The Science of Love, Desire and Attachment
from Huberman Lab
by Scicomm Media
Published: Mon Feb 14 2022
Show Notes
In this episode, I discuss the psychology and biology of desire, love and attachment. I explain how childhood attachment types are thought to inform adult attachment styles to romantic partners, and I describe some of the major theories of human mate selection, relationships and infidelity. Additionally, I explore the neurobiology and proposed subconscious processing underlying desire, love and attachment, including the roles of empathy and “positive delusion." I outline how self-awareness can shift one’s relationship attachment style towards securely bonded partnerships. Finally, I describe specific tools and supplements that have been researched to increase libido and sex drive. Throughout the episode, I explain the science and key mechanisms underlying romantic love and outline tools for those seeking to find a strong, healthy relationship, or for those wanting to strengthen an existing relationship.
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Timestamps
(00:00:00)Desire, Love & Attachment
()Odor, Perceived Attractiveness & Birth Control
()Sponsors: AG1, LMNT
()Romance: Balancing Love & Desire
()Animal Studies, Vasopressin & Monogamy
()Strange Situation Task, Childhood Attachment Styles
()Adult Attachment Styles
()Secure Attachment
()Autonomic Arousal: The “See-Saw”
()Tool: Self-Awareness, Healthy Interdependence
()Neurobiology of Desire, Love & Attachment
()Empathy & Mating & the Autonomic Nervous System
()Positive Delusion, Touch
()Relationship Stability
()Selecting Mates, Recognition of Autonomic Tone
()Neural Mechanisms of Romantic Attachment
()Autonomic Coordination in Relationships
()Infidelity & Cheating
()“Chemistry”, Subconscious Processes
()Tools: Libido & Sex Drive
()Maca (Maca root)
()Tongkat Ali (Longjack)
()Tribulus terrestris
()Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify/Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Instagram, Twitter, Supplements
Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac