Connection Codes

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After 30 days apart, Tera and Wes Wages reunite in this raw and reflective episode to walk through the Core Emotion Wheel—live and unscripted. They process everything from the guilt of missed connections to the joy of being truly seen, showing just how powerful emotional honesty can be. Along the way, they model how to use this tool in real-time, talk through what’s really driving their behavior, and explain how diving deeper into core emotions has helped them move from disconnection to intimacy. If you've ever felt stuck in surface-level conversations, this episode shows how to break through and build meaningful connection—one emotion at a time.

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 - Welcome, Warm-Up & Quick Heads-Up
  • 00:00:49 - Summer Stories & Reuniting on the Mic
  • 00:01:10 - Unlocking Connection with the Core Emotion Wheel
  • 00:03:33 - Putting the Wheel to Work in Real Life
  • 00:05:24 - Peeling Back Layers: Emotions That Shape Relationships
  • 00:12:00 - Wes Opens Up: Honest Feelings on the Table
  • 00:17:14 - Big Life Shift: Saying Goodbye to the RV
  • 00:18:41 - The Emotional Weight of Letting Go
  • 00:19:08 - Adventures, Solitude, and Summer Reflections
  • 00:20:06 - Joy, Dreams, and What’s Next
  • 00:20:35 - Breaking Down the Core Eight Emotions
  • 00:22:02 - Chasing Parks, Memories, and Milestones
  • 00:23:37 - Why Our Feelings Drive the Choices We Make
  • 00:30:52 - The Highs and Hiccups of Life on the Road
  • 00:33:04 - How Core Emotions Keep Us Connected
  • 00:35:06 - Final Encouragement & Invitation to Join the Conversation
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