heal heartbreak with neuroscience
by tashi
Heartbreak isn’t just emotional — it’s neurological.
When love ends, your brain reacts as if you’re in physical pain. Dopamine crashes, stress hormones spike, and your mind clings to what’s gone.
We will explore the “what” and the “why” behind the emotions we experience in breakups and later on tackle the “how” behind post-breakup growth, paying attention to our brain’s neuroplasticity.
Chapter 3 from 11 Lessons from Psychology on Heartbreak
In Chapter 3, we dive into the science of neuroplasticity - your brain’s ability to rewire itself after heartbreak. Love reshapes your neural pathways, and loss doesn’t simply erase them; it leaves circuits searching for what’s gone. But just as your brain once adapted to love, it can adapt to healing.
This chapter is about taking back control of that process - weakening the old pathways that keep you stuck and forging new ones that lead you to your better future.
All 3 free chapters are available now, and I’m in the process of writing all 11 Lessons from Psychology on Heartbreak. Thank you so much for supporting me and I hope my words help you, as each one is written with love. Thank you.
About me
i’m tashi and i’m a behavioural scientist, with a background in clinical psychology and mental health.
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*While this book is based on psychological research and neuroscience, it is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you're struggling deeply, please consider reaching out to a qualified professional who can support you on your healing journey.