Episode 9 Love | The Feelings Lab

In this week's episode, the hosts discuss various aspects of love, including its connection with chocolate and prairie voles, as well as the role of oxytocin in fostering love. Special guest Melina Kanakaredes shares insights into how Greek language and culture express different types of love. Dr. Dacher Keltner explains how love drives us towards selflessness and caring for others, while shutting down our self-protection instincts. The hosts also delve into the medical uses of psychedelics in strengthening love and happiness. Lastly, Dr. Alan Cowen explores why we can't always choose who we love, attributing it to human evolutionary biology.