Becoming Heart Strong isn’t about what you’ve built or what broke you—it’s about who you’ve become. Hosted by Jess Lindberg, this podcast invites leaders, founders, and everyday changemakers into honest conversations about the challenges that shape us—and the strength we forge through them. These aren’t surface-level interviews. They’re vulnerable, grounded, and real. We talk about the losses, pivots, breakthroughs, and decisions that transformed not just someone’s path, but their character and lives. Because it’s not what happened to you or what you’ve accomplished that defines you—it’s who you choose to become, and what you create from the hard things. Every episode goes beyond the story to offer tools, strategies, and insights—especially from experts—to help you grow stronger in your own life. You’ll leave with not just inspiration, but practical ways to take your next step. If you’re ready to grow through what you go through, lead with heart, and live with deeper courage, this show is for you.
Episodes
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Nicole 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.
Jess and Nicole also discuss parents’ fear of the world, the age-appropriate development of independence, and the role of social media in children's lives. They touch on drug use and the need for parents to take back control in a culture of external influences. Additionally, they discuss the challenges faced by boys in the education system and the importance of resilience and discipline in their upbringing.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding the Impact of Technology on Child Mental Health
05:46 Navigating Intergenerational Parenting Challenges
13:02 Fostering Resilience and Parental Support for Children
26:53 Supporting Children's Independence and Resilience
30:32 The Impact of Sports on Responsibility
39:08 Managing Fear and Social Media in Children's Lives
49:07 Empowering Children's Independence: A Parent's Dilemma
51:59 The Impact of Social Influences on Children and Parents
54:49 Navigating the Challenges of Drug Use and External Influences
56:53 Redefining Boys' Education: Building Resilience and Discipline
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