Perspectives... We've All Got Them

Perspectives... We've All Got Them

In today’s episode, I’m talking about perspectives and why we’ve all got them. Recently, I found myself reflecting on this idea during a conversation about change and conflict. It reminded me how easy it is to become frustrated when we only see situations through the lens of our own experiences. We know our daily challenges and our own pressures. But we rarely have a complete picture of what someone else is carrying or why they see things differently. If we want more understanding, kindness, and connection in our relationships, we HAVE to be willing to move closer. That might look like spending time with someone, asking honest questions, or simply checking in when everything appears “fine” on the surface. Connecting with others and adjusting our perspectives can bring some of the most meaningful growth! In this episode, I cover: * How perspectives are shaped by our unique experiences * Why understanding doesn't always require agreement * Why we often judge situations without knowing the full story * How people who seem “fine” may be carrying unseen struggles * Honest questions to create deeper understanding + using curiosity & compassion to bridge perspective gaps Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/perspectives [https://terryndrieling.com/perspectives] Connect with Terryn: * Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/instagram] * Check out my website [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/website] * Send me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.com [terryn@terryndrieling.com] Resources & Links: * Honest Questions Guide [https://terryn-drieling.myflodesk.com/honest-questions] * Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/1-1-guidance] is right for you – mention “castpod” when you book to receive 10% off! * Check out my merch shop [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/merch] * Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/collective-sign-up] * Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/aaronespe] * Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/jillcarrpodcasting]

Why All Feelings Are Valid + the Purpose Emotions Serve

In today's episode, I'm talking about why all feelings are valid + the purpose emotions serve. I wanted to revisit this conversation because they are super important, and EVERY single one of them matters! When we learn to view emotions as signals instead of problems, we can begin working with them, rather than against them! When we pause, make space for our feelings, and listen to the information they provide, we create opportunities for healing instead of harm. If you need more help with learning to work with your emotions (instead of against them), I would be honored to support you inside my 1:1 Good Movement Guidance [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/1-1-guidance]! In this episode, I cover: * Why all feelings are valid, even when they don’t feel logical * The purpose emotions serve + what happens when we ignore them * How different responses to emotions can either help or harm * Practical tools to pause, process, and choose intentional action Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/why-all-feelings-are-valid [https://terryndrieling.com/why-all-feelings-are-valid] Connect with Terryn: * Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/instagram] * Check out my website [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/website] * Send me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.com [terryn@terryndrieling.com] Resources & Links: * Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/1-1-guidance] is right for you – mention “castpod” when you book to receive 10% off! * Check out my merch shop [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/merch] * Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/collective-sign-up] * Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/aaronespe] * Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/jillcarrpodcasting]

Book Review of “How to Deal with Your ____ So Your Kids Don’t Have To" by Eli Harwood

In today’s episode, I’m doing a book review of How to Deal with Your ____ So Your Kids Don’t Have To by Eli Harwood. One of the things I loved most about this book is the reminder that good movement truly starts with US. Honestly, it’s not about perfection - it’s about growing our capacity to hold our own emotions, so we’re not unintentionally passing them on. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to better process your emotions, respond instead of react, or better support the people you love without carrying old patterns into your relationships, this one is a worthwhile read! If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, I’d love to hear from you. We might have to make book reviews a regular thing around here! In this episode, I cover: * Why this book stood out as a top recommendation for beginning inner work * How processing our own emotions impacts parenting, relationships & everyday interactions * The connection between emotional capacity and “good movement starts with us” * The book’s practical structure * Why the encyclopedia-style format makes it easy to revisit specific struggles when needed * My personal favorite features * Why this book earned a full 10/10 recommendation Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/book-review-eli-harwood [https://terryndrieling.com/book-review-eli-harwood] Connect with Terryn: * Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/instagram] * Check out my website [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/website] * Send me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.com [terryn@terryndrieling.com] Resources & Links: * How to Deal with Your [https://www.attachmentnerd.com/books/how-to-deal-with-your-so-your-kids-dont-have-to] https://www.attachmentnerd.com/books/how-to-deal-with-your-so-your-kids-dont-have-to So Your Kids Don’t Have To [https://www.attachmentnerd.com/books/how-to-deal-with-your-so-your-kids-dont-have-to] by Eli Harwood [https://www.attachmentnerd.com/books/how-to-deal-with-your-so-your-kids-dont-have-to] * Raising Securely Attached Kids [https://www.attachmentnerd.com/books/raising-securely-attached-kids] by Eli Harwood [https://www.attachmentnerd.com/books/raising-securely-attached-kids] * Follow Eli Harwood on Instagram @attachmentnerd [https://www.instagram.com/attachmentnerd/] * Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/1-1-guidance] is right for you - mention "castpod" when you book to receive 10% off! * Check out my merch shop [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/merch] * Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/collective-sign-up] * Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/aaronespe] * Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/jillcarrpodcasting]

