Connexions Classroom

Choice is the greatest power we have as human beings. In this episode, Jodi talks about how we interpret experiences, and how our interpretations (whether or not we are aware of them) create our emotions and influence our choices. By becoming aware of the process of interpretation, emotion, and choice, we can make conscious, aware decisions instead of following our automatic perceptions and interpretations. Jodi shares a personal example of the power of perceptions and the ability to choose consciously or unconsciously. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Jodi explains how the dynamics of our childhood family relationships create our understanding of our rules and roles throughout our lives. By being aware of the rules and roles you were taught in childhood, you can be honest and Truthful—by recognizing what rules and roles are in Truth and which are in distortion. Then, you have the power to consciously choose which roles and rules you will keep and which you will change. This awareness and conscious choice is the precursor to deep connection with yourself and others. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Jodi explains where co-dependency & control come from and how they can affect (and "infect") our children, as well as what to do to inoculate our children against these emotional maladies.Co-dependency is an irresponsible attachment to people and/or things; I want that person or thing to “take care” of me, be responsible for me, “make me feel better,” or “rescue me” (control me). Co-dependency is addiction; I attach to other people—or things, or emotions, or food, or money—to “extract” value and worth from them, so I can feel/be “enough,” “whole,” “wanted,” “valued,” and “needed.”Care-taking is a dishonest and manipulative attempt to “make” you or someone else meet my needs. Care-taking looks like I am giving to an­other person, yet it is not a gift and it is not free. I am “giving” with an agenda and expectation that I will receive something in return.Get your own book and DVD on Co-Dependency and Care-Taking today:https://www.connexionsclassroom.com/store/p64/library

In this episode Jodi explains the core principles that govern this process of learning from and "cleaning up" the past, to gain freedom and connection in the present. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Jodi explains the core principles that govern this process of learning from and "cleaning up" the past, to gain freedom and connection in the present. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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In this episode, Jodi gives practical tools parents can use to teach their children to identify, understand, and be responsible for their OWN triggers. This one skill of recognizing and processing triggers is one of the most empowering, liberating principles you can teach your children—you will be giving them the power to change their own lives! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jodi explains the physical, emotional and spiritual needs children have. As those needs are met and they are taught to progressively meet their needs for themselves, they will very naturally develop into emotionally connected, responsible adults. If, on the other hand, those needs are not met and/or they are not taught to meet their own needs as they grow up, they will have a high propensity to gradually disconnect and develop addictive and destructive thought and behavioral patterns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jodi explains how your children can become emotionally disconnected—and if you do not understand distortion, you won't even recognize that they are disconnecting! Get equipped to recognize the signs and symptoms of distorted thinking, so you can inoculate your children against disconnection, and guide them back into connection if they choose to disconnect! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is selfishness? What causes it? Why do so many of us struggle to let go of our self-focused attitudes and habits? And why is selfishness on the rise in the 21st century? In this two-episode series, Jodi breaks down the topic of selfishness: what it is, where it comes from, and how to shift out of it. Selfishness is NOT an intentional attitude for us as humans. When we behave selfishly, it's not that we are bad people, or that we are trying to be rude, unfriendly, or mean. It's not that we want to destroy or end relationships. Selfishness is not an attitude we want or are even aware of in ourselves. We engage in selfishness when we are afraid that we are out of control! Selfishness is a desperate attempt to control! We fear vulnerability and our inability to control our vulnerability. From that place of fear, we believe distortions and become self-focused (selfish).                   In the 21st century, ma

