<p>The bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice to navigate life’s trickier moments.</p><p>This week, I’m joined once again by psychologist, best-selling author and social media favourite Dr Julie Smith. Her new book <em>Open When</em> is the kind of emergency toolkit we all need for those moments when life feels like a lot—and today, she’s here to help with some of yours.</p><p>Together, we unpack your questions about moving on from break-ups, managing social media triggers, and dealing with self-critical thought spirals. Julie also shares her thoughts on anger at work, why it’s a last-resort emotion, and how unmet needs often lie beneath the surface.</p><p>If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in regret, shame or the habit of scrolling your ex’s feed on a Tuesday night (we’ve all been there), this one’s for you.</p><p><strong>Today:</strong></p><p>💔 Dean can’t stop looking at his ex’s social media. How do you let go without suppressing your emotions?</p><p>📱 Sharon wants to know how to set better boundaries with social media—and her own negative thoughts.</p><p>🤯 Dawn regrets snapping at work and worries she’s becoming “that person.” What’s really going on underneath the anger?</p><p><strong>WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU</strong></p><p>🗣 Got a question or a story to share? Text or send a voice note on 07796657512—just start your message with LOB</p><p>💬 Use the WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB</p><p>📧 Prefer email? Drop us a line at lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk</p><p>If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps!</p><p>Bryony xx</p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><p>🎙 Presenter: Bryony Gordon</p><p>🎙 Guest: Dr Julie Smith</p><p>🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan</p><p>🎥 Audio &amp; Video Editor: Luke Shelley</p><p>📢 Executive Producer: Mike Wooller</p><p>A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.</p><br><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p><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>

The Life of Bryony

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Life of YOU: Can’t Stop Checking Their Instagram? Dr Julie Smith on Letting Go After a Break-Up

MAR 28, 202511 MIN
The Life of Bryony

Life of YOU: Can’t Stop Checking Their Instagram? Dr Julie Smith on Letting Go After a Break-Up

MAR 28, 202511 MIN

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<p>The bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice to navigate life’s trickier moments.</p><p>This week, I’m joined once again by psychologist, best-selling author and social media favourite Dr Julie Smith. Her new book <em>Open When</em> is the kind of emergency toolkit we all need for those moments when life feels like a lot—and today, she’s here to help with some of yours.</p><p>Together, we unpack your questions about moving on from break-ups, managing social media triggers, and dealing with self-critical thought spirals. Julie also shares her thoughts on anger at work, why it’s a last-resort emotion, and how unmet needs often lie beneath the surface.</p><p>If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in regret, shame or the habit of scrolling your ex’s feed on a Tuesday night (we’ve all been there), this one’s for you.</p><p><strong>Today:</strong></p><p>💔 Dean can’t stop looking at his ex’s social media. How do you let go without suppressing your emotions?</p><p>📱 Sharon wants to know how to set better boundaries with social media—and her own negative thoughts.</p><p>🤯 Dawn regrets snapping at work and worries she’s becoming “that person.” What’s really going on underneath the anger?</p><p><strong>WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU</strong></p><p>🗣 Got a question or a story to share? Text or send a voice note on 07796657512—just start your message with LOB</p><p>💬 Use the WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB</p><p>📧 Prefer email? Drop us a line at [email protected]</p><p>If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps!</p><p>Bryony xx</p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><p>🎙 Presenter: Bryony Gordon</p><p>🎙 Guest: Dr Julie Smith</p><p>🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan</p><p>🎥 Audio &amp; Video Editor: Luke Shelley</p><p>📢 Executive Producer: Mike Wooller</p><p>A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.</p><br><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p><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>