Open When…

byJulie Smith, Dr Julie Smith (Read by)

A Companion for Life’s Twists & Turns

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A SUNDAY TIMES BEST SELLER.

THE NEW BOOK FROM MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST DR JULIE.

Start the New Year with fresh insights, renewed purpose, and strategies for personal development

"This is the book for us all, for ourselves when we need to find a way through, for our children as they fly the nest, our friends that live out of reach, and for our family when we can't find the words to say."

This is the book for life's twists and turns, when being human starts to get complicated.


A must-have companion to Dr Julie's international bestseller Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, which taught us the skills to strengthen our future mental health, Open When... is the book to turn to when you find yourself in the eye of the storm.


Within this book are a series of Open When style letters from Dr Julie to help navigate the moments of overwhelm, confusion or self-doubt that we all face when life gets messy. Offering calm, clarity and a laser focus on the best way forward, each personal letter is followed by real-time tools that will help you re-frame the situation and decide on your next move.


Every chapter covers a new scenario; universal problems that each of us will likely face at some point. So, whether you are experiencing stress, pressure to perform, dealing with difficult people, trying to fit in, making big decisions, arguments with your partner, or big emotions that are causing anxiety, Open When... brings the words you need to hear to put you back on the front foot, feeling ready to take on everything life throws your way.


Praise for Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?


'Sound wisdom, easy to gulp down. I'm sure this book is already helping lots of people.' MATT HAIG, bestselling author of REASONS TO STAY ALIVE

'If you want to feel like you have a therapist sitting across from you, empowering you with how to be your best self, this book is for you!' Nicole LePera, New York Times bestselling author of How to Do the Work

'Full of sound, helpful advice with life skills, from building confidence to managing stress' Sunday Times


© Julie Smith 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

Absolutely extraordinary...I needed this book 30 years ago.

Mel Robbins, #1 bestselling author of The Let Them Theory

About Julie Smith

DR JULIE SMITH is a clinical psychologist, million-copy bestselling author and content creator. After working for the NHS and a decade running her own private practice, Julie made it her mission to make top-quality mental health education accessible across TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. She now has over ten million followers across her social media platforms, and her content has had over 1 billion views. She was named by TikTok as one of its Top 100 creators.

Julie’s first book, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, was an instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, has clocked up over 100 weeks in the UK Top Ten and become a fixture at the top of the audiobook charts. It has sold over 1 million copies in the English language and been translated into more than 45 other languages.

Julie is a regular expert on ITV’s This Morning and has been featured widely across the media in the UK and further afield. Julie is an ambassador for BBC’s Children in Need and has appeared as a guest on many of the most-listened-to wellbeing podcasts, including The Diary of a CEO and The Mel Robbins Podcast.
Details
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • ISBN: 9780241667194
  • Length: 463 minutes
  • Price: £18.00
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