812. Psychotherapist Terri Cole On Boundaries & Its Relationship To Codependency, How To Stop Saying Yes And Creating Your Proactive Boundary Plan

Terri is a licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, business owner, and author. Over her long and varied career, she has helped her clients repair disordered, or in some cases, nonexistent boundaries. It can be intimidating to create limits and let go of relationships that no longer serve us, or as Terri calls them, historical handcuffs. In today’s episode, we discuss sustainable ways to empower yourself through boundaries. We also talk about the benefits of having boundaries, how to slowly add them into your life, and ways to shift your mindset around codependent relationships. Terri also shares details of her new book Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free, and how her Boundary Bootcamp inspired her to put her findings in writing.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How Terri transitioned from the entertainment industry to psychotherapy  Themes and patterns that Terri sees in her patients struggling with boundary issues  Coping with the fear surrounding setting boundaries  The relationship between codependency and boundaries  How to stop saying ‘yes’ to everything (especially when you want to say ‘no’) The first steps to creating a proactive boundary success plan   RESOURCES Go to boundaryboss.me/happy for a free gift for listeners!  Discover your boundary style at www.boundaryquiz.com. ENTER TO WIN OUR $2,800 HOLIDAY SWEEPSTAKES! Thanks Liquid IV. To save 25% on your order, go to liquidiv.com and use the promo code HAPPY. Thanks to Indeed for supporting Earn Your Happy. Go to indeed.com/happy for a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post.  Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!   CONNECT WITH TERRI Order her book, Boundary Boss, here: https://boundarybossbook.com Instagram: @terricole Website: terricole.com   CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business