Therapy Works
by The Times
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About this podcast
Conversations about life's biggest challenges.
Bestselling author and psychotherapist Julia Samuel invites us into her therapy room as she talks to both known and unknown voices about events and experiences we will all face - and how we face them.
Therapy Works is full of therapeutic conversations which may contain difficult emotions but can also bring light. Hear what the guests have learnt, have failed to learn and how they’ve grown through the experience.
At the end of each episode, Julia reflects on her session with her two psychotherapist daughters who share their thoughts on the conversation.
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Episodes
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- Prepping: how to stop living in fear of disaster with Professor Lucy Easthope | Special Episode · 33 minWith frightening headlines, global uncertainty and growing conversations about disaster prepping, more of us are wondering whether we should be stocking up on emergency supplies…
- Gyles Brandreth: Why I can't stop talking and the secret to happiness · 1 h 2 minCan we ever stop trying to earn our parents' approval? Gyles Brandreth joins psychotherapist Julia Samuel to discuss grief, being “too much” and happiness. Broadcaster, author…
- My daughter nearly died. How do I cope with the anger and guilt? | Agony Aunties · 13 minThis week’s listener is struggling with overwhelming guilt, anger and fear after her 27-year-old daughter survived a devastating fall from a balcony. Psychotherapist Julia Samuel…
- Jess Mills on processing the grief of her mother Tessa Jowell · 60 minHow do you process grief and find your way forward after the death of the person who made you feel most at home in the world? Musician, author, and CEO of the Tessa Jowell…
- My abusive father has died. Why am I grieving? | Agony Aunties · 12 minThis week’s listener is struggling with the death of her father, who sexually abused her as a child and never acknowledged what he had done. Psychotherapist Julia Samuel and her…
- Ore Oduba on hiding his addiction: “I lived my entire life in fear” · 1 h 7 minHow does childhood trauma fuel adult addiction? Broadcaster, actor and former Strictly Come Dancing champion Ore Oduba joins psychotherapist Julia Samuel to discuss his 30-year…
- My adult sons are estranged. Should I intervene? | Agony Aunties · 12 minThis week’s listener is heartbroken by sibling estrangement. Psychotherapist Julia Samuel and her daughters Sophie and Emily explore the pain it causes, why family conflicts can…
- The hidden grief of baby loss and TFMR · 58 minTo mark Baby Loss Awareness Week, author and former teacher Rosanna Brown joins Julia Samuel to share the story of her son William and her experience of termination for medical…
- My family doesn’t believe my ADHD diagnosis. What Do I Do? | Agony Aunties · 11 minThis week’s listener has recently been diagnosed with ADHD after a lifetime of struggling with strong emotions and impulsivity. While the diagnosis has brought her and her…
- Elif Shafak: “All I wanted from my father was an apology” · 1 h 8 minWhat happens when a parent is absent from your childhood, and how does that shape the person you become? Bestselling author Elif Shafak joins Julia Samuel to explore her…
- Can I care for my elderly father without getting overwhelmed? | Agony Aunties · 12 minThis week’s listener is struggling with the growing responsibility of caring for her elderly father. Although increasingly frail, he refuses offers of help and becomes angry when…
- Mark Foster on hiding his sexuality and learning to be himself · 58 minWhat happens when the person the world sees doesn’t quite match who you are behind closed doors? In this open conversation with five-time Olympian and former world champion…
- Off Air X Therapy Works · 26 minWelcome to this special Off Air X Therapy Works crossover episode, celebrating Therapy Works joining The Times podcast family. Julia joins Jane Garvey and Fi Glover from Off Air…
- Agony Aunties: How do you know when something in your life needs to change? · 10 minAfter some time away from her usual routine, this week’s listener found herself questioning parts of her work and relationships, only to feel those doubts fade once normal life…
