Tera sits down with Sharon McMahon, widely known as America’s government teacher, to discuss the power of fear as a driver in politics and history. They discuss how emotions influence decision-making, the importance of warm relationships in bridging divides, and the steps individuals can take to create meaningful change in their communities. Sharon shares insights from her journey, highlights from her new book, The Small and the Mighty, and advice for navigating today’s polarized world.

Links and Resources:

Book a discovery call for Overwhelm Overhaul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/tera-wages/30min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To download the Core Emotion Wheel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/rnyne5jf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To enroll in Foundations use the code PODCAST for 20% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/rnyne5jf⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

Learn more about becoming a Certified Connection Codes Coach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.connectioncodes.co/certified-coach

Connect with Sharon McMahon:

• Sharon McMahon: https://sharonmcmahon.com
• Sharon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsaysso
• Here’s Where It Gets Interesting Podcast: https://sharonmcmahon.com/podcast
• The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon: https://sharonmcmahon.com/book

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - Meeting Sharon McMahon: America’s Government Teacher
• 00:01:59 - A Bold Leap into Education and Public Service
• 00:06:23 - How Fear Shapes History: Lessons We Need Today
• 00:12:30 - Fear as the Catalyst: Understanding Its Political Grip
• 00:17:41 - Politics Powered by Fear: Unpacking its Influence
• 00:27:14 - Uniting in Division: Strategies to Find Common Ground
• 00:29:08 - Social Media's Role in Isolation and Connection
• 00:34:08 - Big Impacts, Small Actions: How to Make a Difference
• 00:39:36 - Building a Legacy in a Digital World
• 00:40:46 - Stories of Unsung Heroes: Honoring Quiet Courage
• 00:51:13 - Supporting Roles: The Glue of Great Achievements
• 00:52:29 - Closing Reflections: Lessons to Take Forward⁠

Erika and Jordan Koop are back with the Connection Codes team to discuss creating meaningful connections within relationships and communities. From their initial struggles with applying Connection Codes to their eventual success in fostering a culture of emotional fluency in their northern Canadian community, their story gives you a look into both the challenges and rewards of building relational resilience. The conversation goes into the impact of vulnerability, the reality of conflict in close relationships, and steps for bringing transformative tools to others. The Koops show how connection can thrive even in the midst of personal and communal challenges.

Links and Resources:

Book a discovery call for Overwhelm Overhaul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/tera-wages/30min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To download the Core Emotion Wheel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/rnyne5jf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To enroll in Foundations use the code PODCAST for 20% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/rnyne5jf⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Learn more about becoming a Certified Connection Codes Coach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.connectioncodes.co/certified-coach⁠⁠

Connect with The Koops:

Erika and Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/questforthecore

Chapters

• 00:00:00 – The Start of a Connection Revolution
• 00:00:29 – Meet Jordan and Erica Koop
• 00:01:27 – A Message from Northern Canada
• 00:03:42 – The Koops’ Path to Connection Mastery
• 00:05:35 – Overcoming Barriers to Build Community
• 00:06:14 – The Key to Group Dynamics Success
• 00:09:01 – Profound Impacts of Connection Codes
• 00:16:10 – Personal Growth Through Emotional Challenges
• 00:27:17 – Navigating Shame and Fear in Relationships
• 00:28:30 – Exploring Emotional Cycles and the Pit of Despair
• 00:29:47 – Why Real-Time Emotional Processing Matters
• 00:31:23 – The Blueprint for a Supportive Community
• 00:34:33 – Vulnerability’s Role in Deepening Relationships
• 00:38:57 – Steps to Foster a Culture of Vulnerability
• 00:40:55 – Tangible Stories of Vulnerability at Work
• 00:45:12 – Empowering Community Builders with Resources
• 00:50:31 – Wrapping Up with Encouragement

Tera Wages and Echo Vetter Hill are discussing the realities of emotional awareness, exploring how emotions show up in our bodies and what they’re really telling us. They talk about the link between sensations and feelings, the purpose behind emotions like anger and sadness, and why we often resist our own needs. Together, they look at how facing pain can lead to real growth and how connecting with our emotions can transform relationships and self-understanding. Tera also guides you through the Core Emotion Wheel, giving you a look at a tool for identifying and processing what’s going on beneath the surface.

Links and Resources:

Book a discovery call for Overwhelm Overhaul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/tera-wages/30min⁠⁠⁠⁠

To download the Core Emotion Wheel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/rnyne5jf⁠⁠⁠⁠

To enroll in Foundations use the code PODCAST for 20% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/rnyne5jf⁠⁠⁠ ⁠

Learn more about becoming a Certified Connection Codes Coach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.connectioncodes.co/certified-coach⁠

Connect with Echo Hill Vetter:

Echo Hill Vetter’s Substack | Letters from Nashville: ⁠https://substack.com/@echohillvetter⁠

Echo on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/echohillvetter⁠

Schedule 1:1 Coaching or Group Coaching with Echo: ⁠https://calendly.com/echohillvetter⁠

Echo’s LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/echohillvetter

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 — Start of the journey with Connection Codes
• 00:00:35 — Discovering needs with Echo Vetter Hill
• 00:02:42 — Emotions decoded: What do they do?
• 00:07:16 — Sensations and self-awareness
• 00:13:02 — Emotions stored in the body
• 00:19:14 — Differentiating acute and chronic emotional pain
• 00:27:40 — The surprising strength of anger
• 00:35:52 — Building connection: The real practice
• 00:36:35 — Embracing vulnerability with emotion
• 00:38:30 — Recognizing and managing hurt
• 00:38:51 — Weighing pain against growth
• 00:44:38 — Facing sadness and navigating loss
• 00:47:59 — Loneliness exposed and finding support
• 00:55:19 — Guilt, shame, and rewriting our actions
• 00:59:55 — Unlocking the Core Emotion Wheel
• 01:06:45 — Final reflections and encouragement