Therapy Works
Episodes
Agony Aunties: Navigating divorce and affairs
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Julia, Emily, and Sophie as they delve deep into the complexities of relationships, focusing on the intricate web of divorce and affairs. With co...
BONUS: How do I know when it's time to end therapy?
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode of Therapy Works, we tackle a critical question many individuals grapple with: "How do I know when it's time to end ther...
BONUS: How can therapy help me?
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode of Therapy Works, we demystify the question, "How can therapy help me?". We underscore that therapy isn't a magic wand b...
BONUS: A guide to navigating Christmas
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, Julia and Emily offer listeners insightful strategies for navigating the complexities of Christmas. The discussion cove...
Alain de Botton’s insights on psychotherapy, love and navigating Christmas
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To mark the end of a wonderful series, I am joined by the insightful Alain de Botton, an author, respected philosopher and founder of The School of ...
Gabby Logan on her strength beyond sports
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is the remarkable Gabby Logan, a prominent sports and radio presenter with a wealth of experience. In this insightful conversation, G...
Lesley on the impact of unearthing family secrets
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this riveting episode, Lesley takes us on a profound journey into the unexpected consequences of contemporary DNA tests. What's marketed as a tool...
Lorraine Candy on unravelling, menopause, and the power of identity
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, I sit down with Lorraine Candy, former Editor of Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Style Magazine, who has spent her career thinking...
Gulsom Gohar on survival, hope and crossing borders
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a truly unique episode that transcends the boundaries of a traditional therapy session, offering a gripping narrative more akin to a drama....
Izzy Judd on music, motherhood, and finding light
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, I have the pleasure of speaking to Izzy Judd, a violinist, and author, but above all, a devoted mother to three children....
Kit Vincent on finding courage and humour in the face of adversity
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this extraordinary episode, we welcome Kit Vincent, an award-winning filmmaker who faced a profound and life-altering diagnosis at the age of 24 ...
Rio Ferdinand on love, loss, and laughter
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this remarkable episode, we are joined by Rio Ferdinand, celebrated as one of the greatest football players of his generation, with 81 caps for E...
Maria Indermühle on her MS diagnosis and the healing power within
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply insightful episode, we are privileged to hear Maria's remarkable journey of facing the challenge of being diagnosed with Multiple Scler...
Brendan Cox on embracing tragedy, community, and compassion
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt conversation, Julia is joined by Brendan Cox, a passionate campaigner and activist dedicated to counter-terrorism and community co...
Azariah Hope on how our past shapes our present
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the profound impact of our environment and our familial history on our lives. Join us for an enlighte...
Lemn Sissay on foster care and finding forgiveness
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this profoundly moving episode, we have the honor of conversing with Lemn Sissay OBE FRSL, a distinguished British author and broadcaster. Lemn's r...
Amanda Prowse on breaking free from criticism and class constraints
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Julia is joined by accomplished author Amanda Prowse. Her success story is as inspiring as it is relatable. Despite her tremendo...
Trinny Woodall on fear, friendship and facing the past
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Julia sits down with long-time friend and remarkable beauty entrepreneur Trinny Woodall, and embarks on a deeply personal and enlightening conversatio...
QUESTION EP: What are the biggest myths about therapy?
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Therapy Works listeners! I hope you all enjoyed Season 3 of the podcast and if you happen to be tuning in for the first time I do recommend that...
QUESTION EP: When do you know it's time to see a therapist?
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Therapy Works listeners! I hope you all enjoyed Season 3 of the podcast and if you happen to be tuning in for the first time I do recommend that...
QUESTION EP: How do you find the right therapist?
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Therapy Works listeners! I hope you all enjoyed Season 3 of the podcast and if you happen to be tuning in for the first time I do recommend that...
BONUS EP: Vanessa Vander on how her divorce made her feel like a failure
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa describes with great honesty her experience of living with an alcoholic husband. The difficult decision to end her marriage and the resulting ...
David Harewood on facing the pain and poison of the past
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Harewood is a celebrated British actor, presenter and author. I was very moved by this honest and courageous conversation. I both learnt and f...
Lisa Smart on how to live her best life after her daughter’s death
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are some episodes of this podcast that are more heart-breaking than others. This is one of them. Lisa Smart describes in loving detail the termi...
Sadie Frost on finding purpose after her children left home
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sadie Frost is an English actress, producer and fashion designer, who ran fashion label Frost French and a film production company. She is also th...
Amber Jeffrey on her anger in grief and discovering what really matters in life
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amber Jeffrey is a celebrated podcast host and online community facilitator. Her work & podcast, The Grief Gang,specialises in grief, breaking down t...
Will Young on childhood trauma and how singing saved him
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will Young is a singer, actor and author of multiple hit singles and albums of the last 20 years. If you are like Emily, Sophie and I you will remem...
Meg Fowler on making difficult life decisions and the rollercoaster of IVF
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My conversation with Meg is one that touches on universal themes about love and life. Who is my life partner going to be? How and when can I have a ba...
Rosie Jones on refusing to be defined by her disability
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rosie Jones who has cerebral palsy is known primarily for her comedy appearances and stand up, she is also an established writer, actor and author. ...
Joanne on navigating her painful estrangement from her daughter
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am very grateful to Joanne for having the courage to talk to me about her estrangement with her daughter. Estrangement in families is stigmatised ...
Dr Rupy Aujla on discovering that every challenge is an opportunity
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode about change, and showing how even change that we want and choose can be hard to process. The wonderful Dr Rupy Ajula is a well...
