{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6753b133a8461f164e7ab6c7/67592568bc977a82dafcc069?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Afraid of being single? Love researcher Dr Anna Machin on overcoming fear & feeling love chemicals outside of a romantic relationship","description":"<p>Why are so many of us afraid of being single? Is it biological? Is it societal? Or both?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>Last Year of Single</em>, <strong>Dr Anna Machin, </strong>evolutionary anthropologist and love researcher reveals the real reasons behind our fear of singlehood. Dr Machin dives into the science and psychology of love, connection, and independence; and how our cultural expectations play into how we see ourselves when we’re single.</p><p><br></p><p>Sreemoyee Piu Kundu, the Carrie Bradshaw of India, describes her experience of being a single woman in India.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll hear about:</p><p>\t•\tWhat drives us to want a romantic partner</p><p>\t•\tHow culture and society shape our fears around being single</p><p>\t•\tThe role of dopamine, serotonin and beta endorphins play in our love life</p><p>\t•\tHow to feel love chemicals in our every day lives </p><p>\t•\tThe reality of single women living in India</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered why being single can feel scary, even when you’re thriving, this conversation will give you clarity, compassion, and a new perspective.</p><p><br></p><p>Bree is currently in Rishikesh, India.</p><p><br></p><p>Link to Anna Machin’s book <a href=\" https://annamachin.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">‘Why We Love’</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/straightupwithshree/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sreeymoyee Piu Kundu</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Bree Steele on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/breesteele.mp3/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join the Last Year of Single <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17vEg9P8eW/?mibextid=wwXIfr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">community</a></p><p><br></p><p>Email Bree Steele: <a href=\"mailto:lastyearofsinglepod@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">l</a>astyearofsingle@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Host, Executive Producer &amp; Editor: Bree Steele</p>","author_name":"Bree Steele"}