Biohacking Heartbreak: How to Move on Faster – Florence Williams
Dave Asprey
Apr 25, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Recognize heartbreak syndrome as a serious cardiac event
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or "heartbreak syndrome," is a literal cardiac event where stress hormones cause the heart's left ventricle to balloon out, accounting for about 4% of all cardiac events.
Leverage rebound relationships to boost self-esteem and heal faster
Contrary to conventional wisdom, scientific evidence suggests that having a rebound relationship can help you regain self-esteem and get over a lost relationship more quickly.
Experience profound unity with a hippie flip for heartbreak healing
A "hippie flip," a combination of MDMA and psilocybin, was described as the most effective intervention for heartbreak, acting as "awe on steroids" to create a profound sense of unity.
Cultivate awe and beauty to enhance resilience
Experiencing awe and beauty can make individuals more resilient to stressful events by reducing cortisol and making us feel more connected to the world.
Allow four years for physiological recovery after divorce
Research shows that on average, it takes the human body about four years to return to its physiological baseline after a divorce.
Recognize heartbreak as a trigger for autoimmune disease
Divorce is described as a "story of inflammation" and can be a stress trigger for autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes.
Recognize loneliness to support immune health
According to research from UCLA, immune cells become hypervigilant to danger when we feel abandoned by primary attachment partners, a state described as "listening for loneliness.".
Utilize walking to heal trauma through bilateral motion
The bilateral motion of activities like walking or paddling may help heal trauma by taking the "storm energy" out of painful memories, similar to the mechanism of EMDR therapy.
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