Elijah Runyan, a Connection Codes-certified coach, wellness mentor, and father of four, joins Tera to dig into the emotional rollercoaster of parenting. In this episode, Elijah opens up about the challenges of raising teenagers and young kids, trying to understand their emotional needs, and confronting his own fears and shame as a parent. He shares how Connection Codes tools have completely changed his approach, moving from reaction to intentional connection, and how he’s helping his kids process trauma and anxiety. This conversation is a look at how real change begins within and offers hope for parents everywhere seeking deeper relationships with their kids.

Links and Resources:

• To download the Core Emotion Wheel: https://www.connectioncodes.co/wheel
• To enroll in Foundations use the code PODCAST for 20% off: ⁠https://www.connectioncodes.co/marriage-course-online⁠
• Book a coaching session with Dr. Glenn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.connectioncodes.co/marriage-help

Connect with Elijah:

• Schedule a CC Coaching Session with Elijah: https://runyanstronghealth.as.me/schedule/5204ed3a
• Runyan Strong Health: https://www.runyanstronghealth.com
• Elijah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahrunyan
• Elijah on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runyanstronghealth

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - A Day with Elijah: Diving Deep
• 00:01:27 - The Buzz Behind Connection Codes Certification
• 00:03:08 - Parenting Without a Script
• 00:06:24 - Fear, Shame, and Teenage Drivers
• 00:10:15 - When School Stops Feeling Safe
• 00:15:10 - The Trauma We Didn’t See Coming
• 00:19:06 - Co-Regulating: The Secret Sauce
• 00:20:13 - A New Approach to Safety for Kids
• 00:21:40 - Breaking Old Parenting Cycles
• 00:26:15 - Repairing Connections: The Art of the Apology
• 00:27:10 - How Hungry is Your Kid’s Heart?
• 00:31:07 - Wheels of Emotion: A Parenting Tool
• 00:32:04 - Raw Reflections from Parenthood
• 00:37:03 - Resources, Encouragement, and Hope for Parents