In this heartfelt episode, we explore the transformative power of vulnerability in personal growth. Join us as Hannah Droll shares her journey of embracing vulnerability through Connection Codes, revealing how it reshaped her relationships and self-awareness. Discover the challenges and triumphs of staying present in moments of emotional intensity, and learn how vulnerability can lead to deeper connections and personal transformation. Tune in to uncover the profound impact of being open and authentic in your own life.

What if processing emotions could be simple, kind, and transformative? In this conversation, Dr. Glenn sits down with Jonathan Hernandez — psychology student, Certified Connection Codes Coach, and creative visionary bringing the Connection Codes to nearly a billion Spanish speakers. Speaking from his own dating relationship, Jonathan shares how processing emotions like fear, joy, and shame without judgment has deepened connection and reduced conflict — and how these same tools are transforming marriages around the world. Together, they explore why emotions “happen to us,” how resisting them keeps us stuck, and practical ways to experience emotional safety in real time. Whether you’re dating, married, or somewhere in between, this episode offers hope, humor, and actionable insight for anyone ready to strengthen their emotional health and relationships.

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
• Jonathan Hernandez on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonathan-hernandez-b16070188⁠

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome & Why This Conversation Matters
• 00:00:38 - Finding Joy in Fully Feeling
• 00:01:35 - Meet Jonathan Hernandez & His Mission
• 00:03:13 - The Moment Connection Codes Changed Everything
• 00:07:22 - How Emotions Shape Every Connection
• 00:10:50 - Processing Feelings That Once Felt Impossible
• 00:21:06 - Turning Shame into a Bridge for Closeness
• 00:24:34 - Trauma Responses and the Path to Healing
• 00:27:23 - Experiencing Emotions in a Whole New Way
• 00:28:43 - Using Emotional Processing to Truly Heal
• 00:29:55 - Why Sadness Deserves a Seat at the Table
• 00:32:09 - Applying Connection Codes in Real-Life Dating
• 00:42:20 - Bringing Connection Codes to Millions of Spanish Speakers
• 00:48:02 - The Transformative Power of Emotional Coaching
• 00:49:58 - Walking Through the Emotional Wheel in Action

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