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Can synthetic drugs induce true feelings of love?

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From the Christian tenet 'God is love' to the plots of countless novels and films, love is seen as central to our lives. Yet from scientific studies along with anecdotal accounts we know that psychoactive substances and MDMA in particular can enhance and even induce feelings of love. If love can be hacked by a change in brain chemistry, might our romanticised idea of love itself be the distortion? 

Should we use drugs to encourage, initiate and repair relationships as some therapists advocate? Or are such experiences false, damaging, and potentially socially dangerous? Is love a product of brain chemistry, or, is it something deeper that a drug could never replicate? 

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No one plans for their relationship to end, but sometimes it's unavoidable and sometimes it happens when there are kids involved and that's what today's show is all about. 

Leigh and Tegan chat to child psychologist Dr. Kimberley O'Brien to find out how to navigate a break up with your kids. 

And in our WTF moment of the week, Tegan's twins have reached the accident prone stage. 

CREDITS

Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli

Guest: Dr Kimberley O'Brien

Producer: Rachael Hart

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