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Oct 2025
30m 37s

The Science of Love: What Your Brain Kno...

Adam LoDolce and Dr. Gary Lewandowski
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Love isn’t just about butterflies; it’s brain chemistry, choices, and the habits you build together. In this episode, Dr. Gary Lewandowski (Chief Love Scientist at LoveStrategies) unpacks the science behind passion, intimacy, and commitment, how to tell real love from impostors, and why “falling” isn’t enough. If you’ve ever wondered whether love can conquer ... Show More
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