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Why heartbreak hurts so bad
Why heartbreak hurts so bad
Why heartbreak hurts so bad
Saturday 26th March 2022
Florence Williams shares her personal journey through heartbreak and explores its effects on mental and physical health.
30 minutes
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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Episode Overview
- Heartbreak can cause physical symptoms similar to actual pain.
- Love activates survival instincts similar to hunger or thirst.
- Broken heart syndrome is a real medical condition.
- Resilience can be fostered through openness and connection.
- Healing involves calming down, connecting with others, and finding meaning.
Heartbreak is one of the hidden landmarks of human existence.
What happens when love turns sour and leaves a lasting imprint on your heart? Florence Williams shares her personal experience of heartbreak, detailing how the end of her 25-year marriage affected her both mentally and physically. In this episode of 'All In The Mind', Florence opens up about the moment she discovered her husband's affair and the emotional turmoil that followed.
The discussion highlights the profound impact heartbreak can have on the brain and body, likening it to physical pain and even addiction cravings. Florence dives into the concept of 'broken heart syndrome', revealing how stress can lead to real heart issues. The conversation also touches on the psychological aspects of love and heartbreak, as explained by anthropologist Helen Fisher, who describes love as a survival drive.
Florence's journey through heartbreak included various strategies to heal, such as immersing herself in nature and experimenting with therapies like EMDR and psychedelics. The episode offers insights into resilience and recovery, encouraging listeners to find connection, calm, and meaning in their own experiences of heartbreak. If you've ever felt the sting of lost love, this episode might just offer you some solace and understanding. How do you think heartbreak shapes your view on love and relationships?