Connection Codes

Part 1 Pressure from sex had such a big reaction that we decided we needed a part 2. In this episode, we talk about where the pressure comes from. We share what it has looked like and how we have overcome feeling like it is pressure.

We want to be clear: We don't believe anyone should ever have sex due to pressure. This episode is about discovering where the pressure comes from within yourself and how to overcome it. It is our goal for couples to experience nothing but fireworks and deep sexual connection 🎆

Sam & Lindsey came into their marriage with years of unprocessed emotion (like most of us) but it created cycles of deep pain that they are now working to undo. Their honesty in today's episode is raw and vulnerable. Dr Glenn and Phyllis reveal how they can create safety in their relationship. 

Are you ever in conversation then next thing you know you are disconnecting over sex? How did we get here? Tera walks through a recent conflict when she was caught off guard and felt pressured sexually. This episode is very eye opening for couples who experience different arousal levels often leaving them fighting.  

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So often, couples fight today because of conflict that happened in their past. It can be frustrating for one partner because you feel like it happened so long ago. But, emotions sometimes need to be processed even years later. 

Dr Glenn & Phyllis experienced a rare disconnect (fight) the night before recording podcasts. They are going to work through their argument in real time and we get to see how the go from being disconnected to listening to each other to become connected again. This is the most powerful episode so far in our journey- you don't want to miss it.

Psychological disorders affect around 1 in 7 people globally & often go undiagnosed. In today's episode, Dr Glenn opens up about his disorders of the psyche and how it affected he and Phyllis in their marriage early on. He also reveals what has helped him manage his symptoms so he is now functional. 

Today's episode shows the transformation of how Xiomara & Hubert went from experiencing a lasting silent treatment to being consistently connected. They also share about how they had to go against their cultural norm and learn how to share emotion in a way that is connecting. This episode is truly the picture of how the Connection Codes works.

In response to an email from a listener- we are diving into the standoff many couples find themselves in. One partner wants sex. The other partner wants connection. And both struggle giving into the other person's needs because they are feeling unseen themselves. Such a tough cycle that we break down & share what to do next.

Does it feel like you or your partner is "allergic" to emotion? You avoid anything to not feel the bad emotions, so you definitely don't want to sit down with your spouse and talk about these feelings. You aren't alone. Today, we dive into avoiding emotions and what happens when we do.

Postpartum is often a difficult experience on its own, add it to a season of pain and it can take a toll on a person. Katie and Chris opened up about their relationship after battling health issues and a season of loss. They shared moments of vulnerability in how they remained connected and what it felt like to be in a body that wasn't functioning at its usual capacity.