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When the Passion Fades: The Hidden Cost of Physician Burnout with Dr. Emma Jones

July 16, 2025 • Dr Tomi Mitchell • Season 16 • Episode 4

Burnout in healthcare isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a systemic crisis that impacts the emotional well-being of providers and the quality of care patients receive. In this powerful episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, sit down with Dr. Emma Jones, a pediatric oncologist and palliative care physician, to discuss the emotional toll of working in medicine and the path toward personal renewal. Drawing from her book The Phoenix Blueprint, Dr. Jones shares transformative tools for healthcare professionals to reclaim their purpose, prevent burnout, and lead more balanced, connected lives.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Dr. Emma Jones’ transition from pediatric oncology to palliative care shaped her mission to support provider well-being
Why burnout is both a personal and cultural issue in healthcare—and how mutual aid and self-awareness can drive healing
The power of The Phoenix Blueprint as a framework for navigating burnout, personal growth, and career transformation
How embracing authenticity and human connection can enrich the patient-provider relationship and combat emotional detachment
What role artificial intelligence might play in healthcare—and why emotional intelligence and empathy still matter most

Dr. Emma Jones is a compassionate pediatric oncologist, hospice and palliative care physician, author, and founder of Recharge Studio. With years of experience navigating the emotional complexities of both pediatric and adult care, Dr. Jones is a leading advocate for self-care and burnout prevention in the healthcare industry. Her work emphasizes the importance of nurturing emotional well-being and creating a supportive community to help healthcare professionals reclaim their energy and sense of purpose.

Join me, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, and Dr. Emma Jones for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about healing from burnout, staying grounded in your values, and nurturing the humanity that makes medicine a calling worth sustaining.

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