The Heart Strong Podcast

In this episode, Jessica 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   Follow Jess Lindberg: Get Jess Lindberg's Free Mini Course: Your Future Self here.  Follow The Heart Strong Collective:

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

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

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  

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

At 41, Carrie Kielty was diagnosed with Stage Four Ovarian Cancer. The five-year survival rate for stage four ovarian cancer is a dismal 31%.  After looking honestly at her prognosis, Carrie decided to see what else might be available to her besides traditional chemotherapy treatment. She is over six years post-diagnosis, and today, she shares her journey and practices that have helped her keep her cancer at bay and also ones for anyone who wants to live a healthy life to consider. While Carrie has used treatments like lower dose chemo, IV vitamins, supplements, sauna, juicing, hyperbaric oxygen chamber treatment, and more, she explains that her approach is not solely physical but mental,  emotional, and spiritual too.    Kelly Korcek is Carrie's friend and an oncology nurse, and after witnessing Carrie's approach, she started thinking differently about her approach to her patients and to her own health. Today, they are teaming up to write a book to help others take their power back and consider other ways to approach cancer. This story is truly inspiring and eye-opening for anyone who wants to live a healthy and full life free from disease.  You can follow Carrie on Instagram @carriedoingcancer Check out the HEAL Documentary and C Word on Netflix.  Also mentioned is The Cancer Secrets Podcast with Dr. Stegall You can follow Jessica @jessmlindberg on Instagram and Linked In. Learn more about Jessica at www.jessicalindberg.com

Nicole Walters left her successful corporate career to follow her entrepreneurial calling and created a multi-million dollar business coaching fellow entrepreneurs and dreamers. She's a podcast host, an in-demand speaker, a mother, and a TV personality. She's also a new author, and today we are talking about her NEW book Nothing is Missing. Jessica and Nicole discuss motherhood, entrepreneurship, following our dreams, living authentically, and knowing our worth. Nicole's story will inspire you to follow your dreams with courage and remind you that even when it seems things are taking a detour, nothing is actually missing. It all fits together.   You can find Nicole on Instagram @nicolewalters and https://nicolewalters.com/ Her Book: Nothing is Missing: A Memoir of Living Boldly 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  

Guest Lori Eickhoff is a business owner and entrepreneur who chose to step away from a successful event and home design business because she sensed it was time for a new season. In this episode, Jessica and Lori discuss the entrepreneurial journey, the lessons they've learned, and how Lori made the decision to walk away and into a new season she shares:  The filters through which she now chooses new projects The permission to rest and recalibrate The importance of identifying your strengths and focusing on them The fear of change and the importance of believing the next thing can be better. How our challenges are really our clarifiers.  Towards the end, Jessica shares how she's learning that personal branding is also an important part of the entrepreneurial journey, whether you are building a business, non-profit, or anything else.  Lori mentions Win The Day by Mark Batterson Jessica suggests you check out Brand Builders Group in reference to personal branding.    You can find Lori on Instagram @londonavenuehome   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

Welcome to another season of The Heart Strong Podcast. In this episode, Jess Lindberg gives you permission to change by sharing some changes she's making in her life, in her non-profit work, and how she's thinking about what she puts out into the world. She shares how grief wants us to stay put but that healing invites evolution. These are not easy steps to take, and Jess gets honest about how imposter syndrome has been a passenger to grief and evolution and how she continues to move forward in healing and growth.    Learn more about Jess at www.jessicalindberg.com Learn more about The Heart Strong Collective at www.theheartstrong.com Instagram: @jessmlindberg and @theheartstrong      

The Heart Strong Podcast explores navigating the challenges in our lives so we can live fully and purposefully. Host Jess Lindberg brings guests into her story as she interviews thought leaders, authors, experts, and amazing people who have something to teach us about living fully amidst our struggles.   Jess Lindberg is living a life she did not expect. She is a speaker, coach, and social entrepreneur passionate about the divinity of every human heart. She's built powerful resilience through personal traumas. Jess loves authentic conversation and learning from others' journeys. She encourages her listeners to take their life challenges and create an impact that transforms themselves, their families, and the world around them for good.   You can find Jess on Instagram @jessmlindberg and @theheartstrong

In this final episode of Season Four, Jessica explores comparison, this age-old human reflex. She explores what it is, how it can help and hurt us, and how we might use it to inspire us to accomplish our goals and live more fully. Jessica shares her struggle with comparison and how she's re-framed it in her life. Finally, she shares what she believes is an antidote to comparison - Create a Vision for YOUR Life.    The five sections of the conversation are: What is comparison? What are the different types, and how do they impact us? What is the link between comparison and jealousy? What perpetuates comparison, and how can we be aware of them? What does Jessica suggest we focus on to deal with this human reflex we all have?   You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg, Facebook, LinkedIn, and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter, which is really just a letter she writes to her friends taken from a page in her life that's full of inspiration and encouragement to help you grow through the challenges in your life and live your full potential.    You can learn more about The Heart Strong by visiting our website: www.theheartstrong.com  

