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Becoming Heart Strong80. Entrusted to Lead: Women in Leadership with Pastor and Speaker Dr. Donna PisaniIn this episode of Becoming Heart Strong, Jessica Lindberg interviews Dr. Donna Pisani, a pastor and Bible teacher with over 40 years of ministry experience. They discuss Donna's new book, 'Entrusted to Lead,' focusing on leadership, particularly for women, and the distinction between being entrusted with leadership versus feeling entitled to it. Donna shares her personal journey of overcoming insecurity and the importance of recognizing the gifts we have been entrusted with. The conversation also touches on the significance of self-leadership, navigating life's crossroads, and the power of speaking resurrection into our lives and the lives of others. Ultimately...2024-11-201h 04Becoming Heart Strong79. The Courage to Step Away and Begin Again with Erik and Jessica LindbergThink of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now take what’s left and live it properly.” Marcus Aurelius
In this episode, Jessica and her husband, Erik openly discuss the process they went through over the last couple of years as Erik chose to leave his corporate job of 15+ years and begin his own law practice. They discuss how our careers are so deeply intertwined with our personal lives. They also discuss how the death of Ethan and the illness of their son Bodey impact Erik’s career and their family’s choices.
...2024-11-131h 05Becoming Heart Strong78. Creating Systemic Change and Embracing Nuance with Sarah FreieslebenIn this conversation, Jessica Lindberg and Sarah Freiesleben explore the complexities of systemic change, emphasizing the importance of healthy conflict within teams, the challenges of navigating entrenched systems, and the need for curiosity and nuance in discussions. They discuss the moral implications of our current societal issues and the need for self-leadership and personal values to drive change. The conversation highlights the importance of seeing individuals as more than just their viewpoints and the collective responsibility we share in addressing systemic problems.
Sarah and Jessica explore narratives in political and organizational contexts, the challenges of s...2024-11-061h 12Becoming Heart Strong77.Renewing Our Minds: Faith, Culture, and Leadership in 2024 with Dr. Jeremy DeWeerdtIn this episode, Jess sits down with Dr. Jeremy DeWeerdt, a dynamic leader and Senior Pastor of City First Church in Rockford, IL. Jeremy is known for blending faith and culture in innovative ways. Drawing from his popular sermon series "At The Movies," we explore how fear, anxiety, and personal challenges can shape us but don't define us. Jeremy shares wisdom on renewing the mind, replacing negativity with faith, and the concept of living a greater story.
As we navigate a time filled with uncertainty—politically, socially, and economically—Jeremy speaks to the role of faith, the chur...2024-10-231h 16Becoming Heart Strong76. Gold Medalist Jessica Long on Overcoming Adversity and Loving YourselfIn this inspiring conversation, Jessica Long, the most decorated active Paralympian in the United States, shares her journey from adoption in Russia to becoming a champion swimmer. She discusses the challenges she faced, including numerous surgeries and the struggle for self-acceptance, while emphasizing the importance of resilience, mindset, and the power of vulnerability. Jessica also highlights her advocacy work for the Paralympic movement and the need for greater awareness and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Her story encourages others to embrace challenges and pursue their dreams with determination and grace.
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2024-10-1646 minBecoming Heart Strong75. Renovate Your Life with Lena TaylorIn this episode of Becoming Heart Strong, host Jess Lindberg interviews Lena Taylor, a visionary content creator and entrepreneur behind the YouTube channel Flipping Gorgeous. They discuss the parallels between home renovation and personal transformation, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, self-awareness, and courage in pursuing one's passions. Lena shares her journey from running a cosmetic brand to finding her true calling in home renovation, highlighting the challenges of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. The conversation also touches on the significance of building a strong foundation in life and the power of community support in overcoming adversity.
