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Feb 2025
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126: How to Stop Obsessing Over Someone ...

The Sabrina Zohar Show
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Why do we obsess over people who give us nothing? Why does unavailability make someone more attractive? And how do you break free from this cycle for good? In this solo episode, Sabrina Zohar dives deep into limerence—the psychological trap that keeps you fixated on the wrong people. But this isn't just about dopamine and attachment theory; this episode goe ... Show More
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