Davorka Marovic Ph.D., LPC

04/20/2026

Did you know that your heart and brain are in constant communication—working together in a dynamic and powerful way that shapes how you think, feel, and experience life?

The HeartMath Institute describes this relationship as a complex dance between the heart and brain. When these two systems are in sync—what they call coherence—it can positively impact our mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall physical wellbeing.

As someone certified in HeartMath, I love integrating these principles into my work—especially alongside Brainspotting, a brain-based therapy that helps access implicit memories and deeper layers of the subconscious.

This powerful combination allows us to:
• Tap into and decode implicit (often nonverbal) memories
• Bring subconscious material into conscious awareness
• Process not only trauma, but also expand creativity and enhance performance
• Most importantly, cultivate a state of alignment between the heart and brain—known as coherence

When we reach this state, we often experience greater clarity, resilience, and a deeper sense of inner balance.
This short video shares fascinating scientific insights into the heart-brain connection:
https://youtu.be/WhxjXduD8qw?si=tWCBi1T3-L70r97g
I’d love to hear your thoughts—how do you experience the connection between your heart and mind?

The relationship between the heart and brain is like a complex dance that sets the tone for how we experience life. In this short video we share some of the ...

04/20/2026

Turtle Drama🐢🐢 🐢- you tell me 😆. https://www.instagram.com/p/DXU8Xy6mINk/?igsh=YmhvNHVlZmt5OGdq

04/18/2026

Where does intelligence come from? Check out this post 😊❤️
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04/17/2026

Your inner voice has a biological address.
Chronic self-critical thoughts — “I’m a mess,” “I can’t do anything right” — activate the brain’s HPA axis, releasing cortisol and adrenaline as if a real threat were present. Over time, this quietly shapes your hormones, immune response, and baseline physiology.
The flip side? Self-compassion and cognitive reframing actually lower cortisol. These patterns can shift — that’s neuroplasticity in action.
How you talk to yourself, thousands of times a day, is a repeated biological event. Worth paying attention to. 🧠
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04/17/2026

What is Relational Neuroscience?
Check out my Instagram post!

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04/06/2026

Affirmations….do they work? Check out my Instagram post.

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03/31/2026

Welcome, and thank you for being here. In this video, I’ll walk you through what you can expect in therapy, including my therapeutic approach, the therapy blueprint I use to guide our work together, and the different assessments that help us better understand your needs and goals. My intention is to create a supportive, collaborative space where we can explore your experiences and foster meaningful growth and healing. I invite you to explore more about my work on my website https://www.davorkamarovic.com/, and stay tuned for my upcoming online library, where I will be sharing additional resources to support your journey. Thank you for watching.❤️❤️❤️

03/21/2026

I just created an Instagram account after hearing from the younger generation that it’s needed. I’ll be sharing helpful tips, research, therapeutic modalities, and more. My goal is to reach more people and provide information that’s genuinely useful. I’ll also be sharing some of the ebooks I’ve created very soon. Feel free to follow and explore. Thank you! ❤️
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03/19/2026

I’m so excited to share that I’ve just completed an incredible training with world-renowned expert Dr. Dan Siegel!

This certification focused on attachment and personality patterns, offering deep insight into how we connect, adapt, and grow. One of the most fascinating parts? Exploring nine distinct personality patterns—each with its own strengths, challenges, and ways of showing up in the world.
This experience has given me powerful tools and a fresh perspective that I can’t wait to share. I’ll be diving into each of these patterns soon—stay tuned! ❤️

02/27/2026

Have you ever experienced a moment when your brain was saying one thing… but your heart was saying something completely different?

That inner conflict can feel confusing — even overwhelming. In those moments, we are often not in a state of coherence, meaning there is a lack of alignment between our thoughts and emotions. Instead, we may be reacting from fear, frustration, anger, or stress. And when decisions are made from that dysregulated state, the outcomes often don’t reflect our highest wisdom or best intentions.

Coherence is the state of harmony between the heart and the brain. When we are coherent, we think more clearly, feel more grounded, and respond rather than react. Our nervous system shifts into a more balanced and regulated state.

Research shows that when we shift our emotional state, measurable physiological changes occur — including changes in heart rate variability, blood pressure, stress hormones, and autonomic nervous system balance. There are over 1,400 neurochemical changes that occur when we shift our emotional state, influencing heart rate, blood pressure, and metabolism. Even brief intentional practices can create meaningful shifts in how we feel, think, and function.

As a HeartMath® Certified Practitioner, I teach several techniques in my practice that help clients intentionally cultivate coherence. One of the simplest — and most effective — tools is called the Quick Coherence® Technique. It is brief, practical, and can begin shifting your internal state within minutes.

I will share a YouTube link in the comments that explains how to practice the Quick Coherence® Technique.

If you try it, I would love to hear about your experience. Did you notice a shift? Did you feel more aligned? Alignment between your heart and brain creates clarity. And clarity leads to wiser decisions and healthier outcomes.

Creativity, compassion, and courage emerge when intellect and heart intelligence operate as one…

02/27/2026

This morning I was listening to Dr. Becky Kennedy, whose honesty, data-supported guidance, and compassionate feedback I deeply appreciate, and one message stood out powerfully: rest is not a reward — it is essential. Research shows that a large percentage of parents feel guilty for taking time for themselves, and many lose sleep worrying about their children, lying awake with anxious thoughts, endless to-do lists, and fears of being a “bad mom” or not doing enough. Sleep is often interrupted, restless, and filled with anxiety, because parents are consumed with meeting everyone else’s needs while living in a culture that glorifies productivity and constant responsibility. Many of us were raised in families where working hard and pushing through exhaustion were normalized, but this way of living leaves parents depleted, burned out, and short-tempered — running on empty. What I hear daily from parents in my practice mirrors exactly what she describes: overwhelming guilt, exhaustion, and self-criticism. So I invite you to be kind to yourself and reflect on how you might carve out even small moments of self-care so you are not operating from depletion. Rest can be simple — a few slow breaths, a short walk, listening to music, a brief meditation, sitting outside in the sunshine, noticing nature, listening to birds, stretching, or taking five quiet minutes to reset your nervous system. Even small pauses can shift your state. When we allow ourselves to rest, we are not being selfish; we are modeling healthy messages for our children — that self-care is necessary, that humans have limits, that we are works in progress, and that worth is not tied to productivity. As Dr. Becky says, “Rest is not a reward.” Put that on your refrigerator, and remember: you are not failing — you are human, and you deserve rest.

If you’ve ever sat down for the first time all day and guilt showed up before rest did, this episode is for you.In this conversation, Dr. Becky unpacks new f...

02/22/2026

Did you know that research shows just five minutes of daily meditation can significantly reduce stress, anxiety, and even blood pressure — while boosting focus, cognitive clarity, and emotional regulation? These small “micro-meditations” activate the body’s relaxation response, increase self-awareness, and can even bring measurable relief to chronic pain. Such a simple practice… yet so powerful.

Today I chose to do my micro-meditation in a beautiful park in Seville, sitting under a majestic tree. I went inward, connecting to the tree’s prana, asking for guidance on some topics I am trying to figure out — certain paths I am discerning. I also simply noticed my energy, my body, my thoughts, my breath.

There was something sacred about that moment. The colors of the leaves, the unique birds it shelters, the way the light filtered through its branches. I thanked the tree for sharing its energy with me, for its quiet wisdom and grounding presence.

I truly feel these micro-breaks are essential for our mental health. We are bombarded daily with so much heaviness in this world, so taking five intentional minutes to pause, breathe, and reconnect is healing for your mind, body, and spirit.

Sending peace and love to all ❤️🇪🇸