Heartbreak with Florence Williams

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🗓️ 22 March 2022

⏱️ 37 minutes

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In Florence Williams’ newest book, Heartbreak, Williams explores the science of heartbreak after her 25 year marriage suddenly falls apart. She seeks out what happens to our brains and bodies after losing love.

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0:00.0	It's ironic, but ultimately, the experience of having my heart broken,
0:03.7	I feel like opened me up to being more capable of love.
0:10.6	The experience of being more authentic leads to greater intimacy with everyone,
0:16.2	you know, people you care about in your life and even people you don't care about.
0:20.1	I mean, you feel more empathetic.
0:22.3	I feel like I became a better listener.
0:24.1	I became a better friend.
0:25.2	I became a better mother.
0:27.0	And that's really what it's all about.
0:30.9	Florence Williams is a science journalist and a long time adventure.
0:37.7	If she sounds familiar, it's because she's been on this show before.
0:41.8	Florence is known for examining the relationship between nature and her mental health.
0:47.4	Today, she's talking about her new book, Heartbreak, a personal and scientific journey.
0:52.9	After going through her own painful divorce, Florence started to investigate the impact of
0:57.8	breakups on our brains and bodies.
1:00.8	She interviewed health practitioners and scientists to explore the questions.
1:05.4	How does heartbreak physiologically affect our bodies and how can going outside help us heal?
1:12.8	Her new book, Heartbreak is about adventure, but it's also filled with science,
1:17.8	sex and a little bit of drugs topics that make this episode not sociable for the kids in your life.
1:24.7	Quick disclaimer, this episode contains conversations about drug use in the therapeutic setting.
1:30.4	The content shared in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes
1:34.6	and does not constitute medical advice.
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