Huberman Lab

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.

Episodes (96)

Essentials: Science of Mindsets for Health & Performance | Dr. Alia Crum

Essentials: Science of Mindsets for Health & Performance | Dr. Alia Crum

September 04, 2025 38m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Alia Crum, PhD, professor of psychology at Stanford University and the director of the Stanford Mind & Body Lab.

Dr. Crum explains that our...
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How to Set & Achieve Massive Goals | Alex Honnold

September 01, 2025 1h 49m Episode 244
My guest is Alex Honnold, a professional rock climber considered by many to be one of the greatest athletes of all time for his historic free solo (no ropes or man-made holds) ascent of El Capitan in...
Essentials: Effects of Fasting & Time Restricted Eating on Fat Loss & Health

Essentials: Effects of Fasting & Time Restricted Eating on Fat Loss & Health

August 28, 2025 43m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating, highlighting the positive benefits for weight loss, metabolism, organ health, circadian rhythms and...
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Science & Health Benefits of Belief in God & Religion | Dr. David DeSteno

August 25, 2025 2h 24m Episode 243
My guest is Dr. David DeSteno, PhD, a professor of psychology at Northeastern University. We discuss science, God and religion, including what science can and can’t reveal about the existence of God...
Essentials: Timing Light for Better Sleep, Energy & Mood | Dr. Samer Hattar

Essentials: Timing Light for Better Sleep, Energy & Mood | Dr. Samer Hattar

August 21, 2025 35m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Samer Hattar, PhD, the Chief of the Section on Light and Circadian Rhythms at the National Institute of Mental Health.

We discuss how light...
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Using Stem Cells to Cure Autism, Epilepsy & Schizophrenia | Dr. Sergiu Pașca

August 18, 2025 2h 23m Episode 242
My guest is Dr. Sergiu Pașca, MD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University. We discuss the biology and genetics of autism, why autism diagnoses are increasing and recent...
Essentials: Controlling Your Dopamine for Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction

Essentials: Controlling Your Dopamine for Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction

August 14, 2025 38m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how dopamine regulates motivation and provide science-based tools to help improve focus, discipline and overall drive.

I explore how particular...
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How to Rewire Your Brain & Learn Faster | Dr. Michael Kilgard

August 11, 2025 3h 9m Episode 241
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Michael Kilgard, PhD, a professor of neuroscience at the University of Texas at Dallas and a leading expert on neuroplasticity and learning across the lifespan. We...
Essentials: Increase Strength & Endurance with Cooling Protocols | Dr. Craig Heller

Essentials: Increase Strength & Endurance with Cooling Protocols | Dr. Craig Heller

August 07, 2025 36m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Craig Heller, PhD, a professor of biology at Stanford University and a world expert on the science of temperature regulation.

We discuss how...
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How to Control Your Cortisol & Overcome Burnout

August 04, 2025 2h 16m Episode 240
In this episode, I explain cortisol and science-based protocols for properly setting your cortisol rhythm, which can significantly increase your daytime energy, focus, mood, and stress resilience,...
Essentials: ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus

Essentials: ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus

July 31, 2025 42m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore the biology and psychology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and discuss both prescription and non-prescription treatment options. ...
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Male vs. Female Brain Differences & How They Arise From Genes & Hormones | Dr. Nirao Shah

July 28, 2025 2h 26m Episode 239
My guest is Dr. Nirao Shah, MD, PhD, a professor of psychiatry, behavioral sciences and neurobiology at Stanford University School of Medicine. We discuss how the brains of males and females differ...
Essentials: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson

Essentials: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson

July 24, 2025 39m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Matthew Johnson, PhD, a senior researcher for the Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and Treatment at Sheppard Pratt’s Institute for...
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Health Effects & Risks of Kratom, Opioids & Other Natural Occurring Medicines | Dr. Chris McCurdy

July 21, 2025 2h 44m Episode 238
My guest is Dr. Chris McCurdy, PhD, FAAPS, professor of medicinal chemistry at the University of Florida and a world expert on the pharmacology of kratom and other plant-derived medicinal compounds....
Essentials: Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging

Essentials: Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging

July 17, 2025 44m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss both healthy eating and clinically recognized eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.

