In this heartfelt episode, certified Connection Codes coach Bridgett Blood joins Tera and Phyllis for an honest and moving conversation about what it means to connect with yourself first . After facing the collapse of a romantic relationship that had initially introduced her to Connection Codes, Bridgett found herself alone—and yet, divinely invited—to use these emotional tools to begin healing from the inside out. She shares how journaling her core emotions, honoring the signals from her body, and staying present through the pain helped her rebuild a sense of wholeness and self-worth. This episode is a powerful reminder that the journey to connection with others must begin with ourselves—and that even in our darkest seasons, we can learn to stay. 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 - Let’s Begin: A Gentle Disclaimer 00:00:39 - Welcome to the Space Where Connection Matters 00:01:32 - Meet Bridget: A Journey of Heart and Healing 00:03:03 - From Breakup to Breakthrough: Bridget’s Path to Wholeness 00:03:55 - Her Daily Practice: Wheels, Words, and Staying Present 00:07:02 - Emotional Honesty: The Real Work of Being Human 00:11:20 - When Phyllis Needed the Tools Too 00:18:06 - How to Stay True to Yourself in Love 00:24:02 - Listening to Your Body When It’s Screaming Softly 00:30:48 - Pain Isn’t the End—It’s the Invitation 00:31:16 - One Massage, a Lifetime of Emotions 00:32:20 - The Weight We Carry When We Don’t Process 00:34:01 - What Our Bodies Remember from Generations Past 00:35:02 - The Science (and Soul) Behind the Body’s Memory 00:38:16 - Bridget’s Road Back to Self-Care 00:40:07 - Loving Yourself While Loving Someone Else 00:42:27 - The Courage Men Need to Feel 00:45:42 - What Healing Sounds Like for All of Us 00:49:04 - You’re Allowed to Ask for Help 00:55:19 - A Soft Landing: Final Thoughts & Tools for You