Clare Hatton on the unbearable pain of watching your child suffer a mental breakdown
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a parent watching your child suffer is unbearable. For Clare her beautiful son Harrison aged 16 admitted to feeling suicidal. Clare’s conversa...
Ruby Wax on how she learnt to use comedy as a way to bear the unbearable
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As most of you will know Ruby Wax is a comedian, actor and author as well as a mental health campaigner. Our conversation was particularly powerful ...
Julia Samuel sits in the therapy chair and shares the challenges she has faced
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Season 3 of Therapy Works! To mark the publication of the paperback of my book Every Family Has a Story, we decided to do a role rev...
Zoe Blaskey on navigating the huge challenges of motherhood
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For those of you who don’t know Zoe Blaskey, she is the founder of Motherland, the host of the brilliant podcast of the same name and a transformati...
Abi Morgan on personal trauma and rewriting the narrative
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Abi Morgan is the brilliant screen writer of huge films like The Iron Lady, Shame and the hugely successful TV series, The Split. She is also the auth...
Jonny Wilkinson on how success ultimately brought him pain
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by Jonny Wilkinson, widely known as the best British Rugby player of all time, who represented England and British and Irish Lions, ...
Maya Shankar on her heartbreaking fertility challenges and the importance of kindness
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This beautiful, moving and revelatory conversation is about loss and also of course, about love. Dr Maya Shankar is a cognitive scientist as well as t...
Evanna Lynch on her relationship with fame and her desire to create deep connections
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to hear someone who is crazily famous and who is totally unchanged by her fame then you want to listen to this wonderfully open and hones...
Geraint John on navigating dark times and embracing life after loss
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My first conversation with Geraint John on this podcast had a big impact on you all. You were moved by his honesty and the psychological difficulty h...
Susannah Constantine on hiding behind a facade and learning how to like herself
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Susannah Constantine is a former TV fashion guru (one half of the eponymous What Not To Wear duo), TV presenter and author. This conversation is full ...
Andrew G. Marshall on the power of embracing pain in order to heal
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew G. Marshall is a well known marital therapist and I sat down with him to discuss the grief he felt following his father’s death. His understa...
Trisha Goddard on overcoming enormous adversity and finding love and happiness
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning - includes references to racial abuse that some listeners might find distressing* This is a fast moving energetic conversation which...
Yvette Caster on battling bipolar disorder and life as an emotional eater
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode you need to listen to if you want to understand the experience of suffering mental illness. Yvette, as one of our unheard voices de...
Bryony Gordon on the realisation that she is not her thoughts
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much to tell you about this fantastic conversation with Bryony Gordon. You will love it. I was gripped by her. She is a headlining journal...
Suzanne Rizk on the challenges of her mother’s death during Covid
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this profoundly moving episode, Suzanne opens up about all the challenges that surrounded her mother’s death during Covid-19. Covid was an incred...
Dr Rangan Chatterjee on how his Dad’s death taught him that pain can be an opportunity to grow
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is a medical doctor who has translated his learnings from decades of experience as a GP into 5 best-selling books and his No 1 H...
Reflecting on Season 1
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s special reflection episode, we discuss our experience of working together as family and as therapists. As in all things therapeutic i...
Answering your Christmas Questions
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas can be tricky even when we aren’t facing a particular challenge. And it can be extra hard when you’re grieving or going through other pe...
Richard E. Grant on how permission from the person we loved and lost can put a pocketful of happiness in every day
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Because her edict was to find that pocketful of happiness in each day. Feeling no guilt seems an incredibly generous and welcome gift to have been un...
Claire McBeth on how to remain positive and full of hope despite her son’s tragic accident
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Claire’s son Chris was 13 when he was accidentally hit by a car on his way home from school which left him quadriplegic and unable to speak. This is...
Helena Bonham Carter on how we confront the peaks and troughs of life and put magic in every day
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“The shortest distance between two people is laughter" My next guest is award-winning actress, Helena Bonham Carter. She is a total original, funny ...
Yeva Skalietska on her experience as a 12 year old Ukrainian refugee
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Until you’ve been there, you don’t know what war is." Yeva Skalietska is an unusual guest for this podcast, being a 12 year old school girl - b...
Alastair Campbell on surviving a mental breakdown and the pain of his son’s alcoholism
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning - this episode may make references to depression, drugs and suicide.* “I was dealing on and off with very bad depression, which I t...
David on toxic masculinity and finding hope in the darkest of times
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning* - This episode includes references to suicide and physical abuse. "I grew up around men that, you know, kind of spoke with the hands...
Mohsin Zaidi on the psychological toll of having to hide his true self from the people he loved the most
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Would they prefer a gay son or a dead son was genuinely a question that went through my mind more than once a day." In this week's episode, I am spea...
Jess on overcoming abuse and the power of motherhood
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“I know a few women, even in my circle, have survived sexual trauma. And they all go back to the same thing and they talk about the moment where the...
Kate Ferdinand on the joy and complexity of being a step-parent and her miscarriage heartbreak
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“I feel like I always kind of longed for that family set up and I've got it. But although I feel loved and and I love my family, I've also kind of f...
Geraint John on how to live, love and carry on when in the midst of a crisis
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of illness and includes references to bereavement) “A bomb hit us and yeah. I can't even remember r...
Minnie Driver on loss and finding her way back to herself
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Life is an oscillation between being very hard and very good.” In this first ever episode of Therapy Works, Julia Samuel is joined by Minnie Driv...
Trailer
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is Therapy Works: the podcast where Julia Samuel helps her guests confront life's biggest challenges. Launching on Wednesday 19th October 2022. H...