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Elevated Life Academy27: Transforming Your Inner Story: Exploring the Yothera Method with Jessica MaitriIn this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of the subconscious mind with Jessica Maitri, creator of the Yothera Method. Jessica’s unique 3-phase modality helps professionals guide themselves and their clients through a profound healing process.Jessica explains the three phases of transformation:The Mind – Getting clear on the old story that holds us back. This phase involves uncovering limiting beliefs and patterns that no longer serve us.Rewriting the Old Story – Using yoga and focused mindfulness practices to release and reframe the old narrative, this phase empowers us to consciously create new belief...2024-10-0724 minBecoming Heart Strong74. Living on Mission Because of His Brother, Men’s Mental Health and Gen Z with Ethan GetchellIn this conversation, Jess Lindberg sits down with Ethan Getchell, a men's mental health advocate, graduate student, and speaker, to discuss his personal journey and how it changed the course of his life. Ethan shares his experience of losing his brother to suicide and how it led him to pivot from a career in commercial real estate to pursuing a master's in social work. They explore the challenges of grief and the surprising gifts that come from it. They also discuss the importance of listening and vulnerability in supporting others and standing on your own story.
...2024-10-021h 01Becoming Heart Strong73. Adversity, Leadership and Facing Our Crucibles with Social Scientist Dr. Ben Baran.Dr. Ben Baran, an organizational psychologist and management professor, discusses adversity and leadership. He defines crucibles as unexpectedly hard experiences that have the potential to transform us. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing that suffering is universal and that we are not alone in our challenges. Dr. Baran also explores the synergy between social science and ancient wisdom, highlighting the value of integrating evidence-based research with philosophical and theological insights. In terms of leadership, he emphasizes the need for leaders to have a deep sense of purpose and strong values, as well as the willingness to make tough decisions...2024-09-251h 15Becoming Heart Strong72. The Power of a Mother's Love To Drive Change with Dr. Tracy Dixon-SalazarJess Lindberg encourages you to listen to this episode not just for details of this inspiring story but also as a model for what you, too, can do when faced with an insurmountable problem.
Dr. Tracy Dixon Salazar, a mother, neuroscientist, geneticist, and patient advocate, shares her journey of discovering a novel precision therapy for her daughter's Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS). LGS is a collection of symptoms characterized by seizure onset before the age of 18, multiple types of seizures, developmental delay or intellectual disability, and specific brainwave patterns. Tracy's research focused on understanding the wiring defect in...2024-09-181h 01Becoming Heart Strong71. Change Your Thoughts to Change Your Life with Neurosurgeon, Veteran and Author Dr. Lee WarrenDr. Lee Warren is a neurosurgeon, Iraq War Veteran, and author. In 2013, his son Mitch died. In this episode, Dr. Warren discusses his experiences with grief, faith, and the interplay between science and spirituality. He shares his journey of healing from PTSD and the importance of facing and unpacking emotional baggage.
Dr. Warren emphasizes the need to find purpose in our pain and not let it define us. He also explores the difference between our brains and minds, challenging the idea that we are limited by our genetics or brain chemistry. Instead, he encourages listeners to...2024-09-111h 14Becoming Heart Strong70. Radical Acceptance and Choosing Joy with Speaker, Mindset Coach, Author and Philanthropist Jessica JanzenJessica Janzen, author of Bring the Joy, shares her journey of turning adversity into impact and finding joy in the midst of challenging stories. She emphasizes the importance of owning your story rather than being stuck in a sad narrative. She founded the Love for Lewiston Foundation in honor of her son Lewiston and in support of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Community. Jessica discusses the coexistence of grief and joy, and how she celebrates her son's birthday while still experiencing moments of sadness. She also talks about the vulnerability of joy and the power of gratitude in tolerating joy...2024-09-041h 09Becoming Heart Strong69. Standing on Your Story and Grieving with Hope with Mother, Speaker, and Suicide Prevention Advocate Leslie Weirich.This is one special episode. Leslie Weirich is a warrior woman and mother on a mission to share her son Austin’s story and stand in the gap for young men struggling with their mental health. She’s on a mission to prevent suicide in young people, especially young men. Her son Austin died by suicide at the young age of 20. Austin was a high-achieving student-athlete and a college football player. Today, Leslie is traveling the country speaking to organizations about Men’s Mental Health, including Military and Student-Athlete Suicide Prevention.
