About this episode
<p>Clinical psychologist Dr Julie Smith has a gift for explaining complex ideas in under a minute (which is GREAT for new-age attention spans).</p> <p>With over 4.8 million TikTok followers, two best-selling books and a glowing endorsement from our own Dr Em, having Dr Julie join our Academy of Imperfection is nothing short of a dream.</p> <p>In this episode, Dr Julie reframes the feeling of overwhelm, helping us to see it as valuable information about how we might not be meeting our needs, rather than something to fear.</p> <p>Then, it’s all about confidence, baby. Getting into the nitty-gritty, Ryan and Dr Julie redefine failure, showing how confidence isn’t just built from successes, but from every experience – good, bad and (luckily for Hugh) the awkward.</p> <p>Oh, and did we mention she’s Dr Em approved?</p> <p>Smithy, we’d gladly talk to you forever.</p> <p>If you want to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/4iwtFwz">https://bit.ly/4iwtFwz</a> </p> <p>🫖 Imperfects episode mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Missy Higgins - Quitting Music, Depression & Connection - <a href="https://bit.ly/4fVM8Bo">https://bit.ly/4fVM8Bo</a></li> </ul> <p>📖 Things to read:</p> <ul> <li>Open When by Dr Julie Smith - <a href="https://bit.ly/4hq7y9T">https://bit.ly/4hq7y9T</a></li> <li>Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before by Dr Julie Smith <a href="https://bit.ly/3FkC2wH">https://bit.ly/3FkC2wH</a></li> </ul> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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