The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey Biohacking Heartbreak: How to Move on Faster – Florence Williams : 1154
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Apr 25, 2024 Florence Williams, an award-winning science journalist and author of 'Heartbreak,' shares her journey through divorce and its impacts on health. She discusses how heartbreak affects the body and mind, the critical role of touch in healing, and transformative practices like EMDR and psychedelics. Florence emphasizes journaling as a tool for emotional processing and highlights the importance of reconnecting with nature and community. Her insights offer actionable strategies to turn heartbreak into a path of personal growth and resilience.
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Florence Williams' Divorce
- Florence Williams' 25-year marriage ended suddenly, leading to physical and emotional distress.
- This personal experience prompted her to investigate the science of heartbreak.
Science Journalism and Biohacking
- Science journalists often apply their craft to personal experiences, similar to biohacking.
- This approach involves observing, hypothesizing, and researching to understand a phenomenon.
Divorce and Inflammation
- Divorce can trigger autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes due to stress.
- A psychologist at the University of Arizona describes divorce as "a story of inflammation."
