Emotional Indigestion

Illness Shaping Bodies, Families, and Communities

Branny Smith, Branny Mthelebofu

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English

Banny Joma Enterprise
19 September 2025

Social issues & processes; Sexual behaviour; Educational psychology; Psychotherapy

""What we repress returns-healing begins when silence is broken.""

In this groundbreaking book, Dr Branny Mthelebofu exposes the silent epidemic of emotional indigestion-the unprocessed pain that shapes marriages, families, and communities.

This book offers a psychoanalytic exploration of how attachment, repression, transference, and ego dissolution operate within African contexts of family, marriage, and identity. Dr Branny Mthelebofu applies Freud's and Jung's frameworks to real-world case reflections-from rural women in arranged marriages, to educated professionals in Pretoria, New York City, London, Australia, Angola, Zimbabwe, to men negotiating fragile masculinities in the Limpopo and North West.

By unpacking the hidden dynamics of repression and emotional pain, this work challenges conventional understandings of mental health in patriarchal and communal societies. It further illuminates how even therapists and helping professionals remain vulnerable to their own ""emotional indigestions,"" perpetuating cycles of unresolved trauma. Part story, part psychology, part healing guide, offers not only insight but also practical tools to reclaim selfhood.

The book closes with a practical workbook section, designed for both individuals and professionals, offering tools to identify repression patterns, work through transference dynamics, and reclaim authentic selfhood.

Scholarly yet accessible, deeply local yet globally relevant,

this book is essential reading for students, researchers, therapists, and anyone concerned with the intersections of psychology, culture, and emotional health.

By: Branny Smith, Branny Mthelebofu
Imprint: Banny Joma Enterprise
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 372g
ISBN: 9798231400812
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 19 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The author is a filmmaker, nutrition therapist and holistic counselor who understand the principle of character development through scriptwriting. His role is to assist clients to attain peace of mind through interactive holistic therapy. He is also consulting online for patients who seek happiness and joy during counselling. Branny Mthelebofu, as a musician, "" Branny Smith"" he is writing lyrics about life challenges, happiness and peace of mind as part musical therapy for his clients and the society. His passion is mental health and psychoanalysis. As a filmmaker/producer/scriptwriter he prefers to write stories about personal challenges and a journey that has no solution but provide peace of mind at the end to show that your darker side could be resolved through someone. Dr Branny Mthelebofu is a multifaceted South African creative whose work bridges the realms of storytelling, healing, and music. As a public health specialist, filmmaker, nutrition therapist, holistic counsellor, and musician, he channels his diverse talents into narratives that explore the complexities of the human psyche and the pursuit of inner peace. Under the pen name Branny Smith, Dr Mthelebofu crafts stories that delve into personal challenges, emotional trauma, and the transformative journey toward self-understanding. His literary works, such as The Professor's Descent, Desperation, and Chasing Where There is Love, My Wedding Contract Too, Her Lover is Gone, often feature protagonists grappling with internal conflicts and societal pressures, reflecting his deep interest in mental health and psychoanalysis. Beyond writing, Branny Smith employs his background in holistic therapy to assist clients in achieving emotional well-being through interactive counselling sessions. His approach integrates scriptwriting principles to facilitate character development and personal growth, offering a unique therapeutic experience that resonates with individuals seeking happiness and fulfillment. As a musician, Branny Smith composes lyrics that address life's challenges, happiness, and the quest for peace of mind, utilizing music as a form of therapy for his audience. His passion for mental health and storytelling converges in his creative endeavors, making his work a compelling exploration of the human condition. Through his multifaceted career, Dr Branny Mthelebofu continues to inspire and guide others on their journeys toward self-discovery and emotional resilience.