#  @hubermanlab Andrew Huberman
Andrew Huberman posts on YouTube about science, how to, health, lab the most. They currently have [---------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.
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### Social Influence
**Social category influence**
[finance](/list/finance) 3.73% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 2.24% [countries](/list/countries) 1.49% [currencies](/list/currencies) 1.12% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) 0.75% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 0.37% [musicians](/list/musicians) 0.37% [vc firms](/list/vc-firms) 0.37%
**Social topic influence**
[science](/topic/science) #2174, [how to](/topic/how-to) 42.54%, [health](/topic/health) #4313, [lab](/topic/lab) #1332, [university of](/topic/university-of) #545, [mental health](/topic/mental-health) 6.34%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 5.6%, [stanford university](/topic/stanford-university) 5.6%, [brain](/topic/brain) #1135, [build](/topic/build) 4.85%
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"How to Enhance Your Gut Microbiome for Brain & Overall Health In this episode I discuss the profound effect the gut has on the nervous system. I cover the structure and function of the gut-brain axis and the role of the gut microbiome in the brain and overall health. I describe how the gut controls hunger or satiety by affecting neurons in our brain. I also contrast the many pathways by which the gut influences the brain: direct vs. indirect pathways chemical vs. mechanical and fast vs. slow signaling. Additionally I discuss what defines a healthy microbiome and how your lifestyle impacts the"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=15R2pMqU2ok) 2022-02-28T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.1M engagements
"The Science of MDMA & Its Therapeutic Uses: Benefits & Risks Huberman Lab Podcast In this episode I discuss methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) which is also commonly known as ecstasy or molly including how it works in the brain to cause short- and long- term-shifts in emotional processing and its clinical applications for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) alcohol and other substance-use addictions. I discuss the neuronal mechanisms for how MDMA elevates mood empathy motivation social engagement and reduces threat detection and how these effects can synergistically"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=slUCmZJDXrk) 2023-06-12T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 472.9K engagements
"Erasing Fears & Traumas Based on the Modern Neuroscience of Fear In this episode I discuss fear and trauma including the neural circuits involved in the "threat reflex" and how specific experiences and memories come to activate that system. I also discuss how our body is involved in trauma and fear. First I describe the logic of fear mechanisms and how "top-down" processing-- meaning connections from the parts of the brain that assign meaning to our feelings are involved in fear and erasing fears and traumas. Then I discuss what successful fear and trauma treatment must include and consider"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=31wjVhCcI5Y) 2021-12-06T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Cold & Flu: When Are You Most Contagious Dr. Andrew Huberman shares the science behind contagious periods in colds and flu and the peak times of virus transmission. The Huberman Lab podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine nursing or other professional health care services including the giving of medical advice and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the users own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CVh3_8e5u8I) 2024-01-08T17:00Z 7.4M followers, 500.9K engagements
"How Your Brain Works & Changes Huberman Lab Essentials This is the first episode of Huberman Lab Essentials short episodes (approximately [--] minutes) focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past Huberman Lab episodes. This Essentials episode introduces how the nervous system creates sensations perceptions emotions thoughts and behaviors as well as how we can change our nervous system a phenomenon known as neuroplasticity. Essentials will be released every Thursday and our full-length episodes will still be released every Monday. Episode show notes:"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HiyzzcuaAac) 2024-11-14T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 598.5K engagements
"How to Use Exercise to Improve Your Brains Health Longevity & Performance 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 occur through the action of specific neurochemicals that increase alertness. I also cover how to best time exercise and which specific types of exercise to include in your weekly routine to maximize benefits for your brain. Additionally I explain how certain types of exercise trigger the release of a hormone from your bones"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J2oqi41dCNc) 2025-01-06T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 470.8K engagements
"Dr. Matt Walker: The Science of Dreams Nightmares & Lucid Dreaming Huberman Lab Guest Series This is episode [--] of a 6-part special series on sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker Ph.D. a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California Berkeley and a leading public educator on sleep for mental and physical health learning and human performance. In this episode we discuss dreaming including the biological mechanism of dreams what dreams mean and their role in daytime life. We explore how dreams can enhance our creativity and emotional well-being and help us resolve various"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jy4rJcYmtUM) 2024-05-08T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 718K engagements
"The Science of Creativity & How to Enhance Creative Innovation In this episode I explain how the brain engages in creative thinking and based on that mechanistic understanding the tools to improve ones ability to think creatively and innovate in any area. I discuss how convergent and divergent thinking are essential for generating creative ideas and provide three types of meditation tools (open monitoring meditation focused attention meditation & non-sleep deep rest; NSDR) which improve our ability to engage in these creative thinking patterns in specific and powerful ways. I also discuss how"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KPlJcD-o-4Q) 2022-12-19T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 457.5K engagements
"How to Defeat Jet Lag Shift Work & Sleeplessness In this episode I discuss a simple and reliable measurement called your "temperature minimum" that you can use to rapidly adjust to new time zones when traveling and to offset the bad effects of nocturnal shift work. I also discuss tools for adjusting sleep and waking rhythms in babies teens new parents and the elderly. For an updated list of our current sponsors please visit our website as previous sponsors mentioned in this podcast episode may no longer be affiliated with us: https://www.hubermanlab.com/sponsors Social & Website Instagram:"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NAATB55oxeQ) 2021-01-25T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 582K engagements
"Maximize Productivity Physical & Mental Health With Daily Tools Huberman Lab Essentials 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 behaviors. I explain how to increase energy and alertness in the morning optimize your workspace and work sessions for maximum focus and structure your day for sustained productivity. I also discuss the roles of fasting meal and caffeine timing and key nutrients as well as how to leverage exercise to sharpen alertness"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Pmd6knanPKw) 2025-05-22T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 972.3K engagements
"Using Your Mind to Control Your Physical Health & Longevity Dr. Ellen Langer In this episode my guest is Dr. Ellen Langer Ph.D. professor of psychology at Harvard University and the worlds leading researcher on the mind-body connection and the power our thinking has on our physical health. She explains how specific ways of framing and asking questions about the world shape our physical health and rate of aging. Dr. Langer also explains how our perception of time and control significantly impact our rate of physical healing hormones immune system and longevity. She describes mindfulness as a"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QYAgf_lfio4) 2025-02-03T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 804K engagements
"How to Find Your True Purpose & Create Your Best Life Dr. James Hollis In this episode my guest is Dr. James Hollis Ph.D. a Jungian psychoanalyst renowned educator and author on finding and pursuing ones unique purpose. Dr. Hollis is also an expert in the psychology of relationships and healing from trauma. We discuss how early family dynamics and social context create patterns of both adaptive and maladaptive behavior and internal narratives that when examined lead to better choices and a deeply fulfilling existence. We discuss discovering your unique self-identity and purpose through"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SyWC8ZFVxGo) 2024-05-13T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Controlling Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools Huberman Lab Podcast #64 I explain how to blunt sugar cravings through fundamental knowledge of how sugar is sensed metabolized and utilized within the body. I explain how sugar is processed through the digestive tract and nervous system and how both the taste and nutritive components of sugar can lead to specific appetite changes and cravings. I discuss the connection between sugar dopamine and cravings and outline many tools to curb sugar cravings specifically craving highly processed refined sugars. #HubermanLab #Sugar"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VAEzZeaV5zM) 2022-03-21T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.5M engagements
"How Dopamine & Serotonin Shape Decisions Motivation & Learning Dr. Read Montague Dr. Read Montague PhD is a professor and director of the Center for Human Neuroscience Research at Virginia Techs Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and an expert in how dopamine and serotonin shape human learning motivation and decision-making. We discuss how they impact focused effort in the context of short- and long-term goals of all kinds. Also how SSRIs and low-effort high-engagement activities reduce the rewarding properties of dopamine and how AI algorithms are revolutionizing understanding of the"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VPi_eWiaqdg) 2026-02-02T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 149.6K engagements
"How to Build Endurance in Your Brain & Body This episode I discuss endurance: our ability to perform effort over extended amounts of time. I describe the four kinds of endurance: muscular endurance long duration (single-set) efforts and the two kinds of high intensity interval training (HIIT). I discuss efficiency of effort and maximizing quality of effort and a hydration formula. I review how our heart literally gets stronger when we oxygenate muscles properly. I also discuss motivation for long bouts of work and the visual physiological basis of the "extra gear" we all can leverage for"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VQLU7gpk_X8) 2021-06-07T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.6M engagements
"How to Exercise & Eat for Optimal Health & Longevity Dr. Gabrielle Lyon In this episode my guest is Dr. Gabrielle Lyon D.O. a board-certified physician who did her clinical and research training at Washington University in geriatrics and nutrition. She is also an expert in how diet and exercise impact muscle and whole-body health and longevity. Dr. Lyon is a bestselling author and public educator. We discuss how healthy skeletal muscle promotes longevity brain health disease prevention ideal body composition and the health of other organs and bodily systems. She makes specific nutritional"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WFcYF_pxLgA) 2024-06-24T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.5M engagements
"How to Build Strength Endurance & Flexibility at Any Age Pavel Tsatsouline 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 StrongFirstan online school focused on low-tech high-concept training to build strength for men and women of all fitness levels. We discuss the most effective and efficient ways to build strength endurance and flexibility. We cover bodyweight-only free-weight and machine-based protocols and describe training splits and lesser-known but highly effective"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z3OpxT65fKw) 2025-02-10T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 822.8K engagements
"The Science & Practice of Movement Ido Portal My guest is Ido Portal the worlds foremost expert on human movement. Ido has spent a lifetime studying combining and evolving elements from an enormous range of martial arts dance genres athletic endeavors and science to develop a unified theory and practice of movement called The Ido Portal Method. Here we discuss all things movement including the role of the nervous system reflexive versus deliberate movement patterns and the link between emotions and awareness in movement. We also explore learning and neuroplasticity the mind-body connection"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a9yFKPmPZ90) 2022-06-20T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 505.9K engagements
"How to Enhance Performance & Learning by Applying a Growth Mindset In this episode I discuss how to build and apply a growth mindset the practice of self-rewarding and focusing on learning and skill development through effort to improve learning and performance. I also discuss how our internal narratives drive our ability to make progress. I contrast the growth mindset vs. the fixed mindset and describe how the type of feedback or praise we receive shapes our mindsets and the huge advantage of rewarding and celebrating verbs (actions) rather than adjectives (performance labels). I also"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aQDOU3hPci0) 2023-07-17T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2M engagements
"Essentials: Science of Mindsets for Health & Performance Dr. Alia Crum 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 mindsetsfor example what we believe about stress exercise and the food we eatshape how we feel behave and even how our bodies respond. We discuss studies showing simply believing a food is indulgent can shift satiety hormones and that viewing your daily activity as real exercise can improve weight loss and health markers. We also"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=alVWRl_X_AA) 2025-09-04T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 301.9K engagements
"Transform Your Metabolic Health & Longevity by Knowing Your Unique Biology Dr. Michael Snyder My guest is Dr. Michael Snyder PhD professor of genetics at Stanford and an expert in understanding why people respond differently to various foods supplements behavioral and prescription interventions. We discuss how to optimize your health and lifespan according to what type of glucose responder you are which genes you express your lifestyle and other factors. Dr. Snyder also explains the key ages when you need to be particularly mindful about following certain health practices. We also discuss how"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cjAvD-U5so0) 2025-09-08T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 162.4K engagements
"How to Master Growth Mindset to Improve Performance Dr. David Yeager In this episode my guest is Dr. David Yeager Ph.D. professor of psychology at the University of Texas Austin and the author of the forthcoming book "10 to 25." We discuss how people of any age can use growth mindset and stress-is-enhancing mindsets to improve motivation and performance. We explain the best mindset for mentors and being mentored and how great leaders motivate others with high standards and support. We also discuss why a sense of purpose is essential to goal pursuit and achievement. Whether you are a parent"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=etEJrznE-c0) 2024-04-15T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 649.5K engagements
"The Science of Love Desire and Attachment In this episode I discuss the psychology and biology of desire love and attachment. I explain how childhood attachment types are thought to inform adult attachment styles to romantic partners and I describe some of the major theories of human mate selection relationships and infidelity. Additionally I explore the neurobiology and proposed subconscious processing underlying desire love and attachment including the roles of empathy and positive delusion. I outline how self-awareness can shift ones relationship attachment style towards securely bonded"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gMRph_BvHB4) 2022-02-14T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.9M engagements
"ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus In this episode I discuss ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder): what it is the common myths and the biology and psychology of ADHD. I discuss both behavioral and pharmacologic treatments for ADHD and brain-machine interface tools. I also discuss behavioral training protocols that can improve focus in people with ADHD and those without ADHD and for people of different ages. I discuss the role of dopamine in coordinating 'default-mode' and 'task-related' neural networks attentional "blinks" (lapses of attention) and how to overcome them and"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hFL6qRIJZ_Y) 2021-09-13T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 7.3M engagements
"Female Hormone Health PCOS Endometriosis Fertility & Breast Cancer Dr. Thas Aliabadi My guest is Dr. Thas Aliabadi MD board-certified OB/GYN surgeon and leading expert in women's health. We discuss polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis two very common yet frequently undiagnosed causes of female infertility. Dr. Aliabadi explains the symptoms underlying causes and evidence-based treatments for both conditions including supplement and lifestyle interventions. We also discuss breast cancer risk and screening pregnancy perimenopause and menopause and the hormone tests that women"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hMzfGZnaPN8) 2025-11-24T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 160.9K engagements
"Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake Huberman Lab Essentials This is the second episode of Huberman Lab Essentials short episodes (approximately [--] minutes) focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past Huberman Lab episodes. This Essentials episode offers insights into what makes us sleepy helps us sleep soundly and feel awake and alert. It covers a wide range of tools for anyone looking to improve their sleep and wakefulness with the science and reasoning behind each tool explained. Essentials will be released every Thursday and our full-length episodes will still be"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lIo9FcrljDk) 2024-11-21T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 820.5K engagements
"How to Find & Be a Great Romantic Partner Lori Gottlieb 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 theyve internalized about themselves and others. We explore how our parents wounds and unique strengthsboth consciously and unconsciouslyinfluence our partner choices and how we show up in relationships as well as how to avoid and break free from destructive patterns. We also discuss the impact of texting social media and dating apps on partnership. Lori"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lYK4UFf8mlc) 2025-04-07T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 653K engagements
"The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging Dr. David Sinclair In this episode I am joined by Dr. David Sinclair tenured professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School and an expert researcher in the field of longevity. Dr. Sinclair is also the author of the book Lifespan: Why We Age & Why We Don't Have To and the host of the Lifespan podcast which launches January [--] [----]. In this interview we discuss the cellular and molecular mechanisms of aging and what we all can do to slow or reverse the process. We cover fasting and supplementation with resveratrol NAD metformin and NMN. We also explore"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=n9IxomBusuw) 2021-12-27T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 3.8M engagements
"Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health Performance & Longevity Dr. Stacy Sims In this episode my guest is Dr. Stacy Sims Ph.D. an exercise physiologist nutrition scientist and expert in female-specific nutrition and training for health performance and longevity. We discuss which exercise and nutrition protocols are ideal for women based on their age and particular goals. We discuss whether women should train fasted when and what to eat pre- and post-training and how the menstrual cycle impacts training and nutrition needs. We also explain how to use a combination of resistance"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pZX8ikmWvEU) 2024-07-22T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.3M engagements
"How Genes Shape Your Risk Taking & Morals Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden PhD is a psychologist behavioral geneticist and professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. We discuss how genes interact with your upbringing to shape your level of risk-taking and morality. We also discuss how genes shape propensity for addiction and impulsivity in males versus females. Finally we discuss how biology impacts societal views of sinning punishment and forgiveness. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/jKPoOgG Pre-order Protocols:"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rAbJC-Qaw7Q) 2026-02-09T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 73.9K engagements
"How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors Dr. Keith Humphreys Dr. Keith Humphreys is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine and a leading expert on treating addictions drug laws and policy. We discuss all the major addictive substances and behaviors including alcohol opioids gambling stimulants nicotine cannabis and more focusing on how genetics and certain use patterns shape addiction susceptibility. We discuss the best evidence-based tools for recovery from 12-step programs to emerging treatments such as psychedelics and ibogaine. Anyone"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t6RCTP4fc9Q) 2026-01-12T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 162.6K engagements
"How to Use Curiosity & Focus to Create a Joyful & Meaningful Life Dr. Bernardo Huberman 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 beginning in South America how a curiosity about physics led him to the United States and how his hunger for studying novel problems guided him into fields like physics computer science biology economics and most recently quantum computing. He explains relativity theory chaos theory fractals and quantum internet in"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tR73Ny4Dt9s) 2024-12-16T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 1.1M engagements
"How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I explain how to optimize hormonesparticularly testosterone estrogen and related sex steroidsto enhance fertility and overall well-being. I discuss the sources of testosterone and estrogen and how their levels fluctuate with age in both males and females. I also cover how behaviors such as exercise cold and heat exposure light exposure illness and breathing patterns affect hormones. Additionally I examine specific supplements and replacement therapies highlighting important precautions to"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=v4HRWgwjP_k) 2025-02-20T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 527.5K engagements
"Peptide & Hormone Therapies for Health Performance & Longevity Dr. Craig Koniver 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 enhancing physical and mental health and performance. We explore GLP-1 analogs for weight loss BPC-157 for wound healing and reducing inflammation as well as peptides that increase growth hormone improve REM sleep and enhance cognitive function. We also cover testosterone therapy NAD NMN and NR supplementation methylene"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wRsX_ZkzxvQ) 2024-10-07T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 552.4K engagements
"How Meditation Works & Science-Based Effective Meditations In this episode I discuss the biological mechanisms of the state changes that occur during different types of meditation and describe how to develop the meditation practice optimal for you. I explain key meditation principles such as using specific breathwork patterns and adjusting your perception to specific locations along the continuum between interoception exteroception and dissociation. I discuss how meditation practices lead to long-term trait changes and neuroplasticity including changing your default mood reducing baseline"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wTBSGgbIvsY) 2022-10-31T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 7.1M engagements
"The NASA Nap Culture: Boosting Alertness & Productivity with Short Naps Dr. Matt Walker discusses how @NASA discovered the benefits of short naps in the 1980s leading to improved alertness and task productivity among astronauts and ground-based employees fostering what is now known as the NASA nap culture. Disclaimer: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast NASA NASA nap dr matt walker matt walker matthew walker dr matthew walker"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xX6hiEmDmxs) 2024-04-22T21:08Z 7.4M followers, 392.8K engagements
"How to Overcome Inner Resistance & Fear of Failure The first step is to identify what is the most important project for you to be working on. Turns out there's a simple answer to that. @StevePressfield explains here and on the Huberman Lab podcast out now. Steven Pressfield is the author of The War of Art and seasoned expert in how to overcome the inner force of "resistance"the self-sabotaging tendency to procrastinate on your life's most important work that keeps you from realizing your professional and creative potential. As the author of numerous best-selling books and screenplays Steven"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc6wutvd0wQ) 2025-10-23T22:32Z 7.4M followers, 92.4K engagements
"How to Access Your Creativity Rick Rubin My guest is Rick Rubin one of the most renowned music producers of all time known for his work with a wide range of artists including Run DMC Public Enemy Beastie Boys Red Hot Chili Peppers Jay-Z Adele Johnny Cash LL Cool J Slayer Neil Young Ye (formerly Kanye West) Tom Petty and many more. He is also the author of a new book "The Creative Act: A Way of Being" which explores the creative process and how to access creativity. We discuss topics such as finding inspiration the role of feelings as guideposts learning from observing nature balancing"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ycOBZZeVeAc) 2023-01-16T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 4.7M engagements
"The Cost of Resisting Your Creative Purpose The seriously negative consequences of not pursuing our higher calling and the incredible consequences of when we do. What's your higher calling The thing you are most resisting pursuing. Steven Pressfield on Huberman Lab. andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-VLr4aqmWio) 2025-10-22T12:55Z 7.4M followers, 48.8K engagements
"Boost Attention & Memory with Science-Based Tools Dr. Wendy Suzuki My guest is Dr. Wendy Suzuki Ph.D. Professor of Neural Science and Psychology and soon-to-be Dean of New York University whose research focuses on memory attention brain plasticity and simple daily habits that can be leveraged to improve learning focus memory and cognitive ability. We discuss the role of cardiovascular exercise weight training deliberate cold exposure meditation verbal affirmations sleep and other behavioral practices for enhancing learning mood and stress management and increasing attention span. Dr. Suzuki"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=099hgtRoUZw) 2022-05-23T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Optimizing Workspace for Productivity Focus & Creativity Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I discuss how to optimize your workspace to maximize productivity focus and creativity. I explain how key environmental factors such as lighting the physical layout of your work area and desk setup can influence attention and performance. I also discuss how specific types of sounds can enhance focus and how to adjust your work environment for particular tasks. These practical flexible protocols can be applied whether you are working from home in an office or on the road."
