In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss the science of social connection and how we form meaningful bonds with others.
I explore the neural basis for "social homeostasis"—our drive for a certain amount of social interaction—which explains why we feel lonely, seek connection and how we navigate social hierarchies. I also explain how the brain and neurochemicals, such as oxytocin and dopamine, shape our relationships from infancy through adulthood and underlie traits like introversion and extroversion. The episode also offers practical insights into forming deeper connections and how shared experiences with others enhance social bonding.
Episode show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/O6ooDgN
Huberman Lab Essentials are short episodes focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past full-length Huberman Lab episodes. Watch the full-length episode: https://youtu.be/RgAcOqVRfYA
Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4OGNy1yE-W9IX-tPu-tJa7S
*Timestamps*
00:00:00 Social Connection
00:01:10 Social Bonds, Social Isolation & Stress Hormones
00:03:09 Brain & Social Homeostasis; Social Hierarchies & Flexibility
00:07:41 Dopamine & Pro-Social Behaviors; Chronic Social Isolation & Introversion
00:09:31 Introverts vs Extroverts, Dopamine & Social Homeostasis; Context
00:11:36 Loneliness, Dorsal Raphe Nucleus & Social Hunger
00:13:15 Key Takeaway: Introvert vs Extrovert & Dopamine
00:13:50 Social Bonds & Physiological Synchrony, Tool: Shared Experiences
00:16:47 Right- vs Left-Brained Attachment, Parent & Child, Unconscious Mind
00:21:29 Friends & Romantic Partners, Emotional & Cognitive Empathy
00:24:51 Oxytocin & Social Connection
00:27:21 Tool: Emotional & Cognitive Empathy
00:28:36 Introverts, Extroverts & Social Interaction
00:29:30 Break-Ups; Key Takeaways
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