15-Minute French Listening Practice: The Real Reason You Feel Lonely (And How to Fix It)

In this episode, I explain what oxytocin is, often called the "love hormone," and why it plays such an important role in how connected we feel to others. Drawing on TJ Power's book The Do Effect, I explore where this need for connection comes from, why modern life makes it harder to get enough oxytocin, and a few simple habits, like real hugs, phone calls, and truly listening, that can help.

This is a great way to improve your French through comprehensible input, allowing you to understand the language naturally in context as you listen.

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