The Psychology of your 20s 79. The psychology of breakups
46 snips
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.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Podcast Origin
- The host started the podcast after a breakup, finding it therapeutic.
- Another breakup, while less serious, still caused significant emotional distress.
Love as an Addiction
- Love, like drugs, releases neurotransmitters like dopamine, creating pleasure and addiction.
- Breakups trigger withdrawal because the brain scrambles for these lost chemicals.
The Physicality of Heartbreak
- The phrase "broken heart" accurately reflects the physical pain of heartbreak.
- MRI scans show that emotional and physical pain activate the same brain areas.