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S0:E58 Why You Get Attached Quickly, The Neuroscience of Limerence With Chris Lee
First Aired: January 14, 2026
Runtime: 13 min
Sabrina Zohar and neuroscientist Chris Lee break down what limerence actually is, why it feels so obsessive and all-consuming, and how dopamine, anticipation, and intermittent reinforcement keep you stuck in fantasy instead of reality. If you’ve ever found yourself unable to stop thinking about someone you barely know, idealizing red flags, or spiraling over texts and mixed signals, this conversation explains exactly what’s happening in your brain and why it feels impossible to “just let go.”