Leslie’s powerful story of deep gr...2024-08-281h 15Becoming Heart Strong68. How to Communicate with Influence and Make an Impact with Leadership Communication Expert Jess GoldbergToday's guest is Jess Goldberg, a leadership communication expert on a mission to help leaders make an impact and build powerhouse teams. Jess’s journey into mastering communication began in the demanding terrains of journalism. She covered stories on over 100 countries and pivotal events like the Syrian Civil War, the Ukraine Crisis, the rise of Donald Trump, and more. Here, she sharpened her skills in negotiation, intuition, deep listening, collaboration, and dynamic storytelling. Jess discovered a profound insight: at the heart of many world challenges lies a need for clear and compassionate communication. This is the cornerstone of her le...2024-08-2152 minBecoming Heart Strong67. Coming Home to Yourself: Redefining Success and Finding Peace with Podcast Host Matt LeBrisMatt LeBris shares his story of overcoming setbacks and finding success. He talks about the importance of not listening to the voices that say you can't succeed. Matt discusses his own struggles in sports and how he learned from his failures and setbacks. He also reflects on the role of mentors and Divine guidance in his journey.
Matt's definition of success has evolved from a focus on money to finding peace in all areas of life. The conversation explores the concept of defining success and embracing the in-between moments of not knowing. It emphasizes the im...2024-08-131h 02Becoming Heart Strong66. Helping Mission Driven Messengers Build A Personal Brand with Brand Strategy Expert Larissa SalazarTurn Your Reputation into Revenue >> Book Your FREE Brand Call today: https://freebrandcall.com/rpp/?affiliate_code=177226
In this conversation, Jess and Larissa Salazar, Brand Strategist with Brand Builders Group, discuss the importance of building a personal brand. Larissa is Jess’ coac and they have been working together for the past nine months on this podcast and other goals Jess has, and today Jess offers you the opportunity to learn from Larissa.
Larissa explains that a personal brand is a digitization of one's reputation and that everyone already has a personal brand...2024-08-061h 08Becoming Heart Strong65. Empowering Family Caregivers with Victor ImbimboIn this episode, Jess and Victor discuss the challenges of caregiving, including loneliness, having a positive mindset, building a community of helpers, and living a full life rooted in the present while also being faithful to this calling. This episode is an encouragement and soft place to land for anyone serving their loved one as a caregiver today.
Victor Imbimbo is the owner and CEO of Caring Today, LLC, a company dedicated to supporting the needs of the family caregiver community. Caring Today published Caring Today Magazine, the #1 magazine focused on family caregiver issues and resources, reaching ap...2024-07-301h 05Becoming Heart Strong64: Becoming Brave Together: Empowering and Supporting Caregiving Moms with Founder Jessica PatayJessica Patay, founder of We Are Brave Together, shares her journey as a mom with a child with a disability and the organization she created to support caregiving moms. The organization has 2,600 moms in its international community and has launched 25 support groups worldwide. Jessica discusses the challenges caregiving moms face, including the financial impact and the need for better support and resources. She emphasizes the importance of community, self-care, and affirming oneself as a woman outside of motherhood. She also addresses the stigma attached to disability and the misconception that caregiving moms are superhuman. In this conversation, Jessica Patay...2024-07-2358 minBecoming Heart Strong63: Practice mindful spending and create a budget that aligns with your family’s goals with financial coaches Shana and VanessaShanna and Vanessa, master financial coaches, discuss the importance of mindset and organization when it comes to money. They address the shame and fear that often surround personal finances and emphasize the need for empathy and practicality in financial coaching. They recommend separating finances into different accounts to manage expenses better and help people take control of their expenses. They also encourage couples to communicate about their financial backgrounds and work together to create a shared vision for their financial future. Shanna and Vanessa stress the importance of mindful spending and creating a budget that aligns with personal goals...2024-07-161h 06Becoming Heart Strong62: What If There’s More? Finding Significance Beyond Success with Leadership Expert Traci Schubert BarrettTraci Schubert Barrett, one of the founding members of HGTV, shares her journey from building a billion-dollar media empire to starting her own company, Navigate the Journey. She emphasizes the importance of mission, vision, and values in leadership and how they guided the success of HGTV. Tracy also discusses the need for courageous leadership and the impact of empathy and emotional intelligence. She encourages individuals to become self-leaders and positively impact the world. Traci shares her experience of leaving HGTV and finding her purpose in helping leaders discover what they want out of life. She emphasizes the importance of...2024-07-0947 minBecoming Heart Strong61: Building Confidence: Cultivating Inner Strength by Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Sports Medicine Specialist Kelsey LesmanKelsey Lensman, a certified nutrition and sports medicine specialist, shares her journey and insights on women's fitness and confidence. She discusses her experience with Mission 48, where she competed in 48 fitness competitions in 48 states in 48 days to inspire women to do hard things and push their limits. Kelsey emphasizes the importance of self-confidence and keeping promises to oneself as the key to building confidence. She also highlights the need for women to focus on strength training and proper nutrition rather than under-eating and overdoing cardio.
