Huberman Lab

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The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works.

Huberman has made numerous significant contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills, and cognitive functioning. He is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award, given to the scientist making the most significant discoveries in the study of vision, in 2017.

Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford School of Medicine has been published in top journals, including Nature, Science, and Cell, and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover, and other top media outlets.

In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast. The podcast is frequently ranked in the top 10 of all podcasts globally and is often ranked #1 in the categories of Science, Education, and Health & Fitness.

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Today · 35 min
Essentials: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Dr. Andy Galpin
In this ⁠Huberman Lab Essentials⁠ episode, my guest is Dr. Andy Galpin, PhD, an exercise physiologist.
#298
Monday · 2 hr 50 min
The Art of True Happiness | Dr. Arthur Brooks
Dr. Arthur Brooks, PhD, professor at Vanderbilt University and senior fellow at Harvard Business School, is an expert on the science of happiness.
September 10 · 35 min
Essentials: Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Generations | Dr. Oded Rechavi
In this ⁠Huberman Lab Essentials⁠ episode, my guest is Dr. Oded Rechavi, a professor at Tel Aviv University who studies genetics, epigenetics and the inheritance of acquired traits.
#297
September 7 · 2 hr 4 min
How Mitochondria Control Your Metabolism | Dr. Jared Rutter
Jared Rutter, PhD, is Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, is a leading expert on mitochondria and metabolism.
September 3 · 34 min
Essentials: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Dr. Gina Poe
In this ⁠Huberman Lab Essentials⁠ episode, my guest is Dr. Gina Poe, PhD, a Professor of Integrative Biology and Physiology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
#296
August 31 · 2 hr 33 min
How to Accelerate Learning & Improve Education | Joe Liemandt
My guest is Joe Liemandt, technology entrepreneur and principal of Alpha School
August 27 · 38 min
Essentials: Diet & Nutrition for Mental Health | Dr. Chris Palmer
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Chris Palmer, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. We explain how nutrition and metabolism directly affect mental health, including the biological mechanisms underlying these effects. We also discuss how carbohydrate restriction, ketogenic diets and fasting can improve mood, energy, and, in some cases, treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Chris Palmer (00:00:20) Personal Story, Nutrition & Mental Health (00:05:28) Treatment-Resistant Mental Disorders & Low-Carbohydrate Diet (00:07:32) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:08:51) Ketogenic Diet & Schizophrenia Success Story (00:12:20) Nutrition for Mental Disorders, Ketosis, Highly Processed Foods (00:15:13) Epilepsy & Ketogenic Diet, Fasting; Mitochondrial Benefits (00:21:14) Sponsor: BetterHelp (00:22:15) Mitochondria Functions, Mental Disorders (00:28:05) Mitophagy, Autophagy, Longevity & Calorie Restriction (00:33:12) Sponsor: AG1 (00:34:25) Carbohydrate Restriction, Depression Treatment (00:37:23) Acknowledgements Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#295
August 24 · 2 hr 20 min
How to Improve Motivation & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Masud Husain
Dr. Masud Husain is a Professor of Neurology & Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Oxford and a leading expert on the science of motivation, apathy, and neurological diseases.
August 20 · 36 min
Essentials: How to Access Your Creativity | Rick Rubin
In this ⁠Huberman Lab Essentials⁠ episode, my guest Rick Rubin, world-renowned music producer and author of The Creative Act: A Way of Being, and I discuss how to access creativity by noticing ideas, trusting your taste and staying fully present with the work.
#294
August 17 · 2 hr 9 min
Neuroscience of Emotions & Tools for Improving Emotion Regulation | Dr. Ralph Adolphs
