Bárbara Tovar has a degree in psychology (Autónoma University, Madrid), and is an expert in emotions and health. She also holds a master's in Stress and Anxiety Management (Complutense University, Madrid). She has been in clinical practice for 20 years working with adults and adolescents. She is passionate about her work teaching people how to better manage their emotions and listen to their authentic selves. She has been a Mindfulness instructor for 10 years. As part of her professional work she has presented at conferences to audiences across Spain at educational institutions and other large venues, concerning effort, anxiety, and stress among students. She has also given training in parenting skills. She published her first book "Adolesciencia" with Espasa. Cristina Picazo provided illustrations for the text.