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Essentials: Science of Building Strong Social Bonds with Family, Friends & Romantic Partners

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Essentials: Science of Building Strong Social Bonds with Family, Friends & Romantic Partners

Huberman Lab

Nov 20
Huberman Lab

Huberman Lab

Nov 20
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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 w...

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Human social connection is far more than just a psychological experience—it's deeply rooted in the brain's biology and neurochemistry. This episode delves into the neural mechanisms that govern how we form and maintain bonds, from childhood attachments to adult relationships, revealing how our brains actively regulate social needs much like they do for hunger or sleep.
01:10
Social isolation causes chronically elevated stress hormones that harm the immune system
07:45
Dopamine in the dorsal raphe nucleus mediates social homeostasis, not just reward
09:21
Chronic isolation reduces social craving through adaptation in the dorsal raphe nucleus
13:12
Activating dorsal raphe dopamine neurons induces a loneliness-like state that motivates social seeking
14:21
A small set of neurons releases dopamine to drive social behavior.
15:32
Physiological synchronization correlates with social bond quality
18:19
AGZ by AG1 contains optimal ratios of clinically supported sleep-supporting compounds
19:48
Mother and infant regulate each other's autonomic nervous systems through physical contact and physiological coordination.
24:30
Brain circuits from childhood are reused for adult social bonding
29:09
Oxytocin acts as a hormonal 'glue' between people during social bonding.
31:39
Emotional empathy is triggered by shared experiences like music or sports
32:56
Introverts feel satisfied with less social interaction and get more dopamine from it
33:48
Breakups are painful because they disrupt neurobiological and hormonal bonds formed through emotional connection.

Chapters

Social Connection
00:00
Social Bonds, Social Isolation & Stress Hormones
01:10
Sponsor: LMNT
03:09
Brain & Social Homeostasis; Social Hierarchies & Flexibility
04:42
Dopamine & Pro-Social Behaviors; Chronic Social Isolation & Introversion
09:14
Introverts vs Extroverts, Dopamine & Social Homeostasis; Context
11:04
Loneliness, Dorsal Raphe Nucleus & Social Hunger
13:08
Key Takeaway: Introvert vs Extrovert & Dopamine
14:18
Social Bonds & Physiological Synchrony, Tool: Shared Experiences
15:23
Sponsor: AGZ by AG1
18:19
Right- vs Left-Brained Attachment, Parent & Child, Unconscious Mind
19:48
Friends & Romantic Partners, Emotional & Cognitive Empathy
24:30
Sponsor: David
27:52
Oxytocin & Social Connection
29:09
Tool: Emotional & Cognitive Empathy
31:39
Introverts, Extroverts & Social Interaction
32:54
Break-Ups; Key Takeaways
33:48

Transcript

Andrew Huberman: Welcome to Huberman Lab Essentials, where we revisit past episodes for the most potent and actionable science-based tools for mental health, physical health, and performance. I'm Andrew Huberman, and I'm a professor of neurobiology and oph...