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.
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Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Jessica 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 and Jess Lindberg discuss the importance of finding a new name for moms and caregivers of children with special needs. They explore the need for a more inclusive term that encompasses all types of caregivers, including those supporting children with mental health struggles. They also discuss the vision and goals of We Are Brave Together, an organization that supports moms and caregivers through connection circles, retreats, and resources. The conversation touches on the power of storytelling and the impact of caregiving on the healthcare system. The episode concludes with a discussion on Jessica’s NEW book: 'Becoming Brave Together.'
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:12 We Are Brave Together: Supporting Caregiving Moms
07:02 The Financial Impact on Caregiving Moms
11:02 The Importance of Community and Supportive Friendships
14:59 Affirming Identity: Celebrating All Aspects of Womanhood
28:34 Redefining the Role of Moms and Caregivers
35:19 Supporting Moms and Caregivers Through We Are Brave Together
39:41 The Power of Storytelling in Caregiving
44:59 Challenges in the Healthcare System for Caregivers
53:52 Empowering Caregivers Through 'Becoming Brave Together'
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