In this late-night, rain-soaked reflection, Roxie Robinson explores the quiet science and tender chaos of missing someone. Why does absence feel physical? Why do songs, smells, or hoodies bring people rushing back? From oxytocin and dopamine to phantom-presence and grocery-store tears, Roxie blends brain chemistry with gentle humor and human warmth. Through relatable stories, soft laughs, and cozy ambiance, she reveals how longing is simply the body remembering love — and learning where warmth lives now. Whether you’re grieving, nostalgic, or just caught by a familiar song in the produce aisle, this episode reminds you: missing someone isn’t weakness; it’s proof you felt deeply. Pour a cup, breathe slow, and settle in for an hour of empathy, laughter, and quiet science. 🩶 “Stay curious.”

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