After 30 days apart, Tera and Wes Wages reunite in this raw and reflective episode to walk through the Core Emotion Wheel—live and unscripted. They process everything from the guilt of missed connections to the joy of being truly seen, showing just how powerful emotional honesty can be. Along the way, they model how to use this tool in real-time, talk through what’s really driving their behavior, and explain how diving deeper into core emotions has helped them move from disconnection to intimacy. If you've ever felt stuck in surface-level conversations, this episode shows how to break through and build meaningful connection—one emotion at a time. 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 - Welcome, Warm-Up & Quick Heads-Up 00:00:49 - Summer Stories & Reuniting on the Mic 00:01:10 - Unlocking Connection with the Core Emotion Wheel 00:03:33 - Putting the Wheel to Work in Real Life 00:05:24 - Peeling Back Layers: Emotions That Shape Relationships 00:12:00 - Wes Opens Up: Honest Feelings on the Table 00:17:14 - Big Life Shift: Saying Goodbye to the RV 00:18:41 - The Emotional Weight of Letting Go 00:19:08 - Adventures, Solitude, and Summer Reflections 00:20:06 - Joy, Dreams, and What’s Next 00:20:35 - Breaking Down the Core Eight Emotions 00:22:02 - Chasing Parks, Memories, and Milestones 00:23:37 - Why Our Feelings Drive the Choices We Make 00:30:52 - The Highs and Hiccups of Life on the Road 00:33:04 - How Core Emotions Keep Us Connected 00:35:06 - Final Encouragement & Invitation to Join the Conversation