Kelsey encourages women to embrace their bodies and build muscle for lo...2024-07-021h 00Becoming Heart Strong60: Raising healthy, resilient, independent kids in an age of social media, phones, and a culture of external influences with psychotherapist Nicole RunyonNicole Runyon, a psychotherapist and parent coach, discusses the impact of technology on child and adolescent mental health, as well as intergenerational parenting variations. She highlights the challenges the iGeneration faces and the need for parents to support their children's development. The conversation delves into the symptoms observed in children, the role of technology, and the importance of resilience and parental support. The conversation covers the challenges of parenting in the modern world, the importance of creating support systems for parents, managing children's technology use, fostering independence, and the impact of sports on resilience and responsibility.
...2024-06-251h 17Becoming Heart Strong59: The Power of Self-Love and Personal Growth with Transformational Coach Elizabeth Marth TararaElizabeth Marth Tarara, a transformational growth coach, discusses the concept of midlife awakening and the importance of shadow work in personal and emotional growth. She emphasizes the integration of all aspects of the self and the impact of external experiences on internal growth. The conversation delves into the unique needs of women in midlife and the societal conditioning that affects their choices and roles. The discussion also explores the connection between the self, God, and divine purpose, highlighting the importance of self-love and its impact on relationships and the world at large. The conversation delves into the topics of...2024-06-181h 04Becoming Heart Strong58: Women’s Friendships in Middle Age with Bridgett PiacentiIn this episode, Jess invites Bridgett Piacenti back to the podcast to chat about women's friendships in middle age. Jess and Bridgett have been friends for over 20 years, and they bring you into their conversations about life and growth. They also discuss the evolution of motherhood, sending kids off to college, reinventing ourselves, and the importance of a spiritual practice to ground you. Bridgett leans on yogic principles as she shares her perspectives. Bridgett is a regular guest on the podcast, an international Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, and a business owner. She’s a mom to two teens and a so...2024-06-111h 25Becoming Heart Strong57: 10 Pillars of Perspective for the High School Graduating Class of 2024 with Jess LindbergIn this episode, Jess Lindberg shares 10 pillars of perspective for the high school graduating class of 2024, offering valuable insights and advice for the future. She emphasizes the importance of purpose, self-discovery, curiosity, and courage while touching on relationships, physical health, and the value of disappointments and challenges. The episode concludes with a heartfelt message of encouragement and support for the graduating class.
