Episode Details

Diagnosed with a rare, incurable disease at just 30 — with two babies at home — Jenna Schutt faced chemo, a stem cell transplant, and the fight for her life. In this powerful episode, the former cardiac RN and stem cell transplant survivor shares how she developed “The Joy Reflex” — a mindset and neuroplasticity practice that helped her choose hope over fear. Learn how she rewired her brain during the hardest seasons and practical tools for young adults to build resilience, train joy, and keep showing up even when life feels overwhelming.

**Key Highlights:**

• Receiving a rare incurable diagnosis with young children

• The emotional and spiritual battle during treatment

• What “The Joy Reflex” really means and how to practice it

• Using neuroplasticity and faith to rewire your response to hardship

• Turning survival into a message of hope and strength

Connect with Jenna Schutt

Website:http://jennaschutt.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-schutt032624/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jenna._schutt._/?hl=en

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@JennaSchutt

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Jenna Schutt Background & Diagnosis

2:15 - Life with Two Babies During Treatment

5:10 - The Fight: Chemo, Stem Cell Transplant & Fear

8:45 - Discovering The Joy Reflex

12:30 - Neuroplasticity & Rewiring Your Mind

15:20 - Faith, Hope & Choosing Joy Daily

18:40 - Lessons from Survivorship

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults Facing Hard Seasons

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts