Women of Impact The Science of Lust: What Makes Love Last (or Crash) | Dr. Tara Swart PT 2 (Fan Fav)
Nov 11, 2025
Dr. Tara Swart, a neuroscientist and author focused on resilience and relationships, explores the science behind love and lust. She reveals how oxytocin impacts trust and sexual satisfaction, and why emotional regulation is crucial after breakups. Surprising insights include how couples that stress together may bond stronger, and the intriguing effects of maternal emotions on baby development. Tara also discusses the microbiome's role in relationships and the importance of self-reflection in attracting the right partner.
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Boost Oxytocin During Pregnancy Intentionally
- Lower maternal stress and increase oxytocin in pregnancy via joyful ritual, prenatal classes, and partner connection.
- These practices benefit the baby because hormones cross the placenta and shape fetal experience.
Early Microbiome Seeding Shapes Lifelong Health
- Birth canal exposure and breastfeeding seed the infant microbiome and influence immunity and future health.
- Cesarean births and lack of breastfeeding can be mitigated later by diet, probiotics, sleep and stress reduction.
Love, Stress, And Gut-Health Are Linked
- Oxytocin and cortisol act like a seesaw: love, trust, and low stress improve gut, immunity, skin and longevity.
- Chronic loneliness raises physical health risks, including higher heart-attack risk, via immune and microbiome effects.
