The science of falling in love - Shannon Odell
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Love is often described as heartwarming, heart-wrenching, or even heartbreaking— and your brain is responsible for all these feelings. The journey from first spark to the last tear is guided by a symphony of neurochemicals and brain systems. Shannon Odell explores what happens in your brain when you fall in love, how it responds to a relationship, and how it reacts to a breakup.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Shannon Odell
- Director
- Biljana Labović
- Narrator
- Alexandra Panzer
- Storyboard Artist
- Wing Luo
- Animation Supervisor
- Amarello Rodrigues