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=23t_ynq2tmk) 2026-01-08T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 140.5K engagements
"Essentials: Science of Building Strong Social Bonds with Family Friends & Romantic Partners In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I discuss the science of social connection and how we form meaningful bonds with others. I explore the neural basis for "social homeostasis"our drive for a certain amount of social interactionwhich explains why we feel lonely seek connection and how we navigate social hierarchies. I also explain how the brain and neurochemicals such as oxytocin and dopamine shape our relationships from infancy through adulthood and underlie traits like introversion and"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=25PtptE7mWk) 2025-11-20T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 110.5K engagements
"Learn to Confront Your Feelings"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2g_wpjzC_-c) 2025-12-23T00:09Z 7.4M followers, 72.3K engagements
"How to Expand Your Consciousness Dr. Christof Koch My guest is Dr. Christof Koch PhD a pioneering researcher on the topic of consciousness an investigator at the Allen Institute for Brain Science and the chief scientist at the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation. We discuss the neuroscience of consciousnesshow it arises in our brain how it shapes our identity and how we can modify and expand it. Dr. Koch explains how we all experience life through a unique perception box which holds our beliefs our memories and thus our biases about reality. We discuss how human consciousness is changed by meditation"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2t4vswC-3mY) 2025-09-15T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 174.6K engagements
"How to Heal From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Dr. Victor Carrin In this episode my guest is Dr. Victor Carrin 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 post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children adolescents and adults. We explain why as children we are particularly vulnerable to PTSD and how stress and trauma affect the developing brain. We also discuss how PTSD is related to attention-deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and vice versa. Dr. Carrin shares effective"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4RFEkGKKhdE) 2024-09-23T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 262.4K engagements
"Welcome to the Huberman Lab Podcast Welcome to the Huberman Lab podcast. I am Dr. Andrew Huberman. My plan in creating this podcast is to discuss neuroscience: how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body controls our perceptions our behaviors and our health. I will also discuss tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Upcoming episodes will cover: sleep and how to get better at sleeping learning dreaming as well as motivation and focus and how to access more focus. We will also cover neuroplasticity fear and stress. Along the way I will discuss"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4b6bwcWK6GE) 2020-12-23T15:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.4M engagements
"A Process for Finding & Achieving Your Unique Purpose Robert Greene In this episode my guest is Robert Greene multiple New York Times bestselling author and expert on human psychology and behavior both at the individual and group levels and in the context of relationships careers and society. We discuss how to find pursue and achieve ones unique life purpose and how to best learn from good and hard experiences along that journey. We discuss power dynamics in relationships the different types of human communication and the interplay between seduction and vulnerability. We discuss how to find"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=50BZQRT1dAg) 2023-12-04T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 15.5M engagements
"The Science of Healthy Hair Hair Loss and How to Regrow Hair In this episode I explain the biology of hair hair growth why hair growth slows and what causes hair to stop growing and/or fall out. I discuss the essential role of hair stem cells and other supporting biological factors for healthy hair growth. Then I describe various approaches (mechanical and chemical) to slow hair loss by increasing blood flow to hair stem cells including minoxidil tadalafil PRP microneedling Botox and ketoconazole treatments. I also discuss how age-related hormone changes cause hair loss and explain the"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6ZrlsVx85ek) 2023-04-10T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 3.2M engagements
"Supplements for Longevity & Their Efficacy Dr. Peter Attia In this episode my guest is Dr. Peter Attia M.D. a Stanford and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine-trained physician expert in improving human healthspan and lifespan. Dr. Attia is also the host ofThe Drive podcast and author of the best-selling book Outlive. We discuss the NAD pathway in human cells and its possible links to aging and health. We evaluate how supplementation can augment molecules in the NAD pathway; we compare NAD NMN and NR different routes of administration their safety and bioavailability. Then we discuss the broader"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=79p1X_7rAMo) 2024-07-29T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 363.4K engagements
"How to Build Endurance Huberman Lab Essentials 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 endurancethe ability to sustain effortrequires the coordination of physical and mental systems driven by energy availability brain willpower and specific training adaptations in the muscles heart lungs and neurons. I explain conditioning protocols designed to enhance four types of endurance from long-duration steady state to muscular endurance and high-intensity intervals and how each"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7MEhDlw1e9k) 2025-04-17T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 592.9K engagements
"The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I explore the science of gratitude and how to develop an effective research-supported gratitude practice. I explain why common gratitude practices (like simply listing things you're grateful for) are far less impactful than engaging in story-based gratitude practices. I also explain how being grateful activates specific brain regions which enhance calm social connection and motivation while reducing anxiety and inflammation. Finally I share why we can't simply trick our"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9gJLWk3W5GQ) 2025-10-23T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 166.9K engagements
"Why Human Connection Matters Therapist best-selling author and expert on male emotional health @realterryreal explains why human connection is essential. terry real therapist social connection human connection terry real therapist social connection human connection"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9tgelcI5X2Q) 2025-12-31T18:19Z 7.4M followers, 54.7K engagements
"The Mental Switch That Separates Pros From Amateurs Are you approaching your work and life in general like an amateur or a pro What each really means and how to if necessary flip the switch. Steven Pressfield author of The War of Art who is still in pro mode at [--] on the Huberman Lab podcast out now. andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ADzehrUgzGg) 2025-10-20T19:55Z 7.4M followers, 103.9K engagements
"How to Avoid Filler Words When You Speak Matt Abrahams (@ThinkFastTalkSmart) lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business (@stanfordgsb) and a world expert in communication and public speaking explains how to reduce filler words (e.g. "um") when you speak. andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AXug0tXxbI0) 2025-11-19T16:42Z 7.4M followers, 81.3K engagements
"How to Prevent & Treat Colds & Flu In this episode I explain the biology of the common cold and flu (influenza) and how the immune system combats these infections. I describe behavior nutrition and supplementation-based tools supported by peer-reviewed research to enhance immune system function and better combat colds and flu. I also dispel common myths about how the cold and flu are transmitted and when you and those around you are contagious. I explain if common preventatives and treatments such as vitamin C zinc vitamin D and echinacea work. I also highlight other compounds known to reduce"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AtChcxeaukQ) 2024-01-08T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 1M engagements
"Using Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I discuss why play is a powerful yet often overlooked tool for shaping the brain across the entire lifespan not just during childhood. I explain how play engages specific brain circuits and neurochemicals allowing us to explore different roles and learn in low-stakes environments uniquely suited to learning. I also describe why adults benefit from deliberately reintroducing play and which forms of play are most effective for expanding cognitive flexibility and creative thinking. Episode"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BRG4_KfTxbs) 2026-01-29T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 81.5K engagements
"Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Generations Dr. Oded Rechavi In this episode my guest is Oded Rechavi Ph.D. professor of neurobiology at Tel Aviv University and expert in how genes are inherited how experiences shape genes and remarkably how some memories of experiences can be passed via genes to offspring. We discuss his research challenging long-held tenets of genetic inheritance and the relevance of those findings to understanding key biological and psychological processes including metabolism stress and trauma. He describes the history of the scientific exploration of the"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CDUetQMKM6g) 2023-02-27T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 915.1K engagements
"Dopamine When You See Certain People Harmed"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CH9hcEh1Lv4) 2026-02-09T20:12Z 7.4M followers, 52K engagements
"Control Your Vagus Nerve to Improve Mood Alertness & Neuroplasticity In this episode I explain how your vagus nervean extensive neural pathway linking your brain and body in both directionspowerfully regulates your mood digestion alertness and even certain food cravings and I explain how you can activate certain vagus nerve pathways to improve your heart rate variability (HRV) a key marker of health and longevity. I also explain how to control vagal pathways to enhance your focus and alertness to improve learning and neuroplasticity. And I explain how your vagus nerve controls levels of"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CLbVW3Pj46A) 2025-06-23T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 513.3K engagements
"The Cure for Addiction My guest on the Huberman Lab podcast out now is @realterryreal therapist best-selling author and expert on male emotional health and how men can build the skills for healthy relating to others: in relationships work friendships and to themselves. We discuss how the conflicting and ever-changing messages about what masculinity is are impacting the mental and physical health of men and boys. Terry explains how learning the skill of "relationality" leads to improvements in all aspects of boys' and men's lives and shares practical tools for how to do that. We also discuss"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D1wxOiVXM_w) 2025-12-30T20:56Z 7.4M followers, 332.4K engagements
"Effects of Fasting & Time Restricted Eating on Fat Loss & Health Huberman Lab Essentials 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 cellular repair. I explain a practical framework for designing a time-restricted eating window that aligns with your lifestyle exercise schedule and social schedule. I also cover what breaks a fast how to support fasting with tools like salt intake and post-meal walks and the use of fasting-related supplements"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D61jJJPIQeo) 2025-08-28T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 549K engagements
"Exercise Nutrition Hormones for Vitality & Longevity Dr. Peter Attia My guest this episode is Dr. Peter Attia M.D. who trained at Stanford University School of Medicine Johns Hopkins Hospital and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Attia is the host of The Drive podcast and is a world expert on behavioral approaches nutritional interventions supplementation and pharmacological techniques to improve lifespan healthspan and athletic performance. We discuss how best to evaluate your health status using routine blood work body scans and regular tests of physical strength and endurance."
