What if the story you’ve been telling yourself… isn’t even yours? In this deeply validating and insight-rich episode of the Connection Codes podcast, Tera Wages joins Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill to explore how childhood messages, cultural labels, and relationship dynamics shape—and often limit—our identity. Through personal stories, including leaving church, navigating marriage intimacy, and feeling misunderstood by family, the hosts unpack what it means to "wear a hat" that no longer fits. Listeners will be challenged to ask: Who put this label on me? Why am I still wearing it? With raw emotional depth and practical wisdom, the episode empowers you to identify the inner “judge,” rewire internal narratives, and intentionally reclaim who you want to become . Links and Resources: Book a discovery call for Overwhelm Overhaul: https://calendly.com/tera-wages/30min?month=2025-03 Connection Codes: https://connectioncodes.co/ (If links are not working, please copy and paste connectioncodes.co to your search bar and look through our site menu!) ________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 00:00:00 – Identity Isn’t Just a Concept—It’s Personal 00:02:26 – When You Realize You’ve Been Wearing the Wrong Hat 00:05:53 – Do I Even Matter… to Me? 00:09:23 – The Labels We Live By (And How to Let Them Go) 00:13:26 – How External Voices Shape Internal Battles 00:25:56 – Old Messages, New Awareness: What Are You Still Carrying? 00:27:19 – Step Into the Judge’s Chamber—You Might Be Surprised Who’s Inside 00:28:14 – The Dishwasher Story: It Was Never About the Dishes 00:29:28 – Tearing Off the Labels That Keep Us Small 00:32:46 – Speak Life: The Words That Shape Who You Become 00:42:00 – Feel It to Heal It: A Real Look at the Core Emotion Wheel
