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Synchronizing Hearts
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46:21 - 55:14 (08:53)

A study has found that people's heart rates start to synchronize when they listen to the same story at different times, which can be a useful tool for improving relationships with others.

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A study shows that listening to the same story at different times can synchronize people's heart rates, breathing, and skin conductance without them interacting with each other.
46:21 - 50:08 (03:47)
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Physiology
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A study shows that listening to the same story at different times can synchronize people's heart rates, breathing, and skin conductance without them interacting with each other.

Chapter
Synchronizing Hearts
Episode
Science of Social Bonding in Family, Friendship & Romantic Love
Podcast
Huberman Lab
Instead of trying to shift the other person's physiology, focusing on a mutual external stimulus can synchronize physiologies and improve relationships.
50:08 - 53:26 (03:18)
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Relationships
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Instead of trying to shift the other person's physiology, focusing on a mutual external stimulus can synchronize physiologies and improve relationships. This can be particularly helpful when trying to build a bond with someone who's challenging to get close to or in relationships with parents who know how to push our buttons.

Chapter
Synchronizing Hearts
Episode
Science of Social Bonding in Family, Friendship & Romantic Love
Podcast
Huberman Lab
This episode delves into the connection between adult forms of attachment, such as romantic or friendships, and the neural circuits responsible for social bonding that are established during early development.
53:26 - 55:14 (01:47)
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This episode delves into the connection between adult forms of attachment, such as romantic or friendships, and the neural circuits responsible for social bonding that are established during early development. The theory behind creating a common physiological response through a shared experience when bonding with someone is also discussed.

Chapter
Synchronizing Hearts
Episode
Science of Social Bonding in Family, Friendship & Romantic Love
Podcast
Huberman Lab