Show Notes
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss the science of social connection and how we form meaningful bonds with others. I explore the neural basis for "social homeostasis"—our drive for a certain amount of social interaction—which explains why we feel lonely, seek connection and how we navigate social hierarchies. I also explain how the brain and neurochemicals, such as oxytocin and dopamine, shape our relationships from infancy through adulthood and underlie traits like introversion and extroversion. The episode also offers practical insights into forming deeper connections and how shared experiences with others enhance social bonding. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AGZ by AG1:
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Timestamps 0:00 Social Connection 1:10 Social Bonds, Social Isolation & Stress Hormones 3:09 Sponsor: LMNT 4:42 Brain & Social Homeostasis; Social Hierarchies & Flexibility 9:14 Dopamine & Pro-Social Behaviors; Chronic Social Isolation & Introversion Introverts vs Extroverts, Dopamine & Social Homeostasis; Context Loneliness, Dorsal Raphe Nucleus & Social Hunger Key Takeaway: Introvert vs Extrovert & Dopamine Social Bonds & Physiological Synchrony, Tool: Shared Experiences Sponsor: AGZ by AG1 Right- vs Left-Brained Attachment, Parent & Child, Unconscious Mind Friends & Romantic Partners, Emotional & Cognitive Empathy Sponsor: David Oxytocin & Social Connection Tool: Emotional & Cognitive Empathy Introverts, Extroverts & Social Interaction Break-Ups; Key Takeaways Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices