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She Changed Her Mind

She Changed Her Mind

Written by: Emma Jones
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You've built your whole life by someone else's blueprint: the training, the schedule, the version of success you were handed before you ever got to choose it. What if you could redesign it, on purpose, starting now?


She Changed Her Mind is for the physician and high-achieving professional who did everything right and still feels stuck. Each week, we bring design thinking (the same rigor you'd apply to any hard problem) to the parts of life that feel unsolvable: burnout, identity, ambition, the quiet sense that something needs to shift. You'll learn to build your own Life by Design Blueprint, a living draft you get to keep revising as you change, instead of a fixed plan you're failing to follow.

This isn't about forcing yourself into a better mood or grinding harder toward someone else's finish line. It's about capacity: building the internal steadiness to notice what you actually want, and the practical skill of acting on it. Expect real tools, honest conversation, and permission to treat your own life as a work in progress worth designing well.


Hosted by Dr. Emma Jones, a pediatric palliative care physician and burnout coach who's done this redesign in her own life and now guides other high-achieving women through it.

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Episodes
  • Why Changing Your Environment Changes Your Mind Faster
    Sep 18 2026

    Summary

    Emma shares insights on how changing your environment can accelerate personal transformation and habit change, based on neuroscientific and experiential evidence. She discusses practical strategies for organizing retreats and creating environments conducive to growth.



    Key topics

    The neuroscientific basis for environment affecting behavior
    Habit stacking and environmental cues
    The role of environment in slowing or accelerating change
    Practical tips for organizing retreats for personal growth
    The importance of intention and environment in habit change


    Key takeaways

    Changing environment accelerates brain change and habit formation.
    Moving to a new environment can release old thought patterns and habits.
    Retreats and intentional environments make habit change easier and more effortless.
    Small environmental modifications can lead to significant behavioral shifts.
    Preparation and community support are key for successful retreats.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Environment and Behavior Change
    311:06:23 Neuroscientific Evidence for Environment Impact
    636:06:23 Habit Stacking and Environmental Cues
    1030:33:03 Personal Experience with Retreats and Environment
    1344:26:25 How Environment Changes Brain Patterns
    16944:26:27 Designing Retreats for Personal Growth
    20194:26:29 Preparing for a Retreat and Setting Intentions
    23416:39:50 Logistics and Communication During Retreats
    26555:33:10 Small Changes Over Big Changes
    28583:19:53 Encouragement to Start Small and Be Consistent

    Get in touch with Emma

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ejones_md/

    Website https://www.emmajonesmd.com/


    Subscribe the the Self Trust Newsletter

    https://www.emmajonesmd.com/newsletters/self-trust-newsletter/subscribe

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    20 mins
  • From "Fine" to Grounded
    Sep 9 2026

    Summary

    In this episode, we explore the nuanced differences between being 'fine' and being grounded, as well as the distinction between self-reliance and self-trust. These insights are crucial for high-achieving women in healthcare to build resilience and inner confidence.

    Key topics


    Difference between being fine and grounded confidence
    Practicing transition rituals for emotional regulation
    Impact of grief and loss on self-trust
    Building self-trust through practice and systems change
    Distinction between self-reliance and self-trust
    Role of societal systems in trust development
    Tools for grounding: breath, body, yoga, meditation
    Importance of small acts of kindness and gratitude
    Decision-making and trusting your discernment
    Creating a system for ongoing self-trust development


    Key takeaways


    Grounded confidence is about believing in your body's and mind's ability to handle life's challenges.
    Practicing transition rituals like walking, yoga, and breathing helps return to your grounded center.
    Grief and loss deeply impact your sense of trust and require intentional healing practices.
    Self-trust is built through consistent practice and systemic change, not just willpower.
    High-achieving women often rely on self-reliance but need to develop true self-trust to withstand life's storms.

    Enroll in Self Trust School. Doors close September 13th.

    https://www.emmajonesmd.com/self-trust-school-enroll

    Get in touch with Emma

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ejones_md/

    Website https://www.emmajonesmd.com/


    Subscribe the the Self Trust Newsletter

    https://www.emmajonesmd.com/newsletters/self-trust-newsletter/subscribe

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    15 mins
  • The four steps that make every hard conversation easier
    Aug 23 2026

    Summary

    Emma Jones introduces the headline method, a practical system for navigating difficult conversations with clarity, care, and confidence. Drawing from her experience as a hospice doctor, she shares how this adaptable approach can improve communication in both clinical and personal settings.

    Key topics

    The four steps of the headline method: plan, set the table, say the thing, align and acknowledge
    The importance of presence and authenticity in communication
    How to prepare for unique and challenging conversations
    Applying the method in clinical and personal settings
    Using the six gates to craft effective headlines
    The role of empathy and connection in difficult talks


    Key takeaways

    Most difficult conversations fail not because of what we say, but because of how we prepare.
    Scripts are less effective than adaptable frameworks that consider the unique circumstances.
    Practicing lower-stakes conversations helps improve skills for more critical moments.
    Clear, kind, and necessary communication is key to maintaining connection.
    Pausing after delivering the headline allows space for response and understanding.

    Download the Headline Method Guide https://www.emmajonesmd.com/headline

    Get in touch with Emma

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ejones_md/

    Website https://www.emmajonesmd.com/


    Subscribe the the Self Trust Newsletter

    https://www.emmajonesmd.com/newsletters/self-trust-newsletter/subscribe

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    23 mins
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