I explain how brain circuits,...
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How Nature & Other Physical Environments Impact Your Focus, Cognition & Health | Dr. Marc Berman

July 14, 2025 2h 12m Episode 237
My guest is Dr. Marc Berman, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of Chicago whose research explores how different physical environments—particularly nature and patterns found in...
Essentials: Science of Stress, Testosterone, Aggression & Motivation | Dr. Robert Sapolsky

Essentials: Science of Stress, Testosterone, Aggression & Motivation | Dr. Robert Sapolsky

July 10, 2025 36m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Robert Sapolsky, PhD, a professor of biology, neurology and neurological sciences at Stanford University.  

We discuss different types of...
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How to Lose Fat & Gain Muscle With Nutrition | Alan Aragon

July 07, 2025 2h 35m Episode 236
My guest is Alan Aragon, a renowned nutrition and fitness expert and researcher known for sharing the strongest evidence-based approaches to fat loss, muscle gain and overall health and fitness. We...
Essentials: Understanding & Conquering Depression

Essentials: Understanding & Conquering Depression

July 03, 2025 40m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore major depression, including its underlying biology and discuss science-based approaches to alleviate symptoms and improve mood.

I describe the...
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The Chemistry of Food & Taste | Dr. Harold McGee

June 30, 2025 2h 13m Episode 235
Dr. Harold McGee, PhD, is a renowned author on the topics of food chemistry and culinary science. He explains how cooking methods, types of cookware and temperature can be used to transform food and...
Essentials: Understanding & Treating Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke

Essentials: Understanding & Treating Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke

June 26, 2025 36m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Anna Lembke, MD, Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine.

We discuss how...
Control Your Vagus Nerve to Improve Mood, Alertness & Neuroplasticity

Control Your Vagus Nerve to Improve Mood, Alertness & Neuroplasticity

June 23, 2025 1h 52m Episode 234
In this episode I explain how your vagus nerve—an extensive neural pathway linking your brain and body in both directions—powerfully regulates your mood, digestion, alertness and even certain food...
Essentials: How to Control Your Sense of Pain & Pleasure

Essentials: How to Control Your Sense of Pain & Pleasure

June 19, 2025 37m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore the sensations of pain and pleasure, explaining how they are sensed in the body and interpreted by the brain as well as methods to control their...
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How to Grow From Doing Hard Things | Michael Easter

June 16, 2025 3h 7m Episode 233
My guest is Michael Easter, a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and best-selling author. We discuss how particular daily life choices undermine our level of joy, our sense of purpose,...
Essentials: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep

Essentials: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep

June 12, 2025 41m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Matt Walker, PhD, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley and host of The Matt Walker Podcast, which...
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Improving Science & Restoring Trust in Public Health | Dr. Jay Bhattacharya

June 09, 2025 4h 27m Episode 232
My guest is Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Professor Emeritus of Health Policy at Stanford University. We discuss which scientific questions...
Essentials: Improving Health With Stronger Brain-Body Connection

Essentials: Improving Health With Stronger Brain-Body Connection

June 05, 2025 40m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss interoception, the brain’s ability to sense and interpret signals from the body, which shapes our sense of self and underlies vital functions like...
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Healing From Grief & Loss | Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

June 02, 2025 2h 34m Episode 231
My guest is Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD, Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Arizona and a world expert on the science of grief and loss. We discuss what happens in...
Essentials: Machines, Creativity & Love | Dr. Lex Fridman

Essentials: Machines, Creativity & Love | Dr. Lex Fridman

May 29, 2025 48m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Lex Fridman, PhD, a research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), an expert in robotics and host of the Lex Fridman...
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Behaviors That Alter Your Genes to Improve Your Health & Performance | Dr. Melissa Ilardo

May 26, 2025 1h 54m Episode 230
My guest is Dr. Melissa Ilardo, Ph.D., professor of biomedical informatics at the University of Utah. We discuss the interplay between genes and behaviors, including how certain behaviors can improve...
Essentials: Maximize Productivity, Physical & Mental Health With Daily Tools

