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Dr Emma Kavanagh

@dremmalk.bsky.social

Author & psychologist specialising in how the brain works when the world gets extreme. Can be found rambling about trauma, psychology, neuroscience, books & dogs. The dog bit is the best bit. Is occasionally sarcastic.

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Oh my god! She is the image of my Dobby!! Beautiful girl!

10.11.2025 19:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Golden retriever puppy, laying on her side, staring off into the distance. She looks worried.

Golden retriever puppy, laying on her side, staring off into the distance. She looks worried.

Oh god. Sheโ€™s an author. Why did no one warn me my new mummy makes up stuff for a living? Thatโ€™s not a stable income. How well she keep me in the manner in which I intended to become accustomed?

10.11.2025 17:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We miss him. He went far too young. He was a nut job, but our nut job.

08.11.2025 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Golden retriever puppy pulling on rope toy.

Golden retriever puppy pulling on rope toy.

Because Dobby was a dog with issues, he didnโ€™t get to come out and play as much as we would have liked. So, when we went out, he got to hang out and watch Bluey. He was a MASSIVE Bluey fan. In honour of that fact, we have named this little lady Blue.

08.11.2025 14:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Golden retriever puppy sitting on grass, looking adorable.

Golden retriever puppy sitting on grass, looking adorable.

After losing our beloved nut job Dobby earlier this year, we reached the conclusion that one golden retriever just isnโ€™t enough. And so, this happenedโ€ฆ

08.11.2025 13:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Caught up in a violent attack, would you be a hero โ€“ or would you run? Both can be valuable | Emma Kavanagh Last weekendโ€™s Cambridgeshire train attack brought up a question that we often ask ourselves. But the answer isnโ€™t simple, says psychologist Emma Kavanagh

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08.11.2025 13:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ "Did you hear people cheering you on the street? You can see the support. And we will support as long as it takes. We want long-term peace," โ€” Starmer to Zelensky

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Fascinating article about why we probably shouldnโ€™t panic just yet.

19.02.2025 17:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

How LOVELY!!!

01.02.2025 17:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It is beautiful, isnโ€™t it?

30.01.2025 13:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thatโ€™s lovely to hear. Iโ€™m scared of reviews, so itโ€™s very reassuring to hear theyโ€™re good!!

30.01.2025 12:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

30.01.2025 12:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It is finally here. My first book birthday in a very long while. The Time Of The Fire is making its way out into the world. Duck and cover, people!

30.01.2025 12:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Some Long COVID patients are being pressured into psychiatric wards โ€” TIME Some Long COVID patients are being pressured into psychiatric wards

The last time I went to the GP for help because I was beside myself with joint pain, I was met with a shrug & a โ€œYou probably know more about this than I doโ€. I have lost all confidence in the medical profession at this point. We need to do better for Long Covid sufferers

apple.news/A3phyjrQUS2q...

28.01.2025 16:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Excellent. Publication day is this Thursday so should be available after that. Hope you like it. X

27.01.2025 20:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One tries to be flippant and light hearted, but chronic illness is tedious, depressing, constant and grinding sometimes.

27.01.2025 17:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 96    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thatโ€™s lovely! There are quite a few of my books out there now. Although itโ€™s been a while since my last one. ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ Also, as an author, we bloody LOVE library orders. It makes us feel special!

27.01.2025 10:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cheers, Sid!! Lovely to see you!

27.01.2025 08:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You are a wisdomous woman indeed and I feel very privileged to call you my friend. X

26.01.2025 14:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I know, right?!

26.01.2025 14:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This, by the way, is the biscuit in questionโ€ฆ courtesy of my lovely agency.

26.01.2025 14:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Midway through a busy couple of weeks. Everything hurts. But Iโ€™m taking the advice of the gorgeous @janecasey.bsky.social. This is not a crash. It is a well earned rest. And I am taking a moment to be grateful to my Long Covid body for soldiering on. Good job, body. Have a biscuit!

26.01.2025 14:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Phase 1 of book launch complete! The Time Of The Fire peeked its nose out into the world at a preview London launch, courtesy of the remarkable Goldsboro Books. A lovely evening with wonderful people, many of whom I havenโ€™t seen in far too long. Next stop, publication dayโ€ฆ

25.01.2025 19:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Nice quotes about the book

Nice quotes about the book

Copy of the book by The Thames.

Copy of the book by The Thames.

What a week to have a book out about political corruption and powerful, abusive men! At least in my novel they get their comeuppance.

My first Anna Sharpe thriller. Out today in all formats in the UK, and in eBook and audio in the US.
#NotesOnADrowning

annamazzola.com/notes-on-a-d...

23.01.2025 07:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 178    ๐Ÿ” 59    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 32    ๐Ÿ“Œ 28
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The Time of the Fire by Emma Kavanagh #BookReview #BlogTour Hair Past A Freckle - For the love of books! Reviews and more....

I LOVED #TheTimeOfTheFire by @dremmalk.bsky.social. I'm delighted to be sharing my #BookReview today. hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-... @orionbooks.bsky.social @tracyfenton.bsky.social

22.01.2025 21:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man and a woman are standing next to each other and the man asks the woman how she likes them apples ALT: a man and a woman are standing next to each other and the man asks the woman how she likes them apples
22.01.2025 20:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For every doctor who has ever raised an eyebrow at a woman with a chronic post viral condition, I would like to point out that the female immune system has been found to have a more aggressive inflammatory response when threatened. Hence creating a greater vulnerability to chronic inflammation & LC.

22.01.2025 20:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In the time of the fires Or what happens when life imitates art...

It is January. That means publication month for The Time Of The Fire. But sometimes life overshadows artโ€ฆ My latest Substack, about the LA fires & the psychology of surviving the unthinkable.

open.substack.com/pub/brainmee...

20.01.2025 10:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi Jane. Itโ€™s only available in ebook, so will be available through any ebook supplier. X

21.01.2025 13:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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