Dr. Jennifer Stankus “Life Can’t be Exceptional Unless You Do Exceptional Things”

From high school dropout to licensed attorney to military magistrate to emergency physician, Dr. Jenn’s path defies convention and embodies grit. 


Allow me to introduce Dr. Jenn properly -

Jennifer L'Hommedieu Stankus, MD, JD, FACEP

Board Certified Emergency Physician

Producer, Military & Law Enforcement content, American Stories Entertainment 

Past Chair, Emergency Medicine Foundation

Licensed attorney and Former military magistrate

Courtroom Expert Witness - Comprehensive Medical Legal Consultants, LLC

This means Dr. Jenn is an ER doc, lawyer, military vet x 2, former LEO and reality tv star.

Her background fuses combat-tested discipline, medical precision, and legal expertise into a life of service, leadership, and high-stakes decision-making.

But it wasn’t always clear she'd end up here. Dr. Jenn opens up about her early years—dropping out of high school at 16 and enlisting in the military at 17. That decision changed everything. From there, she cultivated a mindset forged in discipline and resilience, guiding her through the challenges of earning both an MD and a JD. Along the way, she became a voice of reason in chaos, whether in the ER, a courtroom, or on a survival show like Surviving Mann with former guest and Seal Team 6 Operator and the most dangerous man- in the world - that I know, Don Mann.

At the heart of this episode is a powerful insight: mental toughness often beats physical strength. Whether competing against elite operators on national television or advocating for preparedness and self-defense in daily life, Dr. Jenn illustrates that perseverance, mindset, and a refusal to quit are the ultimate force multipliers. Her journey reminds us that the most effective tool for survival—on the street or in the ER—is the mind.

Now, she’s sharing those lessons through writing, media, and mentorship. Her upcoming book, Hard Target, blends practical self-defense wisdom with real-world urgency. 

As a co-host on Surviving Mann and a producer of tactical media, she continues to mentor and inspire a wide audience, especially those who feel underestimated or overlooked.

Whether you're in medicine, law, military service, or simply trying to grow stronger every day, Dr. Jenn offers a blueprint for resilience and reinvention—no matter where you start.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Jenn on

Her Linktree - https://linktr.ee/dr_jenn

Insta- https://www.instagram.com/_dr_jenn/

I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodieguy.com and www.eatwellmovewell.net

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