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May 2025
23m 44s

The Science of Love, Desire and Attachme...

Growth Mindset Psychology
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Love isn’t just a feeling, it’s a pattern. And patterns, when understood, can be changed. We are the descendants of beings who bonded, lusted, and survived—not by chance, but by biology. In this episode, we explore the elegant architecture of love, divided into three distinct experiences: lust, attraction, and attachment. Each has its own hormonal symph ... Show More
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