Hi I’m Theresa Andersen. I offer 2 styles of Podcast episodes. In guided meditations - visualizations you will be immersed into a multi-sensory exploration into unique themes.
In the second Podcast style “Deeper Discussions,” you will have an opportunity for deeper self-inquiry on specific themes and topics.
Check out www.theresaandersen.com for a FREE workbook to "Create Your Ideal Workday."
DISCLAIMER:These shows are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Speak with your health care professional about adding meditation to your regime.
You Don't Have to Be Relaxed, Just Real: What Horses Teach Us
What if a horse could see the real you even when you're hiding it from yourself?
In this Deeper Discussion, I sit down with Jane Strong to explore how horses act as non-judgmental mirrors for our energy, authenticity, and alignment. Horses can't override fear like we do. They believe what's happening on the inside, not the performance on the outside.
You Don't Have to Be Relaxed, Just Real: What Horses Teach Us with Jane Strong
What do horses know about you that you don't? In this Pondcast, Jane Strong shares how horses mirror our energy and reveal where we're out of alignment with our authentic selves — from her unforgettable moment with Cinders to simple grounding practices to bring you home to yourself.
A gentle, truth-bomb conversation about slowing down, becoming self-aware, and daring to be real.
Check out Jane's website to learn more:
https://www.theequuseffect.org/
DISCLAIMER: This episode is for relaxation, stress reduction and information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider.
20 Oct 2026
You're Not Broken: Understanding Anxiety and How to Self-Regulate
Feeling anxious, numb, or overwhelmed — and not sure why? You're not broken. Learn how to spot anxiety in your body and self-regulate in practical,doable ways.
In this Deeper Discussion, I sit down with therapist Katelyn Kohlen to talk about anxiety and nervous system regulation what dysregulation really looks like (it's not always panic; sometimes it's shutdown and numbness), howto build self-awareness through your body, thoughts and behaviours, and simple tools to find calm again.
We'll explore:
*How anxiety might show up: through avoidance, procrastination, irritability, racing thoughts, body sensations like a tight chest tension in the jaw to name a few examples.
*What overwhelm can feel like and how you can begin to locate yourself on a 0-10 Emotional Intensity Continuum and begin to notice and track your body, mind and experiences
*Explore resources that you can tap into and know that you are not alone, and you can seek support in whatevery way feels right.
About Theresa Andersen: Intuitive self-development coach since 2007, guiding you from burnout, people-pleasing and limiting patterns back to your authentic self. Find your way back to your authentic self.🎧 Podcast: Splish Splash Pondcasts — Today is a good day to build a better day... 📸 Instagram: @iamtheresaandersen Guest: Katelyn Kohlen, therapistFind Katelyn on Instagram: therapy_with_katelynhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/katelyn-kohlen-kelowna-bc/1577165 DISCLAIMER: This episode is for relaxation, stress reduction and information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider.
Today is a good day to build a better day...
24 Sept 2026
Why You Can't Stop People Pleasing & How to Find Your Authentic Self
Why can't you stop people-pleasing even when you know it's keeping you from your authentic self?
In this deeper discussion, intuitive coach Theresa Andersen sits down with therapist Katelyn Kohlen to unpack people-pleasing as a coping mechanism you learned to stay safe, not a flaw in who you are.
If you grew up being accommodating or kept yourself small to keep the peace, saying things like: "I'm fine" when you were not fine, and saying yes when you really want to say no, this conversation is for you.
You'll learn how to start with value clarification: "What actually matters to me, who do I actually want to be?"Learn how to notice where there's a disconnect between your values and how you're living, and practice pausing instead of automatically saying yes.
Katelyn shares her toward and away moves framework for boundaries, and why sometimes the choice of most alignment doesn't feel good in the moment.
Practical tools from this episode: Try "Let me think about that," "Let me check my schedule," or "Can I get back to you?" to create breathing room. Theresa shares her empty chair role-play and 3 morning pages journaling to process feelings and build self-trust.In this episode, we explore:
• People-pleasing as a learned coping mechanism that kept you safe• Why the same coping no longer helps and creates distance from your authentic self
• How to clarify your values across relationships, family, work, and health
• How to pay attention to what you need learning about "toward moves vs away moves"
Guest: Katelyn Kohlen is a therapist working with adults and children navigating anxiety, people-pleasing, ADHD and trauma. She draws from CBT, DBT, ACT and Exposure and Response Prevention to help clients get unstuck and build self-awareness. https://nextstepkelowna.com/our-counsellors/katelyn/
Find Katelyn on Instagram: therapy_with_katelyn
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/katelyn-kohlen-kelowna-bc/1577165
Books mentioned: The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris, Are You Mad at Me? by Meg Josephson
Today is a good day to build a better day..
DISCLAIMER: This episode is for relaxation, stress reduction and information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider.
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