Dr Julie Smith: Why Understanding Your Mind Changes Everything

Saturn Returns with Caggie

Caggie Dunlop

Society & Culture, Mental Health, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Education, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality

4.8 • 892 Ratings

🗓️ 28 April 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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This week on Saturn Returns, Caggie is joined by the brilliant Dr Julie Smith - clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and one of the most trusted voices in mental health online. With over 8 million followers across social media, Dr Julie has become known for her ability to break down complex psychological ideas into relatable, bite-sized content that resonates deepl- especially with younger generations navigating an increasingly overwhelming world. In this episode, Caggie and Julie dive into her journey from private practice to global online success. It all started with a single TikTok video in 2019 - something she wasn’t sure anyone would even watch. Since then, her clear, compassionate insights have offered millions a new language for understanding their mental and emotional world. Julie opens up about the process behind her viral content, the philosophy that drives her work, and the intention behind her best-selling books, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? and Open When - a beautifully designed toolkit for life’s most difficult moments. Topics Covered in This Episode: 🪐 How learning how your mind works puts you back in control 🪐 Dr Julie’s journey from therapy room to TikTok 🪐 The difference between introversion and being a highly-sensitive person 🪐 The often-missed signs of high-functioning depression 🪐 Simple tools to interrupt negative thinking patterns 🪐 Why you're not broken—you just haven’t been taught the tools Whether you're struggling with overwhelm, navigating change, or just craving more emotional clarity, this episode is a reminder that support doesn’t have to be complicated. Dr Julie's work proves that healing can start with a single, simple insight. — Thank you to our sponsor, Naturalmat, for making this episode possible! Better sleep starts naturally ☁️ Naturalmat’s handcrafted, organic mattresses and bedding are good for you, your family, and the planet. Experience the comfort of sustainable sleep at naturalmat.co.uk, or visit one of their showrooms! If this episode resonated, don’t forget to follow, share, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people seeking clarity, growth, and self-understanding. Discover more from Saturn Returns: 🪐 Instagram, YouTube and TikTok 🪐 Order the Saturn Returns book: Click here 🪐 Join our community newsletter: Sign up here 🪐 Explore all things Saturn Returns: Visit our website 🪐Follow Caggie on Instagram: @caggiesworld

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0:00.0	Before we dive into today's episode, I want to take a moment to talk about something that's
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1:08.1	Hello everyone and welcome to Saturn Returns with me, Kaggy Dunlop.
1:12.8	This is a podcast that aims to bring clarity during transitional times where there can be confusion and doubt.
1:21.2	This week I am thrilled to be joined by the phenomenal Dr. Julie Smith, clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and one of the
1:30.7	most trusted online voices for mental health today. With over 8 million followers across social media,
1:39.2	Dr. Julie has made it her mission to bring the tools of therapy out of the therapy room and into people's
1:45.6	everyday lives, offering clarity, compassion and empowerment in bite-size, actionable ways.
1:53.9	Dr. Julie spent nearly a decade in private practice before sharing her first online video on
1:59.5	TikTok in 2019 and since since then, her content,
2:04.4	covering everything from anxiety to depression to confidence, mood and motivation has resonated
2:10.0	deeply, especially with millennials and Gen Z, who often feel overwhelmed by the pace
2:15.9	and pressure of modern life.
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