The Resilient Mind

I Survived an Assassination Attempt: But My Mind Nearly Beat Me - Dr. Jen Donahue

September 11, 2026·47 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Jenn Donahue is a retired U.S. Navy captain, international keynote speaker, business coach, and engineer who helps people lead with courage and confidence. During her twenty-seven-year military career, she built a bridge across the Euphrates River in Iraq, commanded an eight-hundred-person battalion in Afghanistan, and led combat construction missions in hostile environments. In her debut book, Becoming the Warrior: Harnessing Your Inner Strength to Silence Self-Doubt, she shares a research-backed framework for overcoming imposter syndrome and strengthening self-leadership. Jenn holds a Ph.D. in engineering and lectures at universities including UC Berkeley, UCLA, Cal Poly, and Virginia Tech.Connect with Jenn Donahue: 🌐 Website: https://www.jenndonahue.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjenndonahue 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenndonahue-phd-peExplore tools from past guests of the podcast. Some links below are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you:💓 HeartMath: https://www.heartmath.com/resilient🧠 Muse: https://choosemuse.com/resilientmind🌿 Brain Ritual: https://www.brainritual.com/THERESILIENTMIND🌍 The Resilient Mind Podcast is a proud member of 1% for the Planet — building resilient minds and a resilient planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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