We learn from each other's stories. Terces breaks her heart wide open pouring out the wisdom she's learned through her 35-year journey of recovery from twenty years of addiction (an eating disorder) to gratitude as a way of being, a place you come from not get to. This show inspires, encourages or helps us all seek a deeper meaning in our day to day life. Music by MaMuse Photography by Susan LeStrange Graphics and design by Jon Marro engelhart.substack.com
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Terces Engelhart Podcasts
Description: Have you ever noticed how many adjustments are necessary to have your life and the life of those around you work better? Adjustments are required; wouldn’t it be great if we embraced them instead of resisting them? Listen in for some thoughts on how to do that. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mor…
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Description: Things don’t always go well. Challenges can sometimes overtake us, and difficulties arise that seem bigger than we are. In other words, when the going gets tough, how do you handle it? Listen in for some thoughts and insights on what the opportunity just might be. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday …
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While last week we shared about celebrating another’s success, no matter what your current situation might be, this week let’s look at what actually moves us to celebrate, as well as how and why we do. Listen in. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold space for you and reflect …
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Description: It is that time of year when school is ending and kids are graduating. Perhaps you, too, are experiencing some graduation in your own process of refinement and growth, perhaps not. Either way, we all learn and benefit when we can get behind others and celebrate their achievements. Who can you encourage or celebrate this week? Listen in…
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Have you ever thought about or wondered what your gifting is? Maybe you think you aren’t gifted. Well, no matter where you are, listen in for some thoughts on your special gifts, which you do have! Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold space for you and reflect on your amazing…
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Description: We all get “triggered.” Our wounds or sensitive areas are activated, and we often react, mostly in defense or protection. But what if you just say Thank you? Listen for the opportunity to step into real change and awaken in the most sensitive areas of your life. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mo…
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Description: As each of us takes on a “new life” and continues to practice staying present, letting the multitude of distractions pass by, and embracing new behaviors that are aligned with who we truly are, we will be tested. Listen to the final part of this series as we consider what being tested might provide. There are so many lessons to learn f…
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Description: As each of us takes on a “new life” and continues to practice staying present, letting the multitude of distractions pass by, and embracing new behaviors that are aligned with who we truly are, we will be tested. Listen to Part Two in this series as we consider what being tested might provide. Here is a link to a conversation about how…
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As each of us takes on a “new life” and continues to practice staying present, letting the multitude of distractions pass by, and embracing new behaviors that are aligned with who we truly are, we will be tested. Listen in as we begin a series on what preparing and taking our test may look like. There are so many lessons to learn from before we tak…
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Description: Wow, what a week. I don’t remember ever celebrating the Paschal season in quite this way. I don’t know about you, but I have been following my podcast, taking on each week as I pray you have been. If so, I suspect we are all feeling many of the same emotions, disappointments, and losses. As we approach this Sunday, we are also presente…
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Description: You and I have been doing some deep work, leading to profound healing over the past few weeks. Today, let’s look at the space that perhaps you have created and what you may be discovering about yourself. I will share my process, hoping you see something for yourself in my story. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessi…
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Description: Over the past few weeks, we have been working on making a change—a long-lasting and healthy change that will actually shift all the areas of our lives. Today, let’s look together at how living into this new identity is all practice. You can choose to have your practice be inspiring and fun! Thank you for being here; you matter. I am of…
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Description: This week, let’s examine the core belief that perhaps led us to create the life we are living and what we might surrender or give up to begin forming a new belief that will fuel the discovery of who we actually are rather than the being we have created from our trauma, wounds, fears, etc. Who are you, really? Thank you for being here; …
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Remember when you were a kid and your parents wanted you to hang out with the “good” kids? Consider the foundation of that: We are greatly impacted by our environment. Another way of saying that is we are the conversations we engage in. Listen to the second part of How We Change. It may be time to shift the conversations you are a part of. Thank yo…
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Description: Have you ever had the thought, “I can’t believe I just did that?” Or maybe “I can’t believe I just said that?” If so, listen in for thoughts on how to stop saying and doing things that aren’t an honest representation of who we are. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to…
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Description: In this episode, let’s explore surrendering a bit more. Considering none of us like to surrender, why would we when we think we know what is best, or how something should be or go, why would I let go of that? However, what if there is something we are missing due to our “knowing”? Listen in and see what you hear. Thank you for being he…
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Description: I have been coaching various people in their relationships lately. As I prepare to record my podcast this morning, I can see the thread that runs through our relationships and is such an influential teacher. Let’s examine it together; perhaps you will see something supporting you in creating inspiring relationships. Thank you for being…
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258 I Don’t Understand Description: Have you ever felt unsure of yourself, someone else, or something new because you didn't understand? In this episode, Terces discusses accepting the unknown and letting things unfold naturally. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold space for…
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257 Be The Light Description: The light would not shine through without darkness (challenges, difficulties, resistance…). It needs the darkness for contrast and, thus, brilliance! Listen in for encouragement to shine brightly, no matter what. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to h…
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Is It Our Inner World We See In The Outer World?
