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What Happens When You Don't Cry? (With Dr Glenn & Phyllis Hill)
Jun 2, 2026
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Goodbye, Tera - A New Season Begins
May 26, 2026
46m 41s
Why More Emotion Words Make It Worse (with Michelle & Kurt)
May 19, 2026
54m 47s
"We Called It the 30-Year Fight. Now We Know Why." (With Susan & Sean McGinnis)
May 12, 2026
47m 12s
To Feel Is To Connect (With Bob and Jen Bevan)
May 5, 2026
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| 6/2/26 | What Happens When You Don't Cry? (With Dr Glenn & Phyllis Hill) | Glenn and Phyllis at the mic. They open with a goodbye on a train platform in Switzerland — and the tears Phyllis chose not to swallow — then go straight into what crying actually does inside your body, and what it quietly costs you when you don't. Glenn unpacks the science (your tears are carrying stress chemistry out of you, and blocking them keeps it in), and Phyllis shares the grief that went underground the year her mom died, when she told herself she "didn't have time to be sad." This is an episode about permission — to feel it, to let it flow, and to be the kind of person who can sit with someone else's tears without trying to fix them.In this episode:Why "boys don't cry" may be one of the most damaging things our culture teaches — and why Glenn says it's like telling someone not to exhaleWhat's actually inside an emotional tear, and why blocking it leaves stress trapped in your bodyPhyllis's story of not crying when her mom died — and the grief that went underground for yearsThe power of the Ooh: what to do instead of reaching for the tissue boxWhy offering a Kleenex can quietly tell someone their tears are a problemA live Core Emotion Wheel on tears — Glenn and Phyllis each model it in real time"If you love deeply, you hurt deeply. And if you don't, it's much, much worse."Resources mentioned:The free Core Emotion Wheel → connectioncodes.co/get-the-cewThe blog this episode is built on, "The Cost of Not Crying" → blog.connectioncodes.co/posts/the-cost-of-not-cryingThe tears carousel → on Instagram @connectioncodesThe Connection Codes Community launches September 2026 — grab the Wheel to be first in line → connectioncodes.co/get-the-cew | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | Goodbye, Tera - A New Season Begins✨ | farewellpersonal growth+3 | — | Core Emotion Wheel | Costa RicaSpain | Connection CodesTera Wages+6 | — | 46m 41s | |
| 5/19/26 | Why More Emotion Words Make It Worse (with Michelle & Kurt)✨ | emotional communicationmarriage dynamics+3 | MichelleKurt | Connection Codes | Seattle | emotion wordsdysregulation+6 | — | 54m 47s | |
| 5/12/26 | "We Called It the 30-Year Fight. Now We Know Why." (With Susan & Sean McGinnis)✨ | marriage strugglescommunication+4 | Susan McGinnisSean McGinnis | Connection Codes | Austin | 30-year fightConnection Codes+5 | — | 47m 12s | |
| 5/5/26 | To Feel Is To Connect (With Bob and Jen Bevan)✨ | Core Emotion Wheelcodependency+4 | Bob BevanJen Bevan | Witt's Frozen Custard | Cleveland, Tennessee | connectionemotions+3 | — | 42m 47s | |
| 4/28/26 | What Happens When a Man Finally Says How He Feels? (With Mitchell Osmond)✨ | emotional connectionmale vulnerability+3 | Mitchell Osmond | Dad Nation | — | emotional connectionSORRY framework+3 | — | 42m 30s | |
| 4/21/26 | The Tool That Rebuilt Our Marriage — and the People We Were Leading (with Xio & Hiubert)✨ | marriageleadership+4 | HiubertXiomara | Connection CodesMexico City+1 | — | marriage rebuildingemotional disconnection+5 | — | 44m 31s | |
| 4/14/26 | The Energy Audit: Why You’re Emotionally Bankrupt by Noon (with Dr. Daryl Appleton)✨ | emotional energycomfort zone+4 | Dr. Daryl Appleton | Feelings & Other F WordsCliftonStrengths+1 | — | emotional bankruptcyenergy audit+6 | — | 42m 25s | |
| 4/8/26 | Reignite Your Marriage: The Product That is Changing How Couples Connect✨ | intimacycouples connection+4 | JustinNatalie | Evree | — | intimate massage creamlubricant+4 | — | 42m 20s | |
| 3/31/26 | Reclaiming Your Desire: The 5 Things That Will Make or Break Your Marriage, Career, & Mental Health✨ | desireemotional health+4 | Jay Stringer | Desire | — | desireemotional health+6 | — | 45m 40s | |
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| 3/23/26 | Emotions Are More Than Just Joy & Anger: How Learning the 8 Core Emotions Can Transform Your Marriage & Life✨ | emotional fluencymarriage transformation+4 | Han LauAlicia Lau | Connection Codes | — | emotionsCore Emotion Wheel+5 | — | 45m 33s | |
| 3/17/26 | Why Your Marriage Feels Disconnected (And the Emotional Tool That Actually Fixes It)✨ | emotional disconnectionmarriage improvement+4 | BenHannah | Connection Codes | — | marriageemotional work+7 | — | 47m 34s | |
| 3/10/26 | The Way Through Grief: Healing Through Emotion, Identity, and Community When Loss Changes Everything✨ | griefemotional health+4 | Eric | — | — | griefhealing+5 | — | 40m 43s | |
