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The Science of Healing Heartbreak with F...

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385. The Science of Healing Heartbreak with Florence Williams 


Author and journalist, Florence Williams discusses the science of heartbreak and the key to healing. 


-The four crucial steps to take when recovering from heartbreak 

-What is actually happening in our bodies when we are heartbroken

-Glennon’s surprising revelations about her own heartbreak 

-How heartbreak and awe are intrinsically connected 


Florence Williams is author of "The Nature Fix" and, most recently, Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey. Florence explores the connections between humans and the natural world, and reveals the profound psychological and physiological benefits of rewilding our lives.

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