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12:28Description: While it occurs as if there is a divide in our country for some, for others, it appears as an incredible opportunity. What’s the difference? Listen in for a possible new view of our shared life. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold space for you and reflect on yo…
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255 A Mid-Air Collision Description: Last night, as I got ready to go to sleep, the mid-air collision of a passenger plane with a military helicopter falling into the Potomac River happened. The search was still on as I fell asleep and then awoke to the news of no survivors. I find myself reflecting on, once again, another tragic loss. After listen…
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Empathy For The Loss, Celebration For The Win
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10:01Description: As the fires in Los Angeles are slowly being contained, people are gathering to help in any way they can. Some have lost everything, and others have been spared. Reconciling the losses and wins in life can be a decisive step in the healing process. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you…
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253 The Gift Of Life Description: As we move into the New Year, let's embrace more of who we are committed to being and keep our attention on all we have to be grateful for. Let’s pray for those who are dealing with loss and ask ourselves, how can we help? The Los Angeles fires are blazing, and friends are losing everything, so let’s reach out and …
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253 Take The First Step Title: Take The First Step Description: When you or I make a commitment to change the first step we want to take is setting ourselves up to win. Listen In for some insights on just how to do that, no matter what your goal may be. Terces shares one the is currently working on and will guide you in taking that step for yoursel…
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As we begin a New Year together, let’s look at how we keep what we are taking with us in place. How do we make the change that keeps us living up to our commitments? How do we, you and I, replace what we have been doing or saying with what we now want to be doing and saying? Listen in and Happy New Year to you. Thank you for being here, you matter.…
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What Are You Leaving Behind and What Are You Taking With You?
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12:45My husband and I always ask each other what we are leaving behind and what we are taking with us when we make any type of journey as we prepare to return home. It’s a fun and meaningful practice so in this episode let’s look at what you are leaving behind in 2024 and will be taking with you into 2025. Thank you for being here, you matter. I am offe…
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Once you have called out for help and then asked for what you want, next comes opening your heart to receive. So that may well be the next ask, think about it, if your heart isn’t open how will you receive the help that comes? Listen in for being a more open hearted person Thank you for being here, you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday morn…
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Have you ever thought about how prayer and recovery go together? Have you ever felt helpless and found yourself crying out for help? Who did you think was listening? Who were you calling out to? Twelve step programs start with admitting we are powerless and the Serenity prayer goes “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, th…
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We can have the best intentions and still there will be days that seem great and we experience our healing and growth and then there will be days when it feels like an uphill battle and we are losing. That is actually great and listen in if you want to hear why and how you can celebrate what is really going on. Thank you for being here, you matter.…
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As we head into the Christmas/Holiday season it can be extra challenging to take care of yourself, especially if you deal with food or alcohol issues. Parties can feel so unsafe and you don’t want to be left out. Listen in if you are committed to celebrating the holidays in a healthy and meaningful way. Thank you for being here, you matter. I am of…
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Do you ever feel confused, especially when dealing with change, or the need to make a choice? Consider that the confusion is a function of you moving too quickly and possibly avoiding answering the hardest question first. Listen in for some clarity that may guide you forward and clear up the confusion you are experiencing. Thank you for being here,…
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It is good for all of us to step back sometimes from the ongoing activity of our lives and take a closer look at what we are depending on. It’s a good inquiry. Depending can certainly lead to dependence and that is what we are looking at this week. Remembering that real freedom is you can or you can’t, not you have to. Listen in for some guidance i…
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I don’t know about you but it is so easy for words to seemingly jump out of my mouth before I have even had time to think about what I am about to say. I started challenging myself to take this test before speaking and I love the experience I am having. Take it on this week, listen in for what the test is! Thank you for being here, you matter. I am…
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We all face a crisis from time to time, some are worse than others. I have heard my daughter say, “Life is hard”, and I realize she is responding to the challenges and difficult situations that people face, all of us. This episode has us looking together at how we walk through a crisis, as I am aware of people facing big challenges and struggling i…
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While this episode is influenced by the baseball playoffs and my grandson's enthusiasm for the LA Dodgers, I encourage him not to give up when they are behind, reminding him the game isn’t over until it’s over. How often do we talk ourselves out of a relationship, job, house, or opportunity? Feel free to listen in if you are interested in playing F…
