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What is love - really?
Is it a feeling, a behavior, or a choice? In today’s episode, we explore love as a mindset - a dynamic, evolving force that touches every part of who we are: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
While love is often linked to passion or romance, it also includes deeper layers: trust, vulnerability, healthy communication, and a balance of giving and receiving. Today, we're joined by Dr. Liat Yakir to explore the science behind love—and how understanding it biologically can deepen the way we relate, connect, and commit.
🧬 Meet Dr. Liat Yakir
Dr. Yakir is a biologist, geneticist, and expert in the science of human emotions. She holds a Ph.D. and Master’s in molecular genetics and lectures on the biology of emotion and behavior.
In this conversation, we cover:
- The evolutionary roots of attraction, bonding, and separation
- Whether humans are wired for monogamy
- How stress and societal norms shape our love lives
- The 3 scientific principles for building long-term intimacy
- Why hormone health plays a major role in relationship satisfaction
Her book, A Brief History of Love, dives even deeper into why we’re drawn to the partners we choose—and how biology can sometimes get in the way.
💗 Key Takeaways
1: Love is layered—from emotional connection to spiritual intimacy.
2: Biology matters—your hormones and genetics affect how you love.
3: Patterns repeat unless we become more self-aware in relationships.
4: True intimacy evolves—moving from passion to attachment and deeper connection.
5: Hormone balance = relationship balance—self-regulation is key.
📬 Connect with Dr. Liat Yakir
🌐 Website: liatyakir.com
▶️ YouTube: @liatyakir11
💼 LinkedIn: Dr. Liat Yakir
📘 Facebook: Liat Yakir
📸 Instagram: @dr_liatyakir
📚 Amazon: A Brief History of Love
Pearl Mashour is a Master Women Empowerment Coach, Life Coach & Multiple Subject Credentialed Teacher.
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