# What Epestein Did To Her Mind

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Podcast: [The Shadow Sessions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-shadow-sessions-7629928)
Published: 2026-07-15T23:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Some conversations don't end when the cameras stop rolling—they deserve to be unpacked. In this episode of The Notebook, Hiba Balfaqih reflects on her conversation with Jena-Lisa Jones, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, and explores the psychological patterns that emerged throughout the interview. Drawing from her expertise in human behavior and trauma, Hiba examines how grooming operates, why powerful individuals are often protected by the systems around them, and the psychological barriers that prevent survivors from speaking out. Rather than revisiting the headlines, this episode focuses on understanding the hidden dynamics behind manipulation, coercion, and silence. Hiba offers her insights into the emotional and behavioral patterns revealed during the conversation and highlights the lessons that extend far beyond one individual's story. This episode is an opportunity to look beneath the surface and better understand how abuse of power can shape lives—and what it takes to recognize, confront, and break those patterns.

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