Season 3 #5 Dr Julie Smith
Season 3 #5 Dr Julie Smith

How To Be Sad with Helen Russell

Today’s guest has 2.8M Followers on TikTok, 420 thousand on Instagram and 30.5M Likes but she’s not your typical social media influencer. Dr Julie Smith is the first mental health professional to start using TikTok as a platform for therapy. She’s th...

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How To Be Sad with Helen Russell

Helen Russell

Why do we cry? How come love hurts? And what’s a happiness researcher doing talking about sadness, anyway? Helen Russell is a journalist and happiness researcher and How to be Sad is a new podcast based on her book of the same name - exploring why we get sad, what to do when we’re sad, and how we can all get happier by learning to be sad, better. Because let’s be honest – we are in unprecedented times. None of us are where we thought we’d be this time last year and we’re all struggling. We’re having to get better at having difficult conversations and finding ways of handling our sadness. Join Helen as she talks to some high profile people from all walks of life who have done just that. Each week, special guests share their own experiences of everything from heartache to burnout, anxiety to addiction, the differences between sadness and depression - and how they cope. Find out more @MsHelenRussell #HowToBeSad and order How To Be Sad at https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/how-to-be-sad-the-key-to-a-happier-life-helen-russell?variant=39445841018958

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Dr. Julie Smith: TikTok Therapy and the Power of Embracing Sadness

“When you experience something difficult, take time to feel what emotion, whatever emotion comes up, to process it and look after yourself throughout that. So it's not just you know, expose yourself to the pain and be overwhelmed.”

Ever thought TikTok could be a lifeline for mental health? Dr. Julie Smith is here to change your mind. With millions of followers, Dr. Smith isn't your typical social media influencer. She's a clinical psychologist and former NHS staffer who's turned to TikTok to make therapy accessible and engaging for everyone. In this episode of 'How To Be Sad with Helen Russell', Dr.

Smith dives into how she uses social media to break down complex mental health topics and offer practical advice. She shares her mantra: 'Do it scared'. Facing anxiety head-on, even when it's terrifying, is a key theme she explores. The conversation touches on the pandemic's toll on mental health, the ups and downs of motherhood, and the importance of self-compassion. Dr.

Smith also breaks down various psychological therapies like CBT and ACT, making them easier to understand and apply in everyday life. If you've ever felt lonely or overwhelmed, this episode offers comforting advice and actionable tips to help you navigate your emotions. It's a refreshing take on mental health that combines humor, expertise, and a lot of heart.

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