| 3/3/26 | The Emotions Behind ADHD (& Why It Doesn't Mean Your Brain is Broken - It's Just Wired Differently)✨ | ADHDemotional dysregulation+4 | Martha Hoffman | Core Emotion WheelADHD in the Real World+1 | — | ADHDemotional dysregulation+5 | — | 54m 21s | |
| 2/24/26 | Why Ignoring Your Emotions is Destroying Your Health (And What You Should Be Doing Instead)✨ | emotional healthself-care+4 | Dr. Glenn HillPhyllis Hill+1 | — | — | emotionshealth+7 | — | 39m 10s | |
| 2/17/26 | The Neuroscience of Connection: How Active Listening Releases Oxytocin in Your Marriage✨ | active listeningoxytocin+4 | Dr. Glenn HillPhyllis Hill | — | — | active listeningoxytocin+5 | — | 59m 17s | |
| 2/10/26 | How to Be a Good Listener (The 2-Second Fix That Changes Everything) | Description:What if the biggest barrier to emotional connection in your marriage isn't what you're saying—but the silence in between?In this episode, Dr. Glenn Hill reveals the neuroscience behind "audible listening" and why silence literally disconnects us at a physiological level. Drawing from groundbreaking research like Dr. Tronick's Still Face Experiment, Glenn explains how our brains are wired to need audible responses—and what happens when we don't get them.You'll discover:Why traditional "silent listening" taught in marriage therapy actually creates disconnectionThe science behind the "ooh" and how it releases oxytocin in both the speaker and listenerHow babies and adults respond identically to silence (it's 100% universal)Why you feel drawn to certain people in a crowded room (hint: they're audibly listening)How to overcome the awkwardness of starting to "ooh" with your spouseReal stories of how audible listening transformed an 11-day cruise through a literal cycloneWhy this one simple tool is more powerful than learning every personality profileThe ooh isn't just a sound—it's a biological need. When someone "oohs" you, your nervous system calms, your fear decreases, and oxytocin floods your body. This is the connection we're all desperately craving.Glenn and Phyllis share vulnerable moments from their own marriage, including why this last cruise was their most connected yet—and how they stayed present through rough seas (literally and metaphorically).If you've ever felt unheard, unseen, or disconnected in your closest relationships, this episode will give you a tool you can implement today. No advanced degree required. No complex personality assessments. Just presence, sound, and connection.Keywords: audible listening, emotional connection, marriage communication, relationship tools, oxytocin, nervous system regulation, emotional intelligence, still face experiment, active listening, marriage therapy, emotional wellness, connection codes, Dr. Glenn Hill, vulnerability in marriage, mental health tools, anxiety relief, stress management, emotional validationResources mentioned:Get the Core Emotion Wheel: www.connectioncodes.co/podcastBook a Connection Codes coach: https://connectioncodes.co/coachesJoin the Connection Codes Cruise (July 2025): Reach out for detailsRead more about the Still Face Experiment (Dr. Edward Tronick)Subscribe to never miss an episode where we make emotional connection simple, practical, and life-changing.Share this episode with five friends who need to know they're not crazy for feeling disconnected when met with silence. | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | The Hidden Gut Issues Hijacking Your Emotions (& How To Fix Them) | With Allison Jordan | What if your anxiety, anger, or depression isn't a mental health issue—but a gut health issue?In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Glenn and Phyllis sit down with Allison Jordan, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and founder of Better Bellies Therapies, who reveals how hidden infections, digestive dysfunction, and mineral imbalances can hijack your emotions and leave you feeling broken.Allison shares her groundbreaking "Five Toxin Trap" framework that has helped hundreds of clients come off anxiety medications, eliminate chronic pain, and finally understand why traditional medicine keeps missing the root causes of their symptoms.You'll discover:Why C. diff infections can cause chronic anxiety by blocking dopamine conversionHow H. pylori in your stomach prevents you from absorbing the nutrients needed for neurotransmittersThe shocking connection between copper toxicity and 50% of divorcesWhy your "stress" diagnosis might actually be parasites, food sensitivities, or poor detoxificationHow one client's sugar cravings disappeared in 3 days after removing hidden food sensitivitiesThe at-home baking soda test to check your stomach acid levelsWhy hormone imbalances aren't the root cause—and what isThis episode is for you if:You've been told "it's just stress" or "it's all in your head"You're struggling with anxiety, depression, or anger