Insight alone doesn’t win Grand Slams
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…
Not everything needs to be on Facebook
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…
We can’t all be Madonna
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…
Are we there yet?
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…
Same old brand new you
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.…
Freud Actually
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…
You Got This
Welcome to another episode of Dynamics of Everyday Life with your host Julia! In today's episode, I dive into the often-used (and sometimes grating) phrase, "You got this." From personal tech catastrophes to the emotional…