188: The Secrets of the Sensei
About this episode
Jay Abbasi discusses resilience and stress management with Jenn Cassetta, exploring practical strategies for emotional strength.
What if resilience has nothing to do with pushing harder? Meet Prita. A small cut on her finger sends her into tears. She knows it isn't about the cut. As a project manager navigating a major company acquisition while raising three young children, she's constantly bracing for the next crisis. At work, her manager's unpredictable moods keep everyone on edge. At home, she carries the weight of work, parenting, meal planning, and trying to hold everything together. What Prita wants most isn't less responsibility, it's the ability to feel calm, confident, and in control again. Today, Jay sits down with Jenn Cassetta, international keynote speaker, high-performance coach, author, and third-degree black belt in Hapkido. After surviving 9/11, Jenn discovered how martial arts could build not only physical strength, but emotional resilience. Together, they explore practical ways to regulate stress, replenish your energy, and develop what Jenn calls "the resilience reservoir." Notable Quotes "Calm, confident, relaxed, and ready." — Jenn Cassetta "When your reservoir is full, you can regulate your nervous system." — Jenn Cassetta "Without a practice, everything's going to feel like a…
People in this episode
Host: Jay Abbasi
Guest: Jenn Cassetta
Topics covered
- resilience
- stress regulation
- emotional strength
- martial arts
- work-life balance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hapkido
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