that won't budge despite therapy or medicationYou have chronic health issues like IBS, acid reflux, insomnia, or unexplained painYou've tried "everything" but still don't feel like yourselfYou're tired of being told you lack willpower when it comes to food cravings or emotional regulationAllison's approach is different from conventional medicine—she uses specialized testing that hospitals don't run to find infections like chronic low-grade C. diff, H. pylori, parasites, mineral imbalances, food sensitivities, and liver congestion that are driving your symptoms.The best part? Many of these issues are completely reversible when you address the actual root cause instead of just managing symptoms.Keywords: anxiety root causes, gut health and mental health, emotional health solutions, functional medicine for anxiety, gut-brain connection, hidden infections causing anxiety, food sensitivities and mood, copper toxicity symptoms, H. pylori emotional symptoms, natural anxiety treatment, digestive health and emotions, chronic fatigue root causes, IBS solutions, emotional regulation strategies, holistic mental healthRESOURCES MENTIONED:Allison Jordan's Resources:Better Bellies Therapies Website: betterbellytherapies.com/constipation (Free baking soda test recipe)Free Training on the 5 Toxin Trap: betterbellytherapies.com/trainingThe Better Belly Podcast: Episode 159 (Copper Toxicity) & Episode 267 (Best Food Sensitivity Test)Connection Codes Resources:Get the Core Emotion Wheel: www.connectioncodes.co/podcastBook a Connection Codes Coach: https://connectioncodes.co/coachesExplore Connection Codes Programs: www.connectioncodes.coABOUT ALLISON JORDAN:Allison Jordan is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner who has been helping clients heal chronic gut and health issues since 2018. After experiencing her own health crisis—including losing her period for two years, chronic pain, insomnia, IBS, and anxiety—she discovered the root causes conventional medicine missed and now teaches others how to do the same. Allison hosts the Better Belly Podcast and has helped hundreds of clients reverse conditions like chronic constipation, anxiety, autoimmune diseases, and unexplained symptoms through her signature "Five Toxin Trap" framework.CONNECT WITH ALLISON:Website: betterbellytherapies.comPodcast: The Better Belly PodcastInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesCONNECT WITH CONNECTION CODES:Website: www.connectioncodes.coInstagram: @connectioncodesSchool of Connection: www.connectioncodes.co/school | — | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | Walking Through Difficulty Over & Over Again - How Creativity Heals Identity When Life Falls Apart | What happens when you lose your identity in a new country, face 65 consecutive rejections, and your creative voice gets buried under the weight of just surviving? Lara Pilcher, actress, author, and ICF-certified coach, shares her raw journey from Melbourne to America—and how creativity became her lifeline when everything else fell apart.In this deeply vulnerable conversation, Lara reveals:Why creativity isn't just for artists—it's a life force everyone needs to surviveHow she rewrote her entire book after getting dropped by her literary agentThe difference between grief and depression (and why most creatives are actually grieving)Why we shut down creativity during pain—and how to awaken it againThe "mansion with many rooms" approach to finding your creative voiceHow rejection taught her resilience and audacity in a saturated worldThis episode is for you if:You've lost touch with your creative self and don't know how to find it againYou're processing grief, loss, or major life transitionsYou feel stuck in the "acquisitions track" and disconnected from who you really areYou need permission to be a beginner again—to skip, dance, paint, or create badlyYou're afraid of judgment and need to "embrace the cringe"Glenn and Phyllis explore how creativity connects directly to identity, emotional health, and relationship wellness. This isn't about becoming an artist—it's about reconnecting with the part of you that says "there I am."About Lara Pilcher: Lara Pilcher is an actress, author, and ICF PCC-certified coach who has performed on London's West End and now helps creative souls reclaim their voice. Her debut book Audacious Artistry: Reclaim Your Creative Identity and Thrive in a Saturated World releases through a London publisher after a journey of resilience that included 65+ rejections and completely rewriting her manuscript.Mentioned in this episode:Brené Brown's research on creativity as life forceDr. Echo Hill on grief vs. depressionWill Palomo on creativity as "connecting the seemingly unconnected"Diane Collards' I Choose to ForgiveResources:Get the Core Emotion Wheel: www.connectioncodes.co/podcastBook a Connection Codes Coach: https://connectioncodes.co/coachesFind Lara's book Audacious Artistry at