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What happens in our brain, body, and emotions when we resist or are refused Sometimes a single word can change an entire day.Or a relationship.Or the way we see ourselves. “No.” It is a small word, but behind it lies an entire world of reactions: biological, emotional, and psychological. Most of the time we do … Read more

Sometimes I think of a woman not as a role, not as a social label, but as an inner space. A living space. A place where things grow, transform, break, and are rebuilt again and again. A woman is not only what can be seen. She is not only the voice, the gesture, or the … Read more

Sometimes, we get lost in the complexity of modern life, believing that to nurture a relationship, we need grand gestures, expensive vacations, or spectacular resolutions. However, if we look closely within the therapy room or the intimacy of our own homes, we notice that the distance between two people isn’t measured in miles, but in … Read more

Today marks 10 years since I published my first article. I didn’t know where this journey would take me; I only knew that I felt the need to write. As a psychologist, I wanted to bring closer to people the topics that hurt and stir questions: vulnerability, relationships, loss, rediscovery, fear, and courage. The blog … Read more

I’ve noticed something about myself. On some days, I open my phone for no clear reason. I’m not looking for anything in particular. And yet, after a few minutes of scrolling, I feel different. More tired. Smaller. More restless. As if someone had whispered to me, without words: you are not enough. It’s not people who … Read more

Ana is sitting on the couch, phone in hand. It’s 2 a.m., and she can’t sleep. Normally, she would have sought the support of a psychologist, but tonight she chose something else: a chatbot that promises “instant therapy.” The responses come quickly—precise, almost mechanical, yet comforting. Ana feels that someone—or something—is listening. This is not … Read more

In January, we all suddenly become very aware.We set goals. We promise to communicate better. To set boundaries. To stop accepting emotional “crumbs.” And yet… by March, many of us find ourselves stuck in the same relational patterns again.The same conversations. The same disappointments. The same silent question:“How did I end up here again?” The … Read more

In a world that heavily promotes the concept of self-love, we are faced with an essential question: is it really enough to look in the mirror and tell ourselves that we love ourselves? The answer is clear: no. While this simple gesture can be a beginning, self-love is a profound and complex process that involves much … Read more

We live in a world where almost anything can be measured, monetized, reported. The steps we take, the calories we burn, the hours we are “productive”, the money in our accounts, ratings, likes. The body becomes a kind of biological calculator, constantly recording, comparing, evaluating. But what happens to the mind when everything turns into … Read more