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

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