My name is Bojana Radoman. I am a biochemist by education and a brain lover and writer at heart. Originally from the small Balkan country of Montenegro, I completed my studies in Belgrade, Serbia, after which life brought me to beautiful Vienna, where I now live with my family. Here, I earned my PhD, met amazing people, took my first acting steps in theatre, and grew into someone who values freedom and healthy living.

Throughout my life, I’ve loved writing, reading, and exploring new ideas. Once I come across a topic that fascinates me, I can spend days diving into it without ever getting bored.

What has always fascinated me the most is the brain. I still remember the first time I saw a brain in a lab—it was mesmerizing. Since then, I’ve never stopped being curious about this incredible organ that defines who we are. It’s a complex yet elegantly simple structure with the power to achieve astonishing things—or to blind us from seeing what’s right in front of us.

Spending years in academia made me wonder: how is it possible that brilliant minds trained to think critically can still fall into bias? Why do we so often forget that every person carries immense potential—one that can bloom if nurtured properly?

Unfortunately, the very places where creativity and growth should flourish often become environments filled with unhealthy competition, micromanagement, and burnout. Freedom, not control, is what people need to thrive.

This is why I became so drawn to mental health—especially that of researchers. It’s also why I started this blog: to share insights, raise awareness, and help others, especially young scientists, realize that they are not alone and that they can always find their path forward.

I hope you enjoy reading my stories. I would love to hear from you and learn about your perspective too.