Connection Codes

He Wanted to Quit: The Key to Turning Our Marriage Around(131)


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Tera and Wes open up about going through an emotional disconnect and how they rebuilt their relationship using the Connection Codes method. They discuss their struggles with loneliness, guilt, and fear, and how these emotions impacted their marriage and family life. Tera and Wes also explore how learning to process emotions in the moment has helped them break old patterns of conflict, ultimately leading to a stronger, more connected partnership. This episode shows us how slowing down and creating emotional safety can transform a relationship.

Links and Resources:

  • Book a discovery call for Overwhelm Overhaul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/tera-wages/30min⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • To download the Core Emotion Wheel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/rnyne5jf⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • To enroll in Foundations use the code PODCAST for 20% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/rnyne5jf⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Learn more about becoming a Certified Connection Codes Coach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.connectioncodes.co/certified-coach⁠

  • Chapters

    • 00:00:00 - The Start of Our Connection Codes Journey

    • 00:02:35 - How Our Journey Began During COVID

    • 00:04:22 - The Core Emotion Wheel: A Life-Changing Tool

    • 00:05:07 - Real-Time Emotion Wheel: An Unfiltered Demo

    • 00:09:07 - Wes Opens Up: His Path to Emotional Awareness

    • 00:12:08 - Tara’s Reflection on Connection and Communication

    • 00:13:51 - The Tough Stuff: Breaking Through Emotional Barriers

    • 00:19:34 - Parenting with Emotional Awareness: The Real Impact

    • 00:25:23 - Emotional Anchoring: How to Stay Grounded in the Chaos

    • 00:26:06 - Reflecting on Old Conflicts and New Growth

    • 00:27:05 - Sticking with It: Committing to Emotional Growth

    • 00:28:24 - Real-Life Transformation: What It Looks Like

    • 00:30:42 - Processing Emotions in Real Time: No More Bottling It Up

    • 00:37:04 - Creating a Safe Space: The Key to Emotional Healing

    • 00:41:30 - The Challenges of Holding Space for Each Other

    • 00:45:45 - Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Encouragement

    • ...more
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