Why We're Choosing Identity Over Truth (And It's Destroying Our Relationships)
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Episode 188: Identity Over Truth - Why We're All Desperate to Be Seen
In this powerful episode, Tera Wages and Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill explore why humans prioritize identity over truth—and how this fundamental need shapes everything from our marriages to the polarizing world we see online.
What You'll Learn:
- Why identity is your #1 human need (backed by the Still Face Experiment)
- The 5 critical questions your brain is constantly asking
- How identity loss makes us do things we'd never recommend to others
- Why "calling someone back to truth" never works in relationships
- The real reason people stay in lower-paying jobs (it's not about money)
- How to recognize when someone is losing identity—and what to do instead
- Why the "us vs them" narrative is more dangerous than you think
- Practical tools to give identity instead of stripping it away
Key Topics Covered:
- Emotional health and regulation
- Marriage communication and conflict resolution
- Leadership development and team culture
- Mental health and depression
- Identity formation and validation
- Connection vs disconnection
- Emotional intelligence in relationships
- Workplace culture and employee retention
Resources:
- Get the FREE Core Emotion Wheel: www.connectioncodes.co/podcast
- Book a Connection Codes Coach: https://connectioncodes.co/coaches
- Learn about Connection Codes training for businesses and leaders: https://connectioncodes.co/at-work
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