Becoming Heart Strong

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There’s a 100% chance you will face challenges in your life and in the world around you. The truth is you already are. But it’s not what happens to us that defines us; it’s how we respond that marks our lives. Becoming Heart Strong explores how we can live with more courage, rebuild after setbacks, and strengthen ourselves from the inside out. Host Jess Lindberg interviews thought leaders, authors, experts, and everyday amazing people who’ve turned their struggles into movements, businesses, and inspiring stories. What have they learned? How have they grown? And what can we take from their experiences to help us with our own struggles? Their stories and insights will help you move from where you are today to where you want to be tomorrow. Jess Lindberg, who hosts The Becoming Heart Strong Podcast, is a coach, strategist, keynote speaker, and social entrepreneur passionate about inspiring people to grow through their challenges and live their full potential. On her show, she dives into transformative conversations and invites listeners to live with courage, overcome setbacks, and create meaningful impact in their world. As a sought-after life leadership expert and strategist, Jess works with purpose-driven individuals and organizations seeking to transform and create impact from unexpected circumstances. Jess has built powerful resilience through personal traumas and aims to help others build their resilience muscle through courageous self-leadership. Her warm, down-to-earth style and inspiring spirit have ignited the hearts and minds of many organizations and individuals. Follow Jess @jessmlindberg on Instagram and Jessica Lindberg on LinkedIn Follow The Heart Strong @theheartstrong on Instagram and The Heart Strong Collective on LinkedIn

Episodes

Tuesday Jul 23, 2024

64: Becoming Brave Together: Empowering and Supporting Caregiving Moms with Founder Jessica Patay

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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