Essentials: Maximize Productivity, Physical & Mental Health With Daily Tools

May 22, 2025 37m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I provide a science-based daily protocol designed to enhance performance, mood and overall health by strategically timing simple yet powerful tools and...
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The Science & Art of Comedy & Creativity | Tom Segura

May 19, 2025 2h 19m Episode 229
My guest is Tom Segura, renowned comedian, writer, actor and director. We discuss the “how-to” of comedy writing and storytelling, and what the science of humor and the creative process reveal about...
Essentials: Understanding & Healing the Mind | Dr. Karl Deisseroth

Essentials: Understanding & Healing the Mind | Dr. Karl Deisseroth

May 15, 2025 44m
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, my guest is Dr. Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D., a clinical psychiatrist and professor of bioengineering and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford...
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How Different Diets Impact Your Health | Dr. Christopher Gardner

May 12, 2025 2h 51m Episode 228
My guest is Dr. Christopher Gardner, Ph.D., professor of medicine and director of nutrition studies at Stanford. He is known for his pioneering research on the impact of dietary interventions on...
Essentials: How Hearing & Balance Enhance Focus & Learning

Essentials: How Hearing & Balance Enhance Focus & Learning

May 08, 2025 38m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore how the auditory and vestibular (balance) systems are essential for enhancing learning and improving focus.

I explain how the auditory system...
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Contracts of Love & Money That Make or Break Relationships | James Sexton

May 05, 2025 3h 39m Episode 227
My guest is James Sexton, Esq., a renowned attorney specializing in contracts related to love and money—prenuptial agreements, divorce and custody. We explore the counterintuitive fact that people...
Essentials: How Smell, Taste & Pheromones Shape Behavior

Essentials: How Smell, Taste & Pheromones Shape Behavior

May 01, 2025 39m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore how your sense of smell (olfaction), taste, and chemical sensing influence memory, alertness, focus, and even communication between people.

I...
What Pets Actually Want & Need | Dr. Karolina Westlund

What Pets Actually Want & Need | Dr. Karolina Westlund

April 28, 2025 2h 5m Episode 226
My guest is Dr. Karolina Westlund, Ph.D., a professor of ethology at the University of Stockholm and an expert in animal emotions and behavior who uses science-based methods to improve the lives of...
AMA #19: Collagen vs. Whey Protein, Creatine, Smelling Salts, Stimulants & More

AMA #19: Collagen vs. Whey Protein, Creatine, Smelling Salts, Stimulants & More

April 25, 2025 18m
Welcome to a preview of the 19th Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, part of Huberman Lab Premium.

If you're an existing Huberman Lab Premium member, you can log in to access the full episode at...
Essentials: Protocols to Improve Vision & Eyesight

Essentials: Protocols to Improve Vision & Eyesight

April 24, 2025 34m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss the science of vision and share simple, effective tools to enhance eyesight and preserve eye health.

I explain how the eyes and brain work together...
Tools for Overcoming Substance & Behavioral Addictions | Ryan Soave

Tools for Overcoming Substance & Behavioral Addictions | Ryan Soave

April 21, 2025 3h 7m Episode 225
My guest is Ryan Soave, LMHC, a leading expert in addiction recovery with extensive experience helping people heal from all types of substance and behavioral dependencies. We discuss actionable tools...
Essentials: How to Build Endurance

Essentials: How to Build Endurance

April 17, 2025 44m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how to build endurance and describe targeted protocols to enhance different types of endurance.

