The Science of Heartbreak: Why It Hurts Like Physical Pain (and How to Heal)
Why does heartbreak feel like physical pain—almost like withdrawal? In this episode of The Anxiety Recovery Podcast, I sit down with hypnotherapist Deron Singh to break down what’s happening in your brain, body, and subconscious when love ends—and how to find your way back to safety.
In this conversation, we answer:
Why heartbreak feels like physical pain and withdrawal
What’s happening in the subconscious mind that makes heartbreak feel addictive and so hard to let go of
How heartbreak can lock you into cycles of anxiety, insomnia, and even panic attacks
Why so many people feel like they “lost a part of themselves” after losing someone they love
What we’d say to someone who feels hopeless—like this heartbreak will define them forever
Drawing from Deron’s own experience of deep heartbreak: What’s the first gentle step forward if you’re scared to face your pain?
How hypnosis helps calm the nervous system so you can finally feel safe again
If you’re in the thick of it, this episode is your reminder: you’re not broken—you’re healing. Press play to learn practical, nervous-system–based steps to move from panic to peace, release the addictive pull, and start feeling like yourself again.
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