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What if the knowing you feel in your body is a kind of wisdom you were taught to ignore? Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora joins me to talk about her new book, Season of the Witch, why women's intuition has been suppressed for centuries, and how we can reclaim it. We also talk about how staying connected to loved ones after death can change the way we grieve. Get the full show notes at terricole.com/878

Have you ever been told you're overreacting when you were actually scared? In this episode, I'm talking about coercive control, the often psychological pattern of intimidation and manipulation that slowly chips away at your freedom. I also look at how unhealed father wounds can make this kind of control feel normal, and what healthy love looks like instead. Get the full show notes at terricole.com/877

How do we find our way forward after an unimaginable loss? In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Berman to explore her personal journey through grief, the healing practices that helped her navigate the loss of her son, and how we can honor our loved ones while finding meaning and hope again. Get the full show notes at terricole.com/876

What if the patterns you struggle with today are rooted in the relationship you had with your father? In this special episode, I'm celebrating Father Wound Day by sharing an exclusive reading of the introduction and first chapter of my new book, exploring how unseen childhood wounds shape our self-worth, relationships, and the way we show up in the world. Get the full show notes at terricole.com/875

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant noise and demands of everyday life? In this episode, I sit down with mindfulness expert and author Cory Allen to explore how we can break free from urgency culture, set healthier boundaries with technology, and rediscover a sense of calm in an increasingly overstimulated world.   Get the full show notes at terricole.com/874

Did you grow up with a father who was physically present but emotionally unavailable? In this episode, I explore how paternal emotional neglect can leave lasting wounds that shape our self-worth, relationships, and emotional well-being, and what we can do to begin healing. Get the full show notes at terricole.com/873

Why do we keep repeating the same relationship patterns, even when we know better? In this episode, bestselling author Sabrina Zohar joins me to unpack why we confuse chemistry with compatibility, how childhood wounds shape our relationships, and what it really takes to break the cycle. Get the full show notes at terricole.com/872

In this episode, I explore why growing up with a narcissistic parent can lead to repeated relationships with narcissistic partners, how childhood conditioning can cause us to mistake familiarity for compatibility, and what we can do to break the cycle. Get the full show notes at terricole.com/871

I sit down with John R. Miles, host of the Passion Struck podcast and author of The Mattering Effect: Creating a Life of Meaning and Worth, to explore what it truly means to feel valued and know that we matter. We discuss how the science of mattering can help us find greater meaning, create more balance, build reciprocal relationships, and develop a deeper sense of belonging and connection in both our personal and professional lives. Get the full show notes at terricole.com/870

In this episode, we explore the hidden costs of "good girl syndrome"—the people-pleasing, conflict-avoiding patterns that leave so many women overextended and underappreciated. Learn how these childhood survival strategies become adult liabilities, and practical affirmations and boundary-setting tools to help you reclaim your authentic self without apology. Get the full show notes at terricole.com/869

The relationship you had with your father may be influencing your career, earning potential, and financial confidence in ways you have never considered. In this episode, I explore the connection between father wounds, authority figures, and money, helping you recognize how early family dynamics can continue to shape your relationship with success and financial security. Uncover the patterns operating beneath the surface so you can begin untangling what may be holding you back. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/868

In this episode, psychotherapist and debut novelist Jessica Ann Pressler joins me to explore the concept of the "Traitor Within," the part of us formed in childhood that self-sabotages our adult relationships and emotional wellbeing. Drawing on nearly four decades of clinical experience, Jessica unpacks narcissistic abuse, trauma bonding, and why intelligent, self-aware people still stay in toxic relationships. The conversation weaves together insights from her psychological suspense novel, her own personal healing journey, and practical tools for rebuilding self-trust and shedding shame. You can get the show notes at terricole.com/867

The coping strategies you developed as a child were brilliant and necessary at the time, but they may now be quietly controlling your adult life in ways you have never examined. In this episode, I walk you through six powerful childhood adaptation archetypes, helping you identify which patterns are keeping you isolated, exhausted, or disconnected from what you truly want. This is an invitation to bring the unconscious into the light so you can finally make different choices. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/866

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shefali, a clinical psychologist, founder of the Conscious Parenting Movement, and New York Times bestselling author, to discuss her two newly released books: Raising Conscious Daughters and Raising Conscious Sons. Dr. Shefali shares her origin story, growing up in India under a rigid patriarchy before arriving in America at 21 with $300 and one year to build a new life, an experience that fueled her lifelong mission to help individuals break free from unconscious cultural patterns. You can get the show notes at terricole.com/865

Are you the one who handles everything for all the people? Are you the fixer? The one who rarely needs or asks for help? Are you the one who does all the things for all the people? Be honest with yourself. If so, you may have a father wound that is hiding in plain sight — because the very capability you have keeps this unhealed wound hidden. That is exactly what this episode is about: why the father wound can be especially hard to recognize in high functioning women, how high functioning codependency can keep you stuck in patterns of self-abandonment, and why how you feel and what you want matters as much as what you accomplish. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/864