ConneXions Classroom founder Jodi Hildebrandt is reportedly a mother of two and shares her children with her ex-husband Brenten C. Pugh. Details explored.
Ruby Franke is a former family vlogger behind the now-defunct YouTube channel 8 passengers which focused on life with her husband and their six kids. The channel amassed millions of subscribers.
It has since been deleted after frequent criticism by viewers based on Franke’s rather unorthodox and somewhat harsh punishment style.
Following that, she joined her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt and the duo worked together at Hildebrandt’s company where they aimed to “help treat those lost and stranded in the darkness of distortion,” according to its website, through its curriculum of workbooks, DVDs and podcasts.
In fact, the ex-YouTube wellness influencer sprang to fame giving controversial parenting advice.
On Aug. 30, 2023, wellness vlogger Ruby Franke – the ex-YouTube wellness influencer sprang to fame giving controversial parenting advice – and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were arrested and charged with six felony child abuse charges, after Franke’s 12-year-old son escaped Hildebrandt’s house and asked neighbors for help.
While Hildebrandt is not yet free from her charges, many want to know more about her personal life. Like, who she is married to and how many kids she has. Read on for more.
Who is Jodi Hildebrandt’s husband?
Life coach Jodi Hildebrandt – who well-known for her ability to lead clients toward better and more meaningful relationships – is currently assumed to be unmarried, hence, she has no husband.
However, she has been previously married to a man named Brenten C. Pugh.
Hildebrandt and Brent tied the knot in the late 1990s but their love story, including how they met, when they got married and where they held their wedding ceremony remains untold. Jodi herself is not known for revealing much about her personal life in public making it hard for such info.
Due to undisclosed reasons, the couple decided to separate. In 2012, the couple filed for divorce, thereby terminating their marriage.
Despite her professional success and the importance of her lessons on relationships and personal development, Jodi has kept her personal life private.
Before their separation, they welcomed kids together.
Brent is now married to his wife Hillary.
How many children does Jodi Hildebrandt have?
Aside from her professional accomplishments, Jodi Hildebrandt is a mother. She reportedly has two children with one known name being Addison Hildebrandt.
Because she keeps her personal life private, the name of her other child is not known.
The author and founder of ConneXions Classroom shares her children with her ex-spouse, Brenten C. Pugh.
While Jodi keeps her personal life private, her devotion to her children is palpable. Addison, in particular, has played an important role in her life path.
Being born and raised by a life coach one can assume Jodi’s devotion to her children is palpable. Addison, in particular, has played an important role in her life path.
Being raised by a mother who specializes in relationships and personal development offers undeniable benefits.
Jodi’s lessons and mentoring are likely to have had a significant impact on Addison’s outlook on life, relationships, and personal growth.
Growing up in an atmosphere that emphasizes these concepts may have a significant influence on a child’s worldview and beliefs.
Addison Hildebrandt, one of Jodi Hildebrandt’s two children, has a particular relationship with his mother.
She has a niece called Jessi Hildebrandt who recently reacted to her aunty’s arrest in an interview with KUTV 2 News.
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What does Jodi Hildebrandt do for a living?
Per a website dedicated to Hildebrandt, she is an “author, life coach, and the founder and creator of the ConneXions Classroom,” which teaches that for a “person to achieve true ‘connection’ with another human being, they must not be in ‘distortion.’”
She apparently defined “distortion” pretty loosely but it could be one or more of the following: addiction of any kind, being ashamed or in denial, low self-esteem, being co-dependent, being sexually attracted to one’s spouse, and controlling or manipulating others. That last one is interesting as many have accused ConneXions of being cult-like and ultimately created to control others.
There are various levels one can pay for when they sign up for ConneXions. The cheapest membership is $21 a month and gives the users access to their digital library and Jodi’s training videos. For $75 a week for three months, you’ll be able to join a group for men and women that meets for 90 minutes once a week. If a one-on-one with Hildebrandt is what you’re angling for, you need only drop $181 for 50 minutes.
Before being arrested and charged with “six felony counts of aggravated child abuse,” Hildebrandt and Franke often worked together on ConneXions parenting advice videos.
Both Franke and Hildebrandt have come under fire for their teaching methods, which included “rejecting children who did not abide by their beliefs,” per NBC News. The women were arrested when Franke’s son Russell escaped from Hildebrandt’s home and notified a neighbor of what happened. During the call, the neighbor — clearly distressed — describes Russell as emaciated and says he had “tape around his legs.” Authorities also found his sister in a similar state in Hildebrandt’s home. It’s unclear why they were there. The children’s father, Kevin Franke, has denied any involvement in the abuse.
