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(BEST OF) The Surprising Science of Heartbreak | Florence Williams
About this episode
Heartbreak isn't just happening in your mind—it's happening in your body.
In this Best Of conversation, science journalist Florence Williams joins us to discuss what heartbreak does to our brains, bodies, and nervous systems—and the surprising science behind healing. We explore why awe, beauty, and nature may be some of our most powerful medicines when life breaks us open.
- What heartbreak actually does to your body
- Why loneliness can make us physically sick
- The surprising connection between awe and healing
- How nature helps regulate our nervous systems
- Simple practices to feel more alive after loss
About Florence:
Florence Williams is author of "The Nature Fix" and, most recently, Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey. Florence explores the connections between humans and the natural world, and reveals the profound psychological and physiological benefits of rewilding our lives.
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