The Science of Heartbreak 💔: Dr. Tom on Why Rejection Hurts Like Physical Pain | Rejection Rehab Ep. 10

Why does heartbreak feel like a gut punch — or even worse than a broken bone? In his first solo episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY winning producer Dr. Tom breaks down a landmark 2011 University of Michigan study that proves rejection doesn’t just “hurt your feelings” — it literally lights up the same pain circuits in your brain as physical injury.In this 5-minute Rejection Section episode, you’ll learn:How fMRI scans revealed heartbreak activates the same brain regions as touching a hot stove.Why phrases like “hurt feelings” or “broken heart” are more than just metaphors.How your brain heals rejection pain over time — just like a broken bone.Rejection isn’t just in your head — it’s in your brain. And understanding the science is the first step to building real resilience.🎧 Listen now and join Dr. Tom in turning rejection into strength.#RejectionRehab #RejectionSection #HeartbreakScience #Podcast