828 Choosing Friendships That Help Us Grow with Alex Elle
The Terri Cole Show
Terri Cole
4.9 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 7 May 2026
⏱️ 44 minutes
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Summary
I've always said that our relationships are the mirrors of our internal world, but what happens when you realize a friendship has reached its expiration date? In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Alex Elle (New York Times bestselling author of The Company We Keep) to dive deep into the "taboo" side of friendship.
We're talking about why it's okay to outgrow people, how to handle that "visceral" feeling of misalignment, and why some of our most sacred bonds are actually voluntary. If you've ever felt like you're walking on eggshells with a friend or struggling with the guilt of moving on, this conversation is for you. We're curing the "disease to please" and learning how to cultivate a VIP section that actually feels safe.
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| 0:00.0 | Well, hello there, and welcome to this episode of The Terry Cole Show. I just had an amazing |
| 0:05.3 | conversation with someone who I really, really think is great. Her name is Alex L. |
| 0:11.6 | She is a New York Times bestselling author, certified breath coach, restorative writing teacher. |
| 0:17.2 | She has been on the show before. I think the first time she was on the show we were talking about |
| 0:23.4 | her book, I think it was 2022, How We Heal. She's also written. So this book that we were talking |
| 0:30.1 | about today, which is called The Company We Keep, that's what it looks like. Friendship |
| 0:34.7 | Connection and redefining what it means to grow together is really just a beautiful |
| 0:39.1 | book and it's a beautiful reflection on friendships and how they impact our mental health |
| 0:46.7 | and our relationships. She's really, I just, I just love the way that she thinks and And I loved our conversation because I am such a girl's girl and a friendship girl. |
| 1:02.7 | And I really see these relationships as like these rich relationships for so much self-reflection, |
| 1:10.1 | which is basically what Alex |
| 1:12.4 | is sharing in this book. So I hope that you enjoy this riveting conversation with Alex L as |
| 1:18.3 | much as I enjoyed talking to her. This is the Terry Cole show, and as you might have guessed, I'm your host, Terry Cole. |
| 1:35.7 | For over two decades, I've been a licensed psychotherapist, love and boundaries expert, |
| 1:40.5 | and I'm also the founder of The Real Love Revolution and Boundary Boot Camp. |
| 1:44.8 | On this show, I'll bring you simple strategies based on practical psychology, inspiring expert |
| 1:50.2 | interviews, and my own insights and observations from my time on the front lines in the fascinating world of entertainment, empowerment, and mental health. |
| 1:59.3 | Now let's get going with today's episode. |
| 2:10.8 | Yeah. |
| 2:12.9 | I am so excited to welcome Alex L. |
| 2:16.3 | back to the show. |
| 2:17.4 | Alex, welcome. Thank you. I am so happy to welcome Alex L. back to the show. Alex, welcome. |
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