When Well-Meaning is Actually Dismissive

Sometimes, the people who love us most say things with the very best intentions. Unfortunately, they can still land in a way that feels painful. In today's episode, I'm talking about what happens when well-meaning is actually dismissive. Through experiences like losing my dad, navigating cancer, and living through devastating fires, I've become more aware of how quick we are to search for silver linings or make someone feel better. At the end of the day, people don't always need us to have the "perfect" words. They need us to sit beside them, truly listen, and say, "I see you." If this conversation resonates and you're ready to go deeper on your healing journey, I'd love to support you. You can schedule a free 30-minute call with me to talk about 1:1 Good Movement Guidance [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/1-1-guidance]. Make sure to mention "castpod" when you book to receive 10% off! In this episode, I cover: * Why “well-meaning” responses can sometimes feel dismissive * Common phrases that unintentionally gloss over grief or hard emotions * Why validation matters more than silver linings in difficult moments * The reminder that multiple experiences & perspectives can both be true * Why we don’t get to choose our feelings * How our own relationship with emotions shapes how we respond to others * Recognizing the urge to fix, solve, or rush someone toward feeling better + what to do instead * Why holding space, listening & simply being present matters SO much * Why others need your presence more than “perfect words” Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/when-well-meaning-is-dismissive [https://terryndrieling.com/when-well-meaning-is-dismissive] Connect with Terryn: * Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/instagram] * Check out my website [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/website] * Send me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.com [terryn@terryndrieling.com] Resources & Links: * Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/1-1-guidance] is right for you * Check out my merch shop [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/merch] * Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/collective-sign-up] * Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/aaronespe] * Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/jillcarrpodcasting]

Guilt and Shame... What's the Difference?

Something that so many people quietly carry (but often struggle to name) is the difference between guilt and shame. While those two emotions are commonly used interchangeably, they are actually VERY different. Understanding that difference can completely shift the way we move through hard emotions, relationships, and healing! In today’s episode, I’m diving into guilt and shame, and how they’re different. My hope is that this conversation reminds you that you are not bad, broken, or “weak” for being human. If you’re struggling with guilt and shame and are ready to go deeper on your healing journey, I’d love to support you. You can schedule a free 30-minute call with me to talk about what 1:1 Good Movement Guidance [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/1-1-guidance] could look like for you. Make sure to mention “castpod” when you book to receive 10% off! In this episode, I cover: * The difference between guilt and shame * Why guilt can lead to accountability, repair, and growth * How shame is often rooted in outside criticism, expectations & cultural messaging * The role “should” and “shouldn’t” play in reinforcing shame * Why needing help is not a weakness * How shame thrives in secrecy + loses power when brought into the light * Practical ways to move through both guilt and shame * Why boundaries help protect your peace and emotional well-being * Learning to recognize whether you’re carrying guilt for an action or shame about yourself Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/guilt-and-shame [https://terryndrieling.com/guilt-and-shame] Connect with Terryn: * Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/instagram] * Check out my website [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/website] * Send me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.com [terryn@terryndrieling.com] Resources & Links: * Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/1-1-guidance] is right for you * Check out my merch shop [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/merch] * Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/collective-sign-up] * Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/aaronespe] * Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting [https://good-movement.captivate.fm/jillcarrpodcasting]