The Neuroscience of Love: How Different Types of Love Build Emotional Resilience

Why Love Matters Psychology and Neuroscience show that love is not just an emotion but a biological state of safety and regulation. In this Valentine’s Day episode of Brave Moves, we explore C.S. Lewis’s four types of love — storge (affection), philia (friendship), eros (romantic love), and agape (charity) — and how redefining love expands emotional resilience, nervous system regulation, and personal confidence.You’ll learn:The neuroscience of love and oxytocinHow different types of love regulate stressWhy romantic love alone is not enoughThe connection between loneliness and physical healthA Brave Move to intentionally strengthen love in your lifeThis episode reframes love as accessible, abundant, and stabilizing — regardless of relationship status.If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the showJoin the CommunityBrave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends!Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review.For more about me and what I do, check out my website.If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs.Fo... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliedeluccacollins.substack.com/subscribe