Summary of Open When

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Julie Smith (@drjulie) returns with her highly anticipated guide, Open When, filled with actionable advice for managing mental health challenges right when they occur. With her signature blend of research-backed insights and practical tools, Dr. Smith empowers readers to confront life’s toughest moments as they unfold, instead of waiting to address them later. Building on the success of her previous book, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, Dr. Smith offers essential strategies to help readers stay grounded and present during their most vulnerable times. Through her guidance, we learn how to harness our emotions, stay connected to the moment, and make conscious decisions about how to respond in the face of adversity. In this book, Dr. Smith teaches us how to deal with challenges like feeling vulnerable and facing our inner critic, navigating complex relationships, coping with tough emotions like loneliness and fear, and breaking free from trauma responses. She also explores how to overcome uncertainty, make clearer decisions, and avoid repeating past mistakes. Open When offers a roadmap for cultivating resilience and mental well-being in real time, while teaching us to listen to the positive voice within, care for our mental health, and build a stronger future for ourselves.