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Article  •  8 October 2024

 

Dr Julie Smith announces new book, coming January 2025

Dr Julie Smith has a new book on the horizon. Learn all about it here!

Dr Julie Smith is a doctor, author and creator of the @drjulie Instagram and TikTok accounts – which have a whopping 2 million and 4.7 million followers, respectively.

Known for her straightforward, informed advice, the psychologist is a pro at summarising complex information into bite-sized snippets.

Covering a range of issues from anxiety to relationship difficulties, Dr Julie’s videos help her followers better understand themselves and those around them. In 2022, her first book, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, distilled her wisdom into a practical handbook for better mental health.

The book sold over a million copies worldwide and was widely acclaimed, garnering praise from every corner of the media. From podcaster and author Steven Bartlett to fashion and beauty magazine Marie Claire, it’s fair to say that her book has been just as impactful as her bite-sized videos.

But the buzz doesn’t stop there.

Having made a splash with her first book, Dr Julie Smith has just announced a second book on the horizon, coming out in January 2025.

Titled Open When . . . , the book is a companion for life’s twists and turns, offering guidance anytime you feel overwhelmed.

Whether you’re facing grief, self-doubt, relationship issues or burnout, Open When . . . will guide you through navigating life’s complex problems – no matter how big. Each chapter begins with a letter from Dr Julie to the reader, imparting her signature warmth and understanding.

From there, she offers up simple, straightforward advice so that you can understand how best to respond and act when faced with something challenging. By reframing life’s difficulties, you’ll be able to navigate tough moments to return to a place of strength and positivity.

Details about the new book

Publication date

Open When . . . will be published in Australia on 7 January 2025. If you’d like to secure your copy ahead of time, pre-order now.

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Book blurb

Open When . . . by Dr Julie Smith book cover

Open When . . . by Dr Julie Smith

Million-copy bestselling psychologist Dr Julie is back with the book that will carry you through life's difficult moments.

This is a book for when you feel overwhelmed – whether you’re facing grief, fear, self-doubt, relationship issues, difficult decisions, burnout, regrets or don’t know how to ask for help.

Each chapter begins with a letter from Dr Julie to the reader offering comfort and perspective. She then follows with her trademark simple and straightforward advice to help you see clearly how best to respond and act.

Showing you how to re-frame life’s complex problems, Open When . . . will help you navigate any crisis or tough moment and return to a place of calmness, strength and positivity.

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Open When
Million-copy bestselling psychologist Dr Julie is back with the book that will carry you through life's difficult moments
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Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
A positive, practical handbook for better mental health from clinical psychologist and multi-million-follower TikTok sensation, Dr Julie Smith
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