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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