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Sep 2020
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TU130 – The Deep Biology of Love – Oxyto...

SUE MARRIOTT LCSW, CGP & ANN KELLEY PHD
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Love is not a soft feeling, it is "deep biology."  Oxytocin research pioneer Dr. Sue Carter joins co-host Sue Marriott to unravel the mystery of Sue's favorite neuropeptide.  You may have heard of oxytocin in the popular press, it's often called that "love drug." You'll hear that t's story is a bit more complicated than just that, as it also helps us protect ... Show More
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