00:00 The podcast episode discusses the science behind breakups and the emotions that go along with them, highlighting that there has been a significant amount of research done on the topic.

05:32 According to a study, 85% of people will experience a breakup in their lifetime, while 15% will not, either because they never have a relationship or because they found their perfect match early on; there are spikes in breakups in early December and early March, possibly due to the holidays and spring break; breaking up is generally harder for the person being dumped because the person doing the breaking up has already gone through a long process of contemplation and decision-making.

10:35 Breaking up around holidays or special occasions is common, and the method of breaking up varies depending on the generation, with email being the least compassionate and text being more common among millennials.

16:06 Breakups can lead to depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts, and it can take a significant amount of time to heal from a breakup, with some people still experiencing signs of clinical depression eight weeks after being dumped.

21:36 Looking at a photograph of an ex-partner can cause physical discomfort and activate the same areas of the brain as physical injury, and social media can prolong the healing process after a breakup.

27:11 Getting back together after a breakup can be successful if both parties accept each other for who they are and are willing to work through their conflicts, rather than expecting the problems to magically disappear.

32:40 Same-sex couples, particularly lesbian couples, are more likely to stay friends after a breakup compared to gay men and straight couples, and it is rare for people to remain friends with someone they seriously dated years later.

38:12 The amount of personal growth that occurs during a relationship and the level of attachment to the other person are significant factors in how well someone handles a breakup.

43:23 The key to handling a breakup is to avoid thinking that the breakup was due to an inherent flaw in oneself, and instead focus on personal growth and improvement post-breakup.

48:34 A study found that negatively reappraising your ex, engaging in love reappraisal, and using distraction techniques all significantly decreased emotional response to photos of exes, but distraction techniques did not have a long-term effect on recovery.

53:47 The hosts introduce the guests from the podcast "How to Money" and discuss the importance of talking about personal finance and demystifying financial topics.

58:27 The hosts of the podcast "How to Money" discuss the importance of enjoying life now while also saving for the future, and how their show helps people take control of their financial lives.