Episode
Essentials: Science of Building Strong Social Bonds with Family, Friends & Romantic Partners
Huberman Lab · Nov 20, 2025 · 37 min
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss the science of social connection and how we form meaningful bonds with others. I explore the neural basis for "social homeostasis"—our drive for a certain amount of social interaction—which explains why we feel lonely, seek connection and how we navigate social hierarchies. I also explain how the brain and neurochemicals, such as oxytocin and…