Why does heartbreak feel like a gut punch — or even worse than a broken bone? In his first solo episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY winning producer Dr. Tom breaks down a landmark 2011 University of Michigan study that proves rejection doesn’t just “hurt your feelings” — it literally lights up the same pain circuits in your brain as physical injury.
In this 5-minute Rejection Section episode, you’ll learn:
How fMRI scans revealed heartbreak activates the same brain regions as touching a hot stove.
Why phrases like “hurt feelings” or “broken heart” are more than just metaphors.
How your brain heals rejection pain over time — just like a broken bone.
Rejection isn’t just in your head — it’s in your brain. And understanding the science is the first step to building real resilience.
🎧 Listen now and join Dr. Tom in turning rejection into strength.
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