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DTCmprPCDqc) 2022-08-15T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2M engagements
"Protocols to Access Creative Energy and Process Rick Rubin In this episode my guest is Rick Rubin world-renowned music producer of numerous award-winning artists including Johnny Cash Red Hot Chili Peppers Beastie Boys Adele Eminem Slayer and many more. Rick is also the host of the podcast Tetragrammaton and the author of the best-selling book about the creative process entitled The Creative Act: A Way of Being. In this Q&A episode Rick explains the practical aspects of the creative process such as specific morning and daily routines the role of movement and how to source and capture ideas"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GpgqXCkRO-w) 2023-12-25T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders Dr. Matthew Johnson In this episode I discuss medical research on psychedelic compounds with Dr. Matthew Johnson Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. We explore the biology and medical clinical trial uses of psilocybin MDMA ayahuasca DMT and LSD. Dr. Johnson shares what the clinical trials in his lab reveal about the potential these compounds hold for treating depression addiction trauma eating disorders ADHD and other disorders of the mind. He describes a typical psychedelic experiment in his"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GzvzWO0NU50) 2021-09-20T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 623.7K engagements
"How Your Brain Works & Changes Todays episode provides an introduction to how the nervous system works to create sensations perceptions emotions thoughts and behaviors as well as how we can change our nervous system a phenomenon known as neuroplasticity. The information sets the stage for all Huberman Lab Podcast episodes that follow by covering neurons synapses brain chemicals and the rhythms that control our ability to focus learn and sleep and more. Timestamps for the episode can be found below. Thank you for your interest in science. We'll see you next week. For an updated list of our"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H-XfCl-HpRM) 2021-01-04T16:00Z 7.4M followers, 2M engagements
"Curing Autism Epilepsy & Schizophrenia with Stem Cells Dr. Sergiu Paca My guest is Dr. Sergiu Paca 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 progress in using stem cells to understand and treat profound autism and other brain disorders. Dr. Paca explains organoids and assembloidshuman stem cellderived tools he pioneered to study treat and cure complex brain diseases. We also discuss ethical and safety issues with using gene editing and stem cells in humans. Episode"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H4mMZ0vliMo) 2025-08-18T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 84.5K engagements
"Understanding & Conquering Depression Huberman Lab Essentials 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 wide-ranging symptoms of depression and explain how key neurotransmitters hormones stress genetics and inflammation contribute to its development and persistence. I also cover treatment options from traditional classes of antidepressant medications to emerging therapies such as ketamine and psilocybin. Finally I highlight lifestyle-based tools"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HWcphoKlbxY) 2025-07-03T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 264.5K engagements
"The Science of Making & Breaking Habits Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I explain how to create lasting habits and break unwanted ones. I explain two habit-building systems: one aligned with daily rhythms and another based on a 21-day cycle of forming and reinforcing habits. I also discuss why habit formation differs between individuals and how certain "linchpin" habits can make other behaviors easier to adopt. Finally I share practical toolsincluding visualization task bracketing and methods for rewiring bad habitsto support lasting behavioral change. Show"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HXuj7wAt7u8) 2025-12-04T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 244.8K engagements
"Therapy Treating Trauma & Other Life Challenges Dr. Paul Conti My guest this episode is Dr. Paul Conti M.D. a psychiatrist and expert in treating trauma personality disorders and psychiatric illnesses and challenges of various kinds. Dr. Conti earned his MD at Stanford and completed his residency at Harvard Medical School. He now runs the Pacific Premiere Groupa clinical practice helping people heal and grow from trauma and other life challenges. We discuss trauma: what it is its far-reaching effects on the mind and body and the best treatment approaches. We also explore how to choose a"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IOl28gj_RXw) 2022-06-06T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 937.1K engagements
"How to Defeat Jet Lag Shift Work & Sleeplessness Huberman Lab Essentials 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 a simple and reliable measurement that helps you quickly adjust to new time zones and counteract the negative effects of nocturnal shift work. I also provide actionable tools for regulating sleep and wake cycles in babies and new parents. The episode emphasizes the critical role of circadian rhythms influenced by factors like light"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=In9Bq4EJMZw) 2024-12-05T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 101.2K engagements
"Tools for Overcoming Substance & Behavioral Addictions Ryan Soave 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 for breaking out of the addictive cycle and staying free of obsessions and compulsions. We also examine the relationship between trauma and addiction. We explore the full recovery processfrom detoxing and physical stabilization to building distress tolerance. We review evidence-supported tools to structure your life at each stage of"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J7yn4tJEmJU) 2025-04-21T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 361.8K engagements
"Using Cortisol & Adrenaline to Boost Our Energy & Immune System Function This episode I describe the biology of two essential hormones we all make: cortisol and adrenaline (also called epinephrine). Cortisol and adrenaline powerfully regulate our levels of energy focus and immune system function. I describe various science-supported tools and practices to increase or decrease cortisol and/or adrenaline depending on one's specific needs and goals. I also describe the biology of nootropics and how cortisol and adrenaline can improve or degrade learning. Finally I review the scientific data and"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JPX8g8ibKFc) 2021-05-03T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 675.5K engagements
"The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep Huberman Lab Essentials 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 focuses on the science and impact of sleep. We explore the importance of sleep and how its nightly structure including REM and non-REM stages helps rejuvenate the mind and body. We also discuss how caffeine alcohol cannabis and melatonin supplements affect your ability to fall asleep and overall sleep quality. Additionally Matt"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JaRGJVrJBQ8) 2025-06-12T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 291.7K engagements
"Essentials: The Science & Practice of Movement Ido Portal In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Ido Portal a movement coach and world expert on human movement. We explore the science and practice of movement including how the nervous system shapes our actions the distinction between reflexive and deliberate movement patterns and how emotion and awareness influence our movement. Ido shares how to build a holistic movement practice into everyday life through an exploration-based approach grounded in playfulness and self-inquiry. Episode show notes:"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JsICN9ZiSjA) 2026-02-05T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 42.6K engagements
"Leverage Dopamine to Overcome Procrastination & Optimize Effort In this episode I explain how dopamine dynamics meaning changes and interactions between our baseline and peak levels of dopamine drive our cravings and sense of motivation. I also explain how to leverage dopamine dynamics to overcome procrastination. I cover behavioral cognitive nutrition-based and supplementation-based tools to optimize baseline and peak dopamine levels to ensure a persistently motivated state. I also discuss how to boost motivation when you are in a rut why you might not want to stack behaviors/substances that"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K-TW2Chpz4k) 2023-03-27T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.1M engagements
"How to Best Guide Your Life Decisions & Path Dr. Jordan Peterson 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 human emotions and motivations healthy versus destructive impulses addictions and generative drives. Topics include how brain states shape decision-makingfor better or worseand how religion and culture can guide us toward and through the best paths in life. We also explore the innate human drive to create "impact at a distance" and how it"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K0hkhbGYaGQ) 2024-12-30T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 3.5M engagements
"Improve Your Lymphatic System for Overall Health & Appearance Here I explain the lymphatic system a crucial bodily network for overall health and appearance. I explain how the lymphatic system works to remove cellular waste and fluid from your organs and combat infections. I provide science-based tools that support your lymphatic system for the sake of health and appearance including: how to reduce fluid retention in your limbs trunk or face how to eliminate 'bags' under your eyes and brain fog and how to improve cardiac health and longevity. Because your lymphatic system lacks a central pump"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KBkl3I645c8) 2025-10-27T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 499.1K engagements
"ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus Huberman Lab Essentials 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. I discuss the neural circuits involved in attention and concentration emphasizing dopamine's role in regulating and coordinating focus. I explain how common prescription stimulants like Ritalin Adderall and Modafinil act on the brain to treat ADHD and discuss non-drug approaches including supplements and behavioral training to"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LAwBdRR4wQk) 2025-07-31T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 414.2K engagements
"Enhance Your Learning Speed & Health Using Neuroscience Based Protocols Dr. Poppy Crum My guest is Dr. Poppy Crum PhD adjunct professor at Stanford former Chief Scientist at Dolby Laboratories and expert in neuroplasticityour brains ability to change in response to experience. She explains how you can learn faster and ways to leverage your smartphone AI and even video games to do so. We also discuss digital twins and the future of health technology. This episode will change the way you think about and use technology and will teach you zero-cost protocols to vastly improve your learning health"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MlmFj1-mOtg) 2025-09-29T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 230.4K engagements
"The Science of Love Desire & Attachment Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I explore the psychology and biology of desire love and attachment. I explain how childhood attachment styles can shape adult romantic relationships and how the brain and body systems influence emotional bonds. I also discuss supplements that may support a healthy libido and practical science-based tools for understanding your relationship patterns and building stronger relationships. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/jwe6R2e Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials:"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NEkUNahduWY) 2026-02-12T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 32.3K engagements
"How to Optimize Fertility in Males & Females In this episode I discuss the mechanisms by which human eggs and sperm are generated the ovulatory/menstrual cycle the conception process and overall fertility in males and females. I also explain how regardless of whether you seek to conceive children optimizing egg and sperm health is directly related to vitality and longevity. I cover the nutrition-based behavioral supplement-based and prescription approaches to optimizing egg and sperm health the ovulatory/menstrual cycle and fertility. In addition I explain lifestyle choices that greatly"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O1YRwWmue4Y) 2023-01-23T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 378.1K engagements
"How to Increase Motivation & Drive Huberman Lab Essentials 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 dopamine plays in driving cravings and motivating action. I explain how dopamine regulates the balance between pleasure and pain and what happens when this system becomes dysregulated leading to addiction. I discuss the role of molecules like serotonin which help enhance the enjoyment of the present and explain how to balance the drive for more"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OLQRAMZi--c) 2025-01-30T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 881.2K engagements
"Essentials: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders Dr. Matthew Johnson 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 Pratts Institute for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics. We explore the science and therapeutic potential of psychedelic medicine including psilocybin MDMA and LSD. We discuss how these substances can profoundly alter perception and self-identity providing long-lasting relief from depression addiction and trauma when used in controlled clinical"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OvHbhzArbfE) 2025-07-24T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 76.6K engagements
"How A Doctor Cured His Own Terminal Disease Dr. David Fajgenbaum My guest is Dr. David Fajgenbaum MD professor of translational medicine and human genetics at the University of Pennsylvania. He explains how unbeknownst to most doctors many approved medications can successfully treat or even cure diseases other than the ones they are typically used to treat. He shares his story of escaping death from Castleman's disease by discovering a life-saving treatment using repurposed drugs that were approved for other purposes. Our conversation explores how researchers physicians and youthe general"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PCbD3hFyfCk) 2025-11-03T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 77.8K engagements
"How to Achieve True Happiness Using Science-Based Protocols Dr. Laurie Santos 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 increases happiness examining factors such as money social comparison free time alone time versus time spent with others pets and the surprising positive impact of negative visualizations. We also explore common myths and truths about introverts and extroverts the science of motivation and how to adjust your hedonic set"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Phm-Alz1Zjo) 2024-12-23T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 605.7K engagements
"How Foods & Nutrients Control Our Moods Huberman Lab Essentials 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 cravings highlighting the roles of key neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin in driving eating behaviors. I explain the biological mechanisms behind cravings for specific foods such as sugar and how psychological factors like belief effects can influence our perception of hunger. I also describe how certain nutrients like"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q4qWzbP0q7I) 2025-01-23T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 648.4K engagements
"Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation Focus & Satisfaction This episode serves as a sort of Dopamine Masterclass. I discuss the immensely powerful chemical that we all make in our brain and body: dopamine. I describe what it does and the neural circuits involved. I explain dopamine peaks and baselines and the cell biology of dopamine depletion. I include [--] tools for how to control your dopamine release for sake of motivation focus avoiding and combating addiction and depression and I explain why dopamine stacking with chemicals and behaviors inevitably leads to states of underwhelm and"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QmOF0crdyRU) 2021-09-27T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 12.4M engagements
"Oral Health Protocols Dubbed by ElevenLabs The new Huberman Lab episode is all about oral health. It covers everything from brushing and flossing as well as how to repair cavities without drilling (which depends on how deep they are into the tooth of course) as well as the oral microbiome which is critical for whole body health gum health the legitimate concerns of being a mouth breather especially during sleep and much more. Researching this episode has led me to significantly revamp my oral health protocols. The good news is all of them are easy take a limited amount of time and are either"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QpoaNklmRPc) 2024-02-13T22:01Z 7.4M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Make Habits Easy to Start"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QwK8ChEcV2Q) 2026-01-06T16:57Z 7.4M followers, 68.9K engagements
"Essentials: Tools to Boost Attention & Memory Dr. Wendy Suzuki In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Wendy Suzuki PhD a professor of neural science and psychology at New York University. We discuss simple daily habits to improve focus memory and overall cognitive performance. Dr. Suzuki explains how exercise directly enhances brain functionboth the immediate benefits of a single workout and long-term support for cognitive health. We also discuss how meditation verbal affirmations sleep and other behavioral practices positively influence mood and stress regulation. Episode"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RmwbNdyrilk) 2026-01-15T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 223.9K engagements
"Essentials: Using Hypnosis to Enhance Mental & Physical Health & Performance Dr. David Spiegel In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. David Spiegel MD the Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Director of the Center on Stress and Health and Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. We discuss the science and clinical applications of hypnosis including how hypnosis works in the brain. We examine the evidence-based uses of clinical and self-hypnosis for pain trauma phobias sleep and stress and explain how to gauge"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SOo4yNoaAoc) 2025-11-27T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 47.7K engagements
"Control Pain & Heal Faster With Your Brain Huberman Lab Essentials 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 complex experience shaped by both internal factors like emotions and genetics as well as external factors such as context. I explain how practical strategies like acupuncture breathing techniques exercise and temperature modulation can influence the bodys pain response and accelerate recovery. I also discuss topics like phantom limb pain"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SjPJn4QP0dk) 2025-01-09T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 139.2K engagements
"How to Cultivate a Positive Growth-Oriented Mindset Dr. Jamil Zaki In this episode my guest is Dr. Jamil Zaki Ph.D. professor of psychology at Stanford University director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Laboratory and the author of the new book Hope for Cynics. We discuss cynicism and its healthier more adaptive alternative healthy skepticism and how embracing healthy skepticism can enhance both our emotional and physical health. We discuss the data on how cynicism affects us as individuals and in relationships causing lower levels of happiness poorer physical health and reduced"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U2BPitASUh0) 2024-09-02T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 525K engagements
"Optimize Your Exercise Program with Science-Based Tools Jeff Cavaliere My guest for this episode is Jeff Cavaliere MSPT CSCS a world-class physical therapist and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Jeff has coached athletes from novices to professionals and has taught science-based physical training protocols to tens of millions of everyday people through his enormously clear and actionable online programs. Jeff is a true expert in resistance and cardiovascular training and injury prevention and rehabilitation and he has extensive knowledge of proper form posture nutrition and"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UNCwdFxPtE8) 2022-07-04T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.8M engagements
"Master the Creative Process Twyla Tharp Twyla Tharp is a world-renowned dancer choreographer and expert on the creative process. She explains how to achieve creative success by keeping a highly disciplined routine that ultimately allows you to bring your creative visions to life. She explains how to establish a central message for each project how to think about your audience navigate criticism and continually elevate your standards with daily actions. We discuss how one's view of hard work competition and even your name can shape what you think you're capable of and ultimately achieve. This"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VnPQ4mLRG-c) 2025-12-08T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 113.1K engagements
"How Tone of Voice Shapes Emotional State of Listeners In a recent Huberman Lab episode my guest was Chris Voss a former FBI hostage negotiator. During the episode we discuss how the tone of speaking voice shapes the emotional tone of an entire conversation and why a low-frequency calm voice creates a calm state in the listener and a calm rational conversation. Regardless of whether your voice is high or low or somewhere in between this information can be applied to have more effective conversations of all kinds. It all boils down to how the neurons in the auditory cortex respond to"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W5zqC5cYcS0) 2023-11-14T21:36Z 7.4M followers, 4.3M engagements
"Science & Health Benefits of Belief in God & Religion Dr. David DeSteno 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 cant reveal about the existence of God and where religious faith and science do and do not align. We also discuss why questions about lifes origins miracles and the afterlife have persisted across time. Dr. DeSteno explains how religious rituals cause meaningful improvements in mental and physical health and how prayer and gratitude can markedly reduce stress increase"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Whe2Jh9q6jI) 2025-08-25T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 230.9K engagements
"How to Shape Your Identity & Goals Dr. Maya Shankar In this episode my guest is Maya Shankar Ph.D. a cognitive scientist former senior advisor to the White House and Chair of the White House Social and Behavioral Sciences Team. She is the creator and host of the podcast A Slight Change of Plans. We discuss how our identities develop and change how our beliefs and internal narratives shape our perception of self and how to use structured introspection about our values to determine our goals. We discuss how to cope and grow through uncertain situations especially those that force us to"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X8Hw8zeCDTA) 2023-07-24T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Science of Muscle Growth Increasing Strength & Muscular Recovery In this episode I describe how our brain and nervous system control muscle tissue and how to leverage that for muscle maintenance growth (hypertrophy) and recovery. I explain muscle metabolism and muscle fiber recruitment. I detail protocols for increasing muscular growth and for neuro-muscular recovery. I explain the effects of deliberate cold anti-inflammatory agents and anti-histamines on training progress. I describe science-supported protocols using certain weight load ranges total sets per week training intensity frequency"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XLr2RKoD-oY) 2021-05-31T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 6.7M engagements
"Protocols for Excellent Parenting & Improving Relationships of All Kinds Dr. Becky Kennedy In this episode my guest is Dr. Becky Kennedy Ph.D. a clinical psychologist bestselling author and founder of Good Inside an education platform for parents and parents-to-be. We discuss actionable protocols for raising resilient emotionally healthy kids and effective alternatives to typical forms of reward and punishment that instead teach children valuable skills and strengthen the parent-child bond. These protocols also apply to other types of relationships: professional romantic friendships siblings"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XT_6Lvkhxvo) 2024-02-26T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Micronutrients for Health & Longevity Dr. Rhonda Patrick My guest is Rhonda Patrick Ph.D. She earned her doctoral degree in biomedical science from St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and has become one of the leading public health educators on the brain and general health aging cancer and nutrition. We discuss the four major categories of micronutrients that regulate cellular and organ stress antioxidants inflammation hormone regulation the immune system and longevity. Dr. Patrick provides actionable protocols for obtaining key"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XcvhERcZpWw) 2022-05-02T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Essentials: Breathing for Mental & Physical Health & Performance Dr. Jack Feldman In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Jack Feldman PhD a Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology at the University of California Los Angeles and a leading expert in the science of breathing. We explain the mechanics of breathing and the neural circuits that generate and regulate our breathing rhythm. We also discuss how breathing patterns profoundly influence mental states including their role in reducing anxiety and enhancing emotional resilience. Dr. Feldman also shares practical tools such"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y3NUEPNZDMA) 2025-11-13T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 96.3K engagements
"Essentials: The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging Dr. David Sinclair In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. David Sinclair PhD a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School and a leading expert on the biology of aging. We discuss the cellular and molecular mechanisms of agingand how specific behaviors such as fasting regular exercise and NAD-boosting compounds like NMN can activate the body's natural longevity pathways. This discussion highlights how lifestyle choices profoundly influence the aging process and may even slow or reverse key aspects of biological aging."
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ykvkg2Jz3X8) 2025-10-30T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 185.1K engagements
"How to Speak Clearly & With Confidence Matt Abrahams My guest is Matt Abrahams lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a world expert in communication and public speaking. He explains how to speak with clarity and confidence and how to be more authentic in your communication in all settings: public work relationships etc. He shares how to eliminate filler words ("umm"-ing) how to overcome stage fright and how to structure messages in a way that makes audiences remember the information. He also shares how to recover gracefully if you "blank out" on stage and simple drills and"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZtTUfMHuioA) 2025-11-17T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 383.6K engagements
"How to Become Resilient Forge Your Identity & Lead Others Jocko Willink My guest is Jocko Willink a retired Navy SEAL officer and author of multiple books on effective leadership and teamwork self-discipline and mindset and host of the Jocko Podcast. We discuss how people can build and sculpt their identity and psychology through specific mindsets and actions and how to adapt the self to novel and challenging situations using specific daily routines. We consider how energy actually stems from physical action and describe practical tools and scientific mechanisms for leveraging exercise cold"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=__RAXBLt1iM) 2022-12-26T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.8M engagements
"How Smell Taste & Pheromones Shape Behavior Huberman Lab Essentials 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 explain how these senses help us detect chemicals in the environment and respond to a variety of environmental cues. I discuss the connection between the olfactory system and cognitive performance and I provide practical tools to enhance learning sensory function and brain health. Additionally I examine how chemical signals exchanged between"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_eDg9yOvvrQ) 2025-05-01T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 81.1K engagements
"How to Improve Your Eye Health & Offset Vision Loss Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg In this episode my guest is Jeffrey Goldberg MD PhD professor and chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University. His clinical and research efforts focus on retinal and optic nerve diseases such as glaucoma and on discovering stem cell and nanotechnology treatments to cure blindness. We discuss how to maintain and improve eye health throughout life; the advantages and disadvantages of corrective lenses including whether you should wear readers; the use and risks of contact"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_ltcLEM-5HU) 2023-06-26T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 4.7M engagements
"How to Find Build & Maintain Healthy Romantic Relationships Esther Perel 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. The answer includes curiosity not just about the other person but more importantly about who we can evolve into through healthy relating. Esther explains the fundamental differences and challenges in relationships formed at different stages of life. We also discuss relationship conflict and how to give and receive a true apology."