Dr. Ralph Adolphs, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Biology at Caltech and a leading expert on the science of human emotions. We discuss how emotions shape our attention and decision-making, whether emotions are truly “stored” in the body, and whether facial expressions are truly reliable signals of emotion. We also cover tools for improving emotional regulation, including cognitive reappraisal and deliberate cold exposure. This episode provides a modern scientific explanation of how emotions are created and regulated in the brain and body, their many impacts on other aspects of brain function, and practical tools for improving emotional wellbeing and processing. Get tickets to Huberman Lab live events: https://www.hubermanlab.com/events Pre-order Andrew's book Protocols: https://protocolsbook.com Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Ralph Adolphs (00:02:54) Emotions; Qualities of Emotions: Priority, Valence (00:10:00) Qualities of Emotions: Scalability, Persistence (00:15:25) Sponsors: Helix Sleep & Rorra (00:18:17) Do Animals Have Emotions?, Conscious Experience (00:22:58) Monitoring & Regulating Emotions; Emotional Granularity (00:31:22) Emotional Regulation, Tools: Situational Avoidance, Ice Baths (00:37:11) Ultramarathons, Perseverance, Adversity; Awe (00:45:04) Sponsor: AG1 (00:46:17) Perception of Emotions, Amygdala & Fear, Facial Expressions (00:51:59) Interpreting Others' Emotions, Prediction (00:57:52) Emotions as Adaptations to the Environment, Types of Fear (01:00:13) Feeling Emotions in the Body, Pain, Insula (01:08:05) Brain & Body Connection; Marketing & Emotion (01:12:34) Sponsor: Function (01:14:11) Art, Music & Emotion (01:17:43) Interpreting Facial Expressions, Developing Emotions, Flexibility vs Reflexes (01:25:11) Emotional Intelligence, Context-Dependent Social Intelligence; Autism (01:33:31) Sponsor: LMNT (01:34:51) Autism & Social Dynamics, Eye Contact (01:42:01) Change Your Personality?, Body Movement & Thought, Social Interaction (01:47:18) Emotion Regulation, Tool: Training Mental Stillness (01:53:46) Task Switching, Tool: Meditation, Breathing Techniques (02:02:07) Illness, Diagnosis & Emotions, Gratitude & Awe (02:06:52) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 13 · 38 min
Essentials: How to Optimize Female Hormone Health for Vitality & Longevity | Dr. Sara Gottfried
In this ⁠Huberman Lab Essentials⁠ episode, my guest is Dr. Sara Gottfried, M.D., a Harvard-trained, board-certified gynecologist and expert in female hormone health.
August 10 · 2 hr 8 min
Using AI to Increase Your Intelligence & Enrich Humanity | Dr. Fei-Fei Li
Dr. Fei-Fei Li, PhD, is a professor of computer science at Stanford University and a pioneer and expert in artificial intelligence (AI).
August 6 · 34 min
Essentials: Control Your Brain Chemistry for Focus, Motivation & Well-Being
In this ⁠Huberman Lab Essentials⁠ episode, I explain how key neuromodulators shape motivation, energy, focus and mood throughout the day.
#292
August 3 · 2 hr 27 min
How Your Immune System Works & How to Improve It | Dr. Max Krummel
My guest is Dr. Matthew (Max) Krummel, PhD, professor at UCSF and one of the world’s leading immunologists.
July 30 · 37 min
Essentials: How to Become Resilient, Forge Your Identity & Lead Others | Jocko Willink
In this ⁠Huberman Lab Essentials⁠ episode, my guest is Jocko Willink, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, author and host of the Jocko Podcast.
#291
July 27 · 1 hr 44 min
Your Top Health Questions Answered
I answer questions submitted by listeners.
July 23 · 41 min
Essentials: Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind | Dr. Sam Harris
In this ⁠Huberman Lab Essentials⁠ episode, my guest is Dr. Sam Harris, PhD, a neuroscientist, bestselling author, and world-renowned meditation teacher whose work focuses on consciousness, ethics, and religion.
#290
July 20 · 2 hr 41 min
Accelerate Learning & Increase Cognitive Capacity | Dr. Tommy Wood
Dr. Tommy Wood is a professor of neuroscience at the University of Washington and an expert on brain health, neuroplasticity, and cognitive performance.
July 16 · 35 min
Essentials: The Science & Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
In this ⁠Huberman Lab Essentials⁠ episode, I explain the biology, symptoms and types of bipolar disorder.
#289
July 13 · 2 hr 28 min
How to Improve Your Memory & Cognitive Function at Any Age | Dr. Alan Castel
Dr. Alan Castel, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and one of the world's foremost experts on human memory and cognitive aging.

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