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Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/juliasamuel423

Julia Samuel MBE (IG: @juliasamuelmbe) is a leading British psychotherapist.

During the last thirty years she has worked first for the NHS and then in private practice. Julia is Founder Patron of Child Bereavement UK.

Her previous bestselling book is Grief Works. Julia's latest book is This Too Shall Pass.

In this episode, we discuss:

From the womb, Julia was wired to connect
Being a decorator is not so different from being a therapist
The key to a strong and lasting relationship
Walking and talking is therapeutic
A ritual is a habit with a soul
The secret weapon of communication is listening
Working with families who lost babies & children
Dare to love and live despite the pain
Using breathing meditations to disconnect from work
How to support someone who is going through immense grief
How to move through grief in a healthy way
What are living losses?
Dare to grow outside your comfort zone
Understanding planned vs. unplanned change
Every choice is an end and the beginning of something else
People that adapt to change thrive in life
The quality of relationships in our lives defines the quality of our life
Prioritizing friendships through different phases of life
Recognize the limits of family relationships
Use journaling as a tool to create a better relationship with yourself
Exercise as an antidepressant
Choosing and building tiny habits
Julia's personal struggles with social media
Distractions can be healthy
Where certainty ends hope begins
What is one thing you are grateful for today?
We are all going to die
In the end, love matters most
None of us are perfect

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