Behind every remarkable story and outcome, is the story of someone who stood in the gap.  Kelley Scoble's son Ryan (your can hear from Ryan in episode 43: New Heart, New Perspective) and her husband Steve both received transplants within a year of each other. In this episode, Kelley shares what it was like to be in the role of wife, mother and breadwinner as she supported her husband and son through a very challenging time in their family.    This episode is not just about Kelley's story, but moreso about who she has become and the perspective she has gained. She shares beautiful life wisdom and practices she's adopted that allowed her to weather this season of her life and come out the other side. The way she articulates her story will encourage anyone in a caregiving role or facing the health challenges of a loved one. Her wisdom is timeless and perspective a great teacher.    You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg, Facebook, LinkedIn, and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter, which is really just a letter she writes to her friends taken from a page in her life that's full of inspiration and encouragement to help you grow through the challenges in your life and live your full potential.    You can learn more about The Heart Strong by visiting our website: www.theheartstrong.com  

This is the second episode of a two-part series where Jessica and guest Bridgett Piacenti have a discussion about challenging social norms through the lens of motherhood, friendship, marriage/partnership, and career.    Jessica and Bridgett address these three social norms:   Making people comfortable while we are uncomfortable. Canceling ourselves in this cancel culture. Letting go of a victim mentality and the idea we can have it all   Bridgett Piacenti has been part of every season of The Heart Strong Podcast. She's a wife, mother to two, international Ashtanga Yoga Practicioner + Teacher and business owner. Bridgett and Jessica have been friends for over 20 years. They share a deep friendship and a curiosity about life. Together, they have led retreats and seminars inspiring and teaching women to grow through their life challenges, live peacefully, and realize their full potential.    They come to this episode with a combined 33 years of motherhood, nearly 40 years of marriage, and over 40 years of career experience.   You can follow Bridgett on Instagram @bpiacenti   You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg, Facebook, LinkedIn, and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter, which is really just a letter she writes to her friends taken from a page in her life that's full of inspiration and encouragement to help you grow through the challenges in your life and live your full potential.    You can learn more about The Heart Strong by visiting our website: www.theheartstrong.com Allow Your Life Challenges To Shape Your Perspective with Kelley Scoble Behind every remarkable story and outcome, is the story of someone who stood in the gap.  Kelley Scoble's son Ryan (your can hear from Ryan in episode 43: New Heart, New Perspective) and her husband Steve both received transplants within a year of each other. In this episode, Kelley shares what it was like to be in the role of wife, mother and breadwinner as she supported her husband and son through a very challenging time in their family.    This episode is not just about Kelley's story, but moreso about who she has become and the perspective she has gained. She shares beautiful life wisdom and practices she's adopted that allowed her to weather this season of her life and come out the other side. The way she articulates her story will encourage anyone in a caregiving role or facing the health challenges of a loved one. Her wisdom is timeless and perspective a great teacher.    You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg, Facebook, LinkedIn, and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter, which is really just a letter she writes to her friends taken from a page in her life that's full of inspiration and encouragement to help you grow through the challenges in your life and live your full potential.    You can learn more about The Heart Strong by visiting our website: www.theheartstrong.com  

This episode is the first in a two-part series where Jessica and guest Bridgett Piacenti have a discussion about challenging social norms through the lens of motherhood, friendship, marriage/partnership, and career.    Over the next two episodes, Jessica and Bridgett address these three social norms:   Making people comfortable while we are uncomfortable. Canceling ourselves in this cancel culture. Letting go of a victim mentality and the idea we can have it all   Bridgett Piacenti has been part of every season of The Heart Strong Podcast. She's a wife, mother to two, international Ashtanga Yoga Practicioner + Teacher and business owner. Bridgett and Jessica have been friends for over 20 years. They share a deep friendship and a curiosity about life. Together, they have led retreats and seminars inspiring and teaching women to grow through their life challenges, live peacefully, and realize their full potential.    They come to this episode with a combined 33 years of motherhood, nearly 40 years of marriage, and over 40 years of career experience.   You can follow Bridgett on Instagram @bpiacenti   You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg, Facebook, LinkedIn, and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter, which is really just a letter she writes to her friends taken from a page in her life that's full of inspiration and encouragement to help you grow through the challenges in your life and live your full potential.  You can learn more about The Heart Strong by visiting our website: www.theheartstrong.com

Meena has spent the last 27 years caring for some of the sickest children in the United States at the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Boston Children's Hospital. She's a wife, mother, dear friend of many, and a breast cancer survivor. Jessica and Meena met over a decade ago when Meena was a primary nurse for Jessica's son Ethan during his year-long hospital stay.     In this episode, Meena and Jessica discuss hope. Where can we find it? Why does it matter, and how can we find it in the midst of dire circumstances?   They settle on the idea that hope is defiance. It's bravely facing your challenge and believing in good things despite what's in front of us. But hope is not denial, and they discuss the idea of staying hopeful and honest at the same time.    Meena shares her perspective as a nurse, patient, and mother. Her beautiful and wise perspective invites you to face difficult circumstances and be present, grateful, and hopeful.    You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg, Facebook, LinkedIn, and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter, which is really just a letter she writes to her friends taken from a page in her life that's full of inspiration and encouragement to help you grow through the challenges in your life and live your full potential.  You can learn more about The Heart Strong by visiting our website: www.theheartstrong.com

Melissa Burgess is a US Army Veteran who spent time in Iraq as a medic. She's also a wife, mother, and Founder of the candle company Craft + Foster. Melissa received a DIY candle kit for her birthday and quickly fell in love with the candlemaking process. In a few short years, this “accidental” candle company grew from a local candle pop-up to a nationally recognized brand featured in Neiman Marcus, GQ, WWD, FabFitFun, The Golden Globes, and amazing independent retailers nationwide. Melissa found that candlemaking gave her a creative and therapeutic outlet while juggling the demands of motherhood and processing an ongoing journey with PTSD.   In this episode, Melissa shares her authentic and inspiring story of finding her way after coming home from war, facing her trauma, and finding faith as a salve for her heartache and fuel to change the world. She shares the Craft + Foster story, how she navigates motherhood and her business, and her vision for changing women's lives in India through her new program - Smells Like Hope. In this beautiful conversation, Jessica and Melissa remind you that your wounds are a birthplace of creation that can heal you and those your life touches, near and far.  You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg, Facebook, LinkedIn, and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter, which is really just a letter she writes to her friends taken from a page in her life that's full of inspiration and encouragement to help you grow through the challenges in your life and live your full potential.    You can learn more about The Heart Strong by visiting our website: www.theheartstrong.com

On today's episode, Jessica has a conversation with Carol Dimas, Founder of Educational Advocates . For more than 20 years, Carol and her team have been advocating for families and children to receive all of their rights including identification, eligibility for an IEP or 504, appropriate goals, accommodations, services, and placement to improve their ability to have appropriate access to their education.    In the first part of the conversation, Jessia and Carol discuss the laws that govern specialized education in our country, they discuss the present state of education and the purpose of educational advocacy and finally, Carol shares specific ways parents can take action in their school districts.    Jessica and Carol have worked together to advocate for Jessica's son and so this conversation is both intimate and inspiring. We have been entrusted with our children and it is our right and responsibility to speak up and advocate for their needs.    You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg, Facebook, LinkedIn, and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter, which is really just a letter she writes to her friends taken from a page in her life that's full of inspiration and encouragement to help you grow through the challenges in your life and live your full potential.    You can learn more about The Heart Strong by visiting our website: www.theheartstrong.com

Today's podcast is with Ryan Scoble. Ryan is an elite Division II Lacrosse Player at Mercyhurst College who discovered just over two years ago that he needed a heart transplant to save his life. Ryan shares his journey from near death to a thriving life with his new heart, his gift of life. Ryan's inspiring story teaches us about the gift of each moment of our lives and how the process of facing our challenges creates purpose, perseverance, and success in our lives.    This incredible story will inspire you and remind you of the gift of your own life. Ryan is a huge proponent of living actively post-transplant and of not just surviving but thriving! He's one of just a couple of college athletes to return to the game and compete at a high level post-transplant.    This is a masterclass in what it means to be Heart Strong. To grow through our challenges and to see our lives and all we experience on this earth as gifts to be embraced.    Ryan's story was featured in The Wall Street Journal - you can find Ryan on Linked In.      You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg, Facebook, LinkedIn, and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter, which is really just a letter she writes to her friends taken from a page in her life that's full of inspiration and encouragement to help you grow through the challenges in your life and live your full potential.    You can learn more about The Heart Strong by visiting our website: www.theheartstrong.com

A few weekends ago, Jessica spoke at a women's conference about how to lean into lives or circumstances we do not expect. In this episode, Jessica shares the three ideas she shared with her audience and offers some practical tips that she has used in her life when facing a challenging season. She invites you to lean in and embrace what is in front of you, seek wisdom from your story and align your vision to something bigger than yourself, and finally, to create impact and live faithfully what's in front of you.    Jessica has struggled to do everything she shares in this episode; there is no toxic positivity here, just a woman who, over the last 10 + years of her life, has committed to making something beautiful and impactful from her story.  You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg, Facebook, LinkedIn, and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter, which is really just a letter she writes to her friends taken from a page in her life that's full of inspiration and encouragement to help you grow through the challenges in your life and live your full potential.

Michelle Loufman loves a good story so much that she built her business on it. Michelle creates pragmatic human interest stories to help businesses and nonprofits motivate change, have a stronger social impact, and experience more success in their mission. After being blindsided by a health catastrophe, Michelle shared her complex recovery journey, noticing how her stories influenced friends and family members to find answers to their mysterious chronic health issues. Michelle brings 20 years of strategic marketing, branding, copywriting, and photography to empower her clients with more effective multimedia marketing communications.  Today we're talking about: Using the power of storytelling to help businesses and people motivate change, have a stronger social impact, and experience more success in their mission. Defining what storytelling means in the context of business, how it creates influence, how to find yours, and where to go from there.  This episode is ideal for anyone building a purpose-driven business or organization who wants to make an impact through their work. You can find out more about Michelle Loufman at www.michelleloufman.com or on instagram @michellemloufman   You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg, on LinkedIn, and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter, which is really just a letter she writes to her friends taken from a page in her life that's full of inspiration and encouragement to help you grow through the challenges in your life and live your full potential.   

