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Self Care Sensei in the Media

Jan Raeder recently spoke at US Budokai Karate, sharing her insightful approach to overall well-being and happiness. Much like the most effective martial arts techniques, her message is simple, direct, and deeply impactful. She has a gift for distilling complex ideas into their essential truths, making them both accessible and actionable.

As a speaker, Jan is engaging and relatable, connecting with her audience through personal anecdotes and a compassionate approach. Her wisdom resonates long after the conversation ends, inspiring positive change.

Susan Warzek

Master Instructor | Owner of US Budokai Karate, Clifton Park, NY

The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Failure (And Why They're Wrong)

Jan Raeder returns with a conversation that will shift how you see every setback in your life. When a trusted advisor's bad counsel nearly cost her business $289,000, Jan discovered something profound: failure isn't the opposite of success, but data waiting to be decoded.

Episode 18 | The Self-Care Foundation Most People Miss

Jan Raeder spent three decades teaching martial arts before discovering that most people have self-care completely backwards. The woman who calls herself the "Self-Care Sensei" isn't talking about wine nights and bubble baths; she's talking about the kind of deep work that makes you show up better everywhere you go.

Strive for M.O.R.E. w/ Jan Raeder

Jan Raeder, known to many as the SelfCare Sensei, brings a rare depth to the conversation around strength, wellbeing, and what it really means to live with purpose.

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From Martial Arts to Redefining Wellbeing

Today’s guest is Jan Raeder, a woman whose life reads like a masterclass in discipline, reinvention, and radical self-responsibility.

The Microshift Project Podcast - Episode 11 - Jan Raeder, The Self Care Sensei

Welcome back to The Microshift Project Podcast — where we explore the moments that change everything. Around here, it’s not about hype or quick fixes. It’s about perseverance, hard-earned wisdom, and the small shifts — the microshifts — that add up to transformation.

How To Find Real Happiness Today

Discover Jan Raeder, self-care sensei and well-being educator, as she shares her journey from professional athlete to resilience coach. Learn her signature MORE framework (Meaning, Optimism, Relationships, Engagement) for cultivating balance, gratitude, and positive relationships. Jan reveals practical self-care tips, how to embrace challenges, and exercises like “What Went Well” to boost happiness.

Jan Raedar On The M.O.R.E. Framework, Self-Leadership, & Finding Your Why

In this episode, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller sits down with Jan Raeder. She’s a wellness educator, former martial-arts instructor, and author. They unpack practical tools for self-leadership, resilience, and everyday well-being.

The SelfCare Sensei: Aligning Mind, Body, and Resilience

In this episode, Jan Raeder brings a refreshing mix of humor, honesty, and insight as she dives into the importance of building strong relationships—with yourself and with others.

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What is culturally responsive teaching? | Teaching responsibility

In this episode of Time Tested Mastery: Life Lessons Sell, I sit down with Jan Raeder—the Self-Care Sensei—to unpack the principles of discipline, wellbeing, and resilience that she has honed over 30 years in martial arts, positive psychology, and behavior change.

How to Stop Negativity Bias: Simple Mindset Shifts

Your brain is wired to focus on the negative—but you don’t have to stay stuck there.

On this “Strong Mind, Strong Body,” join host Angie Miller and featured guest, Jan Raeder, author, wellbeing educator, and creator of the Self-Care Sensei, as they uncover practical strategies to rewire your thinking and cultivate a more positive mindset.