logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2010
29m 2s

This is Your Brain on a Breakup

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode
In this episode, Molly and Cristen discuss why breaking up with romantic partners is universally painful -- and offer some consolation to sufferers -- as they explore the brain chemistry of breakups. 
Up next
Yesterday
SMNTY Classics: My Fanfiction is Better Than Your's
Toxic fandom, Scream, Star Wars, fanfiction, legacy, and requels, oh my. No feelings were hurt in the recording of this salty, self-indulgent and slightly hypocritical episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
31m 51s
May 30
SMNTY Classics: The Dark Side of Mom Influencers
There's a difference between posting a picture of your child on social media and making a business out of posting content about your child. Bridget Todd joins us to talk about some new research around the detrimental impacts and consequences of using children to get clicks and en ... Show More
1h 2m
May 29
Feminist Movie Friday: Bride And Prejudice
Anney and Samantha sound off on another spin on Pride and Prejudice, the Bollywood influenced film Bride and Prejudice. Weddings, relationships, song, dance, prides and prejudices ensue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
37m 15s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2024
Selects: The Science of Break-Ups
Breaking up is hard to do. Your brain might even think you're getting over a cocaine addiction. Learn all about the science behind break-ups in this classic episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
50m 53s
Jun 2018
Forget It
A near-fatal brain injury, a stroke and amnesia turned Gwen and Yasir into one of the most interesting and accomplished couples you'll ever meet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privac ... Show More
27m 46s
Apr 2021
Real Housewives of Scrubbing In
<p>Lisa Vanderpump stops by the OR and she bares all like never before. She and Tanya open up about struggling with mental health during the pandemic and how to handle strained relationships. </p><p><br></p><p>And if you’ve gone through a difficult break-up, you won’t want to mis ... Show More
1h 19m
Oct 2019
Breaking Bad
Teddi is  breaking down, breaking apart, breakups. If you are going through a breakup, you must listen.  If you are stuck in a relationship that isn't ideal, you must listen.Kathryn Woodward Thomas is with us giving us the answers.  She invented CONSCIOUS UNCOUPLING and we learn ... Show More
1h 40m
Apr 2020
Keep Your Relationship Healthy
The health of our romantic relationships is in peril thanks to the many stresses and strains of the pandemic lockdown. Couples might be facing huge emotional and financial challenges at the same time as being tightly confined to their homes. But psychologist Eli Finkel (author Th ... Show More
25m 56s
Mar 2020
The Good Doctor is Back
Dr. Jackie Walters from Married to Medicine is here to talk about the do's and don'ts of intimacy during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listene ... Show More
17m 8s
Feb 2022
Listen to this if you are going through a breakup
Breakups hurt so much because you once envisioned a whole entire life with someone to the point where you lost who you are without them. And that is usually why couples tend to distance themselves because one partner loses who they are and become dependant on the other. And once ... Show More
17m 5s
Apr 2021
Breaking Up + Sex In Quarantine
This last year has tested a lot of relationships, including Remi and boyfriend Cal. No question is off limits this episode as they share everything about relationships and living together during quarantine. Things like biggest fights and working through them, managing time togeth ... Show More
52m 26s
Jan 2024
2039: Why Break Ups Hurt So Much by Dr. Lisa Firestone of Psych Alive on Emotional Loss & Genuine Intimacy
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2039: Dr. Lisa Firestone's article "Why Break Ups Hurt So Much" on Psych Alive.org delves into the deep emotional impact of ... Show More
11m 20s