#383: How Your Boundaries Create Your Life w. World-Renowned Psychotherapist Terri Cole

In this insightful episode, Terri Cole, psychotherapist, and relationship & empowerment expert, candidly shares how confronting alcoholism at age 17 and her cancer diagnosis became a catalyst for inspiring others, turning life's experiences into opportunities for positive change and becoming a thriving psychotherapist. Terri explains the art of setting boundaries in order to create and live a life of authenticity and growth. By focusing on the present and building self-assuredness, Terri explains how we all have the ability to live as the truest version of ourselves, feeling calm, clear, and grounded. With valuable insights on relationships, trauma, and personal growth, this episode is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Don't miss the quick-fire round at the end of this episode where Terri shares specific scripts to gracefully assert boundaries!Topics: - How Terri’s family dynamics, growing up with an alcoholic father, and attending a 12-step meeting at the young age of 17 to confront her alcoholism led her to where she is today.- How to recognize boundary issues and the importance of taking responsibility for life experiences.– The power of therapy and the tangible tools it provides to create a new path.- How to recognize patterns in relationships and address original emotional injuries.- How Terri’s cancer diagnosis shifted her perspective and inspired her to have a career as a psychotherapist.- Why it is essential to focus on the present to initiate meaningful change.– How to build self-assuredness, know yourself, and value personal opinions to surround yourself with supportive people.- The importance of boundaries as personal rules of engagement for healthier relationships and self-identity.– Understanding codependency as fear-driven behavior and why boundaries are crucial.- The power of saying ‘no’ and specific scripts to assertively set boundaries for a variety of specific situations.Terri Coles’ Links:WebsiteInstagramPodcastTry the Superhuman Meditations app risk free → CLICK FOR 14 DAY FREE TRIAL• Hundreds of guided meditations powered by neuroscience for every mood + activity• 85% of users feel a shift after just 5 minutes of listening per dayCheck out Mimi's favorite Organifi products and get 20% off at www.organifi.com/MIMI.Follow Mimi on Instagram hereFollow Mimi on TikTok hereFollow MIMI Podcast on Instagram hereJoin us on YouTube hereWebsite → mimibouchard.comCan a conversation change your life? It can if you listen to it at the right time. Every week on this podcast, Superhuman founder Mimi Bouchard holds deep, inspiring conversations with some of the most motivating people in the world who share the secrets of their incredible success. Whether they’ve built lucrative businesses, created amazing relationships, improved their health, grown their wealth, or turned their lives around in really big (and even small) ways, you'll hear fresh takeaways that you can put in place to create the life of your dreams and become the very best version of yourself.New episodes every Monday + Wednesday. Don't forget to share your thoughts by rating and reviewing the show - your feedback helps us create more of the content you love!