Hi Reader,

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This summer I spent 10 days in Mexico City with Dr. Glenn and Phyllis. We spoke at conferences, met with business leaders, and worked with one of our certified coaches—Jonathan Hernandez.

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Jonathan was also our translator. And let me tell you… WHOA.

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I was already managing nerves around presenting in another country, but Jonathan’s brain was doing double the work—listening, translating, delivering—in real time.
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I left in awe of his brilliance.

But what I didn’t expect was what came next:
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Hearing him share his story on this week’s podcast.

Jonathan is a Certified Connection Codes Coach who's building a business to help people heal. But his story didn’t start there.

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He joins Dr Glenn on this week's episode of the Connection Codes where he talks about:

• How men are taught to suppress their feelings, and what happens when they don’t
• Why naming emotions like shame, fear, and hurt was the key to healing
• The moment he realized he wasn’t broken-he was just overwhelmed
• How emotional tools have changed how he shows up in dating and relationships
• And what it means to be a man of strength and deep feeling

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This is one of those episodes that will reach right into your soul.
If you’re walking through rejection or identity questions—or you’re trying to love someone who is—this episode is for you.

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🎧 Listen to the episode here:

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Or click on your favorite place to listen:

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What is happening at Connection Codes:

👨🏻‍🎓 Currently Enrolling Certified Coaching! ​
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a Certified Coach with Connection Codes, now’s your moment.

Fall enrollment is officially open.
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You’ll learn the full framework.

You’ll be trained to lead others with confidence and clarity.
And most of you’ll get to experience your own transformation first.

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Jonathan is living proof of this.
He joined the program, did the work, and now he’s bringing it to his country and his community.

We’re cheering him on.
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And we’d love to cheer you on next.

​Learn About Certification →​

What is hospitality?

Now I’m Southern, so I know hospitality. I was raised in it. I live for it.

But Jonathan’s family? They take it to another level.

On day 6.5 of our trip, I got food poisoning. Bad. By day 3 of being sick, Jonathan’s mom had scheduled me a doctor’s appointment with a gastroenterologist.
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Jonathan and his dad picked me up to take me. When I walked into the office, his mom and aunt were already there. All four of them sat with me in the waiting room while I tried to describe-yep, in detail-what was happening in my body.
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The whole family took me to the doctor.
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And it hit me: Hospitality is just a fancy word for identity-giving.​
They weren’t just being polite.
They saw me. They cared for me.
And in doing so, they reminded me that I mattered-even at my most physically miserable.

It was one of the most generous, humbling moments I’ve ever experienced.
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​Connection Coders have the opportunity to be the most hospitable people on the planet because we know how to see people. So much joy in being in this group.

What About You?

Maybe you’re not sick on a bathroom floor in Mexico. (But if you are going to be sick... truthfully, Mexico isn't a bad spot to do it 😂)
But maybe you’ve been carrying something heavy lately.
Maybe you’ve been trying to hold it all together- alone.

Let this be your reminder:

You were never meant to go through life disconnected.
You don’t have to wait for someone else to show up.
You can be the one who starts the conversation.
You can be the one who brings the tool.
You can be the one who says, “Here’s what’s happening for me.”

And when you do?
That’s where the healing begins.

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Let's do this.

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Ps. Certified Coaching Enrollment is Open!

Our Fall cohort is officially open for applications!
If Jonathan’s story stirs something in you—if you want to be the one who helps others find language and healing—this is your chance.

​Learn more + enroll now ​

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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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