{"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":"161: 3 Practices to Cultivate Unconditional Happiness","slug":"161-3-practices-to-cultivate-unconditional-happiness","published_at":"2026-04-17T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050/161-3-practices-to-cultivate-unconditional-happiness","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/161-3-practices-to-cultivate-unconditional-happiness--71400004","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71400004/pdy2060256789.mp3","summary":"What if happiness wasn’t something you had to earn… but something you could access right now? In this solo episode, Jay challenges the common belief that happiness is something we achieve through outcomes, success, or external circumstances. Instead, he introduces a powerful shift in perspective, showing how conditional thinking keeps us stuck in cycles of striving, resisting, and clinging. Drawing from philosophy, research, and personal insight, Jay breaks down how attachment drives unhappiness and how we can rewire our thinking to experience fulfillment in the present moment. He shares three practical, actionable practices to help you cultivate a more stable, grounded sense of happiness, regardless of what’s happening around you. Notable Quotes “Perfect happiness is the absence of striving for happiness.” — Chuang Tzu “Human beings are not wired for happiness. You’re wired for survival.” — Jay Abbasi “In this moment, you have everything you need.” — 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 “Unstuck”? Submit your story through the link below, and Jay may choose to highlight your story on a future episode and offer you personalized advice on how to overcome any challenge. Submit Your Story Join Us Next Time On Monday’s episode, you’ll meet Andrew, a Director of Business Development navigating a company merger and struggling with negativity within his team. Jay is joined by John Register, Hall of Fame keynote speaker and expert in navigating change, to explore how leaders can shift m…","meta_description":"What if happiness wasn’t something you had to earn… but something you could access right now? In this solo episode, Jay challenges the common belief that…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1031,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050/episodes/161-3-practices-to-cultivate-unconditional-happiness/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-7051050/161-3-practices-to-cultivate-unconditional-happiness.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}