Resilience Brilliance™ Podcast
Real stories. Real science. Real resilience.
Hosted by Jena Taylor — brain injury survivor, resilience strategist, and marketing maverick — Resilience Brilliance™ is where courage meets comeback. Each episode shines a light on the many faces of resilience — from everyday people rising from life’s toughest moments to leading experts in neuroplasticity, psychology, trauma recovery, divorce, abuse, and well-being who help us understand how we rise.
Some guests share personal stories of heartbreak, healing, and hope. Others bring the science, tools, and insight behind emotional strength and transformation. And some beautifully blend both.
This isn’t just another “feel good” show. It’s a movement — a reminder that resilience isn’t about bouncing back… it’s about rising differently.
Tune in for laughter, honesty, science, and soul. Because no matter what life throws your way, you have the brilliance to rise again.
👉 Be Real. Be Resilient. Reclaim your life.™
Resilience Brilliance™ Podcast
Real stories. Real science. Real resilience.
Hosted by Jena Taylor — brain injury survivor, resilience strategist, and marketing maverick — Resilience Brilliance™ is where courage meets comeback. Each episode shines a light on the many faces of resilience — from everyday people rising from life’s toughest moments to leading experts in neuroplasticity, psychology, trauma recovery, divorce, abuse, and well-being who help us understand how we rise.
Some guests share personal stories of heartbreak, healing, and hope. Others bring the science, tools, and insight behind emotional strength and transformation. And some beautifully blend both.
This isn’t just another “feel good” show. It’s a movement — a reminder that resilience isn’t about bouncing back… it’s about rising differently.
Tune in for laughter, honesty, science, and soul. Because no matter what life throws your way, you have the brilliance to rise again.
👉 Be Real. Be Resilient. Reclaim your life.™

Summary
In the inaugural episode of the Resilience Brilliance Podcast, Jena Taylor shares her personal journey of resilience, detailing her experiences with domestic violence, a traumatic brain injury, and the loss of her life partner. She emphasizes the importance of community support, mindfulness, and the role of pets in healing. Jena discusses how resilience is not just about bouncing back but about rising stronger and reclaiming one's life. The episode serves as a reminder that resilience is a skill that can be developed and that listeners are not alone in their struggles.
Takeaways
Chapters
· 00:00Introduction to Resilience Brilliance
· 02:21Jena's Personal Resilience Journey
· 06:08Facing Adversity: Domestic Violence and Brain Injury
· 09:51The Importance of Community and Support
· 14:54Healing Through Mantras and Mindfulness
· 18:51Reclaiming Life After Trauma
· 24:01Finding New Purpose and Normal
· 29:06Grief and Loss: Coping with Tragedy
· 35:51The Role of Pets in Healing
· 40:25Humor as a Resilience Tool
· 44:37Final Thoughts on Resilience and Community