The Terri Cole Show

Be honest: Could you use a little more chill in your internal life? How about being less stressed and experience more joy, more relaxation, and more flow?  Well, in today’s episode I’m talking to the perfect guest for you: Kelly Smith, the globally celebrated yoga and meditation teacher who founded Yoga For You and hosts the podcast Mindful in Minutes.  Today we’re chatting about the reasons you should consider incorporating a daily meditation practice into your life and how meditation can be accessible for you no matter how busy you are. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/427 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I don’t think I’ve ever shared this story publicly, but skin cancer awareness is a topic that is near and dear to my heart (and my nose!). If my journey can inspire even a handful of you to start a new routine of daily sun protection, sharing it will have been worthwhile.  If you're someone who knows you should be using SPF when you go out in the sun, but you still don't do it consistently, this episode is for you, my friend, because I don’t want you to experience what I experienced.  I’m sharing my very personal story (and some raw pics!), as well as resources and ways you can become more educated to take the very best preventative care of the skin you’re in! Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/426 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m excited to share my chat with weight loss expert, author, and creator of the Target 100 program, Liz Josefsberg. When I first heard about her holistic approach to weight loss and health, it made so much sense to me that I took her 10 week course myself! In this episode, we talk about ways to disrupt unhealthy patterns, set new boundaries around food, and target lifestyle goals that you can really live with. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/425 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you someone who goes on vacation…but doesn’t actually go on vacation?  Are you checking your work messages when you should be present to the folks you are with or the beauty that’s surrounding you?  If you're nodding your head yes then this video is for you. You’ll learn why it can be so hard to actually BE away when we’re on holiday - whether it’s a staycation or a vacation- plus some steps you can take to create proactive boundaries so you can actually enjoy your time off! Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/424 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m sharing a chat with my longtime friend Rob Mack. We’re talking all about love: How to find it ourselves, create more of it in the world, and embody it by searching for a story that is both positive and true. Plus, Rob shares his own meditation practices and helps us understand how we are naturally wired to see problems, and how we can work on reducing that bias. Read today's show notes at terricole.com/423 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever told someone something important to you in confidence, only to find out they told someone else? Are there people in your life you are hesitant or afraid to share your truth with because you know you’ll be judged? In this episode, we are talking about emotional trustworthiness, how to spot it in others, how to maintain it in your relationships, and how to become more emotionally trustworthy yourself! Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m chatting with Allyson Byrd, an expert in entrepreneurship, success, and manifestation. We chat about how creating the life that is true to your inner self today will set you up for financial success in the future. Plus, she shares some tips to help you let go of your learned fear of financial abundance. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/421 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you identify as someone who is a kind and generous person? Does that sometimes mean you prioritize other people's wants, needs, and desires above your own? It is possible to be kind and generous without self-abandoning! In this episode, you’ll learn why we do this plus the most common signs you might be self-abandoning, so you can up your self-love and begin to take better care of yourself (because you deserve it). Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/420 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m happy to share an interview with one of my friends, Trudi Lebrón. I’ve been following her work for many years and have learned so much from her. She’s an expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion in business, and just published her new book, The Antiracist Business Book: An Equity Centered Approach to Work, Wealth, and Leadership. We chat about exploring identity, defining what success should mean in your own life, and how to be ethical without rejecting capitalism. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/419 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there someone in your life who uses guilt to try to get you to do what they want you to do? Or have you ever been on the receiving end of flattery where someone says all these amazing things about you, but then expects something from you? These are both examples of emotional manipulation tactics.  In this episode, I'm talking about the most commonly used manipulation tactics to help you recognize them + understand why you might be falling victim to this kind of dysfunctional behavior. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/418 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m sharing a chat with Sheleana Aiyana. She is the founder of Rising Woman, an online community with more than 3 million readers. She talks about her childhood experiences parenting her own mother and coping through addiction. Then, she shares some strategies to help you heal, come home to yourself, and heal childhood wounds. Find the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/417 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains information about (gun) violence which may be triggering to survivors. We have all experienced some level of primary or secondary trauma over the past few years. The pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and school shootings among other events have brought the topic of trauma front and center in our public discourse. In this episode, I’m breaking down the definition of trauma so you can have a better understanding of what it is and can make the distinction between normal trauma responses and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Find the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/416 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m sharing an interview with Dr. John Delony. He’s a mental health expert, podcast host, and author who specializes in making the path to mental wellness accessible for everyone, especially people who don’t come from an academic background.  John explained five steps you can take to heal past traumas that are getting in the way of your current life, no matter who you are. Plus, we chatted about codependency in parent-child relationships— how damaging it can be to both parties when parents are dependent on children for their emotional stability. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/415 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you someone who proudly proclaims that you “never get angry”? Or do you wait so long to deal with your anger that when it finally comes out you explode- only to feel guilty and wish you could take it back? Either way, if you’re nodding your head, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down six different types of anger people experience so you can get a better understanding of how your anger might be affecting you, your health, your relationships, and your behaviors. You’ll learn some things you can do to have a healthier relationship with your anger because trying to ignore or suppress it is not the answer. Honoring your anger is honoring yourself. So click below to watch the video or keep on reading.   Find the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like you could use a little more inner peace right now? You’re not alone. The world today feels more hectic than ever. Today’s guest, Shannon Kaiser, has some tips to help us re-tune inward and protect our inner peace. She also shares her boundary struggles as a world renowned spiritual and self-love teacher as well as guidance from her new book, Return to You: 11 Spiritual Lessons for Unshakable Inner Peace. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/413 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you dread Father’s Day? Do you find yourself frustrated in the greeting card aisle every year because you feel like you have to get a card but none of the Hallmark messages ring true?  Are you estranged or is your father absent? If so, you are not alone. While Father’s Day is a celebration for some, for others, it can bring up feelings of sadness, anger, and disappointment. I get it.  I had a very complicated relationship with my father and Father’s Day was always kind of painful for me. I was that person who would go into a store and see all these cards that would say things like: “Dad, you were always there for me,” or, “You’re so amazing, thanks for always cheering me on,” etc. None of the Father’s Day sentiments were accurate for me or represented my experience with my father.  If you can relate, this episode is for you. I’m sharing 5 non-traditional ways to celebrate Father’s Day to give you options to honor the beautiful, supportive relationships in your life. Read the show notes for today's episode

Today I’m sharing a girlfriend jam with the wonderful Kerri Kelly. As a community organizer and author of the brand new book American Detox, her goal is to make well being accessible and inclusive for all.  We chat about the dark side of the western wellness industry: the ways it excludes minorities, appropriates practices, and exploits vulnerabilities. Then, Kerri guides us on how each of us can make positive change. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/411 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re honest with yourself, does the idea of forgiving someone feel like you might be condoning their bad behavior or like they are getting one over on you?  If forgiveness feels complicated (and it is!), this episode is for you. You’ll learn about what I’m calling the new forgiveness, which is about releasing resentment that might be holding you back- not about letting someone off the hook.  Plus, inside this week’s guide, you’ll get a powerful 4-step process to release yourself from the prison that prolonged resentment can become so you can begin your healing process. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/410 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like it’s impossible to get what you want? Do you love to lift other people up but never really see yourself shine? If those questions resonate with you, today’s interview with Julie Solomon is for you. Julie is the recent author of Get What You Want: How to Go from Unseen to Unstoppable. She shares some tips from the book as well as her own experience growing out of a mindset of scarcity, hiding, and codependency to see herself shine. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/409 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you think something terrible has to happen in your life before you pick up the phone to call a therapist? Do you think you need to be on the verge of a nervous breakdown or ever think to yourself…well, it’s not that bad…I’m not crazy. I should be able to manage this on my own. If you’re sheepishly nodding your head yes, then this week’s episode is for you. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’m breaking down all of the good reasons for you to get into therapy as a proactive way to protect your overall health. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/408 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices