Becoming Heart Strong

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, fa...

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...

Jessica has a conversation with Victoria Strong, founder of The Gwendolyn Strong Foundation. They talk about all the amazing work Victoria has done for children with disabilities. Jessica and Victoria discuss medical care in the rare disease community, inclusivity for children with disabilities, and much more. Learn more about Victoria's work at the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation , on Instagram at @n...

Jessica has a conversation with Kristen Shroyer, one of the co-founders of One Hope Wine. One Hope Wine is a social enterprise that sells delicious wines to raise awareness and funds for charitable organizations and social causes. Kristen shares the whole story of how she and her friends built a successful, socially conscious business from the ground up. They talk gratitude, determination, friends...

Jessica sits down with Nikki DeLoach for a deeply open and honest conversation. Nikki shares about her son’s congenital heart disease, its impact on her marriage, and the most important lessons she’s learned through the challenges in her life. Nikki talks about her acting career and explains how she managed to stay heart strong through it all, no matter what life threw at her. Jessica and Nikki di...

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...

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...

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 Instagra...

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: @mere...

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...

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 www.fourheartsshop.com www.jessicalindberg.com