Ever wonder why oxytocin is called the “Love Drug?” This week, Dr. Sue Carter, author of "Attachment and Bonding: A New Synthesis” joins me in a very interesting discussion on why oxytocin is one of the primary glues that keeps long-term relationships together.
According to Dr. Sue Carter, without oxytocin, we probably would not have been able to evolve into the complex creatures that we are today. If you have always wanted to know the relationship between oxytocin and attachment dynamics, you’ll want to check this out.
Shownotes:
2:50 Introduction - Dr. Sue Carter 10:15 Pair bonding, relationships and the origins of oxytocin 19:40 Oxytocin fluctuations and a sense of safety 17:45 The influence of oxytocin on our relationships 34:40 Effects of oxytocin on men and women 39:15 Action StepUseful Links:
https://relationshipschool.com/training