you understand, pretty conclusi...

799 The HFC Recovery Code: 11 Truths for Healing High-Functioning Codependency

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When you're a high-functioning codependent, you don't look stuck. You look capable. You're the one who pulls everything together, gets it all done, an...

798 Want What You Want (With All Your Heart)

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I want to start with a question. When you want something, do you have a way of talking yourself out of it? Like, let's be "realistic"? Or say the odds...

797 The Slow Drip of Poison: Why Passive Aggressive Anger Destroys Relationships

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In my almost three decades as a psychotherapist, I've seen passive-aggressive anger quietly destroy more relationships than infidelity. It's a slow dr...

796 Find Yourself Through Love with Gabrielle Stone + Taymour Ghazi

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When two people with the same traumatic experience find one another, is it an incredible coincidence, or simple fate? Gabrielle Stone and Taymour Ghaz...

795 The Real Secret to Health and Happiness (According to 80 Years of Research)

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever looked at people who seem to have figured it out? They're in their sixties, seventies, or eighties, and they're healthy. They're happy. ...

794 What Crap Are You Leaving in 2025?

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 compl...

793 More Energy, Clarity + Confidence During Menopause and Beyond with Dr. Mindy Pelz

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why menopause isn't the end—it's your most powerful beginning. Dr. Mindy Pelz, bestselling author of "Age Like a Girl," reveals the groundb...

792 Is Your Inner Child Running Your Business?

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you're overworking without feeling satisfied? Do you have difficulty accepting praise or compliments? Do you suffer from perfectionis...

791 Stop People-Pleasing with Meg Josephson

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The fawn response is the fourth trauma reaction beyond fight, flight, and freeze. Childhood experiences create patterns of people-pleasing that discon...

790 Setting better boundaries for career success

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are 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 del...

789 Overcome Your People-Pleasing Habits with Beatriz Albina

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you stuck in people-pleasing, perfectionism, and emotional exhaustion? Nurse practitioner and somatic therapist Baya Albina reveals what "emotiona...

788 From Anti-Aging to Pro-Living

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

787 Master Relationship Stages with Thais Gibson

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If 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 journ...

786 Meet Your Inner Child

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

785 Trauma Bonds, Toxic Love & Breaking Free with Dr. Nadine Macaluso

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you trapped in a relationship that swings between love and pain? Dr. Nadine Macaluso, survivor of the real Wolf of Wall Street marriage, reveals t...

784 Nature renews itself every season– Here's how you can renew yourself, too!

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As 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, ass...

783 Boundaries + Parenting with Dafna Lender

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with boundaries? Attachment expert Daphna Lender reveals why "gentle parenting" trends miss the mark. Learn the neuroscience-backed techniq...

782 The Art of Taking Feedback Well

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

781 Cure Your Mother-in-Law Drama with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your 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 th...

780 Why You Freeze Around Authority Figures and How to Take Your Power Back

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever shrink, freeze, or overreact with authority figures?  It could happen with a boss, a professor, or even a doctor.  Your heart races, you...

779 Build More Secure Relationships with Jessica Baum

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You keep attracting the same relationship patterns and don't know why. Psychotherapist Jessica Baum explains it's not your fault—your body remembers...

778 Red & Green Flags in Relationships: What Healthy Love Really Looks Like

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of mixed signals and emotional rollercoasters? In this episode, Terri Cole breaks down what real relationship green flags and red flags look lik...

777 Build a Lifetime of Love with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You think love is about luck and chemistry. It's not. In this episode, award-winning psychologist Dr. Sarah Nazadeh breaks down her Emergent Love Mode...

776 Decoding Desire with Sex + Relationship Therapist Shadeen Francis

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You feel disconnected from your own pleasure. Sex becomes a duty instead of desire. In this episode, licensed sex therapist Shadeen Francis breaks dow...

775 How to Stop an Anxiety Spiral Before It Takes Over

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your heart races, thoughts spiral—anxiety has hijacked your nervous system and it feeds on itself. In this episode I break down why spirals happen, ...

774 Managing Your Mental Health with MedCircle's Kyle Kittleson

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

He's spent his career interviewing the world's leading mental health experts, but Kyle Kitson still struggles with depression, codependency, and self-...

773 How to Escape the Ambition Trap with Amina AlTai

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a high achiever who constantly feels like you're either "too much" or "not enough," this conversation will resonate deeply. Amina Alai, auth...

772 Why You Keep Getting Ghosted (and What the Father Wound Has to Do With It)

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have 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...

771 Using Breathwork to Change Your Life with Samantha Skelly

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling drained, unmotivated, or emotionally stuck? You might be facing burnout. Not just physical exhaustion, but mental and emotional overload. In t...

770 Find Your People + Belonging with Anna Runkle

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how childhood trauma and C-PTSD shape our ability to form healthy connections, set boundaries, and rebuild self-trust. In this episode, Anna ...

769 Overcoming the Silent Freeze: How to Stay Calm and Speak Up

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have 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 tho...

768 Creative Invincibility with Josh Pais

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emotions 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 pres...

