The Science of Love, Desire and Attachment

Explore the heart's invisible forces by understanding the biology behind love in our latest episode, where we decode the science of love through the lens of psychology and self-improvement.

Learn about the hormonal effects on romantic behaviors, the significance of attachment hormones in humans, and how understanding the neurochemistry of love can lead to better decision-making in love.

We'll discuss the evolutionary psychology of human bonding, the positive and negative effects of high vasopressin, and how hormonal contraception influences emotional attachment. This insightful episode is designed for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of love's biological foundations to enhance their emotional well-being and relationship dynamics.

Stay tuned all season to join us for a journey into the heart of love's scientific secrets.

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Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement

Title: The Science of Love, Desire and Attachment

Chapters:
00:00 What is love
01:20 The 3 main components of love
02:09 Pre-roll Advert
02:16 The Biology of Love
03:26 Lust and the role of sex hormones
06:35 Attraction and reward pathways
09:18 Attachment and bonding hormones
11:30 Love's addictive power and irrationality
12:37 Mid-roll
12:41 Infatuation, dependency and Controlling behaviors
13:45 Reckless and destructive tendencies
15:05 How we lose rational thinking
17:40 Choosing the right partner
19:01 Cultivating healthy relationship habits
19:40 Send Off

Topics:
Biology of love, attraction, and hormones
Science behind romantic connections
Impact of oxytocin on relationships
Vasopressin and pair bonding
Growth mindset thinking in romance
Mindsets behind healthy relationships
Neurochemistry of love
Hormonal effects on romantic behaviors
Testosterone and lust in love
Estrogen's role in attraction
Attachment hormones in humans
Neurological basis of love
Consequences of love hormone imbalances
Chemical romance and emotional health
My Chemical Romance - The science behind lust, attraction and attachment
Oxytocin and trust in relationships
Negative effects of high vasopressin
Hormones and decision making in love
Science of long-term attachment
Biological differences in love perception
Love addiction and dopamine
Evolutionary psychology of human bonding
Hormonal contraception and emotional attachment
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