Dr. Joseph Turek is a pediatric cardiac surgeon at Duke in North Carolina. In this episode, Dr. Turek shares the incredible advancements he and his team have made in making pediatric heart transplantation more accessible and effective in children. He's working on three specific innovations: Partial Heart Transplantation, Transplant Post Circulatory Death, and a Heart Thymus Transplant. Dr. Turek shares his personal journey of following his curiosity and bringing to life the ideas in his mind to make a difference in the lives of children and their families. His story is one of inspiration, perseverance, and moving forward with a positive mental attitude and belief in oneself. You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg, on LinkedIn, and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter, which is really just a letter she writes to her friends taken from a page in her life that's full of inspiration and encouragement to help you grow through the challenges in your life and live your full potential.

Kelly is a lifestyle photographer specializing in High School Senior, Professional Branding, and Fine Art Intimate Portrait Photography. Kelly's passion for photography became the strongest when her oldest daughter Livia was diagnosed with a terminal genetic condition. Today Kelly and Jessica are talking about the intersection of grief and creativity. How creativity and entrepreneurship can be a portal through our grief and also a place where we can come to know ourselves. You can find Kelly on her website, Direction Photography by Kelly, and on Instagram @directionphotographybykelly   You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg, on LinkedIn, and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter, which is really just a letter she writes to her friends taken from a page in her life that's full of inspiration and encouragement to help you grow through the challenges in your life and live your full potential.    You can follow The Heart Strong Collective on Instagram @theheartstrong or at www.theheartstrong.com  

We can't talk about growth through challenge on this podcast without addressing questions of faith and belief. In this episode, Jessica shares a bit about her personal journey and shares a conversation with her friend, Pastor Jen Deweerdt.  Jessica and Jen talk about overcoming negative thoughts in our heads so that we can live more fully. They discuss our pandemic of loneliness and how cultivating community is the antidote so many are longing for. Jessica asks Jen about the intersection of faith and culture and the trends Jen sees in her congregation and the needs of the people she serves. They discuss her upcoming Orginal Women's Conference (April 21-22) and ministry to women. Jen shares how she and her husband, Jeremy, created Champion's Club, a ministry for the disabled and their families, after the birth of their son.  More than anything, this is a discussion between friends about faith and growth. They set a wide table and invite you, no matter where you are on your spiritual journey, to remember that you are loved and your life has a great purpose.  Jen DeWeerdt serves with her husband, Jeremy, as the Senior Leaders of City First Church, a growing, multi-generational, multi-cultural church with multiple locations in IL and FL. Jen is a pastor, communicator, author, and founder of the Original Women's Conference.  Jen is mom to three sons, her youngest, Pax has Down Syndrome, and it's through Pax and Jessica's son Bodey's early morning bus rides that Jessica and Jen became friends.    You can find Jen on Instagram @jendeweerdt and @orignalconference You can learn more about City First Church and Original Conference at www.cityfirst.church    You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg, on LinkedIn, and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter, which is really just a letter she writes to her friends taken from a page in her life that's full of inspiration and encouragement to help you grow through the challenges in your life and live your full potential.    You can follow The Heart Strong Collective on Instagram @theheartstrong or at www.theheartstrong.com

Dr. Ram Emani is a Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon at Boston Children's Hospital. In this conversation, Jessica and Ram discuss how curiosity has shaped his career, his research, and ultimately his relationship with his patients. Raised by parents who always encouraged his curiosity, Ram started college intending to be an engineer focusing on the automotive industry, but a class that allowed him to interact with patients changed everything.    Jessica's oldest son, Ethan, was born with a rare heart defect, and he died at age 7 in Boston, needing a heart transplant. Since 2015 Ram has served as a board member of the Ethan Lindberg Foundation. In this rare, insightful, and intimate conversation, Jessica asks Ram about his practices to prepare for surgery, how he handles successes and failures, and how he keeps himself mentally and physically healthy so he can operate at such a high level.    This is an episode for anyone aspiring to be a doctor, for parents raising children with complex illnesses, for medical professionals who want to commit to practicing at a high level while maintaining their own health, and for anyone who wants to be inspired and reminded that following your heart and following your curiosity can change lives, yours and others.    To learn more about Ram Emani:   https://www.childrenshospital.org/directory/sitaram-emani You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg, on LinkedIn, and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter to receive updates on her events and projects and for regular inspiration and encouragement to help you grow through the challenges in your life and live your full potential.    You can follow The Heart Strong Collective on Instagram @theheartstrong or at www.theheartstrong.com

Have you ever wanted to change careers? Do you feel like your work doesn't align with who you are? Do you feel stuck in your job? How do you manage your career in this ever-changing marketplace? Are you a person who has been out of the workforce to raise children, and you need some direction to begin again in your career?    Today Jessica interviews her Mom, Mary Rose Tichar. Mary Rose is a Career Strategist, Coach, and Licensed Counselor. This interview is truly a masterclass in navigating your career. Mary Rose offers an overview of trends she is seeing in her clients and walks you through tangible exercises and ideas you can use in your own career journey.    Mary Rose reminds you that your journey to finding meaningful work is really a process of self-discovery, and she inspires you to continue the work of getting to know yourself. She also addresses resources for leaders and managers who want to lead and serve well.    As Mary Rose says, “I had to work extra hard to find my way, but that experience helps me guide others like you who are willing to be courageous and break out of painful situations for a better life.”   Check out these resources mentioned during the podcast:   For Managers and Leaders:   Podcast: Good Leaders Do This https://www.goodleadersdothis.com   Podcast: Gallup Coaching for Leaders with Dave Stachowiak https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-for-leaders/id458827716   Gallup Leadership and Management Development https://www.gallup.com/home.aspx   Case Western Reserve University Executive Education https://weatherhead.case.edu/executive-education/     For Individuals and Leaders:   TypeCoach https://www.typecoach.com/about   InsideOut Career Direction LLC https://insideoutcareer.com   You can find Mary Rose Tichar   email: mrtichar@insideoutcareer.com www.linkedin.com/in/insideoutcareer https://www.facebook.com/mrtichar You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her regular newsletter to receive updates on her events, projects, and offerings and for regular inspiration about how to grow through the challenges in your life so you can live your full potential.    You can follow The Heart Strong Collective on Instagram @theheartstrong

