# The Words That Shape a Child's Identity | Jody Hill

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Podcast: [The Thought Atlas Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-thought-atlas-podcast-7652117)
Published: 2026-06-19T11:31:12+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blessed-igberase/episodes/The-Words-That-Shape-a-Childs-Identity--Jody-Hill-e3j20oo
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## Resource

Children don't just learn from what we teach.They learn from what we repeat.From the words we choose.From the voices they hear most often.And over time, those voices become something deeper—their own.In this episode of Thought Atlas, I'm joined by Jody Hill, bestselling author of The Parent's Secret Superpower and a parenting educator whose work explores the extraordinary influence hidden inside everyday conversations.Drawing from science, faith, and raising four children of her own, Jody helps parents understand that while they can't control everything their children will experience, they can influence how their children experience it.Together, we explore:• How words shape identity• The hidden ways parents undermine confidence• Raising children in the age of screens and social media• Why confidence is different from achievement• The inner voice children carry into adulthood• Parenting without striving for perfection• Science, faith, and human identity• Why these principles apply beyond parenting• Leadership, marriage, and relationships• What children need most from the people who love themThis isn't simply a conversation about parenting.It's an exploration of identity, language, relationships, and the remarkable power hidden inside ordinary moments.🌍 Thought Atlas:https://joinpodmatch.com/thoughtatlas⁠🌍 Jody Hill:https://freebie.itsjodyhill.com⁠

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