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
Dec 6, 2020
Dec 6, 2020
41 min
On today's episode Jessica has a conversation with Gina Kell Spehn. Along with her husband Michael, Gina co-founded the New Day Foundation for Families and co-authored the New York Times Bestselling book, The Color of Rain. Jessica and Gina talk about Gina's book and what it was like to have it adapted into the highest-rated Hallmark Movie Channel original in history. They discuss the importance of faith, maintaining strong friendships, asking for help and continuing to move forward.
Head to the Four Hearts Shop for holiday gifts and visit Jessica at jessicalindberg.com.
Nov 29, 2020
Nov 29, 2020
42 min
Jessica speaks with Trina McNeilly, author, speaker, and founder of the popular lifestyle blog La La Lovely.
Jessica and Trina talk about Trina's new book and how she got started. Then they delve into a discussion about creativity, loneliness, self acceptance, pain, and finding beauty in the little things.
Follow Trina on Instagram at @trina_mcneilly and check out her blog La La Lovely.
Head to the Four Hearts Shop for holiday gifts and visit Jessica at jessicalindberg.com.
Nov 23, 2020
Nov 23, 2020
45 min
Jessica welcomes Kelly Mckee Zajfen, a fellow heart mom and the Co-Founder of Little Minis and Alliance of Moms. Kelly shares the inspiring journey of her daughter Lily and how their family learned to flip the script and proudly embrace Lily's unique heart just the way it is. Kelly gives some advice about how we can all become stronger with community, family, and creation.
Follow Kelly on Instagram at @_heartmom_ and visit her Amazon shop at amazon.com/shop/littleminis.
Head to the Four Hearts Shop for holiday gifts and visit Jessica at jessicalindberg.com
Nov 16, 2020
Nov 16, 2020
45 min
Jessica is joined by Meredith Toering. They talk all about the amazing work that Meredith does, diving into detail about the complexities of caring for orphaned and abandoned children with severe congenital and acquired heart disease in China. They discuss how your own family and experiences shape who you are and how hope—above all else—makes all of it possible. Follow Meredith on Instagram: @meredithtoering
Nov 9, 2020
Nov 9, 2020
34 min
Jessica talks to author, speaker, and podcast host Jamie Ivey. Jessica and Jamie discuss the different ways we try to empower women and how social media and overused slogans can sometimes get in the way of honesty, community, self-reflection, faith, & real-life human connection.
Visit Jamie at jamieivey.com, purchase her book “You Be You” on Amazon, and listen to her podcast “Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey.”
Head to the Four Hearts Shop for holiday gifts and visit Jessica at jessicalindberg.com
Nov 2, 2020
Nov 2, 2020
54 min
The Heart Strong Podcast Show Notes:
Jackie Acho's Book: Currency of Empathy: The Secret to Thriving in Business & Life
TEDx talk – A Good Day’s Work Requires Empathy
Instagram: jackieacho