Reader,

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Have you ever wondered if change is really possible—deep, lasting change?

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This week on the podcast, you’ll meet Tanja and James, a Canadian couple who’ve been married for 35 years, raised two kids, worked in ministry, healthcare, and education—and still found themselves disconnected, burned out, and in chronic pain.

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Until one night, James couldn’t sleep.

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He stumbled across a podcast interview with Glenn & Phyllis, ordered The Connection Codes book on a whim... and everything changed.

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📖 They didn’t just read the book. They read it again.
📚 Then they started a book club with their son and his fiancée.
💻 Then they took Foundations.
🎓 Then they joined the Certified Coaching Program.

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And now?
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They're teaching Foundations to 30+ people in their remote town, using the Core Emotion Wheel with high school students in their classrooms, and finally doing ministry together as a couple.

Tanja shared how unprocessed trauma and years of emotional suppression left her in chronic pain—unable to even lift a coffee cup.
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But when she began to process her emotions regularly, her body began to heal.

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James described how he always thought he lived in shame... until he realized it was actually loneliness.
He just didn’t have the words for it—until now.

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They didn’t find some magic secret.
They found a framework that helped them show up honestly, name what was really happening, and connect through it.

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🎧 Click here to listen on YouTube!​

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Or click on your favorite place to listen:

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Connect with Tanja and James Interested in learning more about Tanja and James' story? Or learning the method they used to connect to themselves and each other- they can guide you step by step. As Certified Coaches, they have the proven framework and they are here to ensure you aren't alone on your journey. Book a Call

💡 Here’s something to reflect on:

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You don’t need a perfect life.
You don’t need a perfectly willing spouse.
You don’t even need to believe that everything can change.

You just need to be willing to start.

💡 What would shift for you if you could name what’s happening under the surface?
💡 What if you could finally stop walking on eggshells and start building something stronger?

This story will remind you—it’s not too late.

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Let's do this.

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P.S.​
If you noticed this newsletter is a little late… you’re not wrong 😅
We’re deep in what I like to call “May-cember”—you know, when the school year ends in an explosion of field days, class parties, dress-up themes, and “bring-a-board-game-to-school” madness. 🎒📚🎉

If you’re a parent in this season too—I see you.
It’s a lot. And you’re doing great. 💛
We’re almost there. Deep breath. You’ve got this. 👏👏👏

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Disclaimer: This podcast and newsletter are co-created with a marriage and family therapist, but we are not your therapist. The information shared here is for educational and informational purposes only. If you’re experiencing overwhelming emotions or need personalized support, we encourage you to seek help from a licensed therapist or counselor or a coach. Remember, your emotions matter, and asking for help is a superpower.

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