✨Why Heartbreak Hurts So Bad: The Science Behind Love, Loss & Healing
Update: 2025-06-06
Description
In this raw and powerful episode of Mentally Strong Mums, Elena explores what really happens to your mind and body when a relationship ends—especially when it wasn't your choice.
From hormone crashes (dopamine, oxytocin, cortisol) to immune system suppression and even Broken Heart Syndrome, we unpack the neuroscience, psychology, and biology of heartbreak.
You’ll learn:
Why heartbreak triggers the same brain regions as physical pain
How our mammalian bonding system works (and why detaching is so hard)
The gender differences in processing love and grief
Why heartbreak mimics addiction withdrawal
What to do when you're spiraling after loss
How to begin healing from an evidence-based, empowering perspective
If you're navigating a breakup, separation, or feeling grief from lost connection, this episode is your compassionate science-based guide.
🌐 For more support visit: mentallystrongmums.com.au
📲 Follow Elena on Instagram: @mentallystrongmums
Listener note: This episode includes discussion of emotional trauma and biological symptoms of heartbreak. Please take care when listening.
From hormone crashes (dopamine, oxytocin, cortisol) to immune system suppression and even Broken Heart Syndrome, we unpack the neuroscience, psychology, and biology of heartbreak.
You’ll learn:
Why heartbreak triggers the same brain regions as physical pain
How our mammalian bonding system works (and why detaching is so hard)
The gender differences in processing love and grief
Why heartbreak mimics addiction withdrawal
What to do when you're spiraling after loss
How to begin healing from an evidence-based, empowering perspective
If you're navigating a breakup, separation, or feeling grief from lost connection, this episode is your compassionate science-based guide.
🌐 For more support visit: mentallystrongmums.com.au
📲 Follow Elena on Instagram: @mentallystrongmums
Listener note: This episode includes discussion of emotional trauma and biological symptoms of heartbreak. Please take care when listening.
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