Is it true love, unhealthy obsession or limerence? In this episode, Katie explores the psychology and ancient spiritual wisdom around limerence - a state of infatuation with a person or idea. Katie shares how dopamine, social media and the search for external validation often keep us caught in cycles of unfulfilled longing. Learn how to recognise the difference between limerence and genuine love so you can open to greater self-awareness, clarity and personal growth.
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In this episode about limerence, you’ll hear:
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~ Why is everyone online talking about limerence right now?
~ What is limerence?
~ The difference between infatuation and love
~ What’s going on in the brain when we’re in a state of limerence?
~ The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
~ Psychologist Dorothy Tennov
~ How to tell if you’re in a limerence relationship
~ What do the ancient Buddhist and Tantric texts say on this topic?
~ The “hungry ghost”
~ Breadcrumbing
~ Anticipation vs. actual pleasure
~ How social media and advertisers use hypnosis
~ The Ayurvedic concept of Kāma
~ Making choices from a place of clarity
~ The deep spiritual opportunity limerence offers
Check out these related episodes:
~ Ep. 142 360 Degree Love: It Ain’t All Sex, Bonbons and Roses
~ Ep. 131 Are You a Love Hustler?
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