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The Terri Cole Show

The Terri Cole Show

By: Terri Cole
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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 transformation. Episodes feature expert interviews, discussions, Terri's observations, listener Q&A, and how to apply practical strategies to create more freedom in all areas of your life.© 2015 | Terri Cole Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
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  • 845 Disordered Boundaries + High-Functioning Codependency: What You Need to Know (Rerun)

    845 Disordered Boundaries + High-Functioning Codependency: What You Need to Know (Rerun)
    Jul 7 2026

    "Is she entitled? Or have you just been serving yourself up on a platter?"

    My therapist asked me that years ago, while I was mid-rant about a friend who kept asking me for favors. It stopped me cold, and it changed how I understood my own patterns.

    If you're the one who says "I got it" before anyone finishes asking, who anticipates everyone's needs, who lies awake wondering if you came off as selfish, this episode is for you.

    It's part one of a two-part series on boundaries and high functioning codependency, and I'm breaking down why boundaries are so hard for those of us who over-give, auto-accommodate, and self-sacrifice on autopilot.

    You'll learn what boundaries are made of (your preferences, desires, limits, and deal breakers), how HFC traits create disordered boundaries, and why healthy boundaries are the bridge to the relationships you want.

    Ready for the scripts? Part two, with word-for-word boundary scenarios, is at terricole.com/718.

    This episode is part of our Best of The Terri Cole Show summer series: the most-requested episodes of the show, back to back, while new episodes are in the works for fall.

    Get the free assessment guide for this episode: terricole.com/guide
    Listen to part two: terricole.com/718
    Find out where you stand with boundaries: boundaryquiz.com
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    22 mins
  • 844 The Balanced Stepmom with Jamie Scrimgeour

    844 The Balanced Stepmom with Jamie Scrimgeour
    Jul 2 2026

    Are you feeling like an outsider in your own home? Does the pressure to be the "perfect" stepmom have you constantly over-functioning, resentful, and burnt out?

    In this episode, I'm joined by Jamie Scrimger, the founder of the "Kick-Ass Stepmom" community. We dive deep into the messy, complicated, and often painful reality of navigating blended family dynamics. We aren't just talking about tips—we're talking about the deep emotional work required to feel secure, respected, and valued as a bonus mom.

    Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/844
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    36 mins
  • 843 Six Ways to Build Emotional Safety in Your Relationships (confirmed)

    843 Six Ways to Build Emotional Safety in Your Relationships (confirmed)
    Jun 30 2026

    Last week, we talked about what emotional insecurity looks like, the patterns that tell you safety is missing in a relationship. This week is about what comes next: what actually creates emotional safety.

    Emotionally safe relationships do not just happen by accident.

    They are built through small, consistent behaviors over time. Trust, respect, honesty, and repair are skills, not lucky outcomes.

    Here are six things you can practice to build more emotional safety in the relationships that matter most to you.

    Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/843
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    27 mins
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Terri Cole's Boundary Boss book has been life changing. I am so grateful to now be able to listen to more of her advice in her podcast.

Life changing advice

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A wonderful listen that will make you learn and reflect. so valuable. Such a range of topics that will most definitely resonate.

Inspiring and thought provoking

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Couldn't have come at a better time.
My mother's jealousy is not mine
my mother's emotional absence hurt me for so long that I decided to step out and away from it no longer rescuing.

I am worthy of emotional nurturing in my relationships.

thankyou

trully shifting

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Everything you do is life changing. You are my mentor to the core , I thank you everyday I put a boundary and now when I don’t do too much . Thanks TERRIE COLE. LIVE LONG TERRIE

Terri Cole , you have changed me life

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