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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Rebranding
02:15 Embracing Purpose and Self-Discovery
13:18 Curiosity and Critical Thinking
19:03 Physical Health and Well-Being
22:30 Gratitude and Encouragement for the Future...2024-06-0424 min
Light Warriors UnleashedEpisode 089: The Feminine Flow Within Her Darkness with Jessica AngileriThe womb, the feminine portal all the things. This has been a dominate conversation in my world lately and it does not surprise me at all that Jessica, the beautiful being and energy that she is owns this. We dive into the dark feminine dynamics and what this means for women. How can someone embody their dark feminine without toxicity and strife. We lean into the ancient codes of the darkness within the feminine energy and the potency of what that means for women and the collective as a whole. How can w...2024-03-021h 13
Studio LadanLars Lindberg (Del 2)I del två berättar Lars Lindberg om hur han gick från personlig assistent till sportjournalist, och hur han sedermera fick chansen på TV4. Han berättar även hur livet går ihop när han jobbar så pass mycket innan han avslöjar att nästa TV-stjärna kan finnas i Björklöven. Studio Ladan är en podd från VK och Folkbladet där Emil Wikström och Ludvig Gulliksson träffar en känd Lövenprofil och diskuterar det som redan hänt och det som kommer. Musiken i podden är gjord av Karl Fjellborg...2023-12-2541 minStudio LadanLars Lindberg (Del 1)Programledaren Lars Lindberg gästar Studio Ladan. I del ett berättar han om uppväxten, sin fäbless för siffran 10 och vad som stuckit ut i hockeyallsvenskan så här långt – samt mycket, mycket mer! Studio Ladan är en podd från VK och Folkbladet där Emil Wikström och Ludvig Gulliksson träffar en känd Lövenprofil och diskuterar det som redan hänt och det som kommer. Musiken i podden är gjord av Karl Fjellborg. Ansvarig utgivare är Jessica Wennberg. 2023-12-1852 minBecoming Heart Strong56: Finding Personal Balance as a Family CaregiverThis is a re-broadcast of an interview with Jessica on the Bounce Back Podcast with Victor Imbimbo. Jessica shares her personal story and the lessons learned during her family's journey as family caregivers to their two sons.
Jessica's memories and insights provide poignant life lessons on topics addressing how she and her husband have worked as partners to ensure their family is emotionally healthy and cared for, their relationship continues to grow, and careers are realized as they work through life, death, grief, family and everyday challenges. Learn how Jessica refocused her life challenges to hel...2023-12-1343 minBecoming Heart Strong55: Lessons From Heaven with Jeff JanssenIn this episode, Jessica Lindberg interviews Jeff Jansen about his book '10 Life-Changing Lessons from Heaven' and the insights he gained from studying near-death experiences (NDEs). They discuss the similarities in NDE stories across cultures and faiths, as well as the transformative power of these experiences. Jeff shares how he selected the ten lessons from the wealth of NDE research available and how they can be applied to live a more fulfilling life. They also explore the concept of judgment, the importance of forgiveness, and the comforting knowledge that our loved ones on the other side are in a...2023-12-061h 20Becoming Heart Strong54: Are You Reacting or Responding To Your Life? A practice that helped reduce anxiety with Jess LindbergToday, Jess shares a practice she has adopted in the last year that has helped reduce anxiety and helped her take some of her power back in stressful situations. She invites you to ask yourself if you are reacting or responding to your life. In this short episode, Jess gives some practical examples from her own life to show you how to use this practice.
You can follow Jess @jessmlindberg on Instagram and Linked In @ Jessica Lindberg. Learn more at www.jessicalindberg.com
This podcast is brought to you by The Heart Strong Co...2023-11-2216 minBecoming Heart Strong53: Loving Your Kids Without Losing Yourself with Dr. Morgan CutlipDr. Morgan Cutlip is a psychotherapist and relationship expert. She knows what it feels like to lose yourself in motherhood, and she’s dedicated her career to helping mothers navigate it better. Throughout her career, she has helped people worldwide learn how to form and maintain healthy relationships. She’s particularly experienced in translating psychological theory and research into practical, accessible, and actionable advice. She has her master's degree in human development and family science and her doctorate in counseling psychology. She’s mom to two and wife to her high school sweetheart.
