Terri Cole, LCSW

Terri Cole, LCSW Psychotherapist + and author of Boundary Boss and Too Much. Helping women break the cycle of overfunctioning.💥

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08/10/2026

Codependency often convinces us that we're being loving when sometimes we're acting from fear or feeling responsible for someone else's decisions.

Being kind is a beautiful choice. Feeling like you HAVE to step in, fix it, rescue someone, or make sure everything works out isn't coming from the same place. More often than not, it's coming from a fear of disappointing them, or what might happen if you don't jump in.

Maybe your older teen forgot an important project was due, and you end up dropping everything to buy supplies, and put it together yourself. Or maybe you had a time where you stayed up until 3AM trying to solve a friend’s issue on their behalf.

I've seen so many people mistake overgiving for love + kindness, when really they're carrying responsibilities that were never theirs to begin with.
If you've ever wondered where the line is between genuine kindness and codependent control, I go much deeper into it at terricole.com/644 👈

I'd love to hear from you. Have you ever caught yourself helping because it felt like you had to, rather than because you truly wanted to? Let me know in the comments. 💛

Kinda chic to feel GRATEFUL for alllll 🙏 What are you grateful for right now? 👇
08/10/2026

Kinda chic to feel GRATEFUL for alllll 🙏 What are you grateful for right now? 👇

08/09/2026

✨ Lions Gate Portal 8/8 ✨

I’m not an astrologer, but I love the idea of using this moment as an invitation to get clear about what we’re no longer available for.

For me? I’m no longer available for rushing through my life just to check things off the list.

I want to be in my life—not constantly trying to get to the next thing.

So I’m curious…

What’s ONE thing you are no longer available for? 👇🏼

Say it out loud. Write it down. Declare it. LFG!!

(Check out my pals and for more on Lion’s Gate!)

08/07/2026

Think about how you treat your home. You lock the door, you’re mindful of who you let in, and you expect the people you invite over to respect your space. Your emotional world deserves that same kind of care and protection! ♥️

When boundaries are porous, it can become easy for other people's needs, opinions, and expectations to take priority over your own. Over time, that can leave you feeling drained, resentful, or disconnected from what you actually want.

If you'd like to learn more about porous boundaries and how to cultivate healthier boundary habits head over to terricole.com/606 ✨

I'd love to hear from you: What part of setting boundaries has felt the hardest for you? Tell me in the comments. 💛

Anxiety often starts with subtle signals that are easy to dismiss until they become impossible to ignore. By that point,...
08/07/2026

Anxiety often starts with subtle signals that are easy to dismiss until they become impossible to ignore. By that point, anxiety likely has spiralled out of your hands and can be difficult to reign in.

Learning your own patterns can make a huge difference. The sooner you recognize your early warning signs, the sooner you can respond with tools that help your nervous system feel supported instead of getting fully swept up in anxiety. 💖

If you haven’t seen it yet, I sat down with therapist and author to explore the different anxiety types and how identifying your own patterns can help you better understand yourself and begin alleviating anxiety. Catch this week’s episode of The Terri Cole Show: 854 Discover Your Anxiety Type!

Watch it on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧♥️

08/06/2026

Some of us go straight to worst-case scenario mode before anything's happened. Others may feel a constant pull to control every little detail, just to feel an ounce of stability. And for a lot of us, it's distorted beliefs that can make us feel as if we’re impostors in our own everyday lives. Or maybe you’ve experienced a combination of all of these (which is completely valid too!)

Everyone's root causes of anxiety are unique, but the way it tends to show up can often fall into recognizable patterns.

In this week's conversation, I sat down with therapist and author to unpack the different anxiety types, where they come from, and how understanding your patterns can help you move toward greater internal peace.

Also be sure to check out Noelle's book, Anxiety Unpacked: Discover Your Type & Recover Your Peace, for an even deeper dive!

🎧 Listen to Episode 854 of The Terri Cole Show, Discover Your Anxiety Type on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform! ✨

I'd love to hear from you: Which anxiety type do you relate to most? Let me know in the comments. 👇❤️

08/05/2026

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