We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson Dr Julie Smith: How To Build Secure Relationships, Control Fear, & Live With Uncertainty.
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Feb 4, 2025 
Dr. Julie Smith, a clinical psychologist and best-selling author, shares her insights on building secure relationships and embracing self-love. She discusses the emotional turmoil of achieving true self-compassion and offers practical strategies to manage fear and navigate uncertainty. Listeners learn how to transform anxiety into strength and recognize the hidden costs of conflict in relationships. Dr. Julie also emphasizes the importance of understanding personal values in cultivating happiness and enhancing self-esteem.
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Dr. Smith's Upbringing and Shy Nature
- Dr. Julie Smith, a self-proclaimed introvert and shy child, grew up in Southern UK.
- She enjoyed theatre, finding freedom in portraying eccentric characters, unlike her usual reserved self.
Meeting and Marrying Her Husband
- Dr. Smith met her husband at 11, became best friends, and rekindled their relationship in their 20s.
- They married after she completed her doctorate, prioritizing their relationship over immediate travel plans.
Path to Clinical Psychology
- Dr. Smith's interest in psychology stemmed from a childhood fascination with people's lives and relationships.
- She pursued clinical psychology, driven by curiosity and a desire to understand human intricacies, not a specific epiphany.