She is on a mis...2023-11-151h 03Becoming Heart Strong52: Taking Your Power Back: A New Way to Do Cancer with Carrie Kielty and Kelly KorcekAt 41, Carrie Kielty was diagnosed with Stage Four Ovarian Cancer. The five-year survival rate for stage four ovarian cancer is a dismal 31%. After looking honestly at her prognosis, Carrie decided to see what else might be available to her besides traditional chemotherapy treatment. She is over six years post-diagnosis, and today, she shares her journey and practices that have helped her keep her cancer at bay and also ones for anyone who wants to live a healthy life to consider. While Carrie has used treatments like lower dose chemo, IV vitamins, supplements, sauna, juicing, hyperbaric oxygen chamber treatment, and m...2023-11-081h 18Becoming Heart Strong51: What if Nothing is Missing? with NYT Best Selling Author Nicole WaltersNicole Walters left her successful corporate career to follow her entrepreneurial calling and created a multi-million dollar business coaching fellow entrepreneurs and dreamers. She’s a podcast host, an in-demand speaker, a mother, and a TV personality. She’s also a new author, and today we are talking about her NEW book Nothing is Missing. Jessica and Nicole discuss motherhood, entrepreneurship, following our dreams, living authentically, and knowing our worth. Nicole’s story will inspire you to follow your dreams with courage and remind you that even when it seems things are taking a detour, nothing is actually missing. It all...2023-10-2557 minBecoming Heart Strong50: Stepping Into a New Season With Entrepreneur + Designer Lori EickhoffGuest Lori Eickhoff is a business owner and entrepreneur who chose to step away from a successful event and home design business because she sensed it was time for a new season. In this episode, Jessica and Lori discuss the entrepreneurial journey, the lessons they’ve learned, and how Lori made the decision to walk away and into a new season she shares:
The filters through which she now chooses new projects
The permission to rest and recalibrate
The importance of identifying your strengths and focusing on them
The fear of change and the importance of believing the nex...2023-10-1856 minBecoming Heart Strong49: You Have the Permission to Change and The NEW Heart Strong CollectiveWelcome to another season of The Heart Strong Podcast. In this episode, Jess Lindberg gives you permission to change by sharing some changes she's making in her life, in her non-profit work, and how she's thinking about what she puts out into the world. She shares how grief wants us to stay put but that healing invites evolution. These are not easy steps to take, and Jess gets honest about how imposter syndrome has been a passenger to grief and evolution and how she continues to move forward in healing and growth.
Learn more about Je...2023-10-1119 minBecoming Heart StrongNEW Season Five Trailer - I’m Glad You Are HereThe Heart Strong Podcast explores navigating the challenges in our lives so we can live fully and purposefully. Host Jess Lindberg brings guests into her story as she interviews thought leaders, authors, experts, and amazing people who have something to teach us about living fully amidst our struggles.
Jess Lindberg is living a life she did not expect. She is a speaker, coach, and social entrepreneur passionate about the divinity of every human heart. She’s built powerful resilience through personal traumas. Jess loves authentic conversation and learning from others’ journeys. She encourages her listeners to ta...2023-10-1102 min
Bounce Back with Victor ImbimboGuest: Jessica Lindberg Topic: Finding Personal Balance as a Family Caregiver Jessica Lindberg is a writer, speaker, social entrepreneur, and podcast host who built powerful resilience through personal trauma. Jessica shares her personal story and the lessons learned during her family's journey as family caregivers to their two sons. Jessica's memories and insights provide poignant life lessons on topics addressing how a wife and husband worked as partners to ensure their family is emotionally healthy and cared for, their relationship continues to grow and careers are realized as they work through life, death, grief and geographical relocation. Learn how Jessica refocused her life challenges to help improve the physical and e...2023-10-0642 minBecoming Heart Strong48: Stop Comparing Yourself to Others | Create a Vision For Your LifeIn this final episode of Season Four, Jessica explores comparison, this age-old human reflex. She explores what it is, how it can help and hurt us, and how we might use it to inspire us to accomplish our goals and live more fully. Jessica shares her struggle with comparison and how she’s re-framed it in her life. Finally, she shares what she believes is an antidote to comparison - Create a Vision for YOUR Life.
The five sections of the conversation are:
What is comparison?
What are the different types, and how do they...2023-07-1228 minBecoming Heart Strong47: Allow Your Life Challenges To Shape Your Perspective with Kelley ScobleBehind every remarkable story and outcome, is the story of someone who stood in the gap. Kelley Scoble’s son Ryan (your can hear from Ryan in episode 43: New Heart, New Perspective) and her husband Steve both received transplants within a year of each other. In this episode, Kelley shares what it was like to be in the role of wife, mother and breadwinner as she supported her husband and son through a very challenging time in their family.
