Oxytocin, Love and Developmental Trauma with Sue Carter, PhD 
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We begin by distinguishing quick-fix ideas about 'the love hormone' from the complex biological systems that interface with oxytocin. Sue describes oxytocin as the biological core of what it means to be human. We discuss the role of oxytocin in lactation and as a facilitator of long-term emotional bonding which impacts longevity and an overall sense of well-being.
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