Connection Codes

All over social media, thought leaders are telling people that processing and regulating their emotions is the most important skill they can have. But-- why? Why do you need this skill and HOW do you regulate your emotions? This is exactly what the Connection Codes is about & today we are going to share our experience of what this skill has done for us. And share our tool to get you there. To...

It is uncomfortable being human when we are afraid of feeling or talking about hard things. We tend to project positivity or joy instead of being able to process the pain. We are designed to move to joy but we cannot get to true joy without walking through the pain. Today, we are talking about how can we show up in friendships as our authentic selves without fear of being a "Debbie Downer&quo...

We want more happy things on the Core Emotion Wheel! We get it! 😉 Today, we talk about how you can spark more joy in your life to share with your partner even when 7 out of 8 emotions on the CEW feel bad. Our goal isn't to be doom and gloom or to "stir the pot" it is to create a system that will be lasting & that touches on what is happening in your core each day. So you can ide...

If you are in a happy, loving relationship where you feel safe but have moments that suddenly your partner feels like the enemy... Ooooo... you aren't alone. It is easy to feel like they are the ones in the "wrong." Today, we talk about reframing our thoughts and having deep conversations to experience new depth and peace in your relationship. Download the Core Emotion Wheel:  https:...

Mark & Teresa Lubovich know all about helping kids reach their goals academically- and have witnessed over and over that it is often emotions due to life circumstances that are causing kids to be blocked. They share how they connect with kids to help them increase brain function so they can thrive in the classroom. These same ideas and tools can be applied to the workplace or to help your kids...

Trauma Informed Coach Echo Vetter comes on the podcast today to discuss how teaching our kids emotional intellegence is in no way a hallpass to let them "get away" with poor behavior. She share her own parenting transformation and what she has intigrated into her home to see a major shift in her family. Connect with Echo: https://calendly.com/echohillvetter Use code Podcast for 20% off o...

How much does body image affect our sex life? When do body image issues begin? And how do American experiences vary from other cultures? We are diving into how body image has affected a large percentage of women and how experiences early in their life can affect them for decades. Download the Core Emotion Wheel:  https://www.connectioncodes.co/podcast Enroll in our Foundations Masterclass using co...

Petra and Jeff began their journey of the Connection Codes for their marriage, then discovered that it applies to many areas of their life. Their most recent discovery is how emotions affect their eating & maintaining physical health. They share how they use the "wonder wheel" to connect with each other and how they are finding healing with each other without trying to "fix&quot...

After years of sleeping in separate beds due to night terrors, then eventually separating as a couple, Dave and Jess found the Connection Codes. Now, they are finally able to sleep in the same bed and are finding safety in their marriage. In today's episode, they share their story. Dave says, "This whole journey for me is learning to be authentic with Jess." Guys, this episode is raw...

If you have found yourself in a cycle of defensiveness, pointing the finger, or shutting down it can feel hard to break that pattern. It feels like you are in a courtroom battling it out each day. Sometimes, you can't go straight from living in disconnect to living in connection- there needs to be an in between time of settling. Today, we are talking about the transition from the courtroom of...

Shawn & Michelle Gabie are sharing a conflict that appears seemingly small to anyone looking in, but when it becomes a daily repeat, it quickly becomes large. The cycle of the conflict leads to feeling disrepected & hurt. These moments happen in our homes every day, a small annoyance that causes big disconnect. They are sharing how they finally turned the corner to overcome this pain point...

There have been several great questions come in recently, we decided to do a rapid fire response. We are going to be talking about how doing the Connection Codes isn't a hallpass to be lazy in your relationship, how Tera no longer feel's pressure in sex, and how to explain the CC with friends. Episode 44- Elijah's Journey Foundations Course with 20% off Code applied- https://connection...

Connection Coders Roy & Julie are In Session today to talk about the "multiplier." This is when a reaction feels like it should be small but ends up becoming larger than expected. We have all been there. Dr Glenn & Phyllis share communication tips to help reconnect you when things snowball quickly & without warning. Core Emotion Wheel: https://www.connectioncodes.co/podcast F...

Jordan & Erika Koop come on the podcast today to talk through finding the right time to do the Core Emotion Wheel. They parents to young kids & finding time to connect when they are both "on" is difficult. (We get it!) Dr Glenn & Phyllis give practical advice & talk through their painpoints. Foundations course: www.connectioncodes.co/foundationscourse Free Core Emotion Wh...

A listener described her emotions as feeling like one big ball of yukiness-- and we can see how it would feel that way. How can you tell the difference between some emotions when it feels like they are hitting all at once? We are going to help teach you with special emphasis on the difference in guilt and shame. Download the Core Emotion Wheel: ⁠https://www.connectioncodes.co/podcast⁠ Use code: PO...

In this episode of "Friendship and Feelings," we explore the challenges of processing emotions in friendships and how to create safety in those relationships. We sit down with Bridgett Blood to discuss how she uses the Connection Codes tools as a single person to work through trauma and find emotional regulation. Bridgett shares her personal experiences and insights into using the Connec...

We dive into the challenges of navigating relationship conflicts and resolving disagreements with your partner. Using a courtroom analogy, we discuss the pitfalls of trying to make a case against your partner and offer tips for effective communication and conflict resolution. Our goal is to help you avoid damaging your relationship while still finding a way to address your concerns and come to a r...

Do you ever feel like you have been hit by sadness so hard that it is hard to move? But another time sadness could come and go quickly? There are different levels that you can experience emotion & being able to communicate those levels can make a big difference in how others respond to you. Something that could look like a small situation to one person could feel big inside another person'...

Today, we will be discussing secondary anger and how to get to the core emotion. Secondary anger is a response to another emotion, such as fear, hurt, or shame. It can be challenging to identify and manage, but it's essential to understand and manage it to prevent it from damaging our relationships and affecting our mental health. By recognizing the signs of secondary anger and using the Conne...

Do you stand in the aisle of Target debating what shampoo to buy? Or do you have to keep telling your waitress for one more minute while you decide dinner? Decisions come up all day every day and many of us are frozen due to indecisiveness & struggling to choose. We are diving into how to overcome it to save time & energy.

Babies, marriage, retirement, moving, loss… there are so many moments in life our identity shifts. Those moments leave us feeling lost, unsure of who we are now. And it is painful. Today, we share our experiences in these shifts and a response to an email we received.

Ever sense that your spouse is still upset the day after a conflict & you don't know what to do to move forward? Today, we dive into how to break that moment up so you can ease the tension & move past the conflict. We are explaining the research behind the Core Emotion Wheel & what it can do to change your life. To download our free Core Emotion Wheel: https://www.connectioncodes.co/po...

Chris Cruz joins us today to talk about life before and after the Connection Codes. He dives into the moment he shifted from kind of using the tools to going all in. He shares what he did to push through the hard moments to now live a life of connection. 

What do people experiencing narcissism need? Can you heal narcissism? If you are living with or in relationship with someone experiencing a psychological disorder, this episode is especially for you. We actually think everyone should hear this because we ALL experience a disorder of the psyche at some point on the spectrum. To download our free Core Emotion Wheel: https://www.connectioncodes.co/po...

Are you in relationship with someone who experiences narcissism? Have you been accused yourself of being narcissist? This two part series is for you. We are breaking down What it looks and feels like to experience narcissism from both the internal perspective and the external. This is part one & it is very important that you listen to both parts. Next week we complete the puzzle and fill in so...