Lucy Brown

Neuroscientist Prof. Lucy Brown discusses why heartbreak feels physically painful, its impact on the brain and body, and strategies to overcome it. The podcast explores the science of healing post-breakup and coping mechanisms, highlighting the importance of time and personal growth.

Dr. Lucy Brown, neuroscientist and clinical professor who studies love and meditation. She explains early romantic love as intrusive obsession and compares it to natural addiction. She traces the shift from honeymoon intensity to calmer attachment. She links meditation to reward and attachment systems and discusses heartbreak, resilience, and ways to rekindle reward in relationships.