How your parents and past shape who you are today | Julia Samuel

From bickering at Christmas dinners to mourning lost loved ones, family is there through thick and thin. Julia Samuel MBE is an author, podcast host and one of the UK’s leading psychotherapists who can help us better understand and communicate with our families.Whether it be understanding the origins of sibling rivalry, learning that trauma is passed through generations or making sense of how our upbringing shape our adult life, this conversation encourages us to have challenging and honest dialogues with our loved ones - and better process our own emotions.Follow Julia Samuel on Instagram.Join the Live Well Be Well Club and listen to this episode ad-free, as well as bonus episodes - tap 'Try Free' on Apple Podcasts.00:00 You don’t need family therapy01:00 Are all families dysfunctional?09:25 Therapy with your great-grandparents?13:38 Trauma passed down through generations23:35 Setting healthy boundaries37:23 Why should we reflect on our behaviour?42:35 Power dynamics in relationships48:30 Understanding griefJulia's Books:Every Family Has a Story This Too Shall Pass Grief WorksLinks:Julia's Podcast 'Therapy Works'Julia's 12 touchstones for family wellbeingWatch this episode on YouTubeFollow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on InstagramTo give your wellbeing journey that extra boost, try my 30 day ‘Reset My Health’ courseJoin my inner circle here!And sign up to my newsletter here*****Thank you to my wonderful season sponsor Arena Flowers Use this code for 50% of your first 3 subscription boxes: LWBW50(New subscription customers only)Order your Arena Flowers before 9pm for next day delivery*****Want to create your own podcast? Contact Fascinate Productions to bring it to life