In this episode Jodi explains why it is so important to teach your children about the power and responsibility of their choices. The pattern of choice and outcome / consequence is the most powerful way we learn as humans. Our choices and their outcomes have the power to teach us to empathize, connect, and develop depth and love. If this pattern of choice and consequence is interrupted (i.e. by co-dependency or care-taking), children are handicapped in the process of learning to empathize.This topic is profoundly important, because children who grow up without experiencing the natural / appropriate consequences from their choices become narcissistic—they do not feel empathy. And this style of narcissism is reaching epidemic proportions in our world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A big thanks to Kate Dalley for interviewing Jodi today on her radio show, on 1450 AM KZNU. This episode is the recording of that interview. Kate publishes her shows at www.KateDalleyRadio.comThey discuss the role of parents in protecting children from the tidal wave of technology-induced disconnection that is sweeping our nation and our world. The show includes practical parenting strategies as well as a call for all of us to become more emotionally connected, more validating, more empathic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What drives you? What gets you out of bed in the morning? What is behind the choices you make during the day? What do you do when you feel strong emotion? Do you bury it? Shut it down? Express it? Blame others with it? How emotionally connected are you? Are you aware of your motives? Do you know what you're feeling? Many, many of us are detached (disconnected) from the power of our emotions, and thus, we do not have access to our motives—we are unaware of them! In this podcast, Jodi explains how to reconnect with yourself (your emotions) in a way that is honest, responsible, and humble—and thus begin filling yourself with emotional wisdom and awareness of your motives! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most of us probably wouldn't classify anger & enmity (opposition / hostility) as a gift or as a connecting strategy. However, anger is INCREDIBLY important! When you disconnect, you go numb, and your energy and power to defend, fight for, advocate for, and defend yourself, your family, your children—is GONE! You have a responsibility to 1) reconnect with your God-given gift of anger, and 2) use it wisely and responsibly, to protect, defend and boundary—and NOT to harm or destroy. This podcast is a call for all of us to wake up, connect with ALL of our emotions, and thus embody the wisdom, power and Truth that is our privilege as humans—in order to fulfill our responsibilities, stand up for Truth, stand against evil, and develop real love, as parents, teachers, mentors, friends, husbands, wives, brothers and sisters in the human family. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You've probably heard the phrase "You shouldn't judge" before. Perhaps you avoid confronting inappropriate behavior because you don't want to appear judgmental—or because you fear being judged by others. Or perhaps you comply with others' expectations in order to avoid feeling like others are judging you. Many, many of us have misunderstandings and distortions around the idea of judging. In Reality, we each must judge. The ability to judge between alternatives and make sound judgments is a spiritual, emotional and intellectual gift we each possess. How do we use this ability in Truth instead of distortion?In this episode, Jodi clearly explains the difference between judging (in Truth) and being judgmental (in distortion). This is a vital, powerful distinction. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Jodi explains how to recognize if you (or another person) is connected or not. Every one of us is looking for connection and love—we need it like air. Yet, connection is based on particular principles that govern it. Connection cannot be forced, manipulated or bought. The process of checking in gives you the opportunity to know whether or not you are connected, and to shift quickly out of distortion and into connection.In this episode, Jodi finishes teaching about the check-in process, which will support you to know "where you are" emotionally throughout the day, so that you can stay connected as often as possible. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Jodi talks about the meanings we each personally place onto words. When we don't find out what words mean to others, we are set up for miscommunication. Jodi talks about specific strategies to learn about others' meanings and thus avoid unnecessary conflict and understand one another more completely. We are each responsible to find out "what that means" when we communicate with others! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hosted by Jodi Hildebrandt. A lot of relationship conflict is the result of miscommunication. And a lot of societal conflict is the result of “political correctness.” In both cases, the problem is the same: one person or group has one meaning for a word, and another person or group has a different meaning. We get into conflict (drama) when we attempt to impose our meaning onto someone else’s words. Communication breaks down. We each have the responsibility to understand one another—to learn what the other person means when they use a word, before we react in fear or anger. The question, “Who defines what words mean?” pertains to every single relationship on the planet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hosted by Jodi Hildebrandt. Why do you say sorry? What does “sorry” mean to you? What is the purpose of the word, “sorry”? In this episode, Jodi discusses the power of the phrase “I am sorry” when used in Truth vs in distortion. When “sorry” is backed up by action, it has the power to heal. When it is insincere, it is like pouring salt in an open wound. “Sorry” has the power to heal or hurt. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.