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Wild ConnectionAuthor: Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Verdolin
I study animal behavior and Ive had a birds eye view on how reconnecting with nature helps us live better lives. #WildConnection is a fun, engaging, and informative podcast hosted by me, Dr. Jennifer Verdolin, aka Dr Jen. No subject is off limits. You can expect a splash of humor and passionate conversations about humans, other animals, and how we are all connected. Episodes are released on Sundays. #WildConnectionPodcast is hosted by Podbean and available wherever you get your podcasts. Host: Jennifer Verdolin Twitter and Instagram @RealDrJen Get in touch and tell me what you want to hear more about info@jenniferverdolin.com Language: en Genres: Education, Nature, Science, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Romantic Love and Friendship with Robin Dunbar
Episode 5
Sunday, 15 February, 2026
Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but we’re relentlessly reminded that romantic love ought to be the most important relationship in our lives. But in this conversation, evolutionary anthropologist Robin Dunbar, Emeritus Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Oxford, provides a more nuanced idea. We explore where humans sit evolutionarily between monogamy and polygamy, why pair bonding may have evolved as a protective strategy in large social groups, and why romance includes friendship and requires continued investment to remain stable. If we treat romantic partners as permanently secure family members we risk neglecting the very behaviors that sustain long-term bonds. If you want to explore more of Robin's work check out a few of these titles: Explore Robin Dunbar’s Work Friends Grooming, Gossip and the Evolution of Language How Many Friends Does One Person Need? The Social Brain You can keep up with me on Instagram (@RealDrJen) and check out Wild Connection TV on YouTube where I bring science to life. And check out my Substack for more writings.
