Can you consciously rewire your brain to stop loving someone?
In short: After watching a talk on the neurobiology of romance, writer Dessa attempted a radical experiment: working with a neuroscientist to systematically
The video explores an unconventional approach to healing from heartbreak by treating love as a biological process that can be manipulated. Inspired by Helen Fisher’s research on the brains of the lovestruck, Dessa collaborated with a neuroscientist to see if it was possible to intentionally train the brain to let go of an ex-partner.
Beyond the scientific experiment, the talk offers personal wisdom on the nature of romance and the mechanics of moving on from a significant relationship.
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