Hosted by Jodi Hildebrandt All of us want to create intimate connection with others, and true connection requires connection to oneself first. In this episode, Jodi explains the ways we connect to ourselves through emotional honesty (integrity & accountability for what you feel) and self-care. She explains what prevents genuine connection, and gives examples from her own life, about staying connected to her emotions in the reality of vulnerable and uncomfortable experiences. Jodi answers questions from listeners and talks about some of the strategies she uses to care for herself physically, emotionally and spiritually. Connection is prevented by: Undealt-with trauma conflicts (drama) [Episode 26: Drama] Lack of education Resentments Control issues (out of control / being controlling) Taught not to feel emotions Fear / anger / blame If I don’t learn something different, I will repeat what I learned in childhood. I need to be taught how to connect. Much of the disconnect is because of lack of education. Many of us have no idea how to create it. Staying connected is facilitated by your ability to validate and be vulnerable. Connecting with self and staying connected happens when you live in your integrity and emotional honesty (accountability for what you feel). Emotional honesty creates empathy, vulnerability, validation, compassion, Reality, and accuracy within you.

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