Tera, Phyllis, and Dr. Glenn dive into the deeply human instinct to stay hidden—especially when emotions like shame, sadness, or anger begin to rise. Whether it's saying “I’m fine” when we’re not, or disconnecting to avoid discomfort, the episode unpacks how hiding becomes a form of emotional protection that ultimately costs us connection. Drawing from personal stories and the Connection Codes framework, the hosts reveal how early life messages taught us to suppress emotion rather than engage with it—and how staying hidden, even from ourselves, creates internal dissonance. Through honest reflection and practical tools, they guide listeners toward emotional safety and deeper intimacy by asking the core question: “What’s firing in me right now?” If you've ever shut down, avoided vulnerability, or longed to feel more seen in your relationships, this episode offers a compassionate and powerful path back to connection. 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 – When You Say “I’m Fine”… But You’re Not 00:00:38 – Caught Hiding in the Pantry 00:01:38 – The Emotional Weight of Disappearing 00:02:34 – Wellness, Vulnerability, and Hidden Triggers 00:05:55 – What Hiding Really Does to the Heart 00:08:35 – The Silent Disconnect in Relationships 00:11:26 – Why Hiding Becomes a Habit 00:15:02 – What Happens When You Finally Speak It 00:24:25 – The Emotion Wheel That Changed Everything 00:25:20 – Saying the Thing You've Never Said 00:27:33 – You Deserve to Be Seen 00:30:48 – Finding Your Safe People 00:33:04 – When Judgment Shuts Us Down 00:38:11 – Using the Core Emotion Wheel in Real Life 00:43:47 – Wrapping Up: Your Next Step Toward Connection
