#05: Neurochemistry of Trust: Lessons from Molecules to Medicine

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The in-between trust podcast

Eva Simone Lihotzky

11 episodes

4 days ago

The in-between trust podcast explores how we build, break, and rebuild trust in a world shaped by accelerating technology. Hosted by Eva Simone Lihotzky, the podcast holds space for in-depth conversations at the intersection of AI, business, ethics, and human connection. Through interdisciplinary voices - from business and politics to neuroscience to tech and systems thinking in organizations - it invites reflection over performance and makes room for ambiguity, emotion, and meaningful deep dives into one of the complex topics we need to solve as a society and beyond.

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#05: Neurochemistry of Trust: Lessons from Molecules to Medicine

The in-between trust podcast

30 minutes 40 seconds

2 months ago

#05: Neurochemistry of Trust: Lessons from Molecules to Medicine

with Julia Löffler – Scientist in Molecular Medicine, Neuroscience & Science Communication at the Charité in Berlin

Summary
In this episode of the in-between trust podcast, Eva Simone Lihotzky speaks with Julia Löffler about the biological, neurological, and relational foundations of trust — and why trust is as much a somatic experience as it is a cognitive one. They explore Julia’s journey from molecular medicine into neuroscience and science communication, the role of empathy in scientific work, and how biology and technology move on fundamentally different timelines. The conversation dives into the chemistry of trust, the tension between innovation speed and human adaptation, and the importance of translating science into language people can understand and act on. Julia shares why dynamic relationships, transparency, and adaptive learning are key to building trust in both medicine and technology.

🔑 Takeaways

Trust is the essential currency in science and medicine.
Biology and neurochemistry — from oxytocin to cortisol — shape trust.
Communication is a core skill in translating science into action.
Technology must adapt to the natural pace of biology.
Trust is dynamic and built over time through relationships.
Advancing knowledge does not guarantee immediate understanding.
Digital and physical systems must both account for human trust needs.
Adaptive learning is essential for responding to uncertainty.

🎙️ Sound bites

“Trust is built on dynamic relationships.”
“Biology runs on its own time.”
“Advancing knowledge does not always mean immediate understanding.”

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Biology, Neuroscience & Trust
03:12 Julia’s Journey from Molecular Medicine to Communication
06:24 The Neurochemistry of Trust
09:15 Bridging Gaps Between Science, Patients & the Public
13:02 Technology vs. Biological Timelines
16:38 Trust as an Adaptive, Dynamic Process
20:05 The Role of Empathy in Scientific Work
23:27 Translating Complexity into Accessible Language
27:41 Future of Trust in Science and Technology
30:15 In-Between Moments and Reflections

💻 Links
in-between trust on Instagram: @inbetween_trust
More about Julia Löffler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-loeffler/

🔭 Keywords
trust in science, neuroscience, molecular medicine, science communication, neurochemistry of trust, oxytocin, cortisol, adaptive learning, empathy in science, bridging disciplines, technology and biology, trust in medicine