Barnes & Noble, Waterstones (UK), Blackstone's (Australia), and all major booksellersLearn more: www.larabiancapilcher.comKeywords: mental health, emotional wellness, creativity and identity, overcoming rejection, marriage communication, grief vs depression, emotional regulation, relationship coaching, creative identity crisis, finding yourself again, emotional health tools, leadership development, creative resilience | — | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | From Judgment to Curiosity: What Judgment Is Costing You and What Changes When You Get Curious | What if the harshest critic in your life isn't someone else—it's you?We judge ourselves constantly. Our fears, our bodies, our parenting, the way we show up in relationships. And while we think judgment is motivating us to change, it's actually keeping us trapped in cycles of shame, anger, and disconnection.In this episode, Dr. Glenn Hill, Phyllis Hill, and Tera Wages unpack the destructive patterns of self-judgment and reveal the powerful alternative that transforms everything: curiosity.You'll discover:Why toddlers don't judge themselves and what we can learn from their natural self-acceptanceThe shame-anger cocktail that fuels judgment and keeps you stuckHow 10 seconds of curiosity can completely change any interaction or internal struggleWhy keeping your struggles secret feeds shame and makes judgment growThe question that stops judgment cold and opens the door to compassionHow to recognize your personal trigger topics so you can respond differently next timeWhy social media has created a judgment epidemic and how to protect yourselfReal-life examples of shifting from judgment to curiosity in marriage, parenting, and everyday momentsWhat to do when someone shuts down (the "still face" phenomenon) and you feel flooded with shameWhether you're battling negative self-talk, living in fear of others' opinions, or finding yourself quick to criticize people around you, this conversation will give you practical tools to break the judgment cycle and step into genuine emotional freedom.What you'll walk away with:The understanding that judgment isn't helping you grow—it's keeping you isolated. But when you get curious about yourself and others, everything shifts. Compassion replaces criticism. Connection replaces division. And you finally get the space to be your authentic, vulnerable self.Keywords: self-judgment, mental health, emotional regulation, marriage counseling, shame and anger, curiosity vs judgment, self-compassion, relationship communication, emotional intelligence, breaking negative patterns, therapy tools, mental wellness, emotional freedom, self-criticism, Nashville therapist | — | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | When Pain Becomes Home: Breaking the Pattern That Keeps You Stuck | Have you ever noticed how easy it is to stay in painful patterns—even when you know they're hurting you? In this powerful episode, we explore why pain becomes a "home base" for so many people, how depression and emotional suffering can feel safer than joy, and what it actually takes to break free.In this episode, you'll discover:Why homeostasis keeps us returning to painful patterns (even when we desperately want change)The psychological phenomenon of anhedonia—the inability to experience joy—and how to recognize it in your own lifeHow pain can become a badge of honor and part of your identityThe three essential ingredients for lasting transformation: pattern disruption, new environment, and timeWhy all eight core emotions (including pain AND joy) are designed to protect and guide youReal stories of radical pattern breaking—from career changes to selling everything and starting overHow to recognize when you're living in emotional survival mode versus thrivingKey insights from this episode:Glenn shares his experience of living with depression as his baseline for decades, where his daily goal was to "claw my way up to zero." Phyllis reveals the moment she knew their marriage pattern had to break—when she told Glenn to quit his construction job and go back to school, even though she'd never supported the family before.Tera opens up about her own relationship with pain, realizing she wore it as a badge of honor—even laughing through physical pain because she wanted to be seen as strong, not weak.The message of pain is simple: there's a problem. But too many of us have become numb to it, accepting suffering as "just the way it is." This episode will help you identify where pain has become your comfort zone and give you the courage to disrupt the pattern.Keywords: emotional health, mental health, depression recovery, marriage transformation, breaking patterns, emotional regulation, identity crisis, joy and pain balance, relationship coaching, emotional processing, therapy tools, mental wellness, overcoming depression, emotional awareness, self-discoveryResources mentioned:Get the Core Emotion Wheel: www.connectioncodes.co/podcastBook a coach: https://connectioncodes.co/coachesSchool of Connection (starts Jan 20): www.connectioncodes.co/school | — | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | Why Your Emotions Are Throwing a Temper Tantrum (And What to Do About It) | What if the "temper tantrums" in your life—whether from your kids, your partner, or even yourself—aren't misbehavior at all, but a desperate cry to be heard?In this episode, Dr. Glenn Hill and Tera Wages unpack a powerful truth: our emotions are pitching a temper tantrum when they're not being acknowledged. From the three-year-old crying over a scraped knee to the adult who shuts down completely, we explore what happens when our emotional energy is resisted instead of received.In This Episode:Why saying "you're okay" to a crying child creates two problems instead of solving oneHow emotional resistance shows up differently in adults (yelling, shutting down, or exploding)The powerful three-phrase framework that stops tantrums in their tracksReal stories of transformation when couples learn to follow each other's energyWhy our culture teaches us that suppressing emotions is mature (and why it's actually destroying us)Whether you're parenting young children, navigating marriage conflict, or trying to understand your own emotional patterns, this episode will help you recognize when energy is being resisted—and how to create connection instead.Key Concepts:Emotional regulation and emotional healthThe "ooh" response and following energyTemper tantrums in children and adultsMarriage communication and conflict resolutionParenting with emotional intelligenceMental health and self-awarenessLeadership through emotional presenceResources Mentioned:Connection Codes Three-Phrase Magnet (available on our website)The Core Emotion WheelFoundations CourseReady to stop resisting and start connecting? This episode will change how you see every "temper tantrum" in your life.Get the Core Emotion Wheel: www.connectioncodes.co/podcastBook a Coach: https://connectioncodes.co/coaches | — | ||||||
| 12/30/25 | The Monday Mindset: Breaking The Cycle & Actually Starting Fresh in 2026 | What if the secret to actually starting fresh in 2026 isn't about making better resolutions—but about stopping to process what 2025 is trying to tell you?In this transformative year-end episode, marriage and family therapist Dr. Glenn Hill shares why he loves Mondays, New Year's, and fresh starts—and the framework that makes them actually work. Glenn and his wife Phyllis get vulnerable about their year of burnout, chronic pain, and the pivotal moments that changed everything. Tera Wages guides them through a reflection process that goes beyond surface-level goal-setting to create real, lasting transformation.You'll discover:The "Monday Mindset" approach to fresh starts that actually creates changeWhy your high pain tolerance is keeping you stuck (and how to recognize it)The year-end reflection framework: what went well, what didn't, and what to do about itHow to stop the cycle of ignoring pain and hoping things will "just get better"The difference between processing pain and managing pain (one leads to breakthrough, one leads to burnout)Why "letting bygones be bygones" guarantees you'll repeat the same patterns in 2026How to identify what to replicate vs. what to eliminate as you enter the new yearKey Topics: New Year goals, fresh starts, emotional health, mental health, marriage counseling, burnout recovery, chronic pain management, year-end reflection, goal setting, emotional intelligence, relationship coaching, leadership development, self-care, mental wellness, therapy tools, emotional processing, work-life balance, New Year's resolutions alternativePowerful Moments:Glenn opens up about barely celebrating the holidays a year ago due to burnout—and where he is todayPhyllis shares her journey from standing at the Grand Canyon unable to walk to reclaiming her body and futureThe "hot stove competition" analogy that will change how you view pain tolerance foreverWhy Echo's confrontation became the catalyst for Phyllis's transformationThe truth about psycholation (psychological isolation) and why "don't air your dirty laundry" is destroying usHow Connection Codes is expanding in 2026 with the School of Connection and more in-person eventsThe Framework:Look backward - What went well? (Find your bullseye to replicate)Process the pain - What didn't go well? (Identify what needs to shift)Take action - What specific steps will eliminate the pain and pour gas on what's working?Resources Mentioned:Get the Core Emotion Wheel: www.connectioncodes.co/podcastBook a Connection Codes Coach: https://connectioncodes.co/coachesSchool of Connection (Enrollment Open - Starts Jan 20): https://www.connectioncodes.co/school-of-connectionClarity Reset (Perfect for fresh starts): https://www.connectioncodes.co/clarity-resetFoundations Masterclass: https://www.connectioncodes.co/foundationsIf you're tired of the same cycle of New Year's resolutions that fade by February, this episode will give you the Monday Mindset framework to make 2026 actually different. Because fresh starts only work when you stop ignoring what your emotions are telling you.Connect with us:Instagram: @connectioncodesWebsite: www.connectioncodes.co | — | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | Shrimp Rings & Silver Trees: The Holiday Traditions That Made Us Who We Are | What do a silver Christmas tree, a shrimp ring, and a pen from a Pringles can all have in common? They're all part of the wild, wonderful, and sometimes ridiculous Christmas journey of Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill!In this fun and festive episode, Glenn, Phyllis, and Tera open up about their favorite Christmas traditions—from Phyllis's magical German childhood with St. Nicholas bringing candlelit trees on Christmas Eve, to Glenn's silver tree with a spinning color wheel, to their hilariously humble first married Christmas together. They share how they've created over-the-top holiday magic for their kids and now 12 grandkids, including elaborate scavenger hunts, cousin extravaganzas, and Glenn's famous Christmas plays.In this episode, you'll hear:Phyllis's German Christmas traditions (so different from American ones!)Glenn's confession about thinking Velveeta was "real cheese"Their first married Christmas story (you won't believe what they gave each other)The legendary "shrimp ring years" their kids still talk aboutHow they create magical experiences for 12 grandkidsThe evolution of their family Christmas celebrationsWhat happens when your adult kids start their own traditionsEveryone's favorite Christmas songs, foods, and moviesPerfect for: Anyone who loves Christmas, families creating traditions, parents and grandparents who go all-out for the holidays, anyone curious about international Christmas celebrations, couples building their own family cultureGet the Core Emotion Wheel: www.connectioncodes.co/podcastBook a Connection Codes Coach: https://connectioncodes.co/coachesKeywords: Christmas traditions, holiday memories, family celebrations, German Christmas, creating family traditions, grandparenting, Christmas magic, holiday joy, marriage and family, festive season, cultural differences, Christmas stories | — | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | When Humor Hurts: Navigating Experiencing the Same Situation Differently | Why do the same moments bring one person joy and another person pain? And how can we stop letting those differences destroy our relationships?In this powerful episode, Glenn, Phyllis, and Tera unpack a transformative truth: we all enter the same situations with completely different backstories, and those differences create conflict faster than anything else—especially during the holidays.Tera shares a vulnerable story about feeling hurt by Glenn's teasing, only to discover they have polar opposite beliefs about what jokes mean. Glenn grew up believing you only joke about things that aren't true, while Tera learned that every joke contains truth. Same behavior. Completely different experiences.Glenn and Phyllis walk through real-life examples—from music preferences to days off—showing how our childhood experiences shape what brings us joy or pain today. They share practical tools for conveying your experience without attacking your partner, and how to create curiosity instead of conflict.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the holidays amplify relational disconnection (and how to navigate family gatherings without losing yourself)The simple phrase that stops emotional flooding before it creates an "emotional dam"How one couple discovered why the husband's day off was his most dysregulated day of the weekWhy saying "I felt hurt" is completely different than "that hurt me"The secret to making space for both people's experiences without anyone being "wrong"How to recognize when you're losing your identity and what to do about itFeatured Story: A client discovers his day off triggers fear because he doesn't know his worth outside of work—and the powerful moment when he finds himself through the Core Emotion Wheel.This episode will transform how you approach conflict, whether it's with your spouse, your kids, your coworkers, or your extended family. Because the goal isn't to change what you like or agree on everything—it's to see each other.Resources mentioned:Get the Core Emotion Wheel: www.connectioncodes.co/podcastBook a Connection Codes Coach: https://connectioncodes.co/coachesPrograms referenced:Clarity Reset (for identity work and emotion processing): https://www.connectioncodes.co/clarity-resetFoundations Masterclass: https://www.connectioncodes.co/foundationsLate Night Program: https://www.connectioncodes.co/late-night | — | ||||||
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