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Ever wondered what makes therapists... therapists?
Step into a world where mental health professionals become the storytellers, sharing their own raw, unfiltered journeys and insights.
Join hosts Michaela McCarthy and Dipti Solanki as they flip the script, turning candid conversations with fellow therapists into powerful revelations about the human experience - from both sides of the couch.
From Working Class Roots to Psychosexual Therapy | Julie Sale | A Bunch of Therapists Podcast | Episode 13
A Bunch of Therapists
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2 months ago
From Working Class Roots to Psychosexual Therapy | Julie Sale | A Bunch of Therapists Podcast | Episode 13
This episode contains discussion around infertility, IVF, and being hospitalised as a young child.
🎧 Join us for a fascinating and frank conversation with psychosexual psychotherapist and trainer Julie Sale as she shares her remarkable journey from working-class roots in the Midlands to becoming a specialist in sex and relationship therapy.
This honest and wide-ranging discussion opens up important conversations about class, guilt, irrational beliefs, and the true price of success.
In this compelling episode of A Bunch of Therapists podcast, Julie openly shares:• Her near-death experience as a child and its lasting impact on her worldview• Struggling with class identity whilst building a successful corporate career• How past experiences resurfaced during her fertility journey in adulthood• Being overwhelmed by irrational beliefs and the stress of infertility• Her transformative therapy experience and decision to retrain as a psychotherapist• Specialising in psychosexual therapy after her own healing journey
This profoundly insightful conversation offers valuable perspectives for anyone interested in class identity, fertility struggles, career transitions, or understanding how our past experiences shape our professional calling.
🔍 Episode Highlights:• Navigating class identity and imposter syndrome in professional settings• The connection between childhood trauma and adult fertility challenges• Reframing fear and anxiety as excitement and anticipation• Experiencing both good and bad therapy - and knowing the difference• How personal struggles can inform therapeutic specialisation• Practical advice on finding the right therapist and knowing when to leave
00:00 Intro01:00 Julie's Journey to Becoming a Therapist 02:29 The Perception of Counselling Before The Age of Social Media 03:40 Julie's Yorkshire Working Class Background 05:29 Julie's Approach to University & Work 06:45 A Disappointing Experience in the Corporate World 07:29 Transitioning from a Working Class Family to a Middle Class Lifestyle09:40 Julie's Experience in Hospital at 5 10:50 Experiencing Infertility 12:48 The Realities of Discussing Your Parents and Family in Therapy 15:20 Rebranding Feeling Terrified to Excited 16:16 Therapy Isn't About Other People - It's About You 17:25 Experiencing Infertility in a Corporate Setting and IVF Treatment19:18 The Psychological Componenet of Infertility 20:50 Going to Counselling for Infertility and Having a 'Bad' Therapist22:39 Starting Psychotherapy Training25:00 How to Find a Good Therapist & When to Leave A 'Bad' Therapist 28:30 Outro
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A Bunch of Therapists
Ever wondered what makes therapists... therapists?
Step into a world where mental health professionals become the storytellers, sharing their own raw, unfiltered journeys and insights.
Join hosts Michaela McCarthy and Dipti Solanki as they flip the script, turning candid conversations with fellow therapists into powerful revelations about the human experience - from both sides of the couch.
