#126 - How to Survive Bullying & Find Happiness with Jordan & Anneli Fielding

Not every one deals with something as life changing as a physical disability, but you know what everyone deals with on a daily basis? One word: kindness. Maybe you have a lot of experience with the kindness of other - maybe you don't have enough. Jordan and Anneli Fielding are tow people who know what it's like to raise their kids while fending off unkindness, while at the same time dishing out love. As parents of their amazing son, Colton (who was born with Crouzon Syndrome and plays young Ben in the film "Standout" a movie about the life experience of Ben Kjar) the Fieldings know what it's like to be seen differently almost daily, and they leverage it for good. Together with Marianne they discuss what is was like learning early that Colton was born with fused skull sutures, the emotional toll of early uncertainty, and navigating support groups and life changing medical decisions. The Fieldings describe how faith helped them relinquish control while still doing their part. They share experiences with bullying and curiosity at school, strategies like educating classmates, and differing approaches to confrontation. They credit Ben, the movie, and a strong “band of brothers” support network for building Colton’s confidence, and encourage viewers to see or stream Standout for its broader message of kindness and resilience.Go see the movie: https://standoutfilm.com/00:00 Welcome and Guests00:48 Parenting Worries01:51 Why This Episode02:51 Questions From Family04:30 Lessons From Hard Things06:23 Crouzon Diagnosis10:24 Early Emotions and Support11:09 Surgeries and Uncertainty15:13 Letting Go of Control15:49 Insurance and Canceled Surgery23:42 LeFort Surgery Scare26:58 Firefighter Dad Perspective29:33 Band of Brothers32:03 School and Bullying35:58 Teaching Kids Compassion37:25 Standing Up at Soccer41:40 Kindness Versus Confrontation44:14 Curiosity Builds Bridges48:12 Finding Hope in Ben50:54 Protecting Colton on Set54:32 How Ben Found Colton01:02:02 Kindness Over Awareness01:05:53 Bully Proof Confidence01:08:02 Support System Matters01:10:22 Final Movie Takeaways📘 See the Movie - Standout ➡️ Website: https://standoutfilm.com/Do you want a part two of this episode? Let us know in the comments below!Want the Podcast Database Marianne talked about? https://mariannehickman.com/database🔔 Subscribe now and start building the life you've always dreamed of with me as your support. YOU'VE GOT THIS.📘 Connect with Marianne ➡️ 801-509-5495 ➡️ https://mariannehickman.com ➡️ https://instagram.com/marianne__hickman ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@marianne__hickman ➡️ https://facebook.com/MarianneEHickman ➡️ https://www.skool.com/mastery-hive-7407/about ➡️ https://www.threads.net/@marianne__hickmanFind out more at www.mariannehickman.com Subscribe to my newsletter here: https://hive.mariannehickman.com/newsletter#TheMarianneHickmanShow