Jessica interviews Matt and Sarah Hammitt about marriage, parenthood, and living into our callings. Matt Hammitt is a Grammy Nominated Musician, formerly with Christian Music Band Sanctus Real. Matt is a singer, songwriter, author, and speaker. Together, Sarah and Matt are creators and entrepreneurs pursuing their creative callings while raising four children. Their son Bowen was born with a complex and rare congenital heart defect which has colored their whole family's story in the most beautiful and challenging ways. To share their story, The Hammitts created the documentary Bowen's Heart to share their family's story vulnerably and to help other families going through a similar journey to feel less alone.    Matt and Sarah authentically share their story, their faith, and how they've grown in their marriage through the seasons of life.    You can follow the Hammitts @BowensHeart @MattHammitt @SarahHammitt on Instagram and find more information about the documentary at https://bowensheart.com  

Jessica interviews New York Times Bestselling Author Rachel Macy Stafford about her new book, Soul Shift: The Weary Human's Guide to Getting Unstuck and Reclaiming Your Path to Joy. Rachel's new book launches March 28, 2023 and today you get a peek into this timely book that includes eight practices you can pursue to shift your soul and life. Rachel weaves her personal stories and vulnerably shares her life as she offers practical tools and practices that her readers can incorporate into their daily lives.    You can order Soul Shift wherever you buy your books or at the link here:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683649524?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp   You can follow Rachel on Instagram @handsfreerevolution or on, Facebook at The Handsfree Revolution, or online at www.handsfreemama.com   You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her regular newsletter to receive updates on her events, projects, and offerings and for regular inspiration about how to grow through the challenges in your life so you can live your full potential.  

Jessica opens Season Four with an episode on Beginning Again. She shares some details from her life over the last six months and translates what she's learned into five actions she has taken to begin again. These five steps can be applied to your life, your business, and really any endeavor you feel called to pursue. The five are:   Take action. Release the outcome You have permission to evolve.  Focus on consistency. Trust a bigger story.  You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg and her website www.jessicalindberg.com - Sign up for her regular newsletter to receive updates on her events, projects, and offerings and for regular inspiration about how to grow through the challenges in your life so you can live your full potential.    You can follow The Heart Strong Collective on Instagram @theheartstrong

Jessica is joined by her husband, Erik Lindberg and they discuss five lessons they've learned in the 10 years since their son Ethan died. Reflecting on their journey of grief and growth, they offer hope, insight and wisdom for others on a similar path.    The five lessons they discuss:   The only way is through Invest in your relationship We would do it again The relationship continues Life a purposeful life   This is the final episode of Season Three of The Heart Strong Podcast. We'll be back in early fall for another season. Thank you for listening and for being part of this Heart Strong Community!

Today's returning guest, Bridgett Piacenti turns the table on host, Jessica Lindberg and interviews her about what she's been up to this season. They discuss the newly formed Heart Strong Collective, the importance of self-advocacy, Jessica's coaching training and spend a good bit of the conversation around the permission to evolve and change.  Jessica shares some ways that she cares for herself and what she's learning about living and working in an aligned way.   Jessica and Bridgett mention Michael Singer's Book: The Untethered Soul   You can follow Bridgett Piacenti on Instagram @bpiacenti   You can follow Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg  and  The Heart Strong Collective @theheartstrong   Jessica Lindberg www.jessicalindberg.com The Heart Strong Collective www.theheartstrong.com

J.A. Happ has spent the last 13 years as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. From his midwest roots to the World Series, we discuss his journey and what he's learned along the way. J.A. has so much wisdom to offer from thoughts on mindset, what it takes to operate at a high level, how the best advice he's gotten from his mom.   We discuss youth sports and how important sports are for the game of life. J.A. shares that hard work will trump talent any day and that we gain confidence by putting in the hard work so we can show up when it's our turn to play.   J.A. just retired from the game and he talks about that decision and reflects on the highs and lows of his career and how baseball has positioned him for the next season of his life.  You can follow Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg  and  The Heart Strong Collective @theheartstrong   Jessica Lindberg www.jessicalindberg.com The Heart Strong Collective www.theheartstrong.com

