Minnie Driver on loss and finding her way back to herself
<p><em>“Life is an oscillation between being very hard and very good.”</em></p><br><p>In this first ever episode of Therapy Works, Julia Samuel is joined by Minnie Driver who touches on some fundamental challenges we all face in life and gives a fascinating insight in how to manage them.</p><br><p>In this conversation we explore: </p><p><br></p><ul><li>What we inherit from our parents and how that can impact our choices and outcomes</li><li>How we can learn to live with our wounds but can never erase them</li><li>How the loss of Minnie’s beloved mother has changed her outlook towards life</li><li>The crucial importance of hope and how that tiny flicker of light that can help us survive when we feel we can’t</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Julia’s Website</strong>: <a href="https://juliasamuel.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://juliasamuel.co.uk/</a></p><p><strong>Julia’s Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliasamuelmbe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@juliasamuelmbe</a></p><br><p>A big thank you to our sponsor, BetterHelp. If you’re thinking of giving therapy a try, BetterHelp is a great option. It’s not only convenient and can be done from the comfort of your own home, but it’s also affordable. All you have to do is fill out a quick survey and you’ll be matched with a therapist! </p><br><p>Visit <a href="http://betterhelp.com/therapyworks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/therapyworks</a> today to get 10% off your first month.</p><br><p>If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast team, please contact us on [email protected].</p><br><p>Produced by Georgie Rutherford</p><p>Edited by Nick Kingswell</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>