Always be yourself, unless you can be Batman
“Always be yourself” is often offered as reassuring advice, but it rarely stands up to closer examination.In this episode, Julia explores why the idea of a single, stable “true self”…
“Always be yourself” is often offered as reassuring advice, but it rarely stands up to closer examination.In this episode, Julia explores why the idea of a single, stable “true self”…
In this episode of The Dynamics of Everyday Life, Julia explores a familiar but uncomfortable truth: knowing why we do something doesn’t mean we can stop doing it.Using a tennis…
Somewhere along the way, visibility got confused with exposure.In this episode of The Dynamics of Everyday Life, Julia explores how sharing online has shifted from something intentional into something increasingly…
In this episode, Julia explores our obsession with reinvention, why change doesn’t always equal growth, and what refinement, coherence and psychological settlement really look like.This episode's highlights:00:00 Welcome back, New…
Welcome to another episode of The Dynamics of Everyday Life. In this festive episode, I dive into the unique emotional landscape leading up to Christmas, exploring why the “most wonderful time of the…
In this episode, I dive into that feeling of chaos in December, the pressure of festive readiness, and the hilarious truth of barely keeping up with the day-to-day—let alone big-picture life planning.…
In this festive episode, I explore why certain seasonal films—especially the beloved “Love, Actually”—may leave some of us cold (or even unsettled). With her signature wit and a psychodynamic perspective, I dive into the…