Jessica explores near-death experiences with author and speaker Jeff Olsen. Twenty-five years ago Jeff was in a car accident with his family that took the life of his 14-month-old son, Griffin, and his wife, Tamara. Jeff and his seven-year-old son, Spencer survived. Jeff went on to have 18 surgeries and lose a limb over the course of a six-month hospital stay. After the accident and during his hospital stay, Jeff had profound near-death and out-of-body experiences that changed his life forever.    This is a beautiful conversation about life beyond his physical space, asking big questions, living with grief, and the idea that we are so loved and that those we love never really leave us. Jessica and Jeff discuss common and unorthodox questions and encourage listeners to explore the questions in their hearts.    You can learn more about Jeff Olsen and his books here: https://www.envoypublishing.com/ Jeff and his son Spencer's NEW Book is Where Are You?   You can follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefferycolsen   You can follow Jeff on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/jefferyc.olsen

Today's guest, Scott Leezer, is a single ventricle/complex congenital heart disease patient and a seasoned strategic public affairs professional with over ten years of bipartisan government relations consulting experience. Grappling with the idea he is living on borrowed time, Scott shares his story and his thoughts on living a life of purpose amidst the unknown.    Scott is not only a successful professional, but he has committed himself to moving the field of congenital heart disease forward for patients and their families. Colleagues and friends, Jessica and Scott talk candidly about what it means to make a difference in the world around them.    You can learn more about Scott here:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-leezer-6562bb13?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F You can follow Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg  and  The Heart Strong Collective @theheartstrong   Jessica Lindberg www.jessicalindberg.com The Heart Strong Collective www.theheartstrong.com   Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. Episodes launch each Thursday. Thanks for joining us!

How do we hold the tension of dreams and a life we did not expect? Morgan shares her story of entrepreneurship and motherhood, including caring for her daughter with a rare disease. Jessica and Morgan talk about how to pursue dreams, start businesses and find their way to create alongside motherhood and caregiving.   Morgan Motsinger is a social entrepreneur, speaker, and interior designer of Annika Interiors, a firm that has niche expertise in designing special needs spaces. As a mother of three (one beautiful daughter with special needs) Morgan is a four-time entrepreneur including Co-Founder of Lot 35 Homes and Sweet Bee Coaching, she brings her extensive expertise on both a personal and professional level to each client partnership and project.    You can learn more about Morgan here:   https://annikainteriors.com/ https://www.morganmotsinger.com/   https://instagram.com/annikainteriors https://instagram.com/sweetbeecoaching   You can follow Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg  and  The Heart Strong Collective @theheartstrong

Today Jessica is sharing time with Dr. Christian VanderPluym, a pediatric cardiologist at Boston Children's Hospital who has dedicated herself to improving the lives of patients with complex heart disease.  She currently serves as the Medical Director for the Ventricular Assist Device Program, Director of Cardiac Antithrombosis Management program, and acts as Co-Director of the Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center.    In this powerful and poignant episode, Jessica and Christina discuss the challenges that come from caring for some of the sickest children. They discuss how to make care more sustainable for families and how to hold the tension of hope and honesty in difficult situations. You will get a glimpse of how a physician's work impacts her personal life and how her patients influence how she lives and what she believes.    This episode is a must listen for parents and physicians caring for children with complex illness and equally important for those looking to see life through a new lens and understand more fully the gift of each day.    You can learn more about Dr. Vanderpluym here: https://www.childrenshospital.org/directory/christina-j-vanderpluym   You can follow Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg  and  The Heart Strong Collective @theheartstrong   Jessica Lindberg www.jessicalindberg.com The Heart Strong Collective www.theheartstrong.com   Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. Episodes launch each Thursday. Thanks for joining us!

Today's podcast is a special edition in anticipation of the 125th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 18th. Jessica sits down with marathoner and coach, Rick Muhr to talk about testing your limits and running your race.    Rick has been a runner for 45 years and a coach for 26 years, coaching more than 10,000 runners for the Boston Marathon. He is the founder of The Marathon Coalition whose runners have raised more than $65 million for Boston area charities.   He was selected to participate in the 2004 Olympic Torch Relay because of his coaching and fundraising efforts.   Rick has completed 32 marathons and has a personal best of 2 hours 33 minutes 13 seconds.  He has qualified for the Boston Marathon in all 32 marathons.  Rick has been ranked 5th in the United States at 100K (62 miles with a time of 8 hours 41 minutes 47 seconds.   Rick is a military veteran, endurance motorcyclist, and cancer survivor.   You can follow Rick on Facebook: www.facebook.com/rick.muhr   You can follow Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg  and  The Heart Strong Collective @theheartstrong   Jessica Lindberg www.jessicalindberg.com The Heart Strong Collective www.theheartstrong.com   Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. Episodes launch each Thursday. Thanks for joining us!

Today Jessica talks with Liz Pumala, founder of Matthias Academy, a nonprofit adult day program in southeast Wisconsin. Matthias Academy serves adults with mild to severe disabilities, specialized medical needs, behaviors and mild to severe autism from Illinois and Wisconsin. Liz and Jessica talk about seeing a need and stepping forward to make a change. They also discuss the beautiful lessons we all can learn from children and adults with disabilities.    Elizabeth Pumala lives a life guided by unfilled needs around her. As a former Adaptive Physical Education teacher for children and adults with special needs, Liz saw a need in the special needs community early on in her career that needed to be changed.  Life for her students continued long after public education, however, the opportunities for them did not.  You can donate to Matthias Academy here: https://www.matthiasacademy.org/donation   You can follow Matthias Academy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatthiasAcademy/   You can follow Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg  and  The Heart Strong Collective @theheartstrong   Jessica Lindberg www.jessicalindberg.com The Heart Strong Collective www.theheartstrong.com   Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. Episodes launch each Thursday. Thanks for joining us!  

