The Art of Being Well The Power of Boredom, Boundaries & Building Mental Resilience | Jennifer Cohen
Aug 28, 2025
In this insightful discussion, bestselling author Jennifer Cohen shares her expertise on building mental resilience and navigating today’s hypersensitive culture. She highlights the surprising benefits of boredom for creativity and how walking can be a game-changer for longevity. Jennifer emphasizes the need for healthy boundaries in parenting, especially in a tech-driven world. With practical advice on daily habits, she encourages listeners to cultivate strength in mind, body, and spirit for a more fulfilling life.
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Confidence In Personal Resilience
- Jennifer said her body is resilient and she'll rebound quickly from sickness.
- The exchange shows a personal, upbeat perspective on recovering from illness.
Podcast As Telemedicine Visit
- Jennifer recorded while sick and joked the podcast was her free telemedicine appointment.
- The brief story illustrates confidence in resilience and humor about being unwell.
Raise Independent Kids
- Push back on hypersensitivity by teaching independence and tolerance to children.
- Limit parental overreach so kids learn to handle interviews, challenges, and social discomfort.
