Reclaiming hope after everything falls apart

💌 Teri says hi. 

Hey there, friend!

Quick life update from me: I’ve been in a season of deep reflection and big energy shifts. You know those moments when you realize you’re not who you were six months ago–and thank God for that? Yeah, I’m in one of those.

I’ve been simplifying, saying yes to what feels aligned, and a big ‘no thank you’ to anything that doesn’t. That includes finally launching something that’s been on my heart for a while… more on that below.

If summer is bringing up that strange mix of expansion and exhaustion for you, you're not alone. Let’s talk about it.

🎙 Podcast Recap: Reclaiming Identity After Trauma with Erika Brouillette

When life as you know it shatters, how do you find your way back to yourself?

In this powerful episode of Success in Mind, Erika Brouillette shares:

• The moment everything changed—and what she wishes she knew then

• Why caregiving can cause an identity crisis (and how to get yours back)

• How she found hope again—and is now helping other women do the same

And she shares her experience launching Real Lives of TBI Wives after taking my 5-Day Launch Your Podcast.

This conversation is raw, honest, and full of hope. Whether you’ve faced trauma yourself or you love someone who has, it’s a must-listen.

Listen now 

🌞 Binge-Worthy: Summer Slump or Summer Shift?

Let’s talk about that summer feeling.

One moment, you’re full of fresh energy, eating watermelon in the sunshine… the next, you're overwhelmed, unmotivated, and wondering if it’s seasonal burnout or just a mental fog with SPF 50.

Here’s your reminder: summer isn’t just for vacations. It’s for recalibration.

Instead of pushing yourself to stay “productive” in the traditional sense, try this:

• Reframe rest as preparation. Stillness isn't stagnation—it's strategy.

• Let the sun soften your inner critic. Not everything has to be optimized. Some things just get to feel good.

• Use the long days for long thoughts. Journal. Dream. Wander. Let your future self send you a few postcards.

This season is about integration, not just action. It’s not lazy to slow down—it’s wise. Let your nervous system catch up to your growth.

📅 Upcoming Events

🎤 COMING SOON: Booked + Brilliant
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Jump on the waitlist for an insanely low launch rate on this course when it goes live. 

I'm very excited about this one. It's been on my mind for a while, and it took getting the second-worst podcast pitch in my inbox for me to finally create it. 

Get on the waitlist 

⭐️ Teri’s Top 5

1. Book I'm reading: Thirty Days in Paris by Veronica Henry — it's a fun, light summer read.

2. Show I'm loving: Stick with Owen Wilson on Apple TV. If you like Ted Lasso, you'll probably like this one too. And if you don't like Ted Lasso, then what's wrong with you?

3. Quote I'm Marinating In: “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” — Maya Angelou

4. Snack I'm Obsessed With: Pink Lemonade Greek yogurt. So good, so summery, so perfect. 

5. Random Thought: You know you're evolving when your silence is more powerful than your clapback.

Until next time…

Unplug when you need to. Water yourself like one of those fancy houseplants. And remember: your future self is already cheering you on.

Byee,
Teri 💛