Digging Through Dominoes
Are you constantly wondering what the hell is wrong with me? Why don’t I trust people? Why do the same things keep happening over and over again? Is there something wrong with me? Why don’t I ever feel like I’m enough? HOW DO I CHANGE MY LIFE?! Then it’s time to grab your coffee, or wine, or whatever you need and curl up on the couch with these real and inspiring conversations with Teri Anderson of Digging Through Dominoes. Don’t be surprised if you see glimpses of yourself as Teri shares her very real (sometimes hard to believe) stories. From childhood neglect to abusive relationships, she’s seen her fair share of hardships and KNOWS the feelings of unworthiness, hopelessness and despair. But she fought her way through to where she is today – fighting the good fight to live a good life, learning about herself and how to love herself. More importantly, she wants to share that hope and optimism that she’s gained through enduring the hardest of times. In a world where depression and anxiety are growing, and PTSD is finally being recognized, we all need a safe place to go and be heard and understood. Digging through Dominoes is that place. It’s the place to be if you’ve experienced any sort of mental, physical or emotional trauma. It’s a safe haven that welcomes you in, but isn’t afraid to talk about what hurts the most. The stories may be hard but they are REAL and there is hope at the end of the day! Teri’s mission is to let you know that you’re safe, you’re definitely not alone, and to never give up because there is always hope!
Episodes
Have you ever looked back at a version of yourself and barely recognized the person staring back at you?
A few weeks ago, I found a stack of old journals. Dusty notebooks I'd forgotten existed. I opened them expecting memories. What I found instead was a map.
Page by page, entry by entry, I watched myself disappear.
I watched a woman who was exhausted, overwhelmed, confused, and desperately trying to make sense of what was happenin...
Expectations can quietly destroy us. They can ruin relationships, fuel resentment, trigger childhood wounds, and keep us trapped in cycles of abandonment, trauma, and emotional pain.
In this episode, I want to talk about expectations, especially for those of us who grew up with childhood neglect, abuse, abandonment, emotional trauma, or complex PTSD. Many of us learned very early that our needs wouldn’t be met. Some of those wound...
This episode of Digging Through Dominoes tells a deeply emotional, hidden truth, about her personal story of betrayal, trauma, survival, and healing.
The speaker begins by explaining that a canceled podcast episode and something upsetting on social media triggered intense emotions, leading her to share a story she has never fully told before.
She recounts leaving home at 18 due to a difficult, emotionally neglectful upbringing. Wit...
Teri Anderson shares her profound journey through childhood trauma, family dynamics, and healing. Reflecting on her experiences, she explores how childhood events shape our adult lives and the importance of reparenting ourselves for emotional well-being.
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childhood trauma, family dynamics, healing, self-awareness, emotional health
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Childhood trauma and family dynamics The process of healing and self-awareness...
In this conversation, Teri Anderson shares her personal journey with tattoos, detailing the stories behind each piece, the significance of cover-ups, and how tattoos have served as a form of therapy and self-expression throughout her life. She discusses her experiences with trauma and healing, emphasizing the role of art in her recovery and identity. In this conversation, Teri Anderson shares her personal journey through tattoos, e...
In this conversation, Teri Anderson explores the profound connection between trauma and tattoos, discussing how individuals use body art as a means of self-expression and healing. She highlights the common experiences of trauma survivors and the various ways they cope, including the use of tattoos to tell their stories. The discussion delves into the symbolism behind popular tattoo designs, the significance of memorial tattoos, and...
Summary This conversation delves into the intricate relationship between tattoos and trauma, exploring how body art serves as a form of self-expression, coping mechanism, and cultural identity. Teri Anderson shares personal anecdotes and research findings that highlight the prevalence of tattoos among individuals with traumatic experiences, particularly childhood abuse. The discussion emphasizes the significance of tattoos in narra...
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In this deeply personal podcast episode, Teri Anderson shares her journey of healing and self-discovery following a traumatic motorcycle accident. She reflects on the emotional and physical challenges she faced, the impact of her injuries on her identity, and the importance of family and writing in her recovery process. Teri's candid exploration of her struggles with mental health, loss, and the search for self-love offers ...
In this conversation, Teri Anderson and Julie Ryan McGue discuss their experiences with adoption and the search for birth families. They explore topics such as gratitude and fear, the challenges of closed adoptions, the impact of adoption on family dynamics, the importance of access to medical history, and the need for understanding and support from society. They also touch on the role of social media and DNA testing in connecting ...
In this episode, Teri reflects on the year 2023 and realizes that despite some negative experiences, there were many positive moments and personal growth. She shares various highlights, including speaking about her son Joshua's story on a news special, joining the Cascade Blues Association, traveling to Greece, attending concerts, and taking a Caribbean cruise. Teri also discusses her progress in therapy and how she has matured in...
In this conversation, Teri Anderson explores the impact of memories on healing and personal growth.
She reflects on her recent visit to family members and the memories that resurfaced.
Teri discusses the power of childhood memories and the need to evaluate whether they are helping or hindering healing. She shares her encounter with motivational speaker Tim Storey and the insights she gained from his teachings.
Teri emphasizes the i...
Teri Anderson was discussing the evolving meanings of certain words and expressions, notably emphasizing the overuse and potentially diminishing impact of terms like "trigger" and "safe spaces." Teri also introduced the concept of "glimmers," contrasting them with triggers as moments that bring joy, peace, or gratitude. This idea seems to be about focusing on positive moments or memories in one's life, offering a counterbalance to ...
Step over Miss M....We have the Divine Vanessa Grace! This episode was SO much fun. Vanessa is amazing. She radiates energy, joy, knowledge, and confidence.
*please note this was taped before my unplanned hiatus
Vanessa Grace is helping women steep in their innate Divine Feminine. She is a Radiance Coach and Licensed Social Worker who transformed through the fires of becoming UnCodependent and having a Spiritual Awakening. She l...
Kristle Delihanty shares her heartbreaking, and inspiring, story of abuse, drug addiction to full recovery and using her life to help others do the same.
In this episode of the podcast, Digging Through Dominoes, I'm talking with Kristle Delihanty founder of PDX Saints Love in Portland, Oregon about how she fought addiction, is thriving, and used her peer status to help change the lives of others facing addiction, being homeless, ...
What IS the difference between true self care and numbing or running? I speak of the difference for me, in my life, as I am beginning the journey of true self care and self development.
Having never being celebrated for me, as a child or as an adult, I've decided to celebrate myself and learn the ins and outs of true self care.
I'll be in a country far away doing who knows what when this airs. Self care is learned, it's nurtured...
In this episode, Digging Through Dominoes, Teri Anderson's special guest is a mom named Sharon T. Sharon is a childhood friend of Teri's with a difficult, SHOCKING, story. She speaks of her traumatic childhood that led to a traumatic marriage. Sharon reveals some some difficult memories of her past, in delves into the situation with her struggling daughter. She does all this while being open to help others facing similar situatio...
Is your life being affected by toxic parenting? This episode with the author of the book, "Overcoming Toxic Parenting," with author Rick Johnson is for you.
Rick, a sought after motivational speaker and the bestselling author of 12 books on parenting, marriage, relationships, and masculinity. Rick founded the nonprofit Better Dads on the urgent need to empower men to lead and serve in their families and communities. Rick's resour...
In this episode of Digging Through Dominoes I'm joined by Saskia Hostetler Lippy. Saskia is a psychiatrist and wounded healer.
Saskia Hostetler Lippy is a psychiatrist and wounded healer. She's a mental health activist and has over eighteen years of clinical practice, and has honed a deep understanding of the human psyche and of the forces which shape all of us from a young age.
Saskia is also a volunteer as Clinical Trainer at ...
It's not broken. It's the system we built." - Jeff Woodward.
Join me in welcoming my first guest on this podcast, Jeff Woodward. Jeff is the program manager and Outreach & Navigation Program Manager at Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon.
Jeff Woodward was very candid with me about what led him from the corporate world to the world of homelessness, the suicide of his wife in 2009.
Our discussion takes us through the ...
If you're struggling with relationships or you know someone who is, then you need to watch this episode. It will help you understand the dynamics of the toxic family system.
This girl is getting worked up! Maybe it will burn some calories.
Evidently I have some whack family members, IMO. Toxic tweets, defamation, libel, slander, the list goes on and on.
Some how they seem to make their way through life with eyes wide shut. I feel...
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