Bruno Šimleša (born February 16, 1979 in Bjelovar) is a famous Croatian author, columnist and television presenter. He is a graduate sociologist who studied at the Faculty of Philosophy in Zagreb, where he graduated in 2002. He lives in Zagreb for most of his life; In his childhood, he overcame a more severe disease (thrombocytopenia), which is why he spent a long time undergoing hospital treatment. He often describes himself as a “lecturer and activist” who conveys his personal experiences and knowledge to readers through books and public lectures.
Literary career and greatest successes
Bruno Šimleša is the author of more than 10 books in the field of popular psychology, spirituality and self-help. In his first nine books, he mostly wrote about love relationships and creating a healthy relationship with himself. Some of his most significant works are:
- “School of Life” (2009) – The book about achieving happiness and a fulfilling life, which went through five editions and sold more than 15,000 copies in Croatia alone.
- “Loveology” (2011) – a popular book about love and relationships, among the most read in the region, and its updated edition was published in 2016.
- “(p)remain healthy” (2021) – a book that explores how thoughts, emotions and interpersonal relationships affect physical health. The continuation is thematically connected with the work “What when someone gets sick”, which helps the families and friends of patients to provide better support.
In total, tens of thousands of copies of his books were sold, and they were also translated into neighboring countries (Slovenia, Serbia, northern Macedonia, Albania). Šimleša’s works are also read in other countries of the region, and it is often stated that he is one of the most borrowed writers in Croatian libraries. In addition to books, he also publishes collections of columns – for example, in 2012, the collection “In my gloves is too hot” was published (titles of texts from Jutarnji list), and in 2015, the book was written in the form of a letter to my daughter (“Art of life”) in which he gives life advice.
Media engagement and HRT
In addition to writing, Šimleša is also active in the media. He hosted a popular conversational show on Croatian Radio and Television (HRT/HTV) “Every day, good day” which has been shown on HTV since 2013. In that show, he shared advice on interpersonal relationships and a better quality of life, along with guests and guests, based on his experience of working with people. Today he also hosts a weekly column in the show “At our home” on HRT, within which he deals with the topics of health, family and psychological well-being. Šimleša occasionally appears in the morning program “Good morning, Croatia”, and at other HTV events (e.g. interviews and panels), which contributes to his recognition among viewers.
In addition to TV appearances, Bruno Šimleša is also a columnist: he wrote for a long time for Jutarnji list, and it is also written for the Slovenian newspaper work and for the Internet portal Be healthy (Budizdrav.hr). In his texts and performances, he tries to convey practical advice on interpersonal relationships, emotional health and achieving happiness, thus gaining the status of authority in popular psychology and spirituality.
Family life and humanitarian engagement
Bruno Šimleša is modest in his private life, but socially very engaged. Since 2007, she has been married to Maja Šimleš (graduated from Italian and Spanish), with whom she has a daughter Anabela (born in 2009). Many years of work with cancer patients encouraged him to take humanitarian actions: Šimleša and his wife Maja walked demanding Croatian mountain trails to collect donations for patients. For example, in the summer of 2021, they traveled 575 km along the route “Via adriatica” from Istria to Knin with the aim of collecting donations – planning to collect half a million kuna for the association “Everything for her” (psychological help to women suffering from cancer). Even then, he hinted that the main goal is humanitarian – to collect large sums for patients. In August 2022, it was announced that this action brought more than half a million kuna for the association “Everything for her”. This made a significant contribution to the psychological and material help of cancer patients throughout Croatia. Šimleša emphasized that with this initiative, he wanted not only to collect money, but also to “make the needs of the sick visible in society” (said the director of the association SVE for her).
- Family: She has been married since 2007 to Maja Šimleša (professional translator) and they have a daughter Anabela (2009).
- Humanitarian actions: Together with his wife, he walked Croatian mountain trails (Via Adriatica, Pacific Crest Trail) to collect donations for associations that help cancer patients. In one of such actions, he collected over HRK 500,000 for the association “Sve za nja”, which provides support to cancer patients.
- charity work: Šimleša points out that he donates all the money from public lectures for humanitarian purposes. In 2016, he received the VAM award (Vesna Andrijević Matovac) for his public activities and information about the importance of the fight against cancer – noting that he is the first man to be awarded that award.
Conclusion
Bruno Šimleša is one of the most prominent figures of contemporary Croatian popular psychology and the media. through their books (such as School of life, loveology and (p) Staying healthy), television shows and lectures, Šimleša promotes the themes of love, interpersonal relationships and personal development. It helps the audience to become aware of the problems they are facing in an accessible and accessible way and offers them practical advice. Biography of Bruna Šimleša It bears witness to a career full of experiences: from nagging problems to institutional recognition, always maintaining a focus on humanity and knowledge.
For readers who want more information, we recommend that you look for his books in bookstores and library, and read his columns and interviews. Bruno Šimleša’s experiences and advice are also available on internet portals (eg at Jutarnji list and Be healthy) and in his public appearances. If you are interested in topics of personal growth, love and health, his works can be a good start for further learning and inspiration.
