Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

BITESIZE | How to Heal and Let Go of the Past | Julia Samuel #359

May 4, 2023

Julia Samuel, a renowned psychotherapist and author of ‘Every Family Has a Story,’ dives deep into how our family histories shape us. She discusses how understanding generational trauma can pave the way for healing, encouraging listeners to confront their familial narratives. Samuel emphasizes the importance of solitude for emotional clarity and offers practical tips like journaling for personal growth. She also shares insights on creating safe spaces for difficult family conversations, promoting compassion and open communication within family dynamics.

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Facing Your Emotions Instead of Self-Medicating

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Intro

2min

Healing Through Family Dynamics

5min

Embracing Solitude for Emotional Clarity

5min

Creating Safe Spaces for Difficult Family Conversations

3min

Embracing Family Dynamics with Compassion

3min

Our family is wired in us genetically and it shows in our responses to life, our beliefs, and the ‘fault lines’ that trigger us in daily life. Could finding out more about our families be the key to knowing more about ourselves?

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 246 of the podcast with Julia Samuel - renowned psychotherapist and author of the book ‘Every Family Has a Story: How We Inherit Love and Loss’.

In this clip, Julia explains why our present-day struggles probably didn’t start with us and how finding out more about our family history can help us heal.

CAUTION: Contains mild swearing

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