This episode is not just about Kelley’s story, but moreso about who she has become and the...2023-06-2856 minBecoming Heart Strong46: Challenging Social Norms with Bridgett Piacenti (Part 2)This is the second episode of a two-part series where Jessica and guest Bridgett Piacenti have a discussion about challenging social norms through the lens of motherhood, friendship, marriage/partnership, and career.
Jessica and Bridgett address these three social norms:
Making people comfortable while we are uncomfortable.
Canceling ourselves in this cancel culture.
Letting go of a victim mentality and the idea we can have it all
Bridgett Piacenti has been part of every season of The Heart Strong Podcast. She’s a wife, mother to two, international Ashtanga Yoga P...2023-06-2137 minBecoming Heart Strong45: Challenging Social Norms with Bridgett PiacentiThis episode is the first in a two-part series where Jessica and guest Bridgett Piacenti have a discussion about challenging social norms through the lens of motherhood, friendship, marriage/partnership, and career.
Over the next two episodes, Jessica and Bridgett address these three social norms:
Making people comfortable while we are uncomfortable.
Canceling ourselves in this cancel culture.
Letting go of a victim mentality and the idea we can have it all
Bridgett Piacenti has been part of every season of The Heart Strong Podcast. She’s a wife, mother...2023-06-141h 04Becoming Heart Strong44: What Does It Mean To Be Hopeful? with Intensive Care Nurse + Cancer Survivor, Meena LaRondeMeena has spent the last 27 years caring for some of the sickest children in the United States at the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Boston Children’s Hospital. She’s a wife, mother, dear friend of many, and a breast cancer survivor. Jessica and Meena met over a decade ago when Meena was a primary nurse for Jessica’s son Ethan during his year-long hospital stay.
In this episode, Meena and Jessica discuss hope. Where can we find it? Why does it matter, and how can we find it in the midst of dire circumstances?
2023-06-0754 minBecoming Heart Strong43: The Craft + Foster Story: Hope, Healing, Faith + Staying The Course with Founder Melissa BurgessMelissa Burgess is a US Army Veteran who spent time in Iraq as a medic. She’s also a wife, mother, and Founder of the candle company Craft + Foster. Melissa received a DIY candle kit for her birthday and quickly fell in love with the candlemaking process. In a few short years, this “accidental” candle company grew from a local candle pop-up to a nationally recognized brand featured in Neiman Marcus, GQ, WWD, FabFitFun, The Golden Globes, and amazing independent retailers nationwide. Melissa found that candlemaking gave her a creative and therapeutic outlet while juggling the demands of motherhood and pr...2023-05-311h 02Becoming Heart Strong42: Advocating For Our Kids w/ Educational Advocate Carol DimasOn today’s episode, Jessica has a conversation with Carol Dimas, Founder of Educational Advocates . For more than 20 years, Carol and her team have been advocating for families and children to receive all of their rights including identification, eligibility for an IEP or 504, appropriate goals, accommodations, services, and placement to improve their ability to have appropriate access to their education.
In the first part of the conversation, Jessia and Carol discuss the laws that govern specialized education in our country, they discuss the present state of education and the purpose of educational advocacy and finally, Caro...2023-05-171h 16Becoming Heart Strong41: New Heart, New Perspective with Ryan ScobleToday’s podcast is with Ryan Scoble. Ryan is an elite Division II Lacrosse Player at Mercyhurst College who discovered just over two years ago that he needed a heart transplant to save his life. Ryan shares his journey from near death to a thriving life with his new heart, his gift of life. Ryan’s inspiring story teaches us about the gift of each moment of our lives and how the process of facing our challenges creates purpose, perseverance, and success in our lives.