- Dame Mary Berry: "I never asked why after my son died" · 54 minHow do you move forward after the loss of a child? In this personal conversation with cooking legend Dame Mary Berry, we explore raw grief, building resilience and the most…
- Agony Aunties: How Do I Know If I Actually Need Help? · 11 minSocial media has made it easier than ever to recognise ourselves in conversations about ADHD, trauma, anxiety and burnout. But what happens when every diagnosis feels familiar…
- Agony Aunties: My Cancer Has Gone… So Why Am I Still Struggling? · 12 minA listener shares the hidden reality of life after cancer. Three years after successful treatment for anal cancer, she is cancer-free but continues to live with chronic pain…
- Agony Aunties: We've Stopped Having Sex. What Do We Do Now? · 12 minA listener shares a dilemma that will resonate with so many couples: after almost 20 years together and two young children, she and her husband have drifted into a relationship…
- Agony Aunties: How Do I Say Goodbye to Someone I Love? · 13 minA listener asks one of the hardest questions imaginable: how do you visit a close friend who is nearing the end of their life? Julia, Emily and Sophie explore how to show up with…
- BONUS: Yasmine Naghdi on Why Confidence Isn't About Being Perfect · 48 minIn this special episode of Therapy Works, in partnership with Code8's Confidence Comes From Within campaign, Julia is joined by Royal Ballet Principal Yasmine Naghdi for a…
- Agony Aunties: How Do I Deal With a Difficult Mother-in-Law? · 15 minFamily holidays are meant to be relaxing, so why do they so often leave us feeling exhausted? This week, Julia, Emily and Sophie answer a listener's question about navigating a…
- Agony Aunties: Why Do I Keep Sabotaging Myself? · 13 minThis week, the Agony Aunties answer a question that so many of us will recognise: why is it so hard to make the changes we desperately want to make? From skipping the exercise…
- Agony Aunties: Why Do I Feel So Lonely? · 15 minIn this week's Agony Aunties episode, Julia, Emily and Sophie answer a heartfelt question from a listener who feels deeply lonely despite appearing successful on the outside…
- BONUS: Manon Lagrève on The Confidence to Be Yourself · 42 minThis week, Julia is joined by cook, bestselling author and content creator Manon Lagrève for a heartfelt conversation about confidence, family and the values that truly sustain…
- Agony Aunties: Relationship Anxiety - Am I Overthinking or Is Something Wrong? · 15 minThis week on Agony Aunties, they answer a listener's heartfelt question about what happens when a relationship begins to feel different. After two and a half years together, her…
- Agony Aunties: Why Do I Feel So Lonely After Having a Baby? · 14 minIn this episode of Agony Aunties, Julia, Emily and Sophie answer a heartfelt question from a listener who feels isolated after moving away from the city to start a family…
- Agony Aunties: Caring for a Difficult Parent · 13 minThis episode of Agony Aunties tackles the emotional complexity of caring for an ageing parent when the relationship has always been difficult. Emily and Sophie respond to a…
- Agony Aunties: How to Survive the Summer Holidays · 13 minThe Agony Aunties are back, answering a listener's question about the pressures of parenting through the long summer holidays. Together, Sophie and Emily explore the guilt so…
- Agony Aunties: Why Am I Never Good Enough? · 14 minThis week on Agony Aunties, Julia, Emily and Sophie respond to a listener who has recently graduated but is struggling to feel proud of their achievement. Despite earning a good…
- Agony Aunties: I Bottle Everything Up Until I Explode · 13 minThis week on Agony Aunties, they respond to a listener who avoids difficult conversations until their feelings spill out in anger or tears. Together, they explore why conflict…
- Agony Aunties: My Husband Is Always On His Phone. How Do We Reconnect? · 14 minThis week on Agony Aunties, the girls tackle a listener dilemma that will feel familiar to many couples: what happens when you're sharing a sofa but no longer feeling emotionally…
- Agony Aunties: Feeling Overwhelmed by the World? · 11 minIn this week’s Agony Aunties episode, Julia and her daughters respond to a listener struggling with the overwhelming anxiety of living in a world shaped by climate crisis…
