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The Neuroscience of Vacation: Why Your Brain Thanks You for Taking a Break
In our busy, always-on world, taking a vacation can feel like a luxury or even a guilty indulgence. But neuroscience tells us it’s...
Emanuela Brun
3 days ago2 min read


The Butterfly Effect (& your mind)
In chaos theory, the Butterfly Effect suggests that tiny changes can lead to massive consequences . But this isn't just about physics!...
Emanuela Brun
5 days ago1 min read


Reality vs. Mental Reality: What’s the Difference?
1. What Is Reality? When we talk about reality, we usually mean the external world, the facts, events, and situations that exist...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 201 min read


The Neuroscience of Manifesting: Does It Really Work?
You’ve heard it before: “Think it, feel it, believe it and it will come. ” But what’s really going on in the brain when we manifest? 1....
Emanuela Brun
Jun 51 min read


Why Do We Feel Guilty? (The Invisible Debt We Owe Others)
What Psychoanalysis Tells Us: 1. Guilt Comes from Inside Us Psychoanalysis says we carry inside us the voice of our parents and society,...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 31 min read


Should You Take Revenge or Ownership?
In many of the situations we find ourselves in ( especially the painful ones), it's easy to assign roles: the victim and the villain...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 11 min read


How to Choose the Right Psychologist for You?
Let’s get one thing straight: Psychologists are like doctors. If your throat hurts, you're not booking an appointment with a...
Emanuela Brun
May 293 min read


The Fear of Success: When the Brain Sees Growth as a Threat
Most people understand fear of failure . But what if what we’re really afraid of… is success? It might sound paradoxical, but for many,...
Emanuela Brun
May 292 min read


What is Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy?
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy is a psychological disorder where a caregiver, usually a parent, intentionally causes or fabricates illness...
Emanuela Brun
May 272 min read


Does Anger Protect Us From Fear?
In psychodynamic terms , anger can act as a defense mechanism . It's easier for the psyche to feel "strong" through anger than to sit...
Emanuela Brun
May 272 min read


Why It Feels Safer to Hate Yourself Than to Express Anger?
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to turn anger inward and say, "It’s my fault," rather than admit, "I’m angry at them" ? For many...
Emanuela Brun
May 252 min read


Are You Craving Love or to Be Chosen?
In the therapeutic space, a question often emerges beneath stories of romantic confusion and emotional exhaustion: “Do I actually love...
Emanuela Brun
May 233 min read


Can We Stay Mentally Healthy While Ignoring a Genocide?
The genocide in Gaza is a devastating human tragedy, but for many living far away, it can feel emotionally overwhelming or distant. Our...
Emanuela Brun
May 212 min read


The Psychology of Belonging
1. Belonging as a Core Need: Belonging is as vital as food and sleep. Psychologically, it shapes our sense of identity; neurologically,...
Emanuela Brun
May 131 min read
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