The pain didn’t go away—it just got quiet


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This Week in the Connection Codes

Reader,

I’ve spent so much of my life in my head.
Thinking through everything.
Strategizing. Rationalizing.
Even trying to logic my way through pain.

But over the past few years, I’ve realized something profound:

My body always knew first.

Before I had words, before I could identify the emotion- my body was already sending the signal.

I can even look back to moments where I had a gut instinct and I didn't listen. Whew- then I was so mad at myself for not listening to my "gut." Those were emotions trying to guide me, but I didn't know how to tune into their signals.

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by one of our lead coaches (and dear friend), Echo Hill Vetter- the brilliant, trauma-informed voice who helped take Dr. Glenn’s ideas and get them into the hands of the world.

She just got back from a life-changing training with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk (author of The Body Keeps the Score) and we sat down to unpack what it means to truly listen to your body.
... To stop overriding your signals.
....To stop stuffing emotions that will show up later—whether in your back, your stomach, your sleep, or your relationships.

Echo said, “I’m not just tuning into my body. I’m letting it guide me.”

And I felt that in my bones.

We talk about how:

  • Trauma isn't always dramatic—it's often stored in the body
  • The importance of listening to your body's basic needs
  • Practical steps to "feel your feelings" physically
  • Challenging self-abandonment for emotional healing

Whether you’re walking through chronic pain, anxiety, burnout, or numbness- this episode will feel like a deep breath of relief.

You don’t have to fix everything today.
You just have to start listening.

🎧 Listen now: Healing isn't just in your head

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💡 Here’s something to reflect on:

"When was the last time you truly listened to what your body was telling you? What did you learn?"

Remember, your body holds wisdom. By tuning in, you're not just improving your health—you're deepening your capacity for connection in all your relationships.


Connect with Echo

Echo is a trauma-informed coach, writer, and a lead Certified Connection Codes Coach. She is also a mom of 6 who is passionate about helping other's connect to their bodies.

Let's do this.

Ps. If you are ready to take the next step & begin using the Core Emotion Wheel to transform your life- we created a simple framework for you with action sheets to get the results you are looking for.

I will walk you through how to tune into your body to begin dissecting its signals. You get daily worksheets for journaling, a "say this... not this" guide, and a 3-day video series to grow your emotional intelligence muscle.

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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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