Changing Your Mind: Why It's So Hard and Why Empathy Matters| Jen Briggs
- Author
- Jennifer Briggs
- Published
- Thu 06 Feb 2025
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In a world that feels increasingly divided, where empathy and true understanding seems in short supply, I'm inviting you into a raw conversation about what it really takes to question your beliefs, and why it’s so difficult to change even in the face of new information.
For twenty years, I've held onto a story I was afraid to tell – one about belief, group think, manipulation, and the process of being open to seeing another perspective, ultimately leading to me changing my mind in big ways. In today's episode, I'm finally sharing it, because I believe it matters now more than ever.
If you've ever found yourself questioning your belief or stance on a topic, feeling trapped between your intuition and what others expect of you, or struggling to understand those who think differently than you do – this episode is for you. As we navigate the intense political division and binary thinking on just about every topic, I believe our ability to rethink, unlearn, and truly understand each other isn't just helpful – it's crucial for our collective future.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 The Weight of Change: An Introduction
06:13 Jen's Personal Story
11:48 The Complexity of Faith in Authority
18:07 Navigating the Aftermath of Leaving
24:13 The Dangers of Groupthink and Polarization
30:05 The Importance of Agile Minds
35:48 Finding Common Ground in Humanity
42:04 The Call for Empathy and Understanding
48:00 Trusting Intuition Amidst Fear and Division
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