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ajneRM-ET1Q) 2024-09-16T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Best Ways to Build Better Habits & Break Bad Ones James Clear James Clear is an expert on behavioral change and habits and the author of the bestselling book Atomic Habits. We discuss the best ways to build new healthy habits and end bad ones without relying on motivation or willpower. Rather than list off categories of tools or acronyms James explains how anchoring the changes you want to make in your identity and physical environment allows you to make desired changes quickly and ones that stick. Whether your goal is better fitness and physical health productivity or mental health you'll"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bdsc3Spm6Sw) 2026-01-05T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 385.9K engagements
"Why Women Over [--] Should Consider Freezing Their Eggs Dr. Thas Aliabadi MD board-certified OB/GYN surgeon and leading expert in women's health explains how age and PCOS influence egg quality and provides guidance on how many eggs women should consider freezing to maximize future fertility. andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c-35hs95O18) 2025-11-27T01:50Z 7.4M followers, 64.6K engagements
"How to Overcome Inner Resistance Steven Pressfield My guest is Steven Pressfield author of The War of Art and expert in how to overcome the inner force of "resistance"the self-sabotaging tendency to procrastinate on your life's most important work that keeps you from realizing your professional and creative potential. Steven shares actionable tools for defeating inner resistance that work. His approach is concrete not based on slogans or inspirational messages. As the author of numerous best-selling books and screenplays Steven's routines for cultivating discipline and focus including his"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cpKsogGdem4) 2025-10-20T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 371K engagements
"How Smartphones & Social Media Impact Mental Health & the Realistic Solutions Dr. Jonathan Haidt In this episode my guest is Dr. Jonathan Haidt Ph.D. professor of social psychology at New York University and bestselling author on how technology and culture impact the psychology and health of kids teens and adults. We discuss the dramatic rise of suicide depression and anxiety as a result of replacing a play-based childhood with smartphones social media and video games. He explains how a screen-filled childhood leads to challenges in psychological development that negatively impact learning"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=csubiPlvFWk) 2024-06-10T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 913.1K engagements
"Optimal Protocols for Studying & Learning In this episode I discuss science-supported protocols to optimize your depth and rate of learning of material and skills. I explain the neurobiology of learning and neuroplasticity and how correctly timed self-directed test-taking can be leveraged to improve learning and prevent forgetting. I discuss the study habits of the most successful learners ways to limit distractions how to set study goals and how tests can be used as tools to learn not just as a means for evaluating ones mastery of learned material. A surprising aspect of tests specifically"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ddq8JIMhz7c) 2024-08-26T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 3.5M engagements
"How Psilocybin Can Rewire Our Brain Its Therapeutic Benefits & Its Risks In this episode I discuss what psilocybin is (chemically) and how it works at the cellular and neural circuit level to trigger neuroplasticity which is our brains ability to rewire itself in ways that lead to long-lasting shifts in our emotional cognitive and behavioral patterns and abilities. I discuss the emerging clinical trial evidence for the use of psilocybin in the treatment of depression addictions and other psychiatric challenges. I explain the typical duration and phases of a psilocybin journey the different"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eIxVfln02Ss) 2023-05-08T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.8M engagements
"Dr. Paul Conti: How to Build and Maintain Healthy Relationships Huberman Lab Guest Series This is episode [--] of a 4-part special series on mental health with Dr. Paul Conti M.D. a psychiatrist who did his medical training at Stanford School of Medicine and residency at Harvard Medical School. He is the author of the book Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic. Dr. Conti explains how to find develop and strengthen healthy relationships including romantic relationships work and colleague relationships and friendships. He explains a roadmap of the conscious and unconscious mind that can allow anyone to"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eMqWH3LYiII) 2023-09-20T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Don't Start a Conversation With an Apology Stanford GSB lecturer and expert in communication Matt Abrahams explains why starting conversations with confidencerather than apologiessets a stronger tone and leads to better interactions. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ZtTUfMHuioA andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eRx6rcJefVI) 2025-12-01T18:15Z 7.4M followers, 86.4K engagements
"Lose Fat With Science-Based Tools Huberman Lab Essentials 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 like fidgeting and shivering trigger adrenaline to boost fat metabolism. I also examine the impact of exercise intensity and fasted workouts on fat burning and how supplements such as caffeine GLP-1 and berberine can further support fat loss. These science-based tools go beyond traditional calorie counting to enhance metabolism and improve"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f4cdu-QiKHo) 2025-04-03T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 942.3K engagements
"Essentials: How to Optimize Your Hormones for Health & Vitality Dr. Kyle Gillett In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Kyle Gillett MD a dual board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine and an expert in optimizing hormone levels to improve overall health. We explain how to improve hormone levels across the lifespan in both men and women using behavioral nutritional and exercise-based tools. We also discuss common clinical topics including hormone testing PCOS hair loss testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and peptides focusing on potential benefits"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fYhY-vC000A) 2025-12-25T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 95.1K engagements
"The Science of Psychedelics for Mental Health Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris In this episode my guest is Robin Carhart-Harris PhD distinguished professor of neurology and psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. He is one of the leading researchers studying how psychedelics such as psilocybin LSD and DMT can change the human brain and in doing so be used to successfully treat various mental health challenges such as major depression anorexia obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and addiction. He explains how psilocybin induces sustained changes in adaptive brain wiring and"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fcxjwA4C4Cw) 2023-05-22T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 783.5K engagements
"Essentials: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity Dr. Rhonda Patrick In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Rhonda Patrick PhD a biomedical scientist and a leading health educator focused on nutrition aging and general health. We discuss four key micronutrients that influence cellular stress responses inflammation detoxification and longevity and how to increase your intake of each through diet or supplementation. We also cover deliberate cold and heat exposure along with exercise and how these tools support metabolic cardiovascular and cognitive health as we age. Episode"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fh2dBmLN-ZM) 2026-01-01T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 151.5K engagements
"Transform Your Mental Health With Diet & Lifestyle Dr. Chris Palmer 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 improve mitochondrial health and thereby provide relief from adult and childhood ADHD bipolar disorder schizophrenia and symptoms of autism. We discuss mitochondrial biology whether vaccines can impact inflammation and mitochondrial health and the potential ramifications. We also review creatine methylene blue and urolithin A as well as the"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hCyvqRq5YmM) 2025-03-31T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 361K engagements
"How to Lose Fat & Gain Muscle With Nutrition Alan Aragon 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 discuss how to optimize your protein intake including how much to consume per meal and when and the facts and myths about the 30-gram rule and the anabolic window following exercise. We also discuss controversial topics such as seed oils artificial sweeteners animal vs. plant proteins training fasted for fat loss and collagen supplementation."
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h_1zlead9ZU) 2025-07-07T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 704.7K engagements
"Dr. Matt Walker: Protocols to Improve Your Sleep Huberman Lab Guest Series This is episode [--] of a 6-part special series on sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker Ph.D. a professor of neuroscience and psychology and founder of the Center for Human Sleep Science at the University of California Berkeley. We discuss basic and advanced tools for improving sleep and explain how sleep quality is affected by temperature light and dark caffeine alcohol cannabis nutrition meal timing and different medications. Dr. Walker also provides strategies for coping with a poor night of sleep wind-down routines"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hvPGfcAgk9Y) 2024-04-10T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 654.5K engagements
"Learn Faster Using Failures Movement & Balance In this episode I discuss how we can use specific types of behavior to change our brain both for sake of learning the movements themselves and for allowing us to learn non-movement-based information as well. I describe the key role that errors play in triggering our brains to change and how the vestibular (balance) system can activate and amplify neuroplasticity. As always I cover science and science-based practical tools. Thank you in advance for your questions and for your interest in science #HubermanLab For an updated list of our current"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hx3U64IXFOY) 2021-02-15T13:30Z 7.4M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Essentials: Understanding & Treating Addiction Dr. Anna Lembke 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 dopamine drives reward motivation and addictive behaviors. Dr. Lembke explains the concept of the pleasure-pain balance of dopamine and how this cycle plays a key role in the development and persistence of addiction. We also discuss some of the challenges of addiction recovery including withdrawal relapses and the potential benefits of"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=i4gvIeA3RcI) 2025-06-26T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 345.6K engagements
"How to Safeguard Your Hormone Health & Fertility Dr. Shanna Swan 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 worlds leading expert on the harmful impact of chemicals in our food water cosmetics and various household and consumer products on our hormones and the consequences for fertility and overall reproductive health. She explains how exposure to phthalates and other endocrine disruptors adversely impacts fetal development puberty and the adult brain and body. We discuss"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=i5611OvTFGM) 2024-11-04T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 243.8K engagements
"Dr. Glen Jeffery: Using Red Light to Improve Your Health & the Harmful Effects of LEDs Dr. Glen Jeffery PhD is a professor of neuroscience at University College London and a leading expert on how different colors (wavelengths) of light impact cellular organ and overall health. He explains that long-wavelength light (red near-infrared and infrared) can enter the body and brain to enhance mitochondrial function and thereby improve metabolism eyesight blood glucose regulation mood hormones and more. We also discuss how short-wavelength light from LED bulbs can impair mitochondrial health and why"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iT8W6kaD-RA) 2025-12-01T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 272.3K engagements
"More Sun Exposure Is Associated With a Longer Life Glen Jeffery PhD is a professor of neuroscience at University College London and a leading expert on how different colors (wavelengths) of light impact cellular organ and overall health. He explains new evidence showing that regular sunlight exposurewhile avoiding sunburnmay reduce all-cause mortality. #hubermanlab #science #sunlight #health #shorts"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=itDBS3zefuI) 2025-12-10T00:47Z 7.4M followers, 99.6K engagements
"How to Improve Memory & Focus Using Science Protocols Dr. Charan Ranganath 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 memory works what causes diseases of dementia like Alzheimers and science-based strategies to reduce age-related cognitive decline. We also cover the essential role of curiosity and the dopamine-curiosity link that can assist memory formation and neuroplasticity. We then discuss challenges with attention and focus and how"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jC8Pu9HBd48) 2024-09-30T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 609.8K engagements
"This Is What Top Performers Do Differently James Clear explains the "never miss twice" rulea simple mindset that separates top performers from others when it comes to building lasting habits. james clear atomic habits habits james clear atomic habits habits"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jFXTc_rCTj4) 2026-01-05T20:41Z 7.4M followers, 87.2K engagements
"Build Muscle Size Increase Strength & Improve Recovery Huberman Lab Essentials 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 decline. I explain how the nervous system drives muscle movement the key differences between training for hypertrophy or strength and resistance training protocols to build muscle for performance and healthy aging. Additionally I discuss tools for assessing recovery and the role of key nutrientssuch as creatine and"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jgaoLdS82vw) 2025-04-10T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 936.6K engagements
"How Cannabis Impacts Health & the Potential Risks Dr. Matthew Hill In this episode my guest is Dr. Matthew Hill a professor of cell biology and anatomy at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute at the University of Calgary and an expert on the biology of cannabis. We discuss how cannabis affects the brain to produce its psychoactive effects (feeling high) including altered time perception focus memory appetite and stress. We discuss how THC vs. cannabidiol (CBD) affects the brain the effects of different routes of cannabis administration (e.g. smoking vaping edibles) high-potency THC and whether"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jouFvyRZntk) 2024-07-08T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 824.6K engagements
"How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence Dr. Marc Brackett 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 emotions are how to interpret them and how to work with emotions to yield a more impactful meaningful and healthier life. We explore differences between introverts and extroverts in-person and text-based emotional communication and how emotional suppression impacts us. We discuss emotional intelligence and describe tools to improve emotional"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kG5Qb9sr0YQ) 2024-09-09T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Science & Tools of Learning & Memory Dr. David Eagleman Dr. David Eagleman PhD is a neuroscientist bestselling author and professor at Stanford University. We discuss how to leverage the science of neuroplasticity to learn new skills and information and how accurate and false memories form and are forgotten. We also discuss time perception and why it speeds up or slows down depending on our age and stress level. We cover dreaming and the meaning of visual and other dream content. And we discuss the neuroscience of cultural and political polarization and how to remedy it. This episode provides"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lEULFeUVYf0) 2026-01-26T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 228.9K engagements
"The Science & Treatment of Bipolar Disorder In this episode I explain the biology symptoms causes and types of bipolar disorder (sometimes called bipolar depression). I discuss neuroplasticity and how the brain normally regulates mood energy and perceptions; then I contrast that with the biology of bipolar disorder which is characterized by extremes of energy and mood e.g. mania and depression. I outline the mechanisms through which bipolar disorder manifests in the brain including deficits of interoception and reduced connections between the parietal and limbic systems. I also outline how"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m_OazsImOiI) 2022-07-25T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"How Sugar & Processed Foods Impact Your Health Dr. Robert Lustig In this episode my guest is Dr. Robert Lustig M.D. neuroendocrinologist professor of pediatrics at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and a bestselling author on nutrition and metabolic health. We address the calories in- calories out (CICO) model of metabolism and weight regulation and how specific macronutrients (protein fat carbohydrates) fiber and sugar can modify the CICO equation. We cover how different types of sugars specifically fructose sugars found in liquid form taste intensity and other factors impact"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=n28W4AmvMDE) 2023-12-18T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 4.9M engagements
"Improve Energy & Longevity by Optimizing Mitochondria Dr. Martin Picard Dr. Martin Picard PhD is a professor of behavioral medicine at Columbia University and an expert on how our behaviors and psychology shape cellular energy production and rates of aging. He explains that your mitochondria dont just make energy; they translate what you doyour mindset and your relationshipsinto the energy you experience as vitality or lack thereof. He explains how exercise nutrition sleep meditation and even certain thought patterns and our sense of purpose can charge our cells like batteries. He also shares"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nMkQUlBtFlk) 2025-12-15T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 341.6K engagements
"Access Your Best Self With Mind-Body Practices Belief Testing & Imagination Dr. Martha Beck In this episode my guest is Dr. Martha Beck Ph.D. a Harvard-trained sociologist bestselling author and one of the worlds foremost experts on personal exploration and development. Dr. Beck shares specific frameworks and practices to tap into your unique and deepest desires core truths and best life directionall elements that comprise your authentic self. She also explains how to align your work and relationships of all kinds with your true self and how to embrace the discomfort and process of leaving"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nOgypsWKjm4) 2024-08-05T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Essentials: Build a Healthy Gut Microbiome Dr. Justin Sonnenburg In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Justin Sonnenburg PhD a professor of microbiology and immunology at Stanford University. We discuss how microbes in our gut impact our mental and physical health and how diet and the environment affect the gut microbiome. We explain how lifestyle factors such as antibiotics and Western-style diets (high fat low fiber and rich in processed foods) can damage gut diversity and whether prebiotics or probiotics are useful tools. Throughout the episode we highlight evidence-based"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=n_MVhE63ZQQ) 2025-12-11T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 155.5K engagements
"Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake Today's episode provides a host of information on what makes us sleepy sleep soundly and feel awake and alert. It covers a broad range of tools for anyone wishing to improve their sleep and wakeful state. The science and logic for each tool is described. Please put your questions related to Episodes [--] & [--] in the comments section below so I can address them in Episode [--] "Office Hours". Note: a special episode devoted to shift workers and jetlag is coming out soon. As always thank you for your interest in science For an updated list of our current"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nm1TxQj9IsQ) 2021-01-11T13:59Z 7.4M followers, 4.4M engagements
"How to Break Destructive Patterns My guest this last week on the Huberman Lab podcast is @davidchoe one of the world's most successful painters graffiti artists and all-around creatives. We discuss the creative drive trauma addiction cycles of joy and pain and novelty chasing and David offers some very valuable tools and insights that anyone can benefit from. I say that because he's really talking about how to navigate the human experience: to express yourself but also to build a life that is solid with respect to relationships and relationship to self and that is grounded in real joy not"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oDRffy7sTBU) 2025-12-28T22:40Z 7.4M followers, 121.7K engagements
"How to Build Maintain & Repair Gut Health Dr. Justin Sonnenburg My guest this episode is Dr. Justin Sonnenburg Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Stanford University. Dr. Sonnenburgs research focuses on how microbes in our gut impact our mental and physical health and how diet and environment shape the gut microbiome. We discuss the architecture of the gut microbiome and microbiota variability in different regions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and how these can change in response to diet environment or genetics. We explore the early establishment of the microbiome and how the"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ouCWNRvPk20) 2022-03-07T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Understanding & Treating Addiction Dr. Anna Lembke In this episode I interview Dr. Anna Lembke MD Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Lembke is a psychiatrist and expert in treating addictions of all kinds: drugs alcohol food sex video games gambling medication etc. She is also an expert in the opioid crisis and the author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. We discuss the biology and psychology of why people become addicted to certain substances and behaviors and the key role that our dopamine"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p3JLaF_4Tz8) 2021-08-16T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 3.1M engagements
"How to Enhance Focus and Improve Productivity Dr. Cal Newport In this episode my guest is Dr. Cal Newport Ph.D. a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and bestselling author of numerous books on focus and productivity and how to access the deepest possible layers of your cognitive abilities in order to do quality work and lead a more balanced life. We discuss how to avoid digital distraction specific systems to best arrange and update your schedule and how to curate your work and home environment. We discuss how to engage with smartphones and technology the significant"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p4ZfkezDTXQ) 2024-03-11T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.7M engagements
"Using Your Nervous System to Enhance Your Immune System This episode teaches you a lot about the immune system immune-brain interactions and offers [--] potential tools for enhancing immune system function. I discuss how our immune system works and science-supported tools we can use to enhance our immune system. I discuss the innate and adaptive immune systems and our various microbiomes-- not just in our gut but also in our nose eyes and mouth and how to keep them healthy. And I review how specific patterns of breathing and foods maintain a healthy mucosal barrier that is crucial for fighting"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=poOf8b2WE2g) 2021-11-01T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 713.3K engagements
"Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Nutrition & Supplementation for Fitness Huberman Lab Guest Series In this episode [--] of a 6-part series on fitness exercise and performance with Andy Galpin PhD professor of kinesiology at California State University Fullerton he explains optimal nutrition hydration and supplementation to achieve your fitness goals. We cover macronutrient guidelines when to eat relative to training and training fasted versus fed. Dr. Galpin describes proper hydration for before and during exercise how dehydration and/or low electrolyte concentrations impede physical and mental"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q37ARYnRDGc) 2023-02-22T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 5.3M engagements
"Defining Healthy Masculinity & How to Build It Terry Real Terry Real is a therapist and best-selling author expert on male emotional health and how men can build the skills for healthy relating to others: in relationships work friendships and to themselves. We discuss how mixed and ever-changing messages about what masculinity is are impacting the mental and physical health of men and boys. Terry explains how learning the skill of "relationality" leads to improvements in all aspects of boys' and men's lives and shares practical tools for how to do that. We also discuss the essential role of"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qGb7hYMlA3o) 2025-12-29T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 158.9K engagements
"The Science of How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen This episode I discuss the hormones testosterone and estrogen and how they impact the brain body and behavior at ages after puberty. I also discuss how various behaviors such as exercise (resistance and endurance training) and sex or observing sex impact these hormones and their levels. I ask: "what specifically is it about such activities that impact testosterone and estrogen"; the resounding theme is that when our nervous system is activated in particular ways it drives our endocrine system and vascular system to activate or repress"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qJXKhu5UZwk) 2021-04-12T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Build Muscle & Strength & Forge Your Life Path Dorian Yates Dorian Yates is a former professional bodybuilder six-time Mr. Olympia winner and a pioneer of high-intensity low-volume training for building muscle size and strength. He explains how anyone can vastly improve their fitness mindset and appearance by training with weights just two or three days per week for less than an hour. We also discuss how to determine your natural strengths and passions and select which life path is right for you. Dorian also shares his journey and transformation from wayward youth to world champion athlete"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qzXU390N3vs) 2026-01-19T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 541.7K engagements
"Protocols to Improve Vision & Eyesight Huberman Lab Essentials 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 to process light color and motion using specialized structures such as the retina and photoreceptors and why conditions like nearsightedness visual hallucinations and lazy eye occur. I also cover specific visual protocols to increase alertness and focus during work improve sleep and support visual health. Additionally I highlight key"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ssmwxKPFMFU) 2025-04-24T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 244.3K engagements
"Adderall Stimulants & Modafinil for ADHD: Short- & Long-Term Effects In this episode I explain how medications such as Adderall Ritalin Vyvanse and other stimulants work to increase focus and treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I explain the brain circuits involved in focus and the key roles dopamine and norepinephrine play in their regulation. Then I explain how stimulants such as Adderall and Vyvanse can increase focus and reduce hyperactivity in kids or adults with ADHD and how and why Ritalin and other medications (e.g. Modafinil Guanfacine) may work better for some. I"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sxgCC4H1dl8) 2023-05-29T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Understand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools This episode I explain the mechanisms by which different types of memories are established in our brain and how to leverage the amount and timing of key neurochemicals and hormones such as adrenaline (aka epinephrine) and cortisol to improve your learning and memory abilities. I describe multiple science-based protocols to do this including repetition caffeine emotional states deliberate cold exposure sleep meditation and the role of vision including taking mental snapshots. I also describe how exercise and an associated hormone"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=szqPAPKE5tQ) 2022-05-16T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"The Science of Setting & Achieving Goals In this episode I discuss the science of setting assessing and pursuing goals. I explain the neural (brain) circuits that underlie goal setting and pursuit. Then I describe nine science-supported tools anyone can apply toward their goals. I explain when and how to use goal visualization when to use multitasking and how to use specific rewards to improve the likelihood of reaching your goals. I also explain why envisioning failures and their consequences are effective and how to set goals of the appropriate level of challenge. I also explain how the"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t1F7EEGPQwo) 2022-01-17T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 2M engagements
"Dr. Paul Conti: How to Understand & Assess Your Mental Health Huberman Lab Guest Series This is episode [--] of a 4-part special series on mental health with psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti M.D. who trained at Stanford School of Medicine and completed his residency at Harvard Medical School before founding his clinical practice the Pacific Premiere Group. Dr. Conti defines mental health in actionable terms and describes the foundational elements of the self including the structure and function of the unconscious and conscious mind which give rise to all our thoughts behaviors and emotions. He also"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tLRCS48Ens4) 2023-09-06T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 14.9M engagements
"Developing a Rational Approach to Supplementation for Health & Performance Huberman Lab Podcast In this episode I explain how to design a supplementation protocol to support maximum mental and physical health and performance depending on your specific needs nutrition lifestyle and finances. When most people hear about supplements they think they are vitamin supplements but there are many compounds that are powerful and sold over-the-counter that can enhance our health in performance and that cant be obtained from foods. First I discuss foundational supplements to support overall health"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tLS6t3FVOTI) 2023-01-09T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.7M engagements
"How Your Thoughts Are Built & How You Can Shape Them Dr. Jennifer Groh My guest is Dr. Jennifer Groh PhD professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University. She explains how our brain encodes sights and sounds and integrates them so we can navigate and understand the world around us. She explains what thoughts really are and how what you focus on determines your thoughts not just in that moment but your future thoughts too. We discuss this in the context of how to improve your level of focus and happiness and how to complete tasks and task-switch more effectively. We also discuss how"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tb6ApBIXr1k) 2025-11-10T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 142.5K engagements
"Erasing Fears & Traumas Using Modern Neuroscience Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I explore the neuroscience of fear and trauma and how to effectively process and eliminate traumatic responses. I explain why successful fear treatment requires both extinction of the old fearful response and replacement with a new positive associationnot just cognitive reframing. I also explain how the threat reflex activates specific circuits connecting the amygdala prefrontal cortex and dopamine systems and why detailed recounting of traumatic events progressively reduces their"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tpntW9Tte4M) 2025-11-06T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 243.8K engagements
"Why Reading (Books) Makes Us Better at Speaking As we read the muscles that generate speech engage. The same phenomenon does not occur when we hear or listen to sentences. In other words reading is a form of speech practice. andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=v2YTJBKLLY0) 2025-05-04T18:16Z 7.4M followers, 927.4K engagements
"How to Increase Motivation & Drive This episode explains the science of motivation and drive. I describe how dopamine a chemical we all make in our brain underlies our desire for and pursuit of our goals as well as our capacity to move and experience pleasure. I describe how we can leverage specific behaviors reward schedules and dopamine-prolactin balance to help ensure we can maintain motivation and capacity for pleasure over the long term. I also discuss dopamine in the context of ADHD craving and addiction and some absolutely amazing results about specificity of drug effects based purely"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vA50EK70whE) 2021-03-22T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2M engagements
"Time Perception Memory & Focus Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I explore how biological rhythms and neurochemicals impact our perception of time. I describe how the body aligns with daily and seasonal light cycles to regulate hormones that influence energy mood and motivation throughout the year. I share science-based tools to enhance focus and productivity including strategies for structuring work intervals and optimizing the timing of exercise and daily light exposure. I also explain how neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin influence our perception"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vXTK0Ac9i1Q) 2025-10-09T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 141.2K engagements
"Red Light Slows Retinal Aging in Animals #redlight #science #hubermanlab #shorts andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vXVGAanRWQM) 2025-12-08T03:27Z 7.4M followers, 50K engagements
"How to Learn Skills Faster This episode I discuss the science and practice of learning physical skills: what it involves at a biological level and what to focus on during skill learning at each stage to maximize learning speed and depth. I also describe what to do immediately after a training session (note: this is different than the optimal protocol for cognitive skill training) and as you progress to more advanced levels of performance. I also cover the science of skill-based visualization which does have benefits but only if done correctly and at the correct times. I discuss auto-replay of"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xJ0IBzCjEPk) 2021-05-17T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Transform Pain & Trauma Into Creative Expression David Choe David Choe is a world-renowned artist writer podcaster and TV host. He tells how as a child he was made to believe he was destined for greatness but also that he was a complete disgrace leading him to channel his energyincluding deep shameinto art that brought him global recognition. He shares about his addictions that put him on a decades-long cycle of extreme highs and lows and that forced him to eventually acknowledge and heal the childhood trauma he was battling inside. David shows up with raw authentic presence to show us how we"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zHyvVajsqMw) 2025-12-22T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 228.5K engagements
"Benefits & Risks of Peptide Therapeutics for Physical & Mental Health In this episode I explain the major categories and types of peptides currently in use for therapeutic purposes. I discuss peptides for improving tissue rejuvenation and repair promoting longevity improving muscle growth and fat loss and boosting mood vitality and libido. I explain the biology of how these peptides work and both their potential benefits and risks. I also discuss peptide sourcing dosages cycling routes of administration and how peptides work in combination. This episode will help you better understand the"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zU5EYw06wtw) 2024-04-01T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1M engagements
"How to Set & Achieve Goals Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I explain how to use science-based tools to better set and achieve goals. I discuss the neuroscience of goal pursuit and how dopamine and visual attention shape motivation and effort. I explain whether visualizing success or failure better supports goal pursuit how to choose goals at the right level of difficulty and evaluate progress. I also share a short space-time bridging protocol that helps train long-range goal-directed behavior. These tools will help you stay motivated and reach goals more"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zYuw-8pwnp8) 2025-12-18T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 233.8K engagements
"Contracts of Love & Money That Make or Break Relationships James Sexton My guest is James Sexton Esq. a renowned attorney specializing in contracts related to love and moneyprenuptial agreements divorce and custody. We explore the counterintuitive fact that people with prenuptial agreements tend to stay married longer and report more satisfying relationships than those who dont. We discuss how legal contracts can foster deeper understanding by encouraging vulnerability and honest communication about each partners values and expectations. We also examine what defines true lasting love versus"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zpkwefXtbfk) 2025-05-05T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 274.1K engagements
"How to Improve Skin Health & Appearance In this episode I discuss skin health appearance and why both are important indicators of the health status of your immune system gut microbiome and other organ systems. I explain why sunlight is essential for skin and hormone health and how excessive sunlight can accelerate skin aging and cause certain skin cancers. I discuss the different types of sunscreens (physical chemical and mineral-based) and potential health concerns of the chemicals found in some (but not all) sunscreens. I also discuss the importance of getting your skin (and not just moles)"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1CxJVdeyltw) 2024-07-01T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"How to Focus to Change Your Brain Huberman Lab Essentials 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 learning. I explain how neuroplasticity differs in children and adults highlighting the key neurochemicals required for adult learning. I explain science-supported protocols to boost alertness and improve attention including techniques like visual focus and goal accountability. I also discuss how sleep along with practices such as non-sleep"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4AwyVTHEU3s) 2024-12-19T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.9M engagements
"How Cold Water Slows Heart Rate & Boosts Oxygen andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5wjmlhII1I8) 2025-05-26T17:40Z 7.4M followers, 261.4K engagements
"Tools for Nutrition & Fitness Dr. Layne Norton In this episode my guest is Dr. Layne Norton Ph.D. one of the worlds top experts in nutrition and training for physical fitness. We discuss how to evaluate scientific evidence and the validity of different practices aimed at achieving fat loss muscle strength and hypertrophy microbiome health vitality and longevity. We explore many hotly debated topics including fasting seed oils saturated fats sugar red meat artificial/low-calorie sweeteners and GLP-1 agonists (e.g. Ozempic). Additionally we delve into the timing of protein and carbohydrate"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CD0bRU1e1ZM) 2024-08-12T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 542.8K engagements
"How to Optimize Female Hormone Health for Vitality & Longevity Dr. Sara Gottfried My guest is Sara Gottfried M.D. a Harvard-trained board-certified gynecologist and clinical assistant professor of integrative medicine and nutritional sciences at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Gottfried specializes in hormone health vitality and longevity using precision and personalized approaches. We discuss female hormone health puberty perimenopause and menopause; hormone testing; the microbiome; stress-related hormone challenges their causes and various treatments. We also discuss fertility birth"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GVRDGQhoEYQ) 2023-01-30T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.3M engagements
"How to Lose Fat with Science-Based Tools This episode I describe the science of fat loss including how fat is mobilized and oxidized (burned) and how to increase fat burning by leveraging the nervous system. Most people don't realize it but our neurons connect to our fat and release epinephrine/adrenaline to facilitate fat oxidation. I explain how this can be accomplished with non-exercise movements such as fidgeting to burn thousands of calories of fat a day-- a practice is rarely discussed but very well supported by the science literature. I also discuss an optimal fat loss protocol using"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GqPGXG5TlZw) 2021-05-24T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 5.7M engagements
"How to Optimize Cognitive Function & Brain Health Dr. Mark D'Esposito In this episode my guest is Dr. Mark D'Esposito M.D. a neurologist and professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California Berkeley. We discuss the brain mechanisms underlying cognition and the forms of memory required for focus productivity planning and achieving goals and learning. We discuss neurochemicals such as dopamine and acetylcholine and how they can be leveraged to improve cognitive functioning. We also discuss concussion traumatic brain injury (TBI) Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease and"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HYVeP4F0GNU) 2024-02-19T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 491.6K engagements
"The Science of Eating for Health Fat Loss & Lean Muscle Dr. Layne Norton My guest is Layne Norton Ph.D. one of the worlds foremost experts in nutrition protein metabolism muscle gain and fat loss. We discuss the science of energy utilization and balance the efficacy of different diets (e.g. ketogenic vegan vegetarian carnivore omnivore) and how best to build lean muscle mass and lose fat. We also discuss optimal protein and fiber intake the best sources of protein the correlation between appetite satiety signals and exercise along with male- and female-specific needs. Dr. Norton also explains"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K4Ze-Sp6aUE) 2022-11-07T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 8.7M engagements
"The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice In this episode I discuss the science of gratitude which has been shown in peer-reviewed studies to have tremendous positive effects on mental and physical health. I explain however that most commonly used gratitude practices are ineffective (such as gratitude lists). The key elements of highly effective gratitude practices are described including the essential need for story (narrative) receiving or perceiving gratitude rather than giving it and the role that theory of mind plays in this context. I also discuss why we can't simply"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KVjfFN89qvQ) 2021-11-22T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.4M engagements
"The Science & Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) In this episode I explain the biology and psychology of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)a prevalent and debilitating condition. I also discuss the efficacy and mechanisms behind OCD treatmentsboth behavioral and pharmacologic as well as holistic and combination treatments and new emerging treatments including directed brain stimulation. I explain the neural circuitry underlying repetitive thought-action loops and why in OCD the compulsive actions merely make the obsessions even stronger. I review cognitive-behavioral therapies"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OadokY8fcAA) 2022-06-27T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1M engagements
"Controlling Your Dopamine for Motivation Focus & Satisfaction Huberman Lab Essentials 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 activities affect dopamine levels and discuss how the highs lows and baseline levels of dopamine shape your motivation and long-term satisfaction. I also explain practical strategies to boost dopamine levels such as deliberate cold exposure caffeine effort-based rewards and specific supplements. Whether you're looking"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XeN6eGO6FVQ) 2025-08-14T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 406.8K engagements
"The Best Career Path if You Have ADHD Dr. John Kruse discusses the idea that individuals with ADHD may benefit more from pursuing multiple shorter-term careers rather than a single long-term career highlighting the value of varied experiences in a fragmented work world. andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZizbA-MtjAs) 2025-03-10T19:25Z 7.4M followers, 143.6K engagements
"Essentials: Increase Strength & Endurance with Cooling Protocols Dr. Craig Heller 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 the body and brain regulate temperature in different conditions and why conventional cooling methods such as placing ice packs on the neck do not effectively reduce core body temperature. Dr. Heller explains why cooling glabrous skin areasthe palms soles and upper faceefficiently releases body heat and can significantly"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aZklQpFa2kE) 2025-08-07T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 63K engagements
"Using Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance Huberman Lab I discuss the role of salt (sodium) in the nervous system and the key role that it plays in mental performance physical performance and health. I explain how the brain senses salt levels in our body and how that relates to our feelings of thirst. I cover the physiology of the renal system and the hormones that control sodium and water balance in our body. I also explore how salt interacts with stress and our immune systems and its crucial role in neuron function. Additionally I examine research findings suggesting that some"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=azb3Ih68awQ) 2022-03-14T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.2M engagements
"The Powerful Impact of Morning Light on Cortisol & Alertness andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bmFw2kQ9pRs) 2025-08-08T23:36Z 7.4M followers, 148.4K engagements
"How Smells Influence Our Hormones Health & Behavior Dr. Noam Sobel In this episode my guest is Noam Sobel PhD professor of neurobiology in the Department of Brain Sciences at the Weizmann Institute of Science. Dr. Sobel explains his labs research on the biological mechanisms of smell (olfaction) and how sensing odorants and chemicals in our environment impacts human behavior cognition social connections and hormones. He explains how smell is a crucial component of social sensing and how we use olfaction when meeting new people to determine things about their physiology and psychology and he"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cS7cNaBrkxo) 2023-05-01T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 3.6M engagements
"Dorian Yates: The Most Effective & Time Efficient Training"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gkWk11WKeVc) 2026-01-20T00:02Z 7.4M followers, 70.9K engagements
