Today I’m sharing a chat with Karena Dawn, a second-time guest on the show! Since we spoke last, she’s been hard at work writing as well as continuing to develop a platform around wellness and mental health awareness. We chat about her new memoir The Big Silence, in which she shares the story of how she and her family coped with her mother’s schizophrenia during a time when people struggled to discuss mental health openly. Plus, she tells us the secret to building a successful community which can become a successful brand. Read the show notes for today's episode at

693 Better Mental Health with Karena Dawn

How are you actually doing in this turbulent world we're living in right now? If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or ungrounded, you're not alone. The constant barrage of negative news, social media alerts, and global uncertainty can take a serious toll on our mental and emotional well-being. The good news? You are more resilient than you think. But being proactive about protecting your peace isn't just nice to have – it's essential for navigating these challenging times. In this week's episode of The Terri Cole Show, I'm sharing practical techniques to soothe your nervous system and ground yourself, even during the most turbulent times. Plus, I've created a special guided meditation that you can download and use whenever you need a few minutes of calm. Read the show notes for today's episode at

694 Protect Your Peace: 7 Techniques to Soothe Your Nervous System in 2025

Accelerated chaos
Is how it feels to live through this moment
That we are all living through
And choose to deny we feel it

It’s normal to normalize
Compartmentalization just to survive
But if I want to have some kinda life
I need to recognize

I gotta forgive myself
I only just learned the things I needed
I only just stopped repeating
Mistakes like they were skips on the same record...

forgiveness, pt. 1 (demo)

Family I'm In, The
Written by Sharon G. Flake
Narrated by Zeno Robinson	

Sharon Flake's groundbreaking novel, The Skin I'm In ushered in a new voice that lit up the YA landscape, ignited important conversations about self-perception and racial identity, and became a modern classic that has been passed down through generations. The Life I'm In came next, bringing the same unmistakable voices of the characters who opened the hearts and minds of kids throughout the world, asked hard questions, and plunged readers into the harsh realities many teen girls face. Now, The Family I'm In brings back the same riveting characters - but this time focuses on the important relationships between Black fathers and sons. John-John and Caleb, friends since childhood, have come face-to-face with the struggles and triumphs of becoming young men. They're up against a world where many Black boys face complicated generational expectations and fears of the future. They summon their inner strength to push beyond family illness, mental health issues, parents, teachers, and society - to reach, succeed, and to live with dignity, purpose, and promise.

Print Edition Published by Scholastic Inc. Text Copyright 2025 by Sharon G. Flake. Production Copyright 2025 by Scholastic Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Formats Available:
Digital Trade		978-1-5461-5165-4		$24.99
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The Family I'm In - Audiobook Clip

55: Joy is an act of resistance... right?

"Overwhelm, Not Laziness: Understanding and Overcoming Shutdown" explores the crucial difference between laziness and being overwhelmed. The podcast explains how overwhelming stress causes our executive function to shut down as a protective mechanism, creating a cycle of inaction and self-criticism. It provides a practical four-step plan to break free from overwhelm, including self-compassion techniques, stress identification strategies, brain first aid methods, and nervous system reboot practices. Additionally, it offers preventative measures like daily emotion check-ins, stress release routines focused on movement, nature, creativity, and connection, as well as boundary-setting skills to build resilience against future overwhelm. Throughout, the podcast emphasizes that overwhelm is a universal experience and encourages readers to approach themselves with kindness rather than judgment.

Overwhelm, Not Laziness: Understanding and Overcoming Shutdown

Have you heard the term erotic intelligence before?&nbsp; If you haven’t, does it sound like it’s all about sex? Before attending a transformative retreat with Esther Perel and Paul Browde, that’s kind of what I thought.&nbsp; Talk about confronting! I had agreed to attend with a friend after her husband dropped out, without knowing the details, because it was in Costa Rica and who would say no to that? I was surprised to learn erotic intelligence is actually about feeling alive and energized in your life, and I walked away with a renewed sense of vitality.&nbsp; In this episode, I’ll share what I learned during the retreat as well as the questions and exercises we walked through to help raise your awareness around erotic intelligence. By the end, I hope you’ll feel similarly lit up about life. Read the show notes for today's episode at

696 What I Learned About Erotic Intelligence From Esther Perel

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list and would like to stop stressing? Tune in for a discussion with Risa Williams, LMFT, on her new book Get Stuff Done Without the Stress: 5 Secrets for Making the Best Use of Your Time and Achieving Your Goals for Greater Happiness.

Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!

Risa Williams, LMFT, is an author, psychotherapist, psychology professor, and time management consultant. She's the author of five self-help books including: Get Stuff Done Without the Stress, The Procrastination Playbook, The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit, The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit, and The Ultimate Time Management Toolkit. She's also the host of The Motivation Mindset Podcast, which features organizational tools. She's been featured in Forbes Magazine, Business Insider, Parade Magazine, and Real Simple.  https://www.risawilliams.com

For more show information visit:
www.MariannePestana.com

Get Stuff Done Without the Stress with Risa Williams LMFT

the start of a very long smile
2025

free download

jam :)

On today’s episode, I’ve invited Diego Perez (pen name Yung Pueblo) on to celebrate his newest book, How to Love Better: The Path to Deeper Connection Through Growth, Kindness, and Compassion. We talk all about how to form better connections with everyone you love: How to meet conflict with teamwork, how mindfulness can help you respond rather than reacting, and making space to listen to others when they are overwhelmed with emotion rather than matching their energy. Plus, Diego shares his origin story and his own biggest boundary struggle! Read the show notes for today's episode at

697 Love, Life, and the Power of Meditation with Yung Pueblo

Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, transformation coach, and expert at turning Fear into Freedom. Helping people all over the world face their fears, get unstuck from the past, move past their limiting beliefs, and start living the lives they desire.

This show is for anyone who wants to learn more about practical psychology, achieving personal freedom, self-improvement, meditation, mindfulness practices, harnessing the power of intention, and real-life strategies for personal transformation.

Episodes feature expert interviews, discussions, Terri's observations, listener Q&A, and how to apply practical strategies to create more freedom in all areas of your life.

In a single moment your life can change!  “Moments with Marianne” is a transformative hour that covers an endless array of topics with the ‘best of the best.’ Her guest are leaders in their fields, ranging from inspirational authors, top industry leaders, business and spiritual entrepreneurs.  Each guest is gifted, and a true visionary!  A recognized leader in her own work, and while teaching others to develop, refocus, and grow; Marianne will bring the best guest, and sometimes a special surprise.  Don’t miss this – you never know just which ‘moment’ will change your life forever.

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