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Why do breakup songs hurt so good?
Episode November 16, 2011 20 min 6s

Why do breakup songs hurt so good?

From Stuff Mom Never Told You • iHeartPodcasts
Almost everyone has a breakup song -- but why? In this episode, Cristen and Caroline explain how we process emotional rejection as physical pain and why music has an analgesic effect. Tune in to learn more (including which breakup songs may be the best).

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