Renowned psychotherapist Julia Samuel talks about learning to face our difficulties with self-compassion, expectation versus reality, the relationship between happiness and change, escapism and building a strong foundation with her eight pillars of strength.
Julia Samuel This Too Shall Pass
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‘Natural’ Ozempic, Bean Power & How to Beat Headaches
This week we’re unpacking the stories that could genuinely shift your everyday health. We look at the three simple habits proven to stop morning headaches, from caffeine timing to sleep rhythms and jaw tension. We also dig into the new “natural Ozempic” capsule making headlines, ... Show More
55m 54s
Nov 20
Should We Count Calories? Pesticides & Tips for Winter
This week we’re diving into your biggest wellness questions, from whether calorie counting really works to how concerned we should be about pesticides in oats and hummus. We explore where the idea of calorie counting came from, why it became so popular, and what modern science ac ... Show More
37m 47s
Nov 17
The 75p Health Trick, Vagina Lollipops & Gut Secrets
This week we’re diving into the biggest wellness stories making headlines, from Kourtney Kardashian’s viral Lemmelaunches (yes, vagina lollipops and colostrum gummies) to new research suggesting our gut microbes might influence our personalities. We unpack the science behind thes ... Show More
59m 14s
Jun 2021
How To Deal With Toxic Relationships, Mental Health, and Confidence
The girls are catching up and answering all of your questions this week! Ways to improve on mental health, tips on feeling more confident, how to be engaging on dating apps, navigating toxic relationships with family members, and so much more!
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44m 40s
Oct 2021
Why Happiness Isn’t in Your Head
Samantha Boardman is a psychiatrist who focuses on optimism, building resilience, and mental well-being. Her new book, Everyday Vitality, explores how to find strength amid daily stressors. Today, she joins Erica Chidi to talk about the three keys to cultivating vitality, and she ... Show More
38m 37s
Sep 2020
The Power of Pain with Julia Samuel #123
CAUTION: Contains mild swearing and adult themes.
If there is any certainty in life, it is that things will never stay the same, yet so many of us struggle to embrace and accept change. In the conversation today, Julia Samuel, a leading British psychotherapist, with over 3 decad ... Show More
1h 49m