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The past couple of weeks have had me be ever more present to the importance of being able to accept what is. If you are struggling to accept someone, something, some situation your life listen in, you might just hear the key you are missing to gain more freedom Thank you for being here, you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings, if you…
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A long while ago I learned the lesson about showing up, even if it is only for one person. Have you ever wondered if your efforts were worth it, if the time and resources you used have been impactful or meaningful? If you have listened in, you may just hear something new that will make all the difference in how you go forward in your life. Thank yo…
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Sometimes we don’t want to believe that it is up to us. We simply don’t want to take responsibility for whatever might be going on. Well, I am not saying what is going on is up to us, however, I am saying that HOW WE EXPERIENCE what is going on is up to us! Listen in for perhaps some newfound freedom Thank you for being here, you matter. I am offer…
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Unfortunately as human beings our attention often goes to what’s wrong, what isn’t working, what’s missing, you get the idea, the bad or unfortunate news seems to take precedence. In this episode Terces shares about keeping our attention, or noticing what IS working as a practice in all areas of life, especially our relationships. Listen is for som…
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Have you ever felt as if you are missing out on love? It might look like others seem to experience love so easily, or you are simply lonely and maybe single. Or. you just haven’t found the right person yet. There are many situations where we may find ourselves feeling somehow left out of the love equation, if so, listen in, you may hear something t…
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A Spiritual Context For Your Relationship
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10:24Recently I was coaching a couple on their relationship and once again became aware of how without a spiritual context for our relationships how difficult, even hopeless it is. So listen in if you want to shift your intention to a spiritual one, or renew the one you are currently living into. Thank you for being here, you matter. I am offering sessi…
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When this episode is released it will be one day past my 74th Birthday and my 29th year of recovering. There was a time when I couldn’t have imagined this day and yet, here it is. We have good friends visiting us and tonight as I got ready to record this episode they asked me what my podcast was all about, I shared that it is snipers of the wisdom …
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Someone asked me recently about how to maintain a healthier lifestyle. I had to giggle as I consider it is all maintenance. Think about it, if you do something well, if you make a healthy change in your life, if you buy a new car or a new home, or even if you simply clean your house then what, see what I mean, it’s all maintenance. So listen in if …
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People often say one of the most important choices you will ever make is selecting your partner/wife/husband. I get it, however consider that if we create our relationships than what matters most is you choose someone who is up for just that, being responsible for creating a great relationship/marriage. It’s work for sure and some of the most rewar…
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This episode is for those of us who thrive on order. You like things put back where they belong, your blood pressure drops when there is a sense of order in your home, you clean up as you go, you get the idea. Now, I am not saying that those of us who can leave clothes and towels on the floor and can never find a clean glass won’t hear something fo…
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As one ages I suspect our relationship to time changes, mine has. While I used to feel like there wasn’t enough time in the day to get everything done, I now feel as if time to do nothing except “be”, especially with family and loved ones is what matters most. Listen if you are looking for more time to be with loved ones in your life you may hear s…
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Most of us try to figure things out. That we explain away whatever might be happening, or has happened. However, what if it’s in God’s hands and all of our explanations, defenses, justifications, etc are just figments of our imagination? It/life is unfolding perfectly according to God’s plan. How do we set ourselves up to be a part of such a grand …
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Trusting Your Process, Trusting Their Process
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9:35Have you ever struggled to trust that you are on the right path, that your life is unfolding just as it should be, that you are in process and the final. Product isn’t finished yet? How about doing the same for someone else’s process, especially when it impacts yours? Listen in for some new insights. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings, if y…
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Broken trust is painful and often frightening. How do we begin to regain trust both in ourselves and in others. Listen in and see if something doesn’t click to give you the courage to trust again. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings, if you would like someone to hold space for you and reflect just how amazing you are, you can sign up on my w…
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It is easy to live life with our past dictating what is possible and impossible based on our past. However, what if you were completely free of your past and your future was wide open, like a blank slate, on which you could create newly. Then what? Listen in to see what might be possible for all of us. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings, if…
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