- Celebration Day: Megan Jones on Grief, Loss and the Parents Who Shaped Her · 46 minIn this episode, I speak with England rugby captain Megan Jones about grief, pressure, identity and what it means to keep going when life changes completely. Megan shares the…
- How to Make Life Happier with Mark Williamson (BONUS EP) · 54 minIn this episode of Therapy Works, Julia is joined by Mark Williamson, co-founder and director of Action for Happiness and author of the number one bestselling book Make Life…
- Agony Aunties: When Your Adult Child Won’t Move Out · 11 minThis week, our Agony Aunties tackle a dilemma that is becoming the "new normal" for many: the 30-something child who simply won’t fly the nest. When a listener writes in feeling…
- Arit Anderson On Parkinson’s, Chelsea Flower Show And The Healing Power Of Gardens · 46 minIn this episode of Therapy Works, I’m joined by garden designer, writer and Gardeners’ World presenter Arit Anderson to talk about the deeply personal story behind her Chelsea…
- Agony Aunties: Why Do I Feel So Alone in My Grief? · 9 minIn this Agony Aunties episode, Emily, Sophie and Julia respond to a moving question from a listener navigating grief after the loss of her husband, and the added pain of feeling…
- Helen Fielding on Grief, Bridget Jones and Being Loved As You Are (LIVE) · 57 minIn this special bonus episode of Therapy Works, recorded live, I’m joined by the wonderful Helen Fielding - journalist, novelist, and creator of the iconic Bridget Jones…
- Agony Aunties: How to Help Your Teen With Exam Stress and Anxiety · 11 minIn this episode, the Agony Aunties respond to a parent struggling to support their son through GCSE exam stress, offering a compassionate reminder that while exams can feel…
- EXPERT EPISODE: Amir Levine on How to Build Secure Love · 49 minIn this episode, I speak with psychiatrist, neuroscientist and author Amir Levine about his new book Secure, and how we can move towards more secure attachment in our…
- Agony Aunties: Coping with Financial Anxiety in Uncertain Times · 13 minThe Agony Aunties respond to a heartfelt question from a listener struggling with ongoing financial stress following COVID and the rising cost of living. They explore how money…
- Liz Earle on Why Midlife Could Be Your Best Chapter Yet · 1 h 7 minIn this episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Liz Earle, entrepreneur, author and passionate advocate for women’s wellbeing, to talk about her powerful new book, How To Age…
- Agony Aunties: Is This Grief or ADHD? · 10 minIn this episode, the Agony Aunties respond to a listener facing multiple bereavements, a late ADHD diagnosis, and ongoing anxiety, leaving her unsure how to understand what she’s…
- Michael Morpurgo on Secrets, Loss, and the Stories That Save Us · 1 h 3 minIn this episode, I sit down with Michael Morpurgo to talk about loss, memory and the quiet, often unspoken truths that shape a life. He speaks so movingly about growing older and…
- Agony Aunties: How Do You Handle the "Death Admin" While You’re Still Grieving? · 10 minIn this week’s Agony Aunties episode, we’re diving into a heartbreakingly relatable question: how do you manage the mountain of "Death Admin" - wills, probate, and paperwork…
- Joanna King on Caring for a Parent with Alzheimer’s · 56 minIn this episode, I’m joined by psychologist Joanna King for a moving conversation about what it means to care for a parent with young onset Alzheimer’s while also raising young…
- Julia Bradbury on Life After Cancer and Why Busyness Isn’t Healing · 54 minIn this moving conversation, I talk to Julia Bradbury about the emotional aftermath of cancer, the pressure to keep going, and the hidden ways busyness can stop us feeling. We…
- EXPERT EPISODE: Returning to Work After Motherhood with Dolly Jones · 37 minIn this episode, Emily Samuel is joined by author, journalist and digital strategist Dolly Jones to talk about her brilliant new book Leaving the Ladder Down and the messy…
- Jon Fox on Grieving the Future and the Injustice of Loss · 53 minThis week, I am joined by Jon Fox for a deeply moving conversation about a love that was "robbed" of its time. After both surviving cancer, Jon and Katie found a profound…
- Agony Aunties: What to Say When Your Child Asks About War · 11 minThe Agony Aunties respond to a listener grappling with how to talk to their children about the deeply unsettling news of the current war involving Iran - something many families…
