Dr Tara Swart - What Science Says About Non Monogamy

We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

FlightStory

Leisure, Relationships, Society & Culture

4.8 • 652 Ratings

🗓️ 7 January 2025

⏱️ 89 minutes

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What is the truth behind delaying sex in the early days of your relationship? Dive deep into the neuroscience of love, trust, and connection with Dr. Tara Swart, a renowned neuroscientist and psychiatrist. Explore the role of oxytocin and learn how neuro-plasticity is reshaping our brains and revolutionising our relationships. Dr. Swart provides practical tips on reigniting passion and maintaining closeness in relationships. Discover a neuroscientist’s secrets to sustaining a deep emotional connection with others and ensure your relationships thrive. Follow Dr Tara here: https://g2ul0.app.link/xkHuM1JgWPb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Sections: 00:00 Intro 01:57 How Brain Function Influences Relationships 04:44 Dr. Tara's Definition of Love Explained 09:00 Oxytocin: The Key Chemical in Relationships 12:24 The Crucial Role of Dopamine in Emotional Health 13:17 Understanding the Importance of Vasopressin in Human Bonds 14:14 Ideal Timing for Intimacy in New Relationships 24:30 The Impact of Brain Chemistry on Fatherhood 28:19 Effects of Pornography on the Brain 28:55 Brain Changes from Attending Sex Parties 33:33 The Science Behind Attraction and Scent 35:46 Factors That Shape Our Perception of Attractiveness 40:03 Tinder Ad 40:51 Exploring 'The Source': How to Access Your Inner Power 42:22 Manifesting Desires: Practical Steps to Bring Dreams to Reality 51:33 The Tetris Effect: How Activities Shape Our Brains 57:16 How to Align Actions With Your Manifestation Goals 1:03:01 Social Contagion: Understanding Its Influence 1:06:25 Modern Strategies to Manage Cortisol 1:12:53 The Impact of Cortisol on Brain Function 1:19:58 Two Surprising Facts You Didn't Know 1:22:39 Most Memorable Conversations: A Look Back 1:23:42 Key Takeaways from Paul's Discussion 1:27:34 Adobe Advertising Review Sponsored by: Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB/ Adobe: https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	If there's two similarly attractive girls in a nightclub, men are more likely to be drawn to the one that's ovulating rather than on her period.
0:09.0	Men can perceive that on a sort of unconscious level.
0:11.0	So all men have this skill?
0:13.0	I don't think we know this.
0:14.0	Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist and author of The Source, whose work has made her a leading voice in how to harness the power of your brain to create strong relationships.
0:25.1	I basically call the brain the CEO of the body. It's got leadership over every aspect of your life, and that includes relationships.
0:32.9	Let's say that you're using neuroscience as a cheat code in your relationship. How do you define love?
0:39.6	That's actually much more multi-layered than you might think. Love is an ancient structure in the brain.
0:44.2	If you are wanting to form a bond, then you actually would...
0:47.8	Wow, okay.
0:48.7	The longer sex is withheld, the higher the hormones are going to get.
0:52.9	If you have sex immediately, there's a low likelihood that you will bond with it.
0:56.5	Well, that's a million-dollar question, Paul.
0:59.7	That's why you're here.
1:01.0	This is a really interesting one.
1:02.6	So of the five senses, the smell isn't the biggest attractor, but I think it's the biggest.
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