Ever wondered why smart, self-aware people still get stuck in toxic relationships? In this episode, Doug and Kendall pull back the curtain on the psychology of staying vs. leaving. We break down the science behind why our brains confuse chaos for connection — from attachment theory and intermittent reinforcement to trauma bonds that feel a lot like addiction. You’ll hear why love can mimic withdrawal, how the sunk-cost fallacy keeps us trapped (“I’ve already put too much into this”), and why ...
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Ever wondered why smart, self-aware people still get stuck in toxic relationships? In this episode, Doug and Kendall pull back the curtain on the psychology of staying vs. leaving. We break down the science behind why our brains confuse chaos for connection — from attachment theory and intermittent reinforcement to trauma bonds that feel a lot like addiction. You’ll hear why love can mimic withdrawal, how the sunk-cost fallacy keeps us trapped (“I’ve already put too much into this”), and why ...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall-The Psychology of Connection
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall
40 minutes
1 month ago
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall-The Psychology of Connection
"Humans are wired for connection. From the moment we’re born, our need to belong—to be seen, heard, and valued—shapes how we think, feel, and even how long we live. In today’s world, though, connection is more complicated than ever. We’re more digitally linked than at any point in history, but many of us still feel isolated, misunderstood, or disconnected. In this episode of Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall, we’re peeling back the layers on the psychology of connection—why we crave it, ...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall
Ever wondered why smart, self-aware people still get stuck in toxic relationships? In this episode, Doug and Kendall pull back the curtain on the psychology of staying vs. leaving. We break down the science behind why our brains confuse chaos for connection — from attachment theory and intermittent reinforcement to trauma bonds that feel a lot like addiction. You’ll hear why love can mimic withdrawal, how the sunk-cost fallacy keeps us trapped (“I’ve already put too much into this”), and why ...
