The Science of Heartbreak: Why It Hurts & How to Heal

In this episode of Heartbroken, Not Broken, host Momo Moon takes you on a soul-soothing sunrise walk through the Hollywood Hills while diving deep into the neuroscience of heartbreak. Discover why a breakup can feel like withdrawal, what your brain is really doing when you’re obsessing, and how oxytocin, dopamine, and cortisol shape your emotional experience.

Momo explores:

• How romantic rejection activates the same brain regions as physical pain

• Why heartbreak mimics addiction and how to break the cycle

• The role of the default mode network in rumination and replay

• Science-backed healing tools like exercise, journaling, breathwork, and social connection

• How to shift from shame to compassion using understanding and self-care

Whether you’re checking their profile for the tenth time or reliving old messages, this episode offers both scientific insight and spiritual balm. You’ll leave with practical tools to heal your heart, nurture your brain, and gently reclaim your joy.

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