Today Jessica sits down with New York Times Best Selling Author, Bruce Feiler    https://www.brucefeiler.com/   Jessica and Bruce discuss Bruce's book, Life is in The Transitions about how we can master change at any age. Jessica and Bruce tackle the idea that our lives are actually not supposed to be linear. They talk about where we got this idea and how transitions are a hallmark to our life as a human. They talk about how each human spends most of their adult life in transition. They discuss the pandemic, our cultural polarity and how we might rethink our lives and embrace transition and our life challenges to see that they connect us as humans.    “Galvanized by a personal crisis, he (Bruce) spent the last few years crisscrossing the country, collecting hundreds of life stories in all fifty states from Americans who'd been through major life changes - from losing jobs to losing loved ones; from changing careers to changing relationships; from getting sober to getting healthy to simply looking for a fresh start. He then spent a year coding these stories, identifying patterns and takeaways that can help all of us survive and thrive in times of change.”    You can sign up for Bruce's insightful newsletter here:   https://brucefeiler.bulletin.com/subscribe   You can follow Bruce on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/brucefeiler/?hl=en   You can follow Bruce on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/BruceFeilerAuthor/ You can follow Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg  and The Heart Strong Collective @theheartstrong   Jessica Lindberg www.jessicalindberg.com The Heart Strong Collective www.theheartstrong.com   Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. Episodes launch each Thursday. Thanks for joining us!

Today Jessica sits down with the founder of Let Grace In, Gabby Gouveia. Gabby shares how the death of her son, Grayson from cancer, called her to found Let Grace In and to create a community for bereaved families. Gabby integrates her beautiful Hawaiian Culture of healing as she and her team minister to the minds, bodies, and spirits of grieving families. Drawing on her expertise as a nurse and Grief Recovery Specialist and her own personal story, Gabby models what it looks like to embrace grief and find beauty in its wake.    This episode is a must-listen for any person facing the death of their child or a loved one. It's also timely for all of us as we face this hurting world and learn to navigate the grief all around us. This episode will leave your heart and spirit with many gifts and perhaps a new way to look at and navigate grief and life.    Follow Gabby and Let Grace In on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letgracein   Learn more about Let Grace In here: https://www.letgracein.org/   Buy “My Journey with the Wind”  - a new children's book on grief https://www.amazon.com//dp/B09SBSB3WB You can follow Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg  and The Heart Strong Collective @theheartstrong   Jessica Lindberg www.jessicalindberg.com The Heart Strong Collective www.theheartstrong.com   Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. Episodes launch each Thursday. Thanks for joining us!

Today Jessica sits down with Ryan Manion, Author, Resilient Life Podcast Host, Speaker, and President of Travis Manion Foundation. Travis Manion Foundation is one of the nation's leading veteran service organizations. Ryan shares how her family founded the organization in honor of her brother Travis and the incredible work she and her team do to serve the veteran community families of the fallen and build character in the next generation.    Jessica and Ryan discuss how serving others and creating an impact in our communities heals our own hearts. Ryan shares an incredible story about how she helped an Afghan Family escape as the US was drawing down troops and how a small committed group of people can move mountains.    We never know what we will be called to in our lives, but there is always the opportunity to choose courage and impact that changes our communities for good. Ryan has undoubtedly answered her call.    You can learn more about Ryan Manion: https://ryanmanion.com/ Instagram @rmanion Read her book: Knock at the Door Listen to her podcast: The Resilient Life Podcast   Learn more about Travis Manion Foundation: https://www.travismanion.org/ Instagram: @travismanionfoundation You can follow Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg  and The Heart Strong Collective @theheartstrong

The Heart Strong Podcast explores perspectives on growing through the challenges in our lives and our times. Host Jessica Lindberg interviews thought leaders, authors, experts, and amazing everyday people who have something to teach us all about living fully amidst our struggles. Listeners will leave the conversations encouraged and challenged with a fresh perspective and tangible ideas they can apply to their lives.   About the host:   Jessica Lindberg is living a life she did not expect. She is a writer, speaker, coach, and social entrepreneur with a passion for the divinity of every human heart. She's built powerful resilience through personal traumas. Jessica loves a good conversation and learning from others' journeys. She encourages her listeners to take their life challenges and create an impact that transforms themselves, their families, and the world around them for good.   You can follow Jessica on Instagram @jessmlindberg  and The Heart Strong Collective @theheartstrong   Jessica Lindberg www.jessicalindberg.com The Heart Strong Collective www.theheartstrong.com   Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. Episodes launch each Thursday. Thanks for joining us!

Bridgett Piacenti is a yoga teacher and a dear friend of mine. Today we're discussing to bring healthy choices and mindfulness home with you to enrich a healthier lifestyle at home. We also give you tactics to apply mindfulness and authenticity to your daily life. Bridgett is very insightful on cultivating practices that shift our life, putting blinders on to what everyone else is doing and going our own way, plus enjoying the moment we are in and finding value in the journey. Can't wait for you to listen!