767 Live an Abundant Sober Life with Suzanne Warye

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sobriety 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...

766 The Foundation of Real Love: Emotional Security

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For 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 ...

765 Liberal Redneck Humor with Comedian Trae Crowder

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A journey through laughter and vulnerability: comedian Trae Crowder shares how his career in comedy took off after his viral "Liberal Redneck" videos ...

764 Midlife Reinvention with Jen Hatmaker

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 impor...

763 The Cost of Love: What Real Love Asks of You

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do 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'r...

762 Release Chronic Pain and Anxiety with Nicole J. Sachs

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how psychotherapist Nicole Sachs turned her chronic pain diagnosis into a journey of mind-body healing. In this episode, Nicole shares her po...

761 Raising Confident, Connected Kids with Alyssa Campbell

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting isn't just about managing your child's emotions—it starts with regulating your own. In this conversation, Alyssa Blask Campbell shares how...

760 Are You Reacting or Responding? Here's the Difference!

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have 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 a...

759 The Power of Paying it Forward with Caitlin Crosby

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On 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 entrepreneu...

758 How to Set Boundaries with Immature Parents

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up with emotionally immature parents often leaves lasting patterns like people-pleasing, hyper-independence, or caretaking. In this episode, w...

757 How She Grew a Gut Health Empire with Lifeway's Julie Smolyansky

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring conversation, Julie Smolansky, CEO of Lifeway, shares her journey of resilience, healing, and leadership. From escaping the Soviet U...

756 Extend Your Healthspan with Jeff Krasno

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What 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 go...

755 Narcissist vs Sociopath: The Essential Guide to Spotting Dangerous Personality Types

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Content note: This episode discusses manipulative and abusive relationship dynamics that may be triggering for some readers. Have you ever been in a r...

754 Break the Spell of Unworthiness with Therapist Christine Gutierrez

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, 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 ...

753 Create Better Connections with Dr. Jody Carrington

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm super excited to share an interview with Dr. Jody Carrington! Jody is a fearless advocate for authentic human connection in her speaking, wr...

752 Sibling Conflict in Adult Relationships

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are 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 design...

751 Secrets of Adulthood with Gretchen Rubin

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I'm interviewing special guest Gretchen Rubin, who transitioned from a successful law career to become a bestselling author, speake...

750 The Opposite of Settling with Mindfulness Expert Case Kenny

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On 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 Settli...

749 How to Stop Carrying Everyone Else's Emotional Weight

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 creat...

748 How to Stay on Track for Success with Candy Valentino

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

747 Art, Sisterhood + Healing with Stephanie Chinn

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ti...

746 The Power of Co-Regulation

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

745 Know Your Worth with Meggan Watterson

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 who...

744 Go from "Good" to Free with Amber Rae

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

743 The Quiet Revolution of Small Wins: Why Your Tiny Victories Are Actually Life-Changing

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 yourse...

742 Healing + Transformation with Orion Talmay

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 traje...

741 Love + Codependency with Vanessa Bennett

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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....

740 How Perfectionism Sabotages Love

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"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 f...

739 Aging Powerfully with JJ Virgin

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I felt so lucky to record this episode! On today's show, I had my first chance to host world-renowned fitness and nutrition expert JJ Virgin. She's be...

738 From Blind Trust to Discernment: Healing the Way You Relate

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been going through life confused about why the people you trust always seem to let you down? Or do you avoid trusting anyone because you aren...

737 Food, Family, and Fun with Comedian Tim Chantarangsu

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so excited to have Tim Chantarangsu on the show to talk about life as a comedian, being one of the OG content creators (he started *before* YouTub...

736 Overcome Your Boundary-Setting Fears to Become a Boundary Boss

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you catch yourself saying… I don't want them to think… I don't want them to feel… I don't want to seem difficult… I don't want to hurt thei...

735 How to Let Go and Let Love with Jennifer Pastiloff

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm thrilled to welcome my close pal, Jennifer Pastiloff, back to the show to celebrate the release of her new book, Proof of Life: Let Go, Let Love, ...

734 Are You an (Unintentional) Boundary Bully?

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself saying "I don't want to hurt their feelings" while completely abandoning your own needs? You think you're being nice, but you're ...

733 Attracting Love with Dating Coach Sabrina Zohar

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I am so excited to have dating coach and podcast host Sabrina Zohar on the show to talk about dating, relational issues, and what a secure, emotionall...

732 The Cost of People-Pleasing, Why We Do It + How to Stop

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you say yes when you want to say no? Do you do more emotional labor in nearly all of your relationships? Are you the one everyone counts on, while ...

731 Recovery for the Codependent Perfectionist with Alana Carvalho

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so excited to have a new pal, Alana Carvalho, a licensed mental health counselor, on the show to talk about two topics we're both passionate about...

730 Empath Boundaries

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you notice micro changes in people's facial expressions and ask yourself, "What did I do wrong?" Are you able to sit with someone in pain without t...

729 Come Alive at Any Age with Shannon Watts

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I am thrilled to have Shannon Watts, author and founder of Moms Demand Action, on the show to talk about her new book, Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spar...