The Science of Love: What Your Brain Knows an...

Brilliant at work, baffled by dating? For a woman who thinks for a living, "just flirt more" is not advice, it is an insult.In this episode we break down how high-achieving women turn a discouraging love life around without going casual or lowering their standards.Why pacing, str ...  Show more

Thanks to the internet, long-distance relationships (LDRs) have become a popular phenomenon. From spousal separations to meeting someone special online, LDRs are now more common than ever before. But how do you make it work?In this podcast, we share personal experiences and exper ...  Show more

What rules the way we love: our heads or our hearts? And are romantic feelings little more than a set of chemical reactions in our brain? Rylan is joined by neuroscientist and best-selling author, Dr Tara Swart, to uncover the science behind being in love. Dr Tara explains how ou ...  Show more

The set of emotions we call 'love' is both a psychological phenomenon and a societal construct. Learn more about how it works in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/relationships/love/why-do-we-fall-in-love.htm Learn more about your ...  Show more

Love is in the air... but today we’re talking neurochemicals, not roses! CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the brain science behind falling in love and the surprising similarities to addiction. Plus, expert tips on how to keep love alive during the pande ...  Show more

For psychologists, romance, attraction and love are not just the stuff of poetry – they’re also a subject for research. What are the qualities of a successful relationship? Why do some relationships endure while others fail? What do we gain from our relationships? How do we know ...  Show more