I discuss how endurance—the ability to sustain...
How to Improve Your Vitality & Heal From Disease | Dr. Mark Hyman

How to Improve Your Vitality & Heal From Disease | Dr. Mark Hyman

April 14, 2025 2h 42m Episode 224
My guest is Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D., a physician and world leader in the field of functional medicine. We discuss a systems-based framework for diagnosing and treating the root causes of disease, rather...
Essentials: Build Muscle Size, Increase Strength & Improve Recovery

Essentials: Build Muscle Size, Increase Strength & Improve Recovery

April 10, 2025 34m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss how to build muscle strength and size (hypertrophy) and cover key training principles to enhance athletic performance and offset age-related muscle...
How to Find & Be a Great Romantic Partner | Lori Gottlieb

How to Find & Be a Great Romantic Partner | Lori Gottlieb

April 07, 2025 3h 22m Episode 223
My guest is Lori Gottlieb, MFT, a psychotherapist and bestselling author who specializes in helping people build strong relationships by first understanding themselves and the stories they’ve...
Essentials: Lose Fat With Science-Based Tools

Essentials: Lose Fat With Science-Based Tools

April 03, 2025 38m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore how the nervous system impacts fat loss and how certain behaviors and supplements can accelerate fat burning.

I explain how non-exercise movements...
Transform Your Mental Health With Diet & Lifestyle | Dr. Chris Palmer

Transform Your Mental Health With Diet & Lifestyle | Dr. Chris Palmer

March 31, 2025 3h 12m Episode 222
My guest is Dr. Chris Palmer, M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist and professor at Harvard Medical School. He explains how specific nutrition, exercise, supplement-based, and other factors can...
Essentials: How to Learn Skills Faster

Essentials: How to Learn Skills Faster

March 27, 2025 34m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore how to improve motor skill learning and proficiency—whether for athletic performance, learning an instrument or refining any physical skill.

I...
How to Improve Your Teeth & Oral Microbiome for Brain & Body Health | Dr. Staci Whitman

How to Improve Your Teeth & Oral Microbiome for Brain & Body Health | Dr. Staci Whitman

March 24, 2025 2h 54m Episode 221
My guest is Dr. Staci Whitman, DMD, a board-certified dentist for kids and adults. We discuss the critical importance of oral care and the oral microbiome for brain and bodily health. We examine the...
Essentials: Supercharge Exercise Performance & Recovery with Cooling

Essentials: Supercharge Exercise Performance & Recovery with Cooling

March 20, 2025 33m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss the critical role of temperature regulation in optimizing athletic and physical performance.

I explain why overheating can hinder performance and...
How to Increase Your Speed, Mobility & Longevity with Plyometrics & Sprinting | Stuart McMillan

How to Increase Your Speed, Mobility & Longevity with Plyometrics & Sprinting | Stuart McMillan

March 17, 2025 3h 1m Episode 220
My guest is Stuart McMillan, a renowned track and field coach who has trained dozens of Olympic medalists, professional athletes, and team coaches across a diverse range of sports. We discuss how to...
Essentials: Boost Your Energy & Immune System with Cortisol & Adrenaline

Essentials: Boost Your Energy & Immune System with Cortisol & Adrenaline

March 13, 2025 36m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how specific hormones influence both energy levels and the immune system and discuss practical tools for increasing energy throughout the day and...
Improve Focus with Behavioral Tools & Medication for ADHD | Dr. John Kruse

Improve Focus with Behavioral Tools & Medication for ADHD | Dr. John Kruse

March 10, 2025 2h 38m Episode 219
My guest is Dr. John Kruse, M.D., Ph.D., a psychiatrist specializing in treating people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We discuss the many stimulant and nonstimulant ADHD...
Essentials: How to Control Your Metabolism by Thyroid & Growth Hormone

Essentials: How to Control Your Metabolism by Thyroid & Growth Hormone

March 06, 2025 35m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how two key hormones control metabolism and discuss tools to enhance their levels to improve metabolic health.

I discuss the pathways through which...
How to Achieve Inner Peace & Healing | Dr. Richard Schwartz

How to Achieve Inner Peace & Healing | Dr. Richard Schwartz

March 03, 2025 2h 13m Episode 218
My guest is Dr. Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., therapist, author, and founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. We discuss how IFS views the mind as a collection of parts, each shaped by different...
Essentials: How to Control Hunger, Eating & Satiety

Essentials: How to Control Hunger, Eating & Satiety

February 27, 2025 39m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how hormones regulate hunger, appetite and feelings of satiety (fullness), along with strategies to help control appetite.

