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 Letting it Go
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall
34 minutes
1 month ago
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall The Psychology of Letting it Go
1We all hold on—whether it’s to physical objects gathering dust, old habits that keep us stuck, or emotional baggage from the past. But why is letting go so hard? In this episode of Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall, we unpack the psychology behind our attachments and explore why the brain resists change, even when it’s for our good. From the endowment effect that makes possessions feel more valuable just because they’re ours, to the emotional conditioning that keeps us tied to relations...
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 ...