"Improve Vitality Emotional & Physical Health & Lifespan Dr. Peter Attia In this episode my guest is Peter Attia M.D. He completed his medical and advanced training at Stanford University School of Medicine Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Attia is host of the health and medicine podcast The Drive and the author of a new book Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity which examines disease prevention and healthy aging including emotional health. He explains the leading causes of death worldwide and how to measure ones risk of death and mitigate"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ufsIA5NARIo) 2023-03-20T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 3M engagements
"The Art of Learning & Living Life Josh Waitzkin 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 and the author of the book The Art of Learning. We discuss Joshs childhood as a chess prodigy and how he learned to train and compete at the highest levels by facing his fears and overcoming points of weakness. He explains the principles that unify disparate physical and mental pursuits and how understanding the interconnectedness of the learning"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wAnDWfEIwoE) 2025-01-27T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 551.9K engagements
"How to Control Your Metabolism by Thyroid & Growth Hormone This episode I discuss metabolism and how our thyroid hormone and growth hormone control our metabolism. I also clarify that metabolism isn't just about burning energy its about converting energy from different sources into fuels for building and repairing our tissues such as muscle brain and tendons and mobilizing energy from body fat storage. I discuss the role of iodine selenium and salt for thyroid health and how specific exercise protocols amino acids and temperature can dramatically shift levels of growth hormone release in"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x7qbJeRxWGw) 2021-04-26T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 935.1K engagements
"Diet & Nutrition for Mental Health Dr. Chris Palmer My guest this episode is Chris Palmer M.D. a board-certified psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He explains the important connection between nutrition metabolism and mental health and his pioneering work using the ketogenic diet to successfully treat patients with various mental illnesses including depression and schizophrenia. Dr. Palmer explains how the ketogenic diet is an evidence-based treatment for epilepsy mimics the fasted state and can offset cognitive decline in Alzheimers disease. He"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xjEFo3a1AnI) 2022-11-21T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 5.4M engagements
"How Risk Taking Innovation & Artificial Intelligence Transform Human Experience Marc Andreessen In this episode my guest is Marc Andreessen the legendary software innovator who co-created the Internet browser Mosaic co-founded Netscape and is now at Andreessen Horowitz a venture capital firm that finds and brings to life technologies that transform humanity. We discuss what it takes to be a true innovator including the personality traits required the role of environment and the support systems needed to bring revolutionary ideas to fruition. We discuss risk-taking as a necessary but"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yixIc1Ai6jM) 2023-09-04T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 586.6K engagements
"Journal Club with Dr. Peter Attia Metformin for Longevity & The Power of Belief Effects In this journal club episode my guest is Stanford and Johns Hopkins-trained physician Dr. Peter Attia M.D. who is also the host of The Drive podcast and the author of the bestselling book "Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity." We each present a scientific paper and discuss the findings' strengths weaknesses and actionable takeaways. First we discuss an article that addresses whether taking the drug metformin can enhance longevity. Then we discuss an article on belief effects (similar to placebo"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=z8c6EyMNd0A) 2023-09-11T12:04Z 7.4M followers, 336.4K engagements
"Dorian Yates: How to Cycle Weight Training dorian yates andrew huberman training exercise workout dorian yates andrew huberman training exercise workout"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zF9lcau3_to) 2026-01-22T02:19Z 7.4M followers, 107.2K engagements
"Vaping Alcohol Use & Other Risky Youth Behaviors Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher In this episode my guest is Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher PhD FSAHM. She is a professor of pediatrics and adolescent medicine and a developmental psychologist at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Halpern-Felsher is a world expert in adolescent decision-making and risk-taking behaviors. She explains the huge increase in vaping (e-cigarettes) by young people. She explains why vaping nicotine and cannabis is particularly dangerous to the developing brain. We discuss the rise in vaping addiction the unique social"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zlc4VrDx_qk) 2024-04-22T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 130K engagements
"How Smoking & Vaping Accelerate Skin Aging Dubbed by ElevenLabs Smoking vaping and other forms of nicotine consumption adversely affect skin appearance and health by increasing inflammation and causing vasoconstriction. This Short was dubbed by ElevenLabs and is available in Spanish (Mexico) and Hindi. Learn more: https://elevenlabs.io/huberman Disclaimer: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0Dtt95_xabw) 2024-07-10T23:12Z 7.4M followers, 215.6K engagements
"AMA #11: Improve Task Switching & Productivity and Reduce Brain Fog Welcome to a preview of the 11th Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode part of Huberman Lab Premium. The Huberman Lab Premium subscription was launched for two main reasons. First it was launched in order to raise support for the standard Huberman Lab podcast channel which will continue to come out every Monday at zero-cost. Second it was launched as a means to raise funds for important scientific research. A significant portion of proceeds from the Huberman Lab Premium subscription will fund human research (not animal models)"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Ey_vTTgJGc) 2023-09-29T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 167.8K engagements
"Essentials: Therapy Treating Trauma & Other Life Challenges Dr. Paul Conti In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Paul Conti MD a psychiatrist and expert in treating trauma and psychiatric illness. We explain what trauma is and how it affects the mind and body as well as the best treatment approaches to support recovery. We also discuss why guilt and shame often follow traumatic experiences and why processing trauma is essential for healing. Dr. Conti shares practical tools for how to choose and work effectively with a therapist and discusses the therapeutic potential of"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iNL_BFlHYZ8) 2026-01-22T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 62.4K engagements
"How to Rewire Your Brain & Learn Faster Dr. Michael Kilgard 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 discuss the need for alertness effortful focus post-learning reflection and sleep to induce neuroplasticity and how dopamine acetylcholine serotonin and norepinephrine are each involved. He explains the behavioral steps for neuroplasticity as well as vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) and other therapies for tinnitus stroke depression PTSD and"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rcAyjg-oy84) 2025-08-11T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 398.3K engagements
"Essentials: How Your Brain Functions & Interprets the World Dr. David Berson In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. David Berson PhD a professor of neuroscience at Brown University and an expert on the visual system and circadian biology. We explore how the brain processes visual information from photons entering the eye to conscious perception in the cortex. We discuss color vision the discovery of melanopsin and intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells and how light regulates our circadian clock and melatonin release. We also examine the vestibular system's role"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-zI0ZgKM0xA) 2025-10-16T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 82.3K engagements
"Science-Based Mental Training & Visualization for Improved Learning In this episode I explore the science of mental visualization and its application for learning motor and cognitive skills. I discuss neuroplasticity-based skill development and the roles of focus sleep movement restriction and agitation. I then present five key principles of mental visualization to enhance learning speed accuracy and consistency. I also provide examples of specific protocols including repetitions rest periods and session frequency and how to adapt these methods for injuries or breaks from traditional"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0RYyQRQFgFk) 2023-04-24T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.1M engagements
"You Can Learn New Habits Very Fast: Brain Circuits Rewire Faster With Urgency Weve all heard it takes [--] days to form a new habit and other times we hear its [--] days or [--] days. The truth is this: neural circuits will rewire at a rate that is proportional to how urgent the new behavior is. Now of course there are skills (physical language music etc.) that need time in order to form. Thats a different form of neuroplasticity. But its also one that can be accelerated. It involves focus errors (which are the signal for neural circuits to change) reflection on those errors later and quality sleep"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0UyOAtjKXpM) 2025-09-29T18:34Z 7.4M followers, 237.1K engagements
"People Who Do Prenuptial Contracts Stay Together Longer The Huberman Lab episode out this week is about contracts for love and moneywhich might sound like a downer but as attorney James Sexton explains these contracts are more about defining the specific things people need in order to feel respected and safe as opposed to protecting the ending. In fact much of what goes into these agreements is about the marriage not divorce conditions. Also somewhat counterintuitively people who create prenuptial agreements get divorced far less than the average population. The current divorce rate in the"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1e4QdH-LeKc) 2025-05-08T04:32Z 7.4M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Improving Health With Stronger Brain-Body Connection Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I discuss interoception the brains ability to sense and interpret signals from the body which shapes our sense of self and underlies vital functions like focus sleep healing and emotions. I explain how the body communicates different types of information to the brain influencing processes like digestion heart rate and immune function. I also describe practical tools such as breathwork to regulate alertness strategies to support gut health and reduce sugar cravings and awareness"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2ZkJtIouKzE) 2025-06-05T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 181.9K engagements
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"How to Enhance Your Gut Microbiome for Brain & Overall Health In this episode I discuss the profound effect the gut has on the nervous system. I cover the structure and function of the gut-brain axis and the role of the gut microbiome in the brain and overall health. I describe how the gut controls hunger or satiety by affecting neurons in our brain. I also contrast the many pathways by which the gut influences the brain: direct vs. indirect pathways chemical vs. mechanical and fast vs. slow signaling. Additionally I discuss what defines a healthy microbiome and how your lifestyle impacts the"
YouTube Link 2022-02-28T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.1M engagements
"The Science of MDMA & Its Therapeutic Uses: Benefits & Risks Huberman Lab Podcast In this episode I discuss methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) which is also commonly known as ecstasy or molly including how it works in the brain to cause short- and long- term-shifts in emotional processing and its clinical applications for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) alcohol and other substance-use addictions. I discuss the neuronal mechanisms for how MDMA elevates mood empathy motivation social engagement and reduces threat detection and how these effects can synergistically"
YouTube Link 2023-06-12T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 472.9K engagements
"Erasing Fears & Traumas Based on the Modern Neuroscience of Fear In this episode I discuss fear and trauma including the neural circuits involved in the "threat reflex" and how specific experiences and memories come to activate that system. I also discuss how our body is involved in trauma and fear. First I describe the logic of fear mechanisms and how "top-down" processing-- meaning connections from the parts of the brain that assign meaning to our feelings are involved in fear and erasing fears and traumas. Then I discuss what successful fear and trauma treatment must include and consider"
YouTube Link 2021-12-06T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Cold & Flu: When Are You Most Contagious Dr. Andrew Huberman shares the science behind contagious periods in colds and flu and the peak times of virus transmission. The Huberman Lab podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine nursing or other professional health care services including the giving of medical advice and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the users own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for"
YouTube Link 2024-01-08T17:00Z 7.4M followers, 500.9K engagements
"How Your Brain Works & Changes Huberman Lab Essentials This is the first episode of Huberman Lab Essentials short episodes (approximately [--] minutes) focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past Huberman Lab episodes. This Essentials episode introduces how the nervous system creates sensations perceptions emotions thoughts and behaviors as well as how we can change our nervous system a phenomenon known as neuroplasticity. Essentials will be released every Thursday and our full-length episodes will still be released every Monday. Episode show notes:"
YouTube Link 2024-11-14T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 598.5K engagements
"How to Use Exercise to Improve Your Brains Health Longevity & Performance 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 occur through the action of specific neurochemicals that increase alertness. I also cover how to best time exercise and which specific types of exercise to include in your weekly routine to maximize benefits for your brain. Additionally I explain how certain types of exercise trigger the release of a hormone from your bones"
YouTube Link 2025-01-06T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 470.8K engagements
"Dr. Matt Walker: The Science of Dreams Nightmares & Lucid Dreaming Huberman Lab Guest Series This is episode [--] of a 6-part special series on sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker Ph.D. a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California Berkeley and a leading public educator on sleep for mental and physical health learning and human performance. In this episode we discuss dreaming including the biological mechanism of dreams what dreams mean and their role in daytime life. We explore how dreams can enhance our creativity and emotional well-being and help us resolve various"
YouTube Link 2024-05-08T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 718K engagements
"The Science of Creativity & How to Enhance Creative Innovation In this episode I explain how the brain engages in creative thinking and based on that mechanistic understanding the tools to improve ones ability to think creatively and innovate in any area. I discuss how convergent and divergent thinking are essential for generating creative ideas and provide three types of meditation tools (open monitoring meditation focused attention meditation & non-sleep deep rest; NSDR) which improve our ability to engage in these creative thinking patterns in specific and powerful ways. I also discuss how"
YouTube Link 2022-12-19T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 457.5K engagements
"How to Defeat Jet Lag Shift Work & Sleeplessness In this episode I discuss a simple and reliable measurement called your "temperature minimum" that you can use to rapidly adjust to new time zones when traveling and to offset the bad effects of nocturnal shift work. I also discuss tools for adjusting sleep and waking rhythms in babies teens new parents and the elderly. For an updated list of our current sponsors please visit our website as previous sponsors mentioned in this podcast episode may no longer be affiliated with us: https://www.hubermanlab.com/sponsors Social & Website Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2021-01-25T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 582K engagements
"Maximize Productivity Physical & Mental Health With Daily Tools Huberman Lab Essentials 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 behaviors. I explain how to increase energy and alertness in the morning optimize your workspace and work sessions for maximum focus and structure your day for sustained productivity. I also discuss the roles of fasting meal and caffeine timing and key nutrients as well as how to leverage exercise to sharpen alertness"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 972.3K engagements
"Using Your Mind to Control Your Physical Health & Longevity Dr. Ellen Langer In this episode my guest is Dr. Ellen Langer Ph.D. professor of psychology at Harvard University and the worlds leading researcher on the mind-body connection and the power our thinking has on our physical health. She explains how specific ways of framing and asking questions about the world shape our physical health and rate of aging. Dr. Langer also explains how our perception of time and control significantly impact our rate of physical healing hormones immune system and longevity. She describes mindfulness as a"
YouTube Link 2025-02-03T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 804K engagements
"How to Find Your True Purpose & Create Your Best Life Dr. James Hollis In this episode my guest is Dr. James Hollis Ph.D. a Jungian psychoanalyst renowned educator and author on finding and pursuing ones unique purpose. Dr. Hollis is also an expert in the psychology of relationships and healing from trauma. We discuss how early family dynamics and social context create patterns of both adaptive and maladaptive behavior and internal narratives that when examined lead to better choices and a deeply fulfilling existence. We discuss discovering your unique self-identity and purpose through"
YouTube Link 2024-05-13T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Controlling Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools Huberman Lab Podcast #64 I explain how to blunt sugar cravings through fundamental knowledge of how sugar is sensed metabolized and utilized within the body. I explain how sugar is processed through the digestive tract and nervous system and how both the taste and nutritive components of sugar can lead to specific appetite changes and cravings. I discuss the connection between sugar dopamine and cravings and outline many tools to curb sugar cravings specifically craving highly processed refined sugars. #HubermanLab #Sugar"
YouTube Link 2022-03-21T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.5M engagements
"How Dopamine & Serotonin Shape Decisions Motivation & Learning Dr. Read Montague Dr. Read Montague PhD is a professor and director of the Center for Human Neuroscience Research at Virginia Techs Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and an expert in how dopamine and serotonin shape human learning motivation and decision-making. We discuss how they impact focused effort in the context of short- and long-term goals of all kinds. Also how SSRIs and low-effort high-engagement activities reduce the rewarding properties of dopamine and how AI algorithms are revolutionizing understanding of the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 149.6K engagements
"How to Build Endurance in Your Brain & Body This episode I discuss endurance: our ability to perform effort over extended amounts of time. I describe the four kinds of endurance: muscular endurance long duration (single-set) efforts and the two kinds of high intensity interval training (HIIT). I discuss efficiency of effort and maximizing quality of effort and a hydration formula. I review how our heart literally gets stronger when we oxygenate muscles properly. I also discuss motivation for long bouts of work and the visual physiological basis of the "extra gear" we all can leverage for"
YouTube Link 2021-06-07T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.6M engagements
"How to Exercise & Eat for Optimal Health & Longevity Dr. Gabrielle Lyon In this episode my guest is Dr. Gabrielle Lyon D.O. a board-certified physician who did her clinical and research training at Washington University in geriatrics and nutrition. She is also an expert in how diet and exercise impact muscle and whole-body health and longevity. Dr. Lyon is a bestselling author and public educator. We discuss how healthy skeletal muscle promotes longevity brain health disease prevention ideal body composition and the health of other organs and bodily systems. She makes specific nutritional"
YouTube Link 2024-06-24T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.5M engagements
"How to Build Strength Endurance & Flexibility at Any Age Pavel Tsatsouline 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 StrongFirstan online school focused on low-tech high-concept training to build strength for men and women of all fitness levels. We discuss the most effective and efficient ways to build strength endurance and flexibility. We cover bodyweight-only free-weight and machine-based protocols and describe training splits and lesser-known but highly effective"
YouTube Link 2025-02-10T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 822.8K engagements
"The Science & Practice of Movement Ido Portal My guest is Ido Portal the worlds foremost expert on human movement. Ido has spent a lifetime studying combining and evolving elements from an enormous range of martial arts dance genres athletic endeavors and science to develop a unified theory and practice of movement called The Ido Portal Method. Here we discuss all things movement including the role of the nervous system reflexive versus deliberate movement patterns and the link between emotions and awareness in movement. We also explore learning and neuroplasticity the mind-body connection"
YouTube Link 2022-06-20T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 505.9K engagements
"How to Enhance Performance & Learning by Applying a Growth Mindset In this episode I discuss how to build and apply a growth mindset the practice of self-rewarding and focusing on learning and skill development through effort to improve learning and performance. I also discuss how our internal narratives drive our ability to make progress. I contrast the growth mindset vs. the fixed mindset and describe how the type of feedback or praise we receive shapes our mindsets and the huge advantage of rewarding and celebrating verbs (actions) rather than adjectives (performance labels). I also"
YouTube Link 2023-07-17T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2M engagements
"Essentials: Science of Mindsets for Health & Performance Dr. Alia Crum 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 mindsetsfor example what we believe about stress exercise and the food we eatshape how we feel behave and even how our bodies respond. We discuss studies showing simply believing a food is indulgent can shift satiety hormones and that viewing your daily activity as real exercise can improve weight loss and health markers. We also"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 301.9K engagements
"Transform Your Metabolic Health & Longevity by Knowing Your Unique Biology Dr. Michael Snyder My guest is Dr. Michael Snyder PhD professor of genetics at Stanford and an expert in understanding why people respond differently to various foods supplements behavioral and prescription interventions. We discuss how to optimize your health and lifespan according to what type of glucose responder you are which genes you express your lifestyle and other factors. Dr. Snyder also explains the key ages when you need to be particularly mindful about following certain health practices. We also discuss how"
YouTube Link 2025-09-08T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 162.4K engagements
"How to Master Growth Mindset to Improve Performance Dr. David Yeager In this episode my guest is Dr. David Yeager Ph.D. professor of psychology at the University of Texas Austin and the author of the forthcoming book "10 to 25." We discuss how people of any age can use growth mindset and stress-is-enhancing mindsets to improve motivation and performance. We explain the best mindset for mentors and being mentored and how great leaders motivate others with high standards and support. We also discuss why a sense of purpose is essential to goal pursuit and achievement. Whether you are a parent"
YouTube Link 2024-04-15T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 649.5K engagements
"The Science of Love Desire and Attachment In this episode I discuss the psychology and biology of desire love and attachment. I explain how childhood attachment types are thought to inform adult attachment styles to romantic partners and I describe some of the major theories of human mate selection relationships and infidelity. Additionally I explore the neurobiology and proposed subconscious processing underlying desire love and attachment including the roles of empathy and positive delusion. I outline how self-awareness can shift ones relationship attachment style towards securely bonded"
YouTube Link 2022-02-14T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.9M engagements
"ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus In this episode I discuss ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder): what it is the common myths and the biology and psychology of ADHD. I discuss both behavioral and pharmacologic treatments for ADHD and brain-machine interface tools. I also discuss behavioral training protocols that can improve focus in people with ADHD and those without ADHD and for people of different ages. I discuss the role of dopamine in coordinating 'default-mode' and 'task-related' neural networks attentional "blinks" (lapses of attention) and how to overcome them and"
YouTube Link 2021-09-13T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 7.3M engagements
"Female Hormone Health PCOS Endometriosis Fertility & Breast Cancer Dr. Thas Aliabadi My guest is Dr. Thas Aliabadi MD board-certified OB/GYN surgeon and leading expert in women's health. We discuss polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis two very common yet frequently undiagnosed causes of female infertility. Dr. Aliabadi explains the symptoms underlying causes and evidence-based treatments for both conditions including supplement and lifestyle interventions. We also discuss breast cancer risk and screening pregnancy perimenopause and menopause and the hormone tests that women"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 160.9K engagements
"Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake Huberman Lab Essentials This is the second episode of Huberman Lab Essentials short episodes (approximately [--] minutes) focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past Huberman Lab episodes. This Essentials episode offers insights into what makes us sleepy helps us sleep soundly and feel awake and alert. It covers a wide range of tools for anyone looking to improve their sleep and wakefulness with the science and reasoning behind each tool explained. Essentials will be released every Thursday and our full-length episodes will still be"
YouTube Link 2024-11-21T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 820.5K engagements
"How to Find & Be a Great Romantic Partner Lori Gottlieb 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 theyve internalized about themselves and others. We explore how our parents wounds and unique strengthsboth consciously and unconsciouslyinfluence our partner choices and how we show up in relationships as well as how to avoid and break free from destructive patterns. We also discuss the impact of texting social media and dating apps on partnership. Lori"
YouTube Link 2025-04-07T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 653K engagements
"The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging Dr. David Sinclair In this episode I am joined by Dr. David Sinclair tenured professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School and an expert researcher in the field of longevity. Dr. Sinclair is also the author of the book Lifespan: Why We Age & Why We Don't Have To and the host of the Lifespan podcast which launches January [--] [----]. In this interview we discuss the cellular and molecular mechanisms of aging and what we all can do to slow or reverse the process. We cover fasting and supplementation with resveratrol NAD metformin and NMN. We also explore"
YouTube Link 2021-12-27T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 3.8M engagements
"Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health Performance & Longevity Dr. Stacy Sims In this episode my guest is Dr. Stacy Sims Ph.D. an exercise physiologist nutrition scientist and expert in female-specific nutrition and training for health performance and longevity. We discuss which exercise and nutrition protocols are ideal for women based on their age and particular goals. We discuss whether women should train fasted when and what to eat pre- and post-training and how the menstrual cycle impacts training and nutrition needs. We also explain how to use a combination of resistance"
YouTube Link 2024-07-22T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.3M engagements
"How Genes Shape Your Risk Taking & Morals Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden PhD is a psychologist behavioral geneticist and professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. We discuss how genes interact with your upbringing to shape your level of risk-taking and morality. We also discuss how genes shape propensity for addiction and impulsivity in males versus females. Finally we discuss how biology impacts societal views of sinning punishment and forgiveness. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/jKPoOgG Pre-order Protocols:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 73.9K engagements
"How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors Dr. Keith Humphreys Dr. Keith Humphreys is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine and a leading expert on treating addictions drug laws and policy. We discuss all the major addictive substances and behaviors including alcohol opioids gambling stimulants nicotine cannabis and more focusing on how genetics and certain use patterns shape addiction susceptibility. We discuss the best evidence-based tools for recovery from 12-step programs to emerging treatments such as psychedelics and ibogaine. Anyone"
YouTube Link 2026-01-12T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 162.6K engagements
"How to Use Curiosity & Focus to Create a Joyful & Meaningful Life Dr. Bernardo Huberman 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 beginning in South America how a curiosity about physics led him to the United States and how his hunger for studying novel problems guided him into fields like physics computer science biology economics and most recently quantum computing. He explains relativity theory chaos theory fractals and quantum internet in"
YouTube Link 2024-12-16T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 1.1M engagements
"How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I explain how to optimize hormonesparticularly testosterone estrogen and related sex steroidsto enhance fertility and overall well-being. I discuss the sources of testosterone and estrogen and how their levels fluctuate with age in both males and females. I also cover how behaviors such as exercise cold and heat exposure light exposure illness and breathing patterns affect hormones. Additionally I examine specific supplements and replacement therapies highlighting important precautions to"
YouTube Link 2025-02-20T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 527.5K engagements
"Peptide & Hormone Therapies for Health Performance & Longevity Dr. Craig Koniver 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 enhancing physical and mental health and performance. We explore GLP-1 analogs for weight loss BPC-157 for wound healing and reducing inflammation as well as peptides that increase growth hormone improve REM sleep and enhance cognitive function. We also cover testosterone therapy NAD NMN and NR supplementation methylene"
YouTube Link 2024-10-07T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 552.4K engagements
"How Meditation Works & Science-Based Effective Meditations In this episode I discuss the biological mechanisms of the state changes that occur during different types of meditation and describe how to develop the meditation practice optimal for you. I explain key meditation principles such as using specific breathwork patterns and adjusting your perception to specific locations along the continuum between interoception exteroception and dissociation. I discuss how meditation practices lead to long-term trait changes and neuroplasticity including changing your default mood reducing baseline"
YouTube Link 2022-10-31T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 7.1M engagements
"The NASA Nap Culture: Boosting Alertness & Productivity with Short Naps Dr. Matt Walker discusses how @NASA discovered the benefits of short naps in the 1980s leading to improved alertness and task productivity among astronauts and ground-based employees fostering what is now known as the NASA nap culture. Disclaimer: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast NASA NASA nap dr matt walker matt walker matthew walker dr matthew walker"
YouTube Link 2024-04-22T21:08Z 7.4M followers, 392.8K engagements
"How to Overcome Inner Resistance & Fear of Failure The first step is to identify what is the most important project for you to be working on. Turns out there's a simple answer to that. @StevePressfield explains here and on the Huberman Lab podcast out now. Steven Pressfield is the author of The War of Art and seasoned expert in how to overcome the inner force of "resistance"the self-sabotaging tendency to procrastinate on your life's most important work that keeps you from realizing your professional and creative potential. As the author of numerous best-selling books and screenplays Steven"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T22:32Z 7.4M followers, 92.4K engagements
"How to Access Your Creativity Rick Rubin My guest is Rick Rubin one of the most renowned music producers of all time known for his work with a wide range of artists including Run DMC Public Enemy Beastie Boys Red Hot Chili Peppers Jay-Z Adele Johnny Cash LL Cool J Slayer Neil Young Ye (formerly Kanye West) Tom Petty and many more. He is also the author of a new book "The Creative Act: A Way of Being" which explores the creative process and how to access creativity. We discuss topics such as finding inspiration the role of feelings as guideposts learning from observing nature balancing"
YouTube Link 2023-01-16T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 4.7M engagements
"The Cost of Resisting Your Creative Purpose The seriously negative consequences of not pursuing our higher calling and the incredible consequences of when we do. What's your higher calling The thing you are most resisting pursuing. Steven Pressfield on Huberman Lab. andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T12:55Z 7.4M followers, 48.8K engagements
"Boost Attention & Memory with Science-Based Tools Dr. Wendy Suzuki My guest is Dr. Wendy Suzuki Ph.D. Professor of Neural Science and Psychology and soon-to-be Dean of New York University whose research focuses on memory attention brain plasticity and simple daily habits that can be leveraged to improve learning focus memory and cognitive ability. We discuss the role of cardiovascular exercise weight training deliberate cold exposure meditation verbal affirmations sleep and other behavioral practices for enhancing learning mood and stress management and increasing attention span. Dr. Suzuki"
YouTube Link 2022-05-23T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Optimizing Workspace for Productivity Focus & Creativity Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I discuss how to optimize your workspace to maximize productivity focus and creativity. I explain how key environmental factors such as lighting the physical layout of your work area and desk setup can influence attention and performance. I also discuss how specific types of sounds can enhance focus and how to adjust your work environment for particular tasks. These practical flexible protocols can be applied whether you are working from home in an office or on the road."
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 140.5K engagements
"Essentials: Science of Building Strong Social Bonds with Family Friends & Romantic Partners In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I discuss the science of social connection and how we form meaningful bonds with others. I explore the neural basis for "social homeostasis"our drive for a certain amount of social interactionwhich explains why we feel lonely seek connection and how we navigate social hierarchies. I also explain how the brain and neurochemicals such as oxytocin and dopamine shape our relationships from infancy through adulthood and underlie traits like introversion and"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 110.5K engagements
"Learn to Confront Your Feelings"
YouTube Link 2025-12-23T00:09Z 7.4M followers, 72.3K engagements
"How to Expand Your Consciousness Dr. Christof Koch My guest is Dr. Christof Koch PhD a pioneering researcher on the topic of consciousness an investigator at the Allen Institute for Brain Science and the chief scientist at the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation. We discuss the neuroscience of consciousnesshow it arises in our brain how it shapes our identity and how we can modify and expand it. Dr. Koch explains how we all experience life through a unique perception box which holds our beliefs our memories and thus our biases about reality. We discuss how human consciousness is changed by meditation"
YouTube Link 2025-09-15T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 174.6K engagements
"How to Heal From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Dr. Victor Carrin In this episode my guest is Dr. Victor Carrin 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 post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children adolescents and adults. We explain why as children we are particularly vulnerable to PTSD and how stress and trauma affect the developing brain. We also discuss how PTSD is related to attention-deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and vice versa. Dr. Carrin shares effective"
YouTube Link 2024-09-23T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 262.4K engagements
"Welcome to the Huberman Lab Podcast Welcome to the Huberman Lab podcast. I am Dr. Andrew Huberman. My plan in creating this podcast is to discuss neuroscience: how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body controls our perceptions our behaviors and our health. I will also discuss tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Upcoming episodes will cover: sleep and how to get better at sleeping learning dreaming as well as motivation and focus and how to access more focus. We will also cover neuroplasticity fear and stress. Along the way I will discuss"
YouTube Link 2020-12-23T15:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.4M engagements
"A Process for Finding & Achieving Your Unique Purpose Robert Greene In this episode my guest is Robert Greene multiple New York Times bestselling author and expert on human psychology and behavior both at the individual and group levels and in the context of relationships careers and society. We discuss how to find pursue and achieve ones unique life purpose and how to best learn from good and hard experiences along that journey. We discuss power dynamics in relationships the different types of human communication and the interplay between seduction and vulnerability. We discuss how to find"
YouTube Link 2023-12-04T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 15.5M engagements
"The Science of Healthy Hair Hair Loss and How to Regrow Hair In this episode I explain the biology of hair hair growth why hair growth slows and what causes hair to stop growing and/or fall out. I discuss the essential role of hair stem cells and other supporting biological factors for healthy hair growth. Then I describe various approaches (mechanical and chemical) to slow hair loss by increasing blood flow to hair stem cells including minoxidil tadalafil PRP microneedling Botox and ketoconazole treatments. I also discuss how age-related hormone changes cause hair loss and explain the"
YouTube Link 2023-04-10T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 3.2M engagements
"Supplements for Longevity & Their Efficacy Dr. Peter Attia In this episode my guest is Dr. Peter Attia M.D. a Stanford and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine-trained physician expert in improving human healthspan and lifespan. Dr. Attia is also the host ofThe Drive podcast and author of the best-selling book Outlive. We discuss the NAD pathway in human cells and its possible links to aging and health. We evaluate how supplementation can augment molecules in the NAD pathway; we compare NAD NMN and NR different routes of administration their safety and bioavailability. Then we discuss the broader"
YouTube Link 2024-07-29T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 363.4K engagements
"How to Build Endurance Huberman Lab Essentials 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 endurancethe ability to sustain effortrequires the coordination of physical and mental systems driven by energy availability brain willpower and specific training adaptations in the muscles heart lungs and neurons. I explain conditioning protocols designed to enhance four types of endurance from long-duration steady state to muscular endurance and high-intensity intervals and how each"
YouTube Link 2025-04-17T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 592.9K engagements
"The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I explore the science of gratitude and how to develop an effective research-supported gratitude practice. I explain why common gratitude practices (like simply listing things you're grateful for) are far less impactful than engaging in story-based gratitude practices. I also explain how being grateful activates specific brain regions which enhance calm social connection and motivation while reducing anxiety and inflammation. Finally I share why we can't simply trick our"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 166.9K engagements
"Why Human Connection Matters Therapist best-selling author and expert on male emotional health @realterryreal explains why human connection is essential. terry real therapist social connection human connection terry real therapist social connection human connection"
YouTube Link 2025-12-31T18:19Z 7.4M followers, 54.7K engagements
"The Mental Switch That Separates Pros From Amateurs Are you approaching your work and life in general like an amateur or a pro What each really means and how to if necessary flip the switch. Steven Pressfield author of The War of Art who is still in pro mode at [--] on the Huberman Lab podcast out now. andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T19:55Z 7.4M followers, 103.9K engagements
"How to Avoid Filler Words When You Speak Matt Abrahams (@ThinkFastTalkSmart) lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business (@stanfordgsb) and a world expert in communication and public speaking explains how to reduce filler words (e.g. "um") when you speak. andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast"
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T16:42Z 7.4M followers, 81.3K engagements
"How to Prevent & Treat Colds & Flu In this episode I explain the biology of the common cold and flu (influenza) and how the immune system combats these infections. I describe behavior nutrition and supplementation-based tools supported by peer-reviewed research to enhance immune system function and better combat colds and flu. I also dispel common myths about how the cold and flu are transmitted and when you and those around you are contagious. I explain if common preventatives and treatments such as vitamin C zinc vitamin D and echinacea work. I also highlight other compounds known to reduce"
YouTube Link 2024-01-08T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 1M engagements
"Using Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I discuss why play is a powerful yet often overlooked tool for shaping the brain across the entire lifespan not just during childhood. I explain how play engages specific brain circuits and neurochemicals allowing us to explore different roles and learn in low-stakes environments uniquely suited to learning. I also describe why adults benefit from deliberately reintroducing play and which forms of play are most effective for expanding cognitive flexibility and creative thinking. Episode"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 81.5K engagements
"Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Generations Dr. Oded Rechavi In this episode my guest is Oded Rechavi Ph.D. professor of neurobiology at Tel Aviv University and expert in how genes are inherited how experiences shape genes and remarkably how some memories of experiences can be passed via genes to offspring. We discuss his research challenging long-held tenets of genetic inheritance and the relevance of those findings to understanding key biological and psychological processes including metabolism stress and trauma. He describes the history of the scientific exploration of the"
YouTube Link 2023-02-27T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 915.1K engagements
"Dopamine When You See Certain People Harmed"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T20:12Z 7.4M followers, 52K engagements
"Control Your Vagus Nerve to Improve Mood Alertness & Neuroplasticity In this episode I explain how your vagus nervean extensive neural pathway linking your brain and body in both directionspowerfully regulates your mood digestion alertness and even certain food cravings and I explain how you can activate certain vagus nerve pathways to improve your heart rate variability (HRV) a key marker of health and longevity. I also explain how to control vagal pathways to enhance your focus and alertness to improve learning and neuroplasticity. And I explain how your vagus nerve controls levels of"
YouTube Link 2025-06-23T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 513.3K engagements
"The Cure for Addiction My guest on the Huberman Lab podcast out now is @realterryreal therapist best-selling author and expert on male emotional health and how men can build the skills for healthy relating to others: in relationships work friendships and to themselves. We discuss how the conflicting and ever-changing messages about what masculinity is are impacting the mental and physical health of men and boys. Terry explains how learning the skill of "relationality" leads to improvements in all aspects of boys' and men's lives and shares practical tools for how to do that. We also discuss"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T20:56Z 7.4M followers, 332.4K engagements
"Effects of Fasting & Time Restricted Eating on Fat Loss & Health Huberman Lab Essentials 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 cellular repair. I explain a practical framework for designing a time-restricted eating window that aligns with your lifestyle exercise schedule and social schedule. I also cover what breaks a fast how to support fasting with tools like salt intake and post-meal walks and the use of fasting-related supplements"
YouTube Link 2025-08-28T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 549K engagements
"Exercise Nutrition Hormones for Vitality & Longevity Dr. Peter Attia My guest this episode is Dr. Peter Attia M.D. who trained at Stanford University School of Medicine Johns Hopkins Hospital and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Attia is the host of The Drive podcast and is a world expert on behavioral approaches nutritional interventions supplementation and pharmacological techniques to improve lifespan healthspan and athletic performance. We discuss how best to evaluate your health status using routine blood work body scans and regular tests of physical strength and endurance."
