The Science Within

Practical, science-backed insights from leadership, organisational psychology, behavioural science, and the neuroscience of mental health—decoded in under 5 minutes. Real-world tools to make better decisions, improve performance, and understand the mind.

Can chronic stress and isolation physically change the brain?

January 2025 // Neuroscience of Mental Health

A recent study showed that prolonged stress, followed by social isolation, disrupts brain function and triggers depressive-like behaviours, revealing why loneliness can be so harmful.

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Have you ever tried cognitive behavioural therapy?

March 2025 // Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression or even addiction, cognitive behavioural therapy provides practical tools to change negative thought patterns and improve emotional well-being. But what exactly is CTB, where did it come from, and how does it work?

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The truth about psychological therapy (in)effectiveness: What they don’t tell you.

March 2025 // Mental Health Therapy Research

With so much unreliable research, how can we separate truly effective treatments from those that merely pretend to work?

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Why rewards work better than punishments: The science of decision-making.

March 2025 // The Psychology of Decision-Making

We often assume that rewards and punishments work as opposite forces—one encourages behaviour, the other discourages it. However, studies reveal that our brains handle them in completely different ways.

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Do I need a coach, a therapist, both, or neither?

March 2025 // Coaching vs Therapy

𝗗𝗼 𝗜 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁, 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗵, 𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿?
It’s a common question, and the answer depends on your current needs and struggles. In this article you’ll find a quick comparison to help you decide.

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Does emotional intelligence exist? Wait… What?

March 2025 // Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is commonly seen as essential for leadership, but research challenges its definition, measurement, and true impact, raising the question: Is EQ a critical skill or just a compelling myth?

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