Chapter
The Impacts of Blood Sugar on Relationships
1:51:23 - 1:56:15 (04:52)
Blood sugar spikes and crashes can cause aggression and irritability towards partners, leading to difficulty in conflict resolution and perspective taking. This highlights the important role of food in affecting our ability to empathize with others and have patience.
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This podcast discusses a study which found that when blood sugar levels dip, couples are more likely to be irritable and have difficulty resolving conflicts due to a lack of empathy and patience.
1:51:23 - 1:56:15 (04:52)
Blood sugar
Summary
This podcast discusses a study which found that when blood sugar levels dip, couples are more likely to be irritable and have difficulty resolving conflicts due to a lack of empathy and patience. The impact of our diet on our ability to be empathetic and patient is a major issue, as low blood sugar is often normalized by an increase in stress hormones.