Ask A Woman

Psychotherapist Julia Samuel on change, loss, the Diana tribute and rebooting the stiff upper lip

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Julia Samuel, the renowned psychotherapist and counsellor, joins Julie for Episode Six of Ask A Woman to share a lifetime's wisdom on embracing change and handling loss.

In a really absorbing conversation, Julia shares how different people will experience the impending unlocking of society, why everyone has suffered a form of loss in the pandemic, and why we need to change our attitude to change itself to remain healthy.

Following the recent unveiling of a statue for Julia's close friend, the late Princess Diana, at Kensington Palace, she addresses personal ways people can deal with grief and explains why the stiff upper lip still has a role to play in handling our emotions in 2021.

Plus, Julia outlines the priorities needed to live meaningful and happy lives - and why they won't be found on Love Island!