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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2025 · 35 MIN

It Feels Like Love: The Neuroscience of Limerence

from The Affair Recovery Room · host Tim Tedder

Learn about limerence, that “falling in love” feeling, from neuroscientist Dr. Tom Bellany in this candid conversation with therapists Tim Tedder and Sharon Barbour.EPISODE NOTES00:00 Introduction01:35 What is limerence?06:20 Limerence and Love10:00 What's going on in the brain?15:10 What triggers limerence?19:27 Infidelity and Limerence23:10 Leaving Limerence32:24 Are some people more prone to limerence?33:30 Final ThoughtsLINKS & EXTRASDr Tom Bellamy’s website: https://livingwithlimerence.comInformation about the book, Smitten: https://livingwithlimerence.com/lwl-book/Related article - The Neuroscience of Affair Fog (by Dr Bellamy): https://www.affairhealing.com/affair-recovery-articles/neuroscience-of-affair-fogInformation on personal coaching: https://www.affairhealing.com/infidelity-recovery-coaching

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