*AD FREE* Can You Die From A Broken Heart? | The Science of Breakups, Moving On & Why We Can't Let Go

Can heartbreak actually break your heart? Why does rejection hurt so much? And why is it so difficult to stop thinking about an ex? Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates explore the science of heartbreak, explaining what happens in your brain and body after a breakup, why emotional pain can feel so physical, and what research tells us about recovering and moving on. We also answer a listener's dilemma about still thinking about an ex more than a year later, before separating myth from fact for some of the biggest questions surrounding heartbreak. We're not here to give medical advice, we’re just two friends exploring the science and figuring out life together. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your doctor. No lectures. No easy answers. Just two people trying their best to figure it out. New episodes arrive every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Monday tackles the Big Question, Tuesday answers a real listener dilemma, and Wednesday separates Myth, Fact and It's Complicated on the most common claims surrounding the week's topic. Have a question or dilemma you'd like us to tackle in a future episode? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@figuringitoutpod.com.