Minnie Driver on loss and finding her way back to herself

“Life is an oscillation between being very hard and very good.”In this first ever episode of Therapy Works, Julia Samuel is joined by Minnie Driver who touches on some fundamental challenges we all face in life and gives a fascinating insight in how to manage them.In this conversation we explore: What we inherit from our parents and how that can impact our choices and outcomesHow we can learn to live with our wounds but can never erase themHow the loss of Minnie’s beloved mother has changed her outlook towards lifeThe crucial importance of hope and how that tiny flicker of light that can help us survive when we feel we can’tJulia’s Website: https://juliasamuel.co.uk/Julia’s Instagram: @juliasamuelmbeA big thank you to our sponsor, BetterHelp. If you’re thinking of giving therapy a try, BetterHelp is a great option. It’s not only convenient and can be done from the comfort of your own home, but it’s also affordable. All you have to do is fill out a quick survey and you’ll be matched with a therapist! Visit betterhelp.com/therapyworks today to get 10% off your first month.If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast team, please contact us on [email protected] by Georgie RutherfordEdited by Nick Kingswell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bestselling author and psychotherapist, Julia Samuel, invites us into her therapy room as she talks to both known and unknown voices about some of life’s biggest challenges.Therapy Works is full of therapeutic conversations which may contain difficult emotions but those that can paradoxically bring light, in all its form.Listeners will hear what the guests have learnt, failed to learn and how they have grown through their experience. At the end of each episode, Julia reflects on her session with her two psychotherapist daughters who will share their thoughts on the conversation. You’ll quickly discover that not all therapists agree on everything!Follow @juliasamuelmbe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.