Brain, Mind, and Parts through a Neuroscience Lens
From IFS Talks by Aníbal Henriques, Tisha Shull & Alexia Rothman
July 27, 2025 · 25 min
About this episode
The episode features neuroscientist Catia Vinnik discussing the intersection of neuroscience and psychotherapy.
Today we welcome Catia Vinnik. Catia Vinnik is a neuroscientist and science communicator who has dedicated over 20 years to understanding the brain—from sensory processing and memory to molecular mechanisms underlying complex behaviors. Recently, she has translated this extensive research into practical psychoeducation tools and interactive games for therapists. Catia graduated from medical school and earned her PhD in cognitive neuroscience in Italy, during which she discovered a novel auditory illusion. She founded the "Behaving Brain" project to bridge neuroscience and psychotherapy, creating accessible tools such as Brain Coping Cards that therapists can use with their clients. Her belief that learning should be active, shapes workshops on the neuroscience of addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other therapy-related topics by using interactive educational games that clarify complex neural interactions in the client's brain and how therapy taps into these processes. Dr. Vinnik is trained in Internal Family Systems, a model she values highly for its insightful perspective on the human mind.
People in this episode
Hosts: Aníbal Henriques, Tisha Shull, Alexia Rothman
Guest: Catia Vinnik
Topics covered
- neuroscience
- psychoeducation
- therapy
- addiction
- anxiety
- depression
- trauma
Keywords
- neuroscience
- psychoeducation
- therapy tools
- cognitive neuroscience
- addiction
- anxiety
- depression
- trauma
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Behaving Brain, Internal Family Systems
Places: Italy
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