I describe how the body...
How to Enhance Your Immune System | Dr. Roger Seheult

How to Enhance Your Immune System | Dr. Roger Seheult

February 24, 2025 3h 28m Episode 217
My guest is Dr. Roger Seheult, M.D., a board-certified physician in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, critical care, and sleep medicine at Loma Linda University. We discuss the powerful benefits...
Essentials: How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen

Essentials: How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen

February 20, 2025 37m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how to optimize hormones—particularly testosterone, estrogen, and related sex steroids—to enhance fertility and overall well-being.

I discuss the...
How to Make Better Decisions | Dr. Michael Platt

How to Make Better Decisions | Dr. Michael Platt

February 17, 2025 3h 48m Episode 216
My guest is Dr. Michael Platt, Ph.D., a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. We discuss how factors such as hormonal or social status influence what we value,...
Essentials: How Hormones Shape Sexual Development

Essentials: How Hormones Shape Sexual Development

February 13, 2025 44m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the crucial role hormones play in shaping the sexual development of both the brain and body.

I discuss how biological masculinization and...
The Correct Way to Build Strength, Endurance & Flexibility at Any Age | Pavel Tsatsouline

The Correct Way to Build Strength, Endurance & Flexibility at Any Age | Pavel Tsatsouline

February 10, 2025 4h 15m Episode 215
In this episode, my guest is Pavel Tsatsouline, a world-renowned strength and conditioning coach, former military special forces training instructor, author, and founder of StrongFirst—an online...
Essentials: The Science of Emotions & Relationships

Essentials: The Science of Emotions & Relationships

February 06, 2025 42m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss the biology of emotions and moods, focusing on how development and neurochemicals shape our feelings and relationships.

I describe how early infant...
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Using Your Mind to Control Your Physical Health & Longevity | Dr. Ellen Langer

February 03, 2025 3h 22m Episode 214
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Ellen Langer, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Harvard University and the world’s leading researcher on the mind-body connection and the power our thinking has on our...
Essentials: How to Increase Motivation & Drive

Essentials: How to Increase Motivation & Drive

January 30, 2025 39m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the biological mechanism behind motivation and drive, as well as discuss practical tools for overcoming procrastination. 
I discuss the key role...
The Art of Learning & Living Life | Josh Waitzkin

The Art of Learning & Living Life | Josh Waitzkin

January 27, 2025 3h 16m Episode 213
In this episode, my guest is Josh Waitzkin, former child chess prodigy and the subject of the movie and true story Searching for Bobby Fischer. Josh is also a world champion martial arts competitor...
Essentials: How Foods & Nutrients Control Our Moods

Essentials: How Foods & Nutrients Control Our Moods

January 23, 2025 37m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how the different nutrients and foods we eat impact our emotions and overall mood.
I discuss how the mind-body connection shapes our food choices and...
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Charting the Architecture of the Universe & Human Life | Dr. Brian Keating

January 20, 2025 3h 7m Episode 212
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Brian Keating, Ph.D., a cosmologist and professor of physics at the University of California, San Diego. We discuss the origins of the universe and how humans have...
Essentials: Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety

Essentials: Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety

January 16, 2025 37m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain strategies for managing stress, both in the short and long term, to enhance overall well-being.
I explain how the mind and body respond to stress and...
Overcoming Guilt & Building Tenacity in Kids & Adults | Dr. Becky Kennedy

Overcoming Guilt & Building Tenacity in Kids & Adults | Dr. Becky Kennedy

January 13, 2025 3h 38m Episode 211
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Becky Kennedy, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, renowned expert on parent-child relationships and founder of Good Inside, an educational platform for parents and...
Essentials: Control Pain & Heal Faster With Your Brain

Essentials: Control Pain & Heal Faster With Your Brain

January 09, 2025 40m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how to manage pain and accelerate injury recovery by leveraging protocols to modulate pain perception. 
I discuss how pain interpretation is a...
How to Use Exercise to Improve Your Brain’s Health, Longevity & Performance

