Lives of Courage with Jessica Stong

When you decide to be intentional with what you eat, your relationship with your food AND your own brain will change. This is more than just eating on purpose. When you choose to be intentional about all your choices and sticking to your plan (whatever that may be), you change your relationship with yourself. And we know that when you start to show yourself that you can change, your brain starts b...

Think about your relationship with time... Do you feel like you have control over it? Do you feel like you get to decide how you invest it now? What if I told you you could change how you think about time? Your brain would probably want to scream or shut down. I first heard that I could choose how I saw time and choose how I spent my time when I was in coaching school and was raising Henry by myse...

Emotions are powerful. They drive us to action. Their influence over us is amazing and when we understand that, then we can leverage that knowledge to really make the changes we want to in ourselves and in our lives. We grow in life. Events happen, and we learn things along the way. And we are all growing and evolving. But there’s the growth that will happen if you just operate at the effect of yo...

Have you ever felt... You might be so overwhelmed with all that is on your to-do list. You hustle harder, do all the things, and that doesn’t seem to be changing the situation. You might just want to know how to make it work. You want to think there will be a day when you don’t have to struggle to grow your business or ask for a raise or put off savings or anything to get ahead. You might be exhau...

Welcome to episode #68. Thanks for tuning in today. Thanks for being willing to take the things that you’re learning here and apply them to change the way you’re showing up in the world, to accomplish more of what you want to, to own your emotions, to be an emotional adult. If we could just create a world of emotional adults, imagine what would happen! That’s my goal. I appreciate you guys sharing...

Mental Wellness matters. We are going through so much right now. You might be confused or overwhelmed or not know how to make sense of your place in this world and what you can do to work for change. You might be worried about your financial situation or someone you love getting sick, killed, or fill in the blank. We have so much to deal with. I can tell you this: I know you are strong, courageous...

We are overwhelmed right now. With all that is going on, we need to take control of our thoughts now more than ever. As a cognitive behavioral coach, I am so excited to help you learn how to do this! A few questions: Do you often find yourself trapped in anxious, negative, and unproductive thinking? Do you lose valuable time, focus, and energy because of overthinking and worry? Do you ever feel fr...

I'm hosting a 5 Day Morning Makeover Challenge starting May 26th. (But you can join at anytime at www.jessicastong.com/morning-practice - it's never too late!) In today's episode,  At 4:25, why your thoughts are so important in changing your emotions. At 7:50, Jessica explains exactly what you're going to learn in this 5-day challenge. At 12:54, Jessica shares her story on how...

On today's episode, I'm interviewing Amanda Meyers, executive director of the Wichita Family Crisis Center. The mission of the Wichita Family Crisis Center is to eliminate domestic violence in our community by supporting survivors through shelter, education, and advocacy. In this episode you'll hear Amanda discuss the surge in domestic violence during the Covid 19 crisis, why this is a crisis that...

[Episode #63 How to Enjoy Motherhood || Release Date: 5/12] On today's episode, I'll be discussing the importance of knowing yourself, getting your needs met, and some steps you can take today to change your model for your motherhood. At 04:27, you'll hear what has the greatest impact on your kids more than anything else At 10:30, you'll learn what the true key is to finding joy At 20:31, Jessica...

I’m so excited to talk to you about Connection today. As you know Connection is one of the 4 Cs of the Cycle of Courage!  In today's episode, we are going to talk about why connection matters and all about the three pillars: the personal, social and spiritual connections you can make. I’m also so excited to teach you how to use the TEAR process taking our Thoughts, Emotions, Actions to create...

On today's episode, I'm interviewing Julie Neale with Mother's Quest. Julie, a life and leadership coach, is on a mission to provide inspiration, coaching and community for mothers on a journey to create an E.P.I.C. Life. In this session, you'll hear examples from Julie's life and how she courageously reclaimed her own experience of motherhood to create a powerful movement for moms. Julie will als...

Today, we are going to look at how to create a commitment to the results you want in your life along why commitment matters and what it means to truly commit to something. We will also create a statement of unshakeable and courageous commitment together.

Get ready, friends! I thrilled to introduce Sam Schaefer today. I'm so grateful to Sam for sharing her wisdom with us all. Sam is mom to 3 kids ages 12, 2 and 1 and is a Financial Services Professional with New York Life. She shares with us how to find our power and change our stars along with how she uses affirmations to create abundance. You can find Sam on IG @simplysam.ks and on Facebook at ht...

We’re going to be talking about how and why you do what you do. I want to help you make decisions about what you want to do and how this will help you take action in your daily life.

I am so thrilled to introduce Jennifer Shay Bowers in today's interview. I trust Jennifer's story and words of wisdom will bring a much needed light to your day. Please help me in welcoming her!

I'm so thrilled to introduce Lindsey Litzner to you today! Lindsey is one of the most thoughtful and courageous women I know. I am certain her story will inspire and bless you; Lindsey's honesty and vulnerability in discussing her grief process is the message we need right now. Lindsey's approach to living a life of kindness and grace is just so beautiful (like her). Please help me welcome Li...

Please help me welcome Desi Viner to today's Finding Courage in A Crisis series! Desi is such a kind (and hilarious) wife and working mom. Her spirit of gratitude is what we need right now; please enjoy my conversation with her!! And feel free to leave a comment with your favorite tip from Desi!  If you heard a ton of great information listening today, I'd love to hear all about it! Take a sc...

I'm SO thrilled to welcome Cameron Drumright to the Finding Courage in a Crisis series. Camie is a wife, mom to three boys, and attorney. She's has so many fantastic words of wisdom to offer us all right now and I know you all will love her as much as I do! I'm so thankful to her for her insight - so please enjoy!  If you heard a ton of great information listening today, I'd love to hear all...

Welcome to the Finding Courage in a Crisis Interview Series! I'm so thrilled to get the opportunity to interview 14 women over the next few weeks to bring you voices of courage, connection and community during this point in our history. I hope we offer you some tips on how to fight the overwhelm, resources for managing your anxiety, examples of courage, and opportunities and plans to build your re...

Welcome to the Finding Courage in a Crisis Interview Series! I'm so thrilled to get the opportunity to interview 14 women over the next few weeks to bring you voices of courage, connection and community during this point in our history. I hope we offer you some tips on how to fight the overwhelm, resources for managing your anxiety, examples of courage, and opportunities and plans to build yo...

Welcome to the Finding Courage in a Crisis Interview Series! I'm so thrilled to get the opportunity to interview 14 women over the next few weeks to bring you voices of courage, connection and community during this point in our history. I hope we offer you some tips on how to fight the overwhelm, resources for managing your anxiety, examples of courage, and opportunities and plans to build yo...

Welcome to the Finding Courage in a Crisis Interview Series! I'm so thrilled to get the opportunity to interview 14 women over the next few weeks to bring you voices of courage, connection and community during this point in our history. I hope we offer you some tips on how to fight the overwhelm, resources for managing your anxiety, examples of courage, and opportunities and plans to build yo...

Welcome to the Finding Courage in a Crisis Interview Series! I'm so thrilled to get the opportunity to interview 14 women over the next few weeks to bring you voices of courage, connection and community during this point in our history. I hope we offer you some tips on how to fight the overwhelm, resources for managing your anxiety, examples of courage, and opportunities and plans to build yo...

Welcome to the Finding Courage in a Crisis Interview Series! I'm so thrilled to get the opportunity to interview 14 women over the next few weeks to bring you voices of courage, connection and community during this point in our history. I hope we offer you some tips on how to fight the overwhelm, resources for managing your anxiety, examples of courage, and opportunities and plans to build yo...