Science of Social Bonding in Family, Friendship & Romantic Love

This episode I discuss the science of social bonding- the process
by which we form attachments. I explain the neural and hormonal
basis for "social homeostasis" (our drive for a given amount of
socializing) which reveals why we get lonely, why we seek out
connection with others and how power dynamics (hierarchies) shape
those connections. I also discuss the neurochemical basis of
introversion and extroversion, of trust and how shared experiences
that promote similar physiological states in two or more
individuals, leads to more rapid bonding. I also discuss how food
and oxytocin play key roles in social bonding. This episode covers
quality peer-reviewed science and practical tools for anyone
seeking to find, build or end relationships. Read the full show
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https://livemomentous.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Social
Bonding: Child-Parent, Romantic, Friendship, Breakups  
00:03:10 Sponsors: AG1, LMNT & Waking Up 00:07:08 Social
Bonding as a Biological Process   00:10:03 Social
Isolation   00:13:32 Social Homeostasis & Neural
Circuits for Social Drive   00:18:55 Brain Areas &
(Neuro)Chemistry of Social Drive   00:22:48 What Is
Social Homeostasis & Dopamine   00:27:00 When We Lack
Social Interactions: Short- Versus Long-Term   00:28:10
Introverts & Extroverts   00:31:00 “Good” Versus
“Bad” Social Interactions & Hierarchies   00:33:54
Loneliness & Dorsal Raphe Nucleus & Social
Hunger   00:37:33 Tools   00:38:05 Socializing
& Food Appetite: Crossover Craving   00:42:45 Falling
in Love   00:45:05 Tools for Social Bonds: Merging
Physiologies; Story   00:53:54 Childhood Attachment
Patterns in Adulthood   01:03:45 Attachment Styles:
Autonomic Versus Intellectual Attachment   01:06:10
Emotional Empathy & Cognitive Empathy, Arguing  
01:09:45 Allan N. Schore & “Right Brain
Psychotherapy”   01:10:40 Oxytocin & Trust, In Males
Versus Females, Hormonal Glue   01:16:10 Repairing Broken
Bonds to Self & Others   01:18:56 Social (Media)
Butterflies: Biological Basis   01:24:08 Key Points for
Bonding & Understanding Social Bonds   01:27:07
Breaking Up   01:28:36 Synthesis   01:31:17
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