OPENHOUSE with Louise Rumball and leading therapists

72 - HEARTBREAK - How to heal heartbreak ft. neuroscientist, Emily McDonald

01.24.2023 - By Louise RumballPlay

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Louise is joined by neuroscientist, Emily McDonald to discuss the neuroscience behind heartbreak and:

The 3 ways to speed up the withdrawal stage of the break up 

The one supplement that can be miraculous for a break up 

The psychology of romanticising the f**k out of a break up

Why your brain drives you back even to unhealthy relationships 

The ‘Cold Turkey’ breakup vs. The ‘Slow Taper’ 

The 3 Point List you HAVE to make straight after a break up 

A reflection on mistakes + and why your brain kicks yourself once a relationship is over

The science behind whether men or women get over breakups quicker

And more!

5HTP Recommendation: https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/5-hydroxytryptophan

DISCLAIMER: This does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your Doctor before starting any new medications or supplements.

Rat Park Study: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/3028403/1/Rat-Park-acceptedmanuscript.docx

FMRI & Physical Pain Study: Social rejection shares somatosensory representations with physical pain' https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3076808/

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