How to Use Exercise to Improve Your Brain’s Health, Longevity & Performance

January 06, 2025 1h 49m Episode 210
In this episode, I discuss how different forms of exercise impact brain health and performance in both the short and long term. I explain how many of the positive effects of exercise on brain function...
Essentials: Optimize Your Learning & Creativity With Science-Based Tools

Essentials: Optimize Your Learning & Creativity With Science-Based Tools

January 02, 2025 34m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how to boost creativity and enhance learning by aligning with the body’s natural rhythms and strategically using protocols to optimize states of...
How to Best Guide Your Life Decisions & Path | Dr. Jordan Peterson

How to Best Guide Your Life Decisions & Path | Dr. Jordan Peterson

December 30, 2024 3h 51m Episode 209
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Jordan Peterson, Ph.D., psychologist, professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, best-selling author, and prominent online educator. We discuss the biology of...
Essentials: How to Learn Faster by Using Failures, Movement & Balance

Essentials: How to Learn Faster by Using Failures, Movement & Balance

December 26, 2024 37m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how making mistakes and perceived frustration drive learning and how movement enhances the brain’s adaptability. 
I explain how making errors...
How to Achieve True Happiness Using Science-Based Protocols | Dr. Laurie Santos

How to Achieve True Happiness Using Science-Based Protocols | Dr. Laurie Santos

December 23, 2024 3h 8m Episode 208
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Laurie Santos, Ph.D., a professor of psychology and cognitive science at Yale University and a leading researcher on happiness and fulfillment. We discuss what truly...
Essentials: How to Focus to Change Your Brain

Essentials: How to Focus to Change Your Brain

December 19, 2024 37m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how neuroplasticity allows the brain to continue to adapt and change throughout life, particularly through focused attention and active engagement in...
How to Use Curiosity & Focus to Create a Joyful & Meaningful Life | Dr. Bernardo Huberman

How to Use Curiosity & Focus to Create a Joyful & Meaningful Life | Dr. Bernardo Huberman

December 16, 2024 3h 15m Episode 207
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Bernardo Huberman, Ph.D., a research physicist, expert on quantum networks, and vice president of CableLabs’ Next-Gen Systems. We discuss his journey into science,...
Essentials: Understand and Use Dreams to Learn and Forget

Essentials: Understand and Use Dreams to Learn and Forget

December 12, 2024 38m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the important role that sleep and dreams have in learning, regulating emotions, and recovering from trauma.
I discuss how dreams during rapid eye...
How to Improve Your Mobility, Posture & Flexibility | Dr. Kelly Starrett

How to Improve Your Mobility, Posture & Flexibility | Dr. Kelly Starrett

December 09, 2024 3h 26m Episode 206
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Kelly Starrett, DPT, a world-renowned physical therapist, best-selling author, and expert on improving movement in fitness, sports, and daily life. We discuss...
Essentials: How to Defeat Jet Lag, Shift Work & Sleeplessness

Essentials: How to Defeat Jet Lag, Shift Work & Sleeplessness

December 05, 2024 30m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore science-backed protocols to combat jet lag, manage shift work, and optimize sleep across different stages of life.  
I discuss “temperature minimum”...
Understand & Apply the Psychology of Money to Gain Greater Happiness | Morgan Housel

Understand & Apply the Psychology of Money to Gain Greater Happiness | Morgan Housel

December 02, 2024 2h 15m Episode 205
In this episode, my guest is Morgan Housel, an expert in private wealth generation and management and author of the bestselling book The Psychology of Money. We discuss how desiring, pursuing, saving,...
Essentials: Using Science to Optimize Sleep, Learning & Metabolism

Essentials: Using Science to Optimize Sleep, Learning & Metabolism

November 28, 2024 38m
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I answer your most frequently asked questions about science-backed tools for improving alertness, enhancing learning, and achieving quality sleep. I also...
How to Control Your Inner Voice & Increase Your Resilience | Dr. Ethan Kross

How to Control Your Inner Voice & Increase Your Resilience | Dr. Ethan Kross

November 25, 2024 3h 9m Episode 204
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Ethan Kross, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, director of the Emotion & Self-Control Laboratory, and author of the bestselling book...
Essentials: Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake

Essentials: Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake

November 21, 2024 38m
This is the second episode of Huberman Lab Essentials — short episodes (approximately 30 minutes) focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past Huberman Lab episodes.
This Essentials...
How to Improve at Learning Using Neuroscience & AI | Dr. Terry Sejnowski

How to Improve at Learning Using Neuroscience & AI | Dr. Terry Sejnowski

November 18, 2024 2h 34m Episode 203
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Terry Sejnowski, Ph.D., professor of computational neurobiology at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. He is world-renowned for exploring how our brain...
Essentials: How Your Brain Works & Changes

Essentials: How Your Brain Works & Changes

November 14, 2024 37m
This is the first episode of Huberman Lab Essentials — short episodes (approximately 30 minutes) focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past Huberman Lab episodes.
This Essentials...
How Relationships Shape Your Brain | Dr. Allan Schore

How Relationships Shape Your Brain | Dr. Allan Schore

November 11, 2024 2h 7m Episode 202
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Allan Schore, Ph.D., a faculty member in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, a longtime clinical...
How to Safeguard Your Hormone Health & Fertility | Dr. Shanna Swan

How to Safeguard Your Hormone Health & Fertility | Dr. Shanna Swan

November 04, 2024 2h 18m Episode 201
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Shanna Swan, Ph.D., professor of environmental medicine and reproductive health at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Swan is the world’s leading expert on the...
How to Deal With High Conflict People | Bill Eddy

How to Deal With High Conflict People | Bill Eddy

October 28, 2024 2h 39m Episode 200
In this episode, my guest is Bill Eddy, a lawyer, licensed therapist, professional mediator, and faculty member at the Pepperdine University School of Law. He specializes in identifying, reducing...
The Effects of Microplastics on Your Health & How to Reduce Them

The Effects of Microplastics on Your Health & How to Reduce Them

October 21, 2024 1h 36m Episode 199
In this episode, I explain what microplastics are, their prevalence in the human body and environment, and their common sources, as well as their potential negative health impacts. I provide practical...
Create Your Ideal Future Using Science-Based Protocols | Ari Wallach

Create Your Ideal Future Using Science-Based Protocols | Ari Wallach

October 14, 2024 2h 17m Episode 198
In this episode, my guest is Ari Wallach, most recently an adjunct associate professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and host of a new TV series titled A Brief...
Peptide & Hormone Therapies for Health, Performance & Longevity | Dr. Craig Koniver

Peptide & Hormone Therapies for Health, Performance & Longevity | Dr. Craig Koniver

October 07, 2024 2h 29m Episode 197
In this episode, Dr. Craig Koniver, M.D., a board-certified physician trained at Brown University and Thomas Jefferson University, discusses the therapeutic application of peptides and hormones for...
How to Improve Memory & Focus Using Science Protocols | Dr. Charan Ranganath

How to Improve Memory & Focus Using Science Protocols | Dr. Charan Ranganath

September 30, 2024 2h 39m Episode 196
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Charan Ranganath, Ph.D., professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of California, Davis, and a world expert on the neuroscience of memory. We discuss...
How to Heal From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | Dr. Victor Carrión

How to Heal From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | Dr. Victor Carrión

September 23, 2024 2h 26m Episode 195
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Victor Carrión, M.D., the Vice-Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford School of Medicine and a world expert on the understanding and treatment of...
How to Find, Build & Maintain Healthy Romantic Relationships | Esther Perel

How to Find, Build & Maintain Healthy Romantic Relationships | Esther Perel

September 16, 2024 2h 6m Episode 194
In this episode, my guest is Esther Perel, a world-renowned psychotherapist, relationship expert, and bestselling author. She explains healthy romantic relationship dynamics and how to achieve them....
How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence | Dr. Marc Brackett

How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence | Dr. Marc Brackett

September 09, 2024 2h 34m Episode 193
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Marc Brackett, Ph.D., a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University, director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and a world expert on what...

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