Hi Reader,
I know. It’s been a minute. Four weeks since I’ve sent a newsletter—and I’ve missed you.
Honestly? I’ve had a little writer’s block. Not because I didn’t have anything to say (ohhh, there’s so much), but because I didn’t know how to jump back in. How do you sum up a summer like this?
But here’s what I’ve learned: you don’t have to say everything perfectly. You just have to show up. So… hi. I’m here. And I want to catch you up like we’re sitting on the porch with coffee in hand.
What I’ve Been Up To 👇
🛫 First stop: Mexico City
Dr. Glenn, Phyllis, and I spent 10 packed days with Certified Coach Jonathan Hernandez (you’ll meet him on the podcast in 2 weeks!) and connected with executives, led workshops, and even hosted a church conference. With Jonathan & his families help, we officially launched Connection Codes in Spanish! More on that soon but it is a huge deal and we are overjoyed to be expanding 🙌🏻
💍 Also, Glenn & Phyllis celebrated 43 years of marriage!
And somehow, they’re still laughing and learning together. A true example of what connection over time can look like.
🇬🇧 Then… I did something bold: LONDON. Alone.
My first international solo trip. The flight got canceled. My bag didn’t arrive until six hours before I came home. I had to regulate a lot of emotion-fear, loneliness, frustration-but I also found so much joy. I walked slow. Ate beautiful food. Met a new friend while ordering dessert at the bar & had dinner with her the next night. Soaked in every ounce of adventure. The Core Emotion Wheel was my anchor through it all.
🌲 After that: Vail, Colorado.
I spoke at a leadership summit for automotive executives, sharing how emotional processing can actually increase productivity, reduce tension, and transform team culture. I’ll never stop saying this: emotions aren’t the problem- they’re the tool.
🎓 And back home, we launched our 4th Certified Coaching Cohort!
Thirty humans are diving deep into the tools, learning to guide others through emotional processing—and it’s blowing me away. I got to sit in on a session this week and watched three coaches guide each other through real-time emotion. It was stunning. This work is working.
🎓 Glenn & Phyllis are ramping up more travels.
As I type this, they are en route to Omaha to join Certified Coaches Becca, Kristen, & Todd, who are hosting events and workshops.
They are also currently planning a Fall European tour- Amsterdam, Denmark, and Germany are scheduled all thanks to coaches and community members like you!
Once they arrive back home, they are off to Ohio for a two-day marriage conference!
There is no slowing down over here- So many good things have happened and are happening. You are at the root of it all. Building this community is our driver, and we have joy as we witness it expand. We thrive in community & we want to help you create one around you!
What’s Next
This summer has been about laying the groundwork. Stretching. Sowing. Showing up in new spaces.
Now? We’re stepping into the next season—with some very exciting things coming:
✅ A brand-new live program
✅ A Fall Certified Coaching cohort
✅ More in-person events
We’re more passionate than ever about equipping people with the tools that have changed our lives—and we want you along for the ride.
This week at the Connection Codes
On this week's podcast, we feature one of our favorite guests, Director of Coaching, Elijah Runyan.
Both Elijah and Dr. Glenn share personal stories of what it’s like to live with unique emotional wiring- where everyday experiences, like dishes left undone or mismatched hangers, can trigger intense pain experiences. Through candid reflections, they reveal how shame and loneliness can take hold when these experiences go unseen or misunderstood, and how learning to process pain instead of judging it opens the door to authentic connection.
This episode highlights how the Connection Codes framework—centered on regard, curiosity, and emotional awareness—has transformed their relationships, helping them move from miscommunication to genuine closeness with their families and partners.
🎧 Listen now: “Your Body Knows Before Your Brain Does”
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Connect with Elijah
Elijah is the director of Certified Coaching, and he also offers group and one-on-one coaching focusing on breaking addiction and building community for men.
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What About You?
I’d love to hear from you.
What did summer look like for you?
What was a joy point?
And what’s a pain you’re sitting with right now?
You can just hit “reply.” Seriously. I’d be honored to hold space for it with you. You don’t have to carry it alone.