Empowering Women Through Self-Defense with Tony Cohen
Resilience Redefined with Michael Ostrolenk
Release Date: 10/13/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of Resilience Redefined, host Michael Ostrolenk sits down with Tony Cohen, founder of Feel Safe Daily, to explore how self-defense training can empower women and reshape the way we think about personal safety.
Tony shares his journey from a military background to building a community dedicated to helping women develop confidence, awareness, and life-saving skills. Together, they discuss the psychology of self-defense, the importance of situational awareness, and how the world has changed since 2020.
This conversation goes far beyond physical defense — it’s about mindset, empowerment, and resilience in a world that often feels uncertain.
Connect with Tony:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealtonycohen/
Connect with Michael:
Website: https://www.michaeldostrolenk.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mostrolenk
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelostrolenkresiliencemastery
🎧 Key Takeaways:
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Self-defense is as much mental as it is physical.
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Awareness can prevent danger before it begins.
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Women deserve to move through the world with confidence and safety.
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Ego can hinder growth and learning in any discipline.
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Building community around safety creates empowerment.
🔥 Sound Bites:
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“The world is angry.”
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“3% of people are sociopaths.”
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“Ego is the enemy.”
📖 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Resilience Redefined
00:30 Meet Tony Cohen: Founder of Feel Safe Daily
01:00 Tony’s Journey into Self-Defense Training
03:02 The Evolution of Self-Defense and Personal Safety
05:45 Life Experiences Shaping Tony’s Perspective
08:43 The Importance of Awareness in Self-Defense
11:16 Transforming Lives Through Self-Defense Training
14:09 Building a Business Around Self-Defense
17:29 Training Diverse Groups: From Women to Bartenders
20:11 Navigating Challenges in Business and Life
23:01 The Impact of 2020 on Personal and Professional Life
25:47 Reinventing Business Models Post-Pandemic
28:43 The Journey of Building a New Business
31:27 Lessons Learned in Entrepreneurship
34:43 Vision for the Future: Scaling Up Self-Defense Training
37:20 Final Thoughts and Reflections
39:36 Navigating the Challenges of Social Media Marketing
43:06 The Power of AI in Business Solutions
48:13 Situational Awareness and Personal Safety
01:06:54 Empowering Women Through Self-Defense Training