Emanuela Brun Psychologist Msc

Child abuse is any act or omission by a parent, caregiver, or other adult that causes harm, potential harm, or a threat to a child’s health or development. It can take many forms, and not all are visible. When a child is mistreated by someone they depend on, the wound reaches far beyond the moment of harm. Abuse affects not only the body but also the mind’s developing structure, shaping how the child learns to relate, to trust, and to see themselves. From a psychodynamic pers

Misogyny isn’t “just” a social or cultural problem, but also a neuropsychological pattern, one that reflects how the brain encodes fear, bias, and dominance. Here’s what happens beneath the surface: Fear circuitry & threat perception When people hold sexist beliefs, studies show increased amygdala activation  when confronted with women who defy traditional gender roles. The brain interprets equality or female authority as a threat to status or identity , triggering defensive

In psychology and neuroscience, we often describe mood as something influenced by thoughts , experiences , or external events. At a deeper level, however, mood is one of the most direct expressions of our physiological balance, what we call homeostasis. Homeostasis is the brain’s constant effort to maintain internal stability. It regulates temperature, hormones, hunger, sleep, and energy while continuously scanning for any sign that something is off. This regulation is no

Social media brought psychology closer to people, but it also created a distorted , not real version  of it.Because what goes viral isn’t always what’s true. “Regulate your nervous system” It’s not a button. You don’t “regulate” your nervous system by taking a bath or drinking coffee with a friend.Your nervous system isn’t a switch but a complex network shaped by trauma, relationships, environment, and history. “Toxic people: cut them off” “ Toxic” isn’t a diagnosis. It’s a d

We often see failure as a sign that something went wrong, but in truth, it’s one of the most powerful signs that we’re growing. Every athlete who breaks a record, every entrepreneur who builds something meaningful, every artist who moves us, they all have one thing in common: they’ve failed more times than they’ve succeeded . Behind every moment of success lies a thousand invisible attempts, corrections, and lessons. Each “failure” trained their brain to adapt, adjust, and tr

We live in a culture that often treats emotions as problems to fix rather than experiences to understand. Feeling sad, anxious, frustrated, or even jealous doesn’t automatically mean there’s something wrong with you. Emotions are signals, they tell you about your needs, boundaries, and experiences, not diagnoses. The issue arises when normal emotional experiences are pathologized. You’re stressed because of a tight deadline? That’s life. You feel frustrated when someone disap

We often exercise to improve our physical appearance, increase strength, or boost endurance. Yet, one of the most profound impacts of...

Let’s talk about a word that has haunted women for decades: bitch . For many, it’s loaded with negativity, a label used to shame women...

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Have you ever walked into a room where everyone was anxious, and within minutes, you felt your chest tighten and your thoughts spiral? Or...

One of the most common things I hear is: “I’ll do it when I’m ready,” or “everything will come eventually.” And honestly, here’s the...

It’s a scenario most of us know all too well: someone says something hurtful ..online, at work, or even in our personal circles.. and we...

Did you know that addiction is not just about substances? It’s actually about how the brain and psyche adapt to cope. Whether it’s...

We often glorify independence in the as if it were the ultimate measure of strength, but what we often celebrate as self-reliance can...

Passivity is not neutral and it’s far from harmless. Every time you stay silent, avoid a choice, or fail to act, your brain is wiring...

Freedom is often romanticized as the ultimate prize, the idea that we can do anything, go anywhere, and be whoever we want. Yet...

We often leave interactions feeling drained or off-balance and immediately blame the other person, saying they have “bad energy” or are...

The martyr complex is one of those patterns that looks noble on the surface. People who struggle with it are often described as...

When people hear the word “schizoid,” they often imagine someone who is cold, emotionless, or detached from reality, but Schizoid...

Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) is a pattern of persistent, hard-to-control sexual thoughts and behaviors that cause...