The Psychology of your 20s

79. The psychology of breakups

Mar 30, 2023

Breakups can feel like physical pain as emotions crash and burn. The discussion delves into how heartbreak impacts our minds and bodies, revealing the vulnerability that often accompanies love. Listeners learn about the stages of grief, paralleled with breakup recovery, and effective strategies for moving forward, including the power of 'no contact.' Personal stories provide solace and demonstrate the journey of reclaiming identity post-heartbreak.

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Emotional Release and Closure

01:13

Letting go after a breakup

01:40

Body's Response to Breakup as Survival Instinct

01:26

The Love Withdrawal Hypothesis

02:18

Intro

3min

Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Breakups

17min

Navigating the Emotional Stages of Breakups

27min

Breakups and heartache are a universal experience in our 20’s. But what exactly happens to our minds, our bodies and our emotions at the end of a relationship? This week we will break down the psychology and the science behind breakups, heartbreak and moving on. We will explore the theory of withdrawal, stages of grief, conditioning and the psychology behind why ‘no contact’ really does work to hopefully provide some solace to all the heartbroken out there on what exactly a breakup does to our psychology.

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