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The Neuroscience of Storytelling and Why Our Brains Crave Stories with Susan Lovett

The Neuroscience of Storytelling and Why Our Brains Crave Stories with Susan Lovett

Update: 2025-05-20
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If you’ve ever gotten lost in a book, teared up during a movie, or felt instantly connected to a stranger online because of something they shared – you’ve felt the power of storytelling in action. But did you know there’s actual science behind why our brains respond so strongly to stories?

In this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we interviewed writer and storytelling expert Susan Lovett about the neuroscience of storytelling – why our brains are hardwired for it, how it shapes our decisions, and how bloggers and content creators can harness that power to truly connect with their audience.

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The Neuroscience of Storytelling and Why Our Brains Crave Stories with Susan Lovett

The Neuroscience of Storytelling and Why Our Brains Crave Stories with Susan Lovett

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