In this heartfelt episode, certified Connection Codes coach Bridgett Blood joins Tera and Phyllis for an honest and moving conversation about what it means to connect with yourself first. After facing the collapse of a romantic relationship that had initially introduced her to Connection Codes, Bridgett found herself alone—and yet, divinely invited—to use these emotional tools to begin healing from the inside out. She shares how journaling her core emotions, honoring the signals from her body, and staying present through the pain helped her rebuild a sense of wholeness and self-worth. This episode is a powerful reminder that the journey to connection with others must begin with ourselves—and that even in our darkest seasons, we can learn to stay.

Links and Resources:

• Download the Core Emotion Wheel: https://youtube.com/@connectioncodes?si=phORYBsGMOOrj9mA

• Find out how to become a Certified Coach:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://connectioncodes.co/certified-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Find a coach:⁠ https://connectioncodes.co/coaches#find-a-coach-menu

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Let’s Begin: A Gentle Disclaimer

• 00:00:39 - Welcome to the Space Where Connection Matters

• 00:01:32 - Meet Bridget: A Journey of Heart and Healing

• 00:03:03 - From Breakup to Breakthrough: Bridget’s Path to Wholeness

• 00:03:55 - Her Daily Practice: Wheels, Words, and Staying Present

• 00:07:02 - Emotional Honesty: The Real Work of Being Human

• 00:11:20 - When Phyllis Needed the Tools Too

• 00:18:06 - How to Stay True to Yourself in Love

• 00:24:02 - Listening to Your Body When It’s Screaming Softly

• 00:30:48 - Pain Isn’t the End—It’s the Invitation

• 00:31:16 - One Massage, a Lifetime of Emotions

• 00:32:20 - The Weight We Carry When We Don’t Process

• 00:34:01 - What Our Bodies Remember from Generations Past

• 00:35:02 - The Science (and Soul) Behind the Body’s Memory

• 00:38:16 - Bridget’s Road Back to Self-Care

• 00:40:07 - Loving Yourself While Loving Someone Else

• 00:42:27 - The Courage Men Need to Feel

• 00:45:42 - What Healing Sounds Like for All of Us

• 00:49:04 - You’re Allowed to Ask for Help

• 00:55:19 - A Soft Landing: Final Thoughts & Tools for You

In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, Tera shares the emotional weight of discovering a lump and choosing silence over fear—until it became too loud to ignore. Phyllis opens up about years of stored anger and the physical damage it caused before she began the journey of emotional release. Alongside Dr. Glenn, they explore how unprocessed emotions don’t disappear—they go deeper, affecting not just relationships, but our health and sense of self. Through honest storytelling and the powerful tool of the Core Emotion Wheel, this conversation invites listeners to stop stuffing, start feeling, and gently uproot what’s been buried for far too long. It’s not about fixing everything overnight—it’s about finally starting.

Links and Resources:

• Download the Core Emotion Wheel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.connectioncodes.co/cew-podcast⁠⁠⁠
• Find out how to become a Certified Coach:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://connectioncodes.co/certified-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Find a coach:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://connectioncodes.co/all-coaches⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Before We Begin: A Gentle Disclaimer
• 00:00:39 - Welcome to Connection Codes: Let’s Get Real
• 00:01:32 - Tera’s Story: When Fear Took Over
• 00:02:27 - What Happens When We Avoid Emotion
• 00:03:10 - How Emotions Take Root in Us
• 00:05:05 - Phyllis on Anger: The Emotion She Never Spoke
• 00:07:04 - Why Feeling Is Healing
• 00:08:09 - The Brain-Body Link You Didn’t Know About
• 00:17:16 - Learning to Actually Connect With Yourself
• 00:26:52 - The Paint Job Metaphor That Says It All
• 00:27:18 - When Gratitude Becomes a Mask
• 00:28:03 - Getting Honest About Gratitude
• 00:28:49 - Why Downtime Is Not Optional
• 00:30:12 - Success Means Nothing Without This
• 00:31:33 - Using the Core Emotion Wheel to Process Life
• 00:33:19 - Real-Life Ways to Apply the Wheel
• 00:39:37 - How One Tool Is Changing the World
• 00:40:19 - Making Emotional Check-Ins Part of Everyday Life
• 00:45:13 - Your Invitation to Try the Core Emotion Wheel

Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill sit down with certified Connection Codes coaches Tanya and James, a couple whose journey into emotional healing began in an unexpected place—deep in a remote part of British Columbia. What started as a midnight podcast listen became a life-altering pursuit of authentic connection. Tanya and James open up about their transformation from emotional shutdown and chronic pain to a marriage bursting with joy, purpose, and practical tools. From ordering the book late at night to leading small groups in their home, launching initiatives in their church, and becoming certified coaches, they share how simple—yet not easy—the journey of emotional fluency has been. Their story is an invitation to bring the tools of Connection Codes into your home, your marriage, your community—and to experience the life-changing impact for yourself.

Links and Resources:

• Download the Core Emotion Wheel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.connectioncodes.co/cew-podcast⁠⁠⁠
• Find out how to become a Certified Coach:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://connectioncodes.co/certified-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Find a coach:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://connectioncodes.co/all-coaches⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Kicking Off the Journey: Meet Tanya & James
• 00:01:11 - A New Chapter Begins: Who Are Tanya and James?
• 00:02:10 - The Moment That Changed Everything: Discovering Connection Codes
• 00:04:34 - Turning Insight Into Action: Bringing Connection Codes to the Community
• 00:06:52 - Real Growth, Real Struggles: Their Personal Transformation Unfolds
• 00:08:48 - A Ripple Effect: Teaching, Leading, and Inspiring Through Change
• 00:09:33 - From Pain to Power: How They Faced Trauma and Chronic Struggles
• 00:11:02 - Unlocking Emotional Power: The Gift of Processing Feelings
• 00:16:36 - Redefining the Classroom: What Happens When You Connect First
• 00:21:25 - From Hurt to Healing: Connection as the Bridge
• 00:23:22 - Ready to Grow? Join Our Summer Coaching Cohort
• 00:24:21 - Why Emotional Processing Is a Superpower (Yes, Again!)
• 00:25:39 - Cracking the Teen Code: Helping Adolescents Be Understood
• 00:26:58 - Glen’s Eye-Opening Tale: When Emotions Go Ignored
• 00:29:14 - Transforming Communication: Using the Core Emotion Wheel
• 00:35:59 - Chase the Dream: Why Your Passions Matter More Than You Think
• 00:40:04 - The Transformation Is Real: What Connection Codes Changed
• 00:43:09 - Your Next Step: Final Thoughts and an Invitation to Act