JOY Drive

4 Mar 2025

Dr Dragan Rangelov: Falling in Love

Psychology, Relationships, Social Sciences

Love—poets write about it, musicians sing about it, and it can feel like a full-body experience when it hits. But what’s happening inside our brains when we fall in love? That feeling of butterflies, the racing heart, the total preoccupation with someone new turns out there is a fascinating science behind it.

Guest: Dr Dragan Rangelov, Senior Lecturer, Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, School of Health Sciences at Swinburne University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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22 Feb 2026

Leo Stubbing: New Music from Hilary Duff , Leigh-Anne and Lana Del Rey

Music, Popular Culture

Hilary Duff is back with her first album in a decade, Leigh-Anne steps out independently with her solo debut, and ...

22 Feb 2026

Laureate Professor Clare Collins: Coffee and Blood Pressure

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Science & Medicine

Coffee can cause a short-term rise in blood pressure, yet large-scale research suggests it may not increase long-term hypertension risk ...

22 Feb 2026

Dr Jeremie Bracka: Victoria’s LGBTQIA+ Hate Crimes Inquiry

Government & Organisations, History, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Society & Culture

Victoria’s new inquiry into LGBTQIA+ hate crimes marks a significant moment for accountability and prevention. Dr Jeremie Bracka explains why ...