The Science of Love: What We’re Really Looking for in Connection episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 28, 2025 · 1H 1M

The Science of Love: What We’re Really Looking for in Connection

from Why Do People Do That? · host Stacy Pellettieri, LCSW and Heather Harten. LCSW

What is love really? In this episode, Stacy and Heather sit down with relationship scientist and licensed marriage and family therapist Marisa Cohen, PhD, LMFT, to explore the science behind how humans form emotional bonds. They break down love into its emotional and biological components, unpack common relationship patterns, and examine what people are truly seeking in meaningful connection. Together, they dive into why human connection is essential to our well-being, what defines a fulfilling relationship, and the common barriers that can get in the way of forming healthy attachments in romantic partnerships.   Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhyDoPeopleDoThat   Visit our website: https://whydopeopledothat.com/   If you'd like to contact Stacy and Heather or learn more about their practices, visit the following sites: Long Island Counseling Services - www.longislandcounselingservices.com District Support Services - www.districtsupportservices.com  ADHD Training Center - www.adhdtrainingcenter.com    Follow the "Why Do People Do That?" Podcast on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whydopeopledothatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569908326130 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whydopeopledothatpodcast   This episode was produced at Press Record Studios in NYC:  www.pressrecordstudios.com  

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Dec 28, 2025

Embed this episode

Ready to play

The Science of Love: What We’re Really Looking for in Connection

0:00 1:01:31

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Why Do People Do That??

This episode is 1 hour and 1 minute long.

When was this Why Do People Do That? episode published?

This episode was published on December 28, 2025.

Can I download this Why Do People Do That? episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!