Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, an author, and a total Boundary Boss. She's taught thousands of women just like you to talk true, be seen, and finally live FREE as the most authentic, most empowered version of themselves. Terri is a global leading expert in personal empowerment. For two decades, she has worked with some of the world’s most well-known personalities, from international pop stars to Fortune 500 CEOs. She has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and then actionable.  All of the practices, techniques and concepts she shares are informed by the Five Pillars of Self Mastery, a transformational system based on her personal and professional experience as a licensed clinical therapist for more than 2 decades. She believes we are WAY overdue for a healthy boundary REVOLUTION. Today Terri talks to use about: What boundaries are How critical it is to have good boundaries Why is it so hard to set boundaries How NOT setting boundaries serves us Some telltale signs that you have problems with boundaries How do we set them kindly and clearly without sounding mean What is secondary gain? Can it help explain how it keeps us stuck in our slips, binges and a return to use?    Then we unpack perfectionism and codepepndency with a new version of codepepndecy that will make your head spin. High-functioning codependency!  FOR MORE FROM TERRI COLE Grab a copy of Boundary Boss – The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free. https://www.amazon.ca/Boundary-Boss-Essential-Guide-Finally/dp/1683647688?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1626374348&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=jamiescrimgeo-20&linkId=61b840e1b215a5797523d998df1cd26a&language=en_CA&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Get her free guide: Codependency & Boundaries https://boundaryboss.me/codependency/ Website: https://www.terricole.com Instagram: @terricole Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerriColeLCSW   The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.