#166 - Terri Cole: Therapist REVEALS The Real Reason Why You Feel EXHAUSTED & The Truth About BOUNDARIES

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Nov 6, 2024

Terri Cole, a licensed psychotherapist and empowerment expert, explores the nuances of high-functioning codependency and the vital need for boundaries. She highlights how people-pleasing behaviors and hyper-independence can take a toll on mental well-being, particularly for women. Terri shares insights on breaking free from martyrdom syndrome, recognizing self-worth, and fostering healthier relationships. By reflecting on childhood experiences, listeners can pave the way for personal growth and prioritize their own needs. Discover transformative healing through community support!

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INSIGHT

High-Functioning Codependency

High-functioning codependency (HFC) is being overly invested in others' lives.
This negatively impacts your own internal peace.

ANECDOTE

Stranger on a Train

Terri Cole shares a story of bringing a stranger home out of concern.
This demonstrates her HFC tendency to over-help.

ANECDOTE

Sister's Story

Terri Cole's sister was in an abusive relationship, causing her distress.
Setting boundaries helped her sister become her own hero.

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In this episode of The Higher Self, Danny welcomes back licensed psychotherapist and boundary expert, Terri Cole, for an in-depth conversation on high-functioning codependency, boundaries, and the hidden costs of people-pleasing. Terri shares her expertise on how high-achieving individuals—especially women—can get caught in a cycle of over-giving, auto-advice-giving, and hyper-independence, often to their own detriment. Together, they dive into why setting boundaries is essential for reclaiming your life, protecting your energy, and creating healthier relationships.

Whether you’ve been labeled as "too much" or struggle with saying "no," this episode will provide powerful insights into why boundaries are essential for your well-being.

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Terri Cole:

Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free. For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs. She has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable so that clients and students achieve sustainable change. She inspires over 450,000 people weekly through her blog, social media platform, signature courses, and her popular podcast, The Terri Cole Show.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricole

Get Terri's Starter Kit: https://www.terricole.com/hfc/

Terri's Community: https://www.terricole.com/tcm/

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