Simplify. Improve. Transform. Michael has found that year after year, that he kept coming back to this mantra.  That's why today he is joining me on The Heart Strong Podcast special summer series to discuss how to approach the challenges that we are facing in work and life, with greater intention. We can't wait to share this special conversation with you. Check it out!  Listeners can learn more or connect with Michael at michaelstaskcoaching.com To support Michael's marathon run! Click here --> https://www.givengain.com/activist/377780/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michaelstaskCRE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaelstask_/ Visit Jessica at jessicalindberg.com, on Instagram at @jessmlindberg and head over to the Four Hearts Shop.

Today I'm joined by my dear friend Stefanie Boyce, Stefanie is a national speaker, teacher, yoga instructor, and author of two Bible studies designed to help participants create space to be with God and have deep conversations about what they are learning. She is best known for her perspective when it comes to finding beauty in difficult circumstances. She is joining me for an honest conversation about how to create and stick to priorities through transition, making sure that you don't miss the middle even if you feel like you aren't exactly where you want to be. Sometimes our circumstances don't allow for it, so don't miss what is right in front of you. We can't wait to share this special conversation with you. Check it out!  To learn more about Stefanie Boyce head to https://stefanieboyce.com and follow her on Instagram @stefanieboyce5. Visit Jessica at jessicalindberg.com, on Instagram at @jessmlindberg and head over to the Four Hearts Shop.

For more than a year, our country has been mired by a pandemic that rocked all of our worlds. Dealing with this crisis has dominated much of our energy, attention, and for many people, even our emotions. But Summer is here, and we are, by and large, moving past the worst moments as a nation — which makes it an excellent time to take a beat and assess the changes that have occurred. While no one would be displeased if we could magically erase this whole pandemic experience, we can learn some valuable lessons from it. That is why I'm thrilled to sit down with Dr. Paul Checchia and ask him some of the questions that you guys have presented along with some of my own. I can't wait for you to give this one a listen and please share your thoughts in the comments.  Visit Jessica at jessicalindberg.com, on Instagram at @jessmlindberg and head over to the Four Hearts Shop.

This season I'm excited to bring to you people that I know in real life who all have something important and unique to teach you. Today I'm talking with business leader Erica Schultz to talk about her knew book “Not Today” the nine habits of extreme productivity, Erica is the chief marketing officer of the RAIN Group, and a wildly talented women with a heart for others, she is on a mission to help us take control of your time, achieve your goals, and become unstoppable. Give this special episode a listen and let me know which time-saving tip will help you become unstoppable!  Click here to purchase “Not Today: The 9 Habits of Extreme Productivity” Twitter: @EricaStritch   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericastritch/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dangerschultz  Visit Jessica at jessicalindberg.com, on Instagram at @jessmlindberg and head over to the Four Hearts Shop.

Show Notes:  This season I'm excited to bring to you people that I know in real life who all have something important and unique to teach you.   Today I'm talking with Jen Conger. Jen is a coach working with mission driven female entrepreneurs to use their intuition to grow their businesses. She is also a mom to two boys and just an all amazing woman. I've had the privilege of working with her in a professional capacity and I've loved every minute of it. Working with Jen has helped me get clarity on some important things in my life and work. But what's really happened is I've returned to what I already know to be true about myself and what I'm here to do. Visit Jessica at jessicalindberg.com, on Instagram at @jessmlindbergand head over to the Four Hearts Shop.    

Jessica sits down with her childhood friend Megan Halstead, but there's a twist! In this special episode, Megan turns the tables and puts the spotlight on Jessica. Megan has been a television and radio host, so she is an expert interviewer, and she digs deep into the life and mind of your host, Jessica Lindberg. Visit Jessica at jessicalindberg.com, on Instagram at @jmlindberg, and head over to the Four Hearts Shop.

Jessica has a conversation with Tiana Spencer, a Teaching Pastor at Made For Fellowship, a writer, a preacher, a mother, and a wife. They discuss the recent riots at the US Capitol and the importance of giving grace and empathy to all people, especially to those whom you are most hesitant to give your grace. Through an exploration of pain, healing, suffering, reconciliation, perspective, grace, faith, and peace, Tiana's heartfelt and honest words provide direction on how we can all live Heart Strong, together. Find Tiana on Instagram at @tianamspencer, on her website at tianaspencer.com, or get involved and join one of Made For Fellowship's virtual roundtables, "Table Talks: Conversations on Race in America." Visit Jessica at jessicalindberg.com, on Instagram at @jmlindberg, and head over to the Four Hearts Shop.

Jessica has a conversation with New York Times Best-Selling Author Rachel Macy Stafford. They discuss Rachel's writing career and how she went from Special Ed Teacher to Best-Selling Author. Rachel tells Jessica all about her passion project "Soul Shift" and the transformative truths & habit shifts that form the core of her upcoming inspiring community-driven course. Visit Rachel on Instagram at @handsfreerevolution, on Facebook at @TheHandsFreeRevolution, on Twitter at @handsfreemama, and pick up her newest book "Live Love Now" at a bookstore near you. Also sign up for her amazing online course, Soul Shift. Visit Jessica at jessicalindberg.com or on Instagram at @jmlindberg, and head over to the Four Hearts Shop.