This incredible story will inspire you and remind you of the gi...2023-05-101h 07Becoming Heart Strong40: How to Lean Into The Unexpected w/ Jessica LindbergA few weekends ago, Jessica spoke at a women’s conference about how to lean into lives or circumstances we do not expect. In this episode, Jessica shares the three ideas she shared with her audience and offers some practical tips that she has used in her life when facing a challenging season. She invites you to lean in and embrace what is in front of you, seek wisdom from your story and align your vision to something bigger than yourself, and finally, to create impact and live faithfully what’s in front of you.
Jessic...2023-05-0331 minBecoming Heart Strong39: Building Your Brand Through StoryMichelle Loufman loves a good story so much that she built her business on it. Michelle creates pragmatic human interest stories to help businesses and nonprofits motivate change, have a stronger social impact, and experience more success in their mission.
After being blindsided by a health catastrophe, Michelle shared her complex recovery journey, noticing how her stories influenced friends and family members to find answers to their mysterious chronic health issues.
Michelle brings 20 years of strategic marketing, branding, copywriting, and photography to empower her clients with more effective multimedia marketing communications.
Today we’re...2023-04-191h 05Becoming Heart Strong38: How Curiosity Shapes a Life Part 2 w/ Cardiac Surgeon Joseph TurekDr. Joseph Turek is a pediatric cardiac surgeon at Duke in North Carolina. In this episode, Dr. Turek shares the incredible advancements he and his team have made in making pediatric heart transplantation more accessible and effective in children. He’s working on three specific innovations: Partial Heart Transplantation, Transplant Post Circulatory Death, and a Heart Thymus Transplant. Dr. Turek shares his personal journey of following his curiosity and bringing to life the ideas in his mind to make a difference in the lives of children and their families. His story is one of inspiration, perseverance, and moving forward wi...2023-04-1255 minBecoming Heart Strong37: Creativity + Entrepreneurship: Making Meaning of Our StoriesKelly is a lifestyle photographer specializing in High School Senior, Professional Branding, and Fine Art Intimate Portrait Photography. Kelly's passion for photography became the strongest when her oldest daughter Livia was diagnosed with a terminal genetic condition. Today Kelly and Jessica are talking about the intersection of grief and creativity. How creativity and entrepreneurship can be a portal through our grief and also a place where we can come to know ourselves.
You can find Kelly on her website, Direction Photography by Kelly, and on Instagram @directionphotographybykelly
You can find Jessica on Instagram @j...2023-04-0545 minBecoming Heart Strong36: Living Original: Mindset, Faith + Leading with Courage with Jen DeweerdtWe can’t talk about growth through challenge on this podcast without addressing questions of faith and belief. In this episode, Jessica shares a bit about her personal journey and shares a conversation with her friend, Pastor Jen Deweerdt.
Jessica and Jen talk about overcoming negative thoughts in our heads so that we can live more fully. They discuss our pandemic of loneliness and how cultivating community is the antidote so many are longing for. Jessica asks Jen about the intersection of faith and culture and the trends Jen sees in her congregation and the needs of the...2023-03-2959 minBecoming Heart Strong35: How Curiosity Shapes a Life with Dr. Ram EmaniDr. Ram Emani is a Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon at Boston Children’s Hospital. In this conversation, Jessica and Ram discuss how curiosity has shaped his career, his research, and ultimately his relationship with his patients. Raised by parents who always encouraged his curiosity, Ram started college intending to be an engineer focusing on the automotive industry, but a class that allowed him to interact with patients changed everything.
Jessica’s oldest son, Ethan, was born with a rare heart defect, and he died at age 7 in Boston, needing a heart transplant. Since 2015 Ram has served as a b...2023-03-221h 00Becoming Heart Strong34: A Career Masterclass with Mary Rose TicharHave you ever wanted to change careers?
Do you feel like your work doesn’t align with who you are?
Do you feel stuck in your job?
How do you manage your career in this ever-changing marketplace?
Are you a person who has been out of the workforce to raise children, and you need some direction to begin again in your career?
Today Jessica interviews her Mom, Mary Rose Tichar. Mary Rose is a Career Strategist, Coach, and Licensed Counselor. This interview is truly a masterclass in navi...2023-03-151h 12