It Feels Like Love: The Neuroscience of Limerence

Written By Tim Tedder

Understanding Limerence

A neuroscientist helps us understand what’s going on in the brain when we experience that powerful “falling in love” feeling. Is it love? Why is it so powerful? Can we avoid it, or is it fate? How does it show up in affairs? What can we do if we feel trapped in it?

Learn about limerence, that “falling in love” feeling, from neuroscientist Dr. Tom Bellany in this candid conversation with therapists Tim Tedder and Sharon Barbour.

Episode Notes

  • 00:00 Introduction

  • 01:35 What is limerence?

  • 06:20 Limerence and Love

  • 10:00 What's going on in the brain?

  • 15:10 What triggers limerence?

  • 19:27 Infidelity and Limerence

  • 23:10 Leaving Limerence

  • 32:24 Are some people more prone to limerence?

  • 33:30 Final Thoughts

Links & Extras

  • Dr Tom Bellamy’s website: https://livingwithlimerence.com

  • Information about the book, Smitten: https://livingwithlimerence.com/lwl-book/

  • Related article - The Neuroscience of Affair Fog (by Dr Bellamy): https://www.affairhealing.com/affair-recovery-articles/neuroscience-of-affair-fog

  • Information on personal coaching: https://www.affairhealing.com/infidelity-recovery-coaching

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