The Terri Cole Show - TopPodcast.com

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

The Terri Cole Show — Health
The Terri Cole Show

The Terri Cole Show is where psychology meets real life.
Hosted by licensed psychotherapist and bestselling author (Boundary Boss, Too Much and Father Wound coming 10/27/26) Terri Cole, this podcast is for anyone who is ready to understand themselves more deeply, create healthier relationships, and stop repeating patterns that no longer serve them.

With nearly three decades of clinical experience, Terri breaks down complex psychological concepts into practical tools you can actually use. From boundaries, high-functioning codependency, and people-pleasing to attachment, family-of-origin wounds, self-worth, anxiety, and relationship dynamics, each episode is designed to help you connect the dots between what you learned in the past and how you’re living today.

You’ll hear solo episodes, listener Q&As, and conversations with leading experts in psychology, relationships, wellness, and personal growth.

Because when you understand why you think, feel, and behave the way you do, you have the power to make a different choice.

Tune in to The Terri Cole Show and start creating more freedom, healthier relationships, and a life that thrills and fulfills you.

Copyright: © 2021 | Terri Cole

Latest Episodes:

734 Are You an (Unintentional) Boundary Bully? Jul 08, 2025

Show notes

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 actually training people to ignore what matters to you—because you're ignoring it first.

In this episode, I break down the hidden cost of people-pleasing and why "being nice" is often just self-abandonment dressed up as politeness. I go over the 5 core types of boundaries (physical, emotional, mental, material, and energetic) and shares exactly what healthy boundary-setting looks like in real life.

You'll learn:

Why boundaries aren't walls—they're doors that YOU control
How you teach people to treat you by what you allow, stop, and reinforce
The difference between being liked and being safe
What to do when people get mad about your boundaries
Why the more authentic you is waiting on the other side of the limits you set

Plus, get Terri's Boundary Script Kit with scripts for all 5 types of boundaries at terricole.com/guide.

If you've spent years people-pleasing and managing other people's emotions, this episode will help you reclaim your peace and show up as your full, authentic self.

Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/734

Doors to Boundary Bootcamp are open! It's my 8 week Flagship Boundary Course with 8 Live Q&A Coaching Calls. To get more info and sign up got to terricole.com/bb2025

733 Attracting Love with Dating Coach Sabrina Zohar Jul 03, 2025

Show notes

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, emotionally safe relationship looks like.

Sabrina shares the work that she did to get out of unhealthy relational patterns, how she navigates her relationship with her narcissistic father, what her and her partner do to make each other feel safe and secure, how she sets boundaries with difficult people, and so much more. 🔥

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/733

732 The Cost of People-Pleasing, Why We Do It + How to Stop Jul 01, 2025

Show notes

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 no one is there for you? (Maybe you don't even allow people to be there for you?)

If any of this sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

I had many requests to do another episode on people-pleasing, so let's cover how people-pleasing and self-abandonment are survival mechanisms, the cost of these behaviors to us and our relationships, and how we can slowly shift into healthier ways of relating.

Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/732

731 Recovery for the Codependent Perfectionist with Alana Carvalho Jun 26, 2025

Show notes

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: codependency and perfectionism!

We talk about why these two things go together, our experiences of being in recovery from both, what inspired Alana to create The Codependent Perfectionist brand, how to ease up on perfectionism and codependent behaviors, and so much more.

I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did!

Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/731

730 Empath Boundaries Jun 24, 2025

Show notes

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 trying to fix them?

Are you so emotionally attuned to everything and everyone that you feel exhausted?

If any of this sounds familiar, you're not broken; you just lack the skills (boundaries!) needed to embrace your superpower (being an empath).

You can care, love, and feel deeply without losing yourself in someone's pain, which is what I'm talking about in this episode. I hope it helps you hit pause on taking on people's emotions and gives you the tools you need to manage your energy.

Read the show notes from today's episode at terricole.com/730

729 Come Alive at Any Age with Shannon Watts Jun 19, 2025

Show notes

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 Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age. I was definitely fired up and inspired by what Shannon had to share, and I think you will be, too.

If you've been going through life on autopilot (as many high-functioning codependents do), feel like something is missing, or like you've been playing it small and it's time to stop and do something different, this conversation is for you.

Shannon shares practical tips and strategies for reimagining your life and while we talk about perimenopause and menopause, these tips can apply to anyone in any season of life!

Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/729

728 Heal After Conflict (Step-by-Step Repair Kit Inside!) Jun 17, 2025

Show notes

Every close relationship hits turbulence at some point. Conflict is inevitable.

That's why the real magic of secure, emotionally mature relationships isn't about avoiding conflict. It's about having the tools to come back together and repair.

Repair requires us to be proactive because the work needs to begin long before it is actually needed. You can't build a bridge in the middle of a storm (aka, a conflict). Having the ability to repair after disconnection or disagreements is everything. In this episode, I'm teaching you how to create a repair kit so you can prepare to handle conflict much more productively.

Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/726

727 When Life is a Lazy Susan of Sh*t Sandwiches with Angie "Pumps" Sullivan Jun 14, 2025

Show notes

Sometimes, it helps to laugh at life's problems– Even the real ones. If you could use some help in finding humor in today's current events, Angie is your gal! Today I'm sharing a relaxed chat with Angie "Pumps" Sullivan, co-author of Life is a Lazy Susan of Shit Sandwiches and co-host of the podcast I've Had It. Somehow, the conversation feels light even as we delve into the reality of mourning dreams and expectations, being a role model for your children, and speaking up to yourself without being a "Karen." I hope you enjoy today's episode with Angie as much as I enjoyed chatting with her!

Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/727

726 Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Sara Reardon (The Vag Whisperer!) Jun 12, 2025

Show notes

I am so excited to have Dr. Sara Reardon, aka The Vag Whisperer, on the show today to give us the basics when it comes to pelvic floor health.

Why? Because the condition of our pelvic floor impacts so many different systems of our body and it changes throughout our life, especially in perimenopause and menopause.

During our conversation, Sara breaks everything down in an accessible way and shares easy tips you can use to begin working on your pelvic floor. If you want more info, be sure to grab her book, Floored: A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage!

Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/725

725 Healing Father Wounds + Where to Start (For a Less Painful Father's Day) Jun 10, 2025

Show notes

Did you know that 1 in 4 children in the US grows up without a father?

Or that 80% of single-parent homes are led by mothers?

These statistics may not come as a surprise, but what we don't talk about are the millions of other kids who may have dads who are physically present but emotionally absent. Dads who are abusive, addicted, sporadic, neglectful, or narcissistic.

As Father's Day approaches, I wanted to explore how father wounds can impact our relationships, self-worth, and overall success. I'll share my own experiences, debunk some father wound myths, and offer you ideas on how to heal and celebrate Father's Day differently.

Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/725

Related Podcasts