In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, Tera shares the emotional weight of discovering a lump and choosing silence over fear—until it became too loud to ignore. Phyllis opens up about years of stored anger and the physical damage it caused before she began the journey of emotional release. Alongside Dr. Glenn, they explore how unprocessed emotions don’t disappear—they go deeper, affecting not just relationships, but our health and sense of self. Through honest storytelling and the powerful tool of the Core Emotion Wheel , this conversation invites listeners to stop stuffing, start feeling, and gently uproot what’s been buried for far too long. It’s not about fixing everything overnight—it’s about finally starting. Links and Resources: Download the Core Emotion Wheel: https://www.connectioncodes.co/cew-podcast Find out how to become a Certified Coach: https://connectioncodes.co/certified-coaching Find a coach: https://connectioncodes.co/all-coaches Chapters: 00:00:00 - Before We Begin: A Gentle Disclaimer 00:00:39 - Welcome to Connection Codes: Let’s Get Real 00:01:32 - Tera’s Story: When Fear Took Over 00:02:27 - What Happens When We Avoid Emotion 00:03:10 - How Emotions Take Root in Us 00:05:05 - Phyllis on Anger: The Emotion She Never Spoke 00:07:04 - Why Feeling Is Healing 00:08:09 - The Brain-Body Link You Didn’t Know About 00:17:16 - Learning to Actually Connect With Yourself 00:26:52 - The Paint Job Metaphor That Says It All 00:27:18 - When Gratitude Becomes a Mask 00:28:03 - Getting Honest About Gratitude 00:28:49 - Why Downtime Is Not Optional 00:30:12 - Success Means Nothing Without This 00:31:33 - Using the Core Emotion Wheel to Process Life 00:33:19 - Real-Life Ways to Apply the Wheel 00:39:37 - How One Tool Is Changing the World 00:40:19 - Making Emotional Check-Ins Part of Everyday Life 00:45:13 - Your Invitation to Try the Core Emotion Wheel
