Why does being surrounded by people on campus still feel lonely? In this week’s episode of Love in Mind, we explore the neuroscience of social isolation: how it reshapes your brain’s wiring, slows down social cognition, and even creates that heavy “brain fog.” We’ll walk through what researchers have found from Yale to international studies, why younger people are now feeling changes once mostly seen in older adults, and—most importantly—how to rebuild resilience through small, intentional steps. From micro-communities to cognitive workouts and exercise, discover how your brain can rewire and thrive again.

This isn’t a lecture—it’s a real conversation, like a friend reminding you that you’re not broken, just out of practice.