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 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Traci 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 faith, defining success on your own terms, and tapping into your unique gifts and talents. Traci uses a strategic life map tool to help her clients create and execute a plan, ultimately leading to a life of significance and joy. She believes that curiosity, learning from others, and empathy are key factors in her success.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Traci Schubert Barrett and HGTV
09:03 Becoming a Self-Leader
28:27 Creating a Strategic Life Map: A Tool for Personal Transformation
44:32 Adversity and Empathy: Connecting with Others Through Shared Experiences
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Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Kelsey 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 long-term health and empowerment. True self-confidence comes from keeping promises to oneself and stepping out of the comfort zone. In this conversation, Kelsey Lensman and Jess Lindberg discuss the importance of muscle focus and protein intake for women's health and fitness. They also touch on the benefits of strength training and the importance of prioritizing nutrition and exercise. They address women's challenges as they age and go through hormonal changes, highlighting the need for protein and strength training to maintain overall health. They also discuss the impact of stress and sleep on women's bodies and provide practical tips for managing these factors. Kelsey shares her belief in taking action even without having everything figured out and the importance of faith in overcoming challenges.
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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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Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Elizabeth 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 self-love, conscious uncoupling, and parenting, emphasizing the importance of understanding oneself and fostering healthy relationships. It explores the impact of love on personal growth and the significance of conscious uncoupling in creating amicable separations. Additionally, it highlights the role of self-discovery in parenting and the value of guiding children to know and trust themselves.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Midlife Awakening and Shadow Work
06:42 The Impact of Societal Conditioning on Women in Midlife
30:34 The Power of Self-Love and Personal Growth
33:17 Conscious Uncoupling: Creating Amicable Separations
49:29 Guiding Children to Know and Trust Themselves
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Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
In 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 sought-after teacher and leader in the Chicago Area.
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In addition to a discussion about mid-life friendships and motherhood, Jess and Bridgett discuss:
- Contentment, even when life is not the way you want it to be
- Making changes professionally
- The importance of vulnerability in friendship
- Practicing self regulation
- Protecting your energy
- Living with meaning each day.
You can follow Jess on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook
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Learn more about The Heart Strong Collective
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
In 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.
Chapters
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
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Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
This 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 help improve the physical and emotional experience for others.
You can follow Jessica @jessmlindberg on Instagram and Linked In. Learn more about Jessica at www.jessicalindberg.com
This podcast is brought to you by The Heart Strong Collective, a non-profit and social movement on a mission to inspire people everywhere to be Heart Strong. To learn more and shop our Heart Strong Brand, visit www.theheartstrong.com
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
In 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 state of bliss.
Jeff emphasizes the need to overcome fear and live from a place of unconditional love. This conversation explores various themes related to personal growth and spiritual development. Jeff and Jessica discuss the existence of evil in the world and the role of forgiveness in personal healing and growth. It concludes by exploring what our loved ones who have passed on want for us and the significance of finding and fulfilling our purpose.
In this conversation, Jeff and Jessica discuss the phases of grief and how individuals can move beyond being destroyed or defined by loss. They also explore the impact of loss on personal growth and the ripple effect of love in transforming lives. Jeff shares his experiences of being open to new opportunities and the legacy of love he hopes to leave behind. The conversation concludes with a discussion of Jeff's books and resources for further exploration.
You can purchase Jeff’s book here: Ten Lessons From Heaven
You can follow Jessica @jessmlindberg on Instagram and Linked In. Learn more about Jessica at www.jessicalindberg.com
This podcast is brought to you by The Heart Strong Collective, a non-profit and social movement on a mission to inspire people everywhere to be Heart Strong. To learn more and shop our Heart Strong Brand, visit www.theheartstrong.com
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Today, 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 Collective, a non-profit and social movement on a mission to inspire people everywhere to be Heart Strong. To learn more and shop our Heart Strong Brand, visit www.theheartstrong.com
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Dr. 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 mission to help women feel empowered in all of their relationships so that they feel whole, light, and deeply connected to those they love and to themselves.
Today, we talk about motherhood, the mental load, and the importance of mothering ourselves the way we mother our kids.
You can follow Dr. Morgan on Instagram @drmorgancutlip - check her FREE and valuable online resources at https://drmorgancutlip.com/
You can follow Jessica @jessmlindberg on Instagram and Linked In. Learn more about Jessica at www.jessicalindberg.com