{"podcast":{"title":"Unstuck with Jay Abbasi","slug":"unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050","podcast_index_feed_id":7051050,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6233703/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi--6233703","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1b397f8d4822dd1dabc23bcc5b98ce5a.jpg","author":"Jay Abbasi","episode_count":193,"summary":"Real people. Real stories. Real solutions. I’m Jay Abbasi, host of Unstuck, and as a former leader at Tesla, I understand the whirlwind of challenges in the modern work scene. In this podcast, we reveal how to thrive in demanding work environments through relatable, real-life stories. Each episode starts with a true story of modern professional challenges, followed by expert insights to help you thrive at work including practical advice on resilience, mental health, and work life balance. Get unstuck and build the life and career you’ve always wanted.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T16:20:37.484361+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050"},"episode":{"title":"157: The Real Reason You Get Distracted","slug":"157-the-real-reason-you-get-distracted","published_at":"2026-04-03T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050/157-the-real-reason-you-get-distracted","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/157-the-real-reason-you-get-distracted--71079979","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71079979/pdy6959597426.mp3","summary":"Distraction isn’t new, but there are evidence-based ways to cultivate greater focus. In this solo episode, Jay breaks down the real reason we struggle with focus and attention, and why distraction is not a modern problem caused by technology, but a deeply human trait that once helped us survive. Drawing from neuroscience and research, he explains how attention actually works and why trying to “fight distraction” often leads to frustration. Jay introduces practical tools to help you regain control of your attention, including understanding what your mind prioritizes, asking yourself powerful awareness questions, and building the habit of mindfulness training. If you’ve ever felt scattered, unfocused, or overwhelmed by distractions, this episode gives you a clear path to sharper focus and greater presence. Notable Quotes “Attention is the flashlight that illuminates your life. Learn to hold it steady and everything changes.” — Dr. Amishi Jha “Your attention will go to what you deem is most important.” — Jay Abbasi “You could be missing so much of your life because your attention is on something else.” — Jay Abbasi Resources and Links Jay Abbasi Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Get Featured on “Unstuck” Want to have your story featured on the show? Submit it through the link below and Jay may highlight it in a future episode, offering personalized insights to help you move forward. Submit Your Story Join Us Next Time On Monday’s episode, Jay hosts a special and lighthearted conversation as his wife, Alex, takes over the podcast and interviews him. From his background in music to…","meta_description":"Distraction isn’t new, but there are evidence-based ways to cultivate greater focus. In this solo episode, Jay breaks down the real reason we struggle wit…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1017,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050/episodes/157-the-real-reason-you-get-distracted/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050/157-the-real-reason-you-get-distracted.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}