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Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Julie Smith
BooksEpisode 438 minJuly 2, 2026

Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?

Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Julie Smith

The tools therapists use every day are learnable by anyone. Smith hands over a toolbox for bad days, anxiety, motivation, and self-doubt.

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About this episode

How often are we actually taught what to do when we feel anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, or simply have a bad day? In today's episode, let's delve into the book "Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?" by Julie Smith, which offers practical tips for navigating everyday emotions and building healthier habits for our mental wellbeing!

Key takeaways

  1. 1

    Mood follows behavior: act first, feel later.

  2. 2

    Feelings are information, not instructions.

  3. 3

    Self-compassion is a skill with steps, not a personality trait.

Try this tonight

On your next low day, do one small thing you would do if you felt fine. Notice whether the mood follows.

Journal prompt

“What is one thing I wish someone had told me about feelings years ago?”

Write about it