YouTube Link 2022-08-15T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2M engagements
"Protocols to Access Creative Energy and Process Rick Rubin In this episode my guest is Rick Rubin world-renowned music producer of numerous award-winning artists including Johnny Cash Red Hot Chili Peppers Beastie Boys Adele Eminem Slayer and many more. Rick is also the host of the podcast Tetragrammaton and the author of the best-selling book about the creative process entitled The Creative Act: A Way of Being. In this Q&A episode Rick explains the practical aspects of the creative process such as specific morning and daily routines the role of movement and how to source and capture ideas"
YouTube Link 2023-12-25T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders Dr. Matthew Johnson In this episode I discuss medical research on psychedelic compounds with Dr. Matthew Johnson Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. We explore the biology and medical clinical trial uses of psilocybin MDMA ayahuasca DMT and LSD. Dr. Johnson shares what the clinical trials in his lab reveal about the potential these compounds hold for treating depression addiction trauma eating disorders ADHD and other disorders of the mind. He describes a typical psychedelic experiment in his"
YouTube Link 2021-09-20T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 623.7K engagements
"How Your Brain Works & Changes Todays episode provides an introduction to how the nervous system works to create sensations perceptions emotions thoughts and behaviors as well as how we can change our nervous system a phenomenon known as neuroplasticity. The information sets the stage for all Huberman Lab Podcast episodes that follow by covering neurons synapses brain chemicals and the rhythms that control our ability to focus learn and sleep and more. Timestamps for the episode can be found below. Thank you for your interest in science. We'll see you next week. For an updated list of our"
YouTube Link 2021-01-04T16:00Z 7.4M followers, 2M engagements
"Curing Autism Epilepsy & Schizophrenia with Stem Cells Dr. Sergiu Paca My guest is Dr. Sergiu Paca 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 progress in using stem cells to understand and treat profound autism and other brain disorders. Dr. Paca explains organoids and assembloidshuman stem cellderived tools he pioneered to study treat and cure complex brain diseases. We also discuss ethical and safety issues with using gene editing and stem cells in humans. Episode"
YouTube Link 2025-08-18T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 84.5K engagements
"Understanding & Conquering Depression Huberman Lab Essentials 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 wide-ranging symptoms of depression and explain how key neurotransmitters hormones stress genetics and inflammation contribute to its development and persistence. I also cover treatment options from traditional classes of antidepressant medications to emerging therapies such as ketamine and psilocybin. Finally I highlight lifestyle-based tools"
YouTube Link 2025-07-03T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 264.5K engagements
"The Science of Making & Breaking Habits Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I explain how to create lasting habits and break unwanted ones. I explain two habit-building systems: one aligned with daily rhythms and another based on a 21-day cycle of forming and reinforcing habits. I also discuss why habit formation differs between individuals and how certain "linchpin" habits can make other behaviors easier to adopt. Finally I share practical toolsincluding visualization task bracketing and methods for rewiring bad habitsto support lasting behavioral change. Show"
YouTube Link 2025-12-04T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 244.8K engagements
"Therapy Treating Trauma & Other Life Challenges Dr. Paul Conti My guest this episode is Dr. Paul Conti M.D. a psychiatrist and expert in treating trauma personality disorders and psychiatric illnesses and challenges of various kinds. Dr. Conti earned his MD at Stanford and completed his residency at Harvard Medical School. He now runs the Pacific Premiere Groupa clinical practice helping people heal and grow from trauma and other life challenges. We discuss trauma: what it is its far-reaching effects on the mind and body and the best treatment approaches. We also explore how to choose a"
YouTube Link 2022-06-06T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 937.1K engagements
"How to Defeat Jet Lag Shift Work & Sleeplessness Huberman Lab Essentials 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 a simple and reliable measurement that helps you quickly adjust to new time zones and counteract the negative effects of nocturnal shift work. I also provide actionable tools for regulating sleep and wake cycles in babies and new parents. The episode emphasizes the critical role of circadian rhythms influenced by factors like light"
YouTube Link 2024-12-05T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 101.2K engagements
"Tools for Overcoming Substance & Behavioral Addictions Ryan Soave 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 for breaking out of the addictive cycle and staying free of obsessions and compulsions. We also examine the relationship between trauma and addiction. We explore the full recovery processfrom detoxing and physical stabilization to building distress tolerance. We review evidence-supported tools to structure your life at each stage of"
YouTube Link 2025-04-21T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 361.8K engagements
"Using Cortisol & Adrenaline to Boost Our Energy & Immune System Function This episode I describe the biology of two essential hormones we all make: cortisol and adrenaline (also called epinephrine). Cortisol and adrenaline powerfully regulate our levels of energy focus and immune system function. I describe various science-supported tools and practices to increase or decrease cortisol and/or adrenaline depending on one's specific needs and goals. I also describe the biology of nootropics and how cortisol and adrenaline can improve or degrade learning. Finally I review the scientific data and"
YouTube Link 2021-05-03T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 675.5K engagements
"The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep Huberman Lab Essentials 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 focuses on the science and impact of sleep. We explore the importance of sleep and how its nightly structure including REM and non-REM stages helps rejuvenate the mind and body. We also discuss how caffeine alcohol cannabis and melatonin supplements affect your ability to fall asleep and overall sleep quality. Additionally Matt"
YouTube Link 2025-06-12T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 291.7K engagements
"Essentials: The Science & Practice of Movement Ido Portal In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Ido Portal a movement coach and world expert on human movement. We explore the science and practice of movement including how the nervous system shapes our actions the distinction between reflexive and deliberate movement patterns and how emotion and awareness influence our movement. Ido shares how to build a holistic movement practice into everyday life through an exploration-based approach grounded in playfulness and self-inquiry. Episode show notes:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 42.6K engagements
"Leverage Dopamine to Overcome Procrastination & Optimize Effort In this episode I explain how dopamine dynamics meaning changes and interactions between our baseline and peak levels of dopamine drive our cravings and sense of motivation. I also explain how to leverage dopamine dynamics to overcome procrastination. I cover behavioral cognitive nutrition-based and supplementation-based tools to optimize baseline and peak dopamine levels to ensure a persistently motivated state. I also discuss how to boost motivation when you are in a rut why you might not want to stack behaviors/substances that"
YouTube Link 2023-03-27T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.1M engagements
"How to Best Guide Your Life Decisions & Path Dr. Jordan Peterson 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 human emotions and motivations healthy versus destructive impulses addictions and generative drives. Topics include how brain states shape decision-makingfor better or worseand how religion and culture can guide us toward and through the best paths in life. We also explore the innate human drive to create "impact at a distance" and how it"
YouTube Link 2024-12-30T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 3.5M engagements
"Improve Your Lymphatic System for Overall Health & Appearance Here I explain the lymphatic system a crucial bodily network for overall health and appearance. I explain how the lymphatic system works to remove cellular waste and fluid from your organs and combat infections. I provide science-based tools that support your lymphatic system for the sake of health and appearance including: how to reduce fluid retention in your limbs trunk or face how to eliminate 'bags' under your eyes and brain fog and how to improve cardiac health and longevity. Because your lymphatic system lacks a central pump"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 499.1K engagements
"ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus Huberman Lab Essentials 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. I discuss the neural circuits involved in attention and concentration emphasizing dopamine's role in regulating and coordinating focus. I explain how common prescription stimulants like Ritalin Adderall and Modafinil act on the brain to treat ADHD and discuss non-drug approaches including supplements and behavioral training to"
YouTube Link 2025-07-31T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 414.2K engagements
"Enhance Your Learning Speed & Health Using Neuroscience Based Protocols Dr. Poppy Crum My guest is Dr. Poppy Crum PhD adjunct professor at Stanford former Chief Scientist at Dolby Laboratories and expert in neuroplasticityour brains ability to change in response to experience. She explains how you can learn faster and ways to leverage your smartphone AI and even video games to do so. We also discuss digital twins and the future of health technology. This episode will change the way you think about and use technology and will teach you zero-cost protocols to vastly improve your learning health"
YouTube Link 2025-09-29T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 230.4K engagements
"The Science of Love Desire & Attachment Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I explore the psychology and biology of desire love and attachment. I explain how childhood attachment styles can shape adult romantic relationships and how the brain and body systems influence emotional bonds. I also discuss supplements that may support a healthy libido and practical science-based tools for understanding your relationship patterns and building stronger relationships. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/jwe6R2e Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 32.3K engagements
"How to Optimize Fertility in Males & Females In this episode I discuss the mechanisms by which human eggs and sperm are generated the ovulatory/menstrual cycle the conception process and overall fertility in males and females. I also explain how regardless of whether you seek to conceive children optimizing egg and sperm health is directly related to vitality and longevity. I cover the nutrition-based behavioral supplement-based and prescription approaches to optimizing egg and sperm health the ovulatory/menstrual cycle and fertility. In addition I explain lifestyle choices that greatly"
YouTube Link 2023-01-23T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 378.1K engagements
"How to Increase Motivation & Drive Huberman Lab Essentials 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 dopamine plays in driving cravings and motivating action. I explain how dopamine regulates the balance between pleasure and pain and what happens when this system becomes dysregulated leading to addiction. I discuss the role of molecules like serotonin which help enhance the enjoyment of the present and explain how to balance the drive for more"
YouTube Link 2025-01-30T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 881.2K engagements
"Essentials: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders Dr. Matthew Johnson 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 Pratts Institute for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics. We explore the science and therapeutic potential of psychedelic medicine including psilocybin MDMA and LSD. We discuss how these substances can profoundly alter perception and self-identity providing long-lasting relief from depression addiction and trauma when used in controlled clinical"
YouTube Link 2025-07-24T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 76.6K engagements
"How A Doctor Cured His Own Terminal Disease Dr. David Fajgenbaum My guest is Dr. David Fajgenbaum MD professor of translational medicine and human genetics at the University of Pennsylvania. He explains how unbeknownst to most doctors many approved medications can successfully treat or even cure diseases other than the ones they are typically used to treat. He shares his story of escaping death from Castleman's disease by discovering a life-saving treatment using repurposed drugs that were approved for other purposes. Our conversation explores how researchers physicians and youthe general"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 77.8K engagements
"How to Achieve True Happiness Using Science-Based Protocols Dr. Laurie Santos 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 increases happiness examining factors such as money social comparison free time alone time versus time spent with others pets and the surprising positive impact of negative visualizations. We also explore common myths and truths about introverts and extroverts the science of motivation and how to adjust your hedonic set"
YouTube Link 2024-12-23T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 605.7K engagements
"How Foods & Nutrients Control Our Moods Huberman Lab Essentials 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 cravings highlighting the roles of key neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin in driving eating behaviors. I explain the biological mechanisms behind cravings for specific foods such as sugar and how psychological factors like belief effects can influence our perception of hunger. I also describe how certain nutrients like"
YouTube Link 2025-01-23T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 648.4K engagements
"Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation Focus & Satisfaction This episode serves as a sort of Dopamine Masterclass. I discuss the immensely powerful chemical that we all make in our brain and body: dopamine. I describe what it does and the neural circuits involved. I explain dopamine peaks and baselines and the cell biology of dopamine depletion. I include [--] tools for how to control your dopamine release for sake of motivation focus avoiding and combating addiction and depression and I explain why dopamine stacking with chemicals and behaviors inevitably leads to states of underwhelm and"
YouTube Link 2021-09-27T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 12.4M engagements
"Oral Health Protocols Dubbed by ElevenLabs The new Huberman Lab episode is all about oral health. It covers everything from brushing and flossing as well as how to repair cavities without drilling (which depends on how deep they are into the tooth of course) as well as the oral microbiome which is critical for whole body health gum health the legitimate concerns of being a mouth breather especially during sleep and much more. Researching this episode has led me to significantly revamp my oral health protocols. The good news is all of them are easy take a limited amount of time and are either"
YouTube Link 2024-02-13T22:01Z 7.4M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Make Habits Easy to Start"
YouTube Link 2026-01-06T16:57Z 7.4M followers, 68.9K engagements
"Essentials: Tools to Boost Attention & Memory Dr. Wendy Suzuki In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Wendy Suzuki PhD a professor of neural science and psychology at New York University. We discuss simple daily habits to improve focus memory and overall cognitive performance. Dr. Suzuki explains how exercise directly enhances brain functionboth the immediate benefits of a single workout and long-term support for cognitive health. We also discuss how meditation verbal affirmations sleep and other behavioral practices positively influence mood and stress regulation. Episode"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 223.9K engagements
"Essentials: Using Hypnosis to Enhance Mental & Physical Health & Performance Dr. David Spiegel In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. David Spiegel MD the Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Director of the Center on Stress and Health and Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. We discuss the science and clinical applications of hypnosis including how hypnosis works in the brain. We examine the evidence-based uses of clinical and self-hypnosis for pain trauma phobias sleep and stress and explain how to gauge"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 47.7K engagements
"Control Pain & Heal Faster With Your Brain Huberman Lab Essentials 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 complex experience shaped by both internal factors like emotions and genetics as well as external factors such as context. I explain how practical strategies like acupuncture breathing techniques exercise and temperature modulation can influence the bodys pain response and accelerate recovery. I also discuss topics like phantom limb pain"
YouTube Link 2025-01-09T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 139.2K engagements
"How to Cultivate a Positive Growth-Oriented Mindset Dr. Jamil Zaki In this episode my guest is Dr. Jamil Zaki Ph.D. professor of psychology at Stanford University director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Laboratory and the author of the new book Hope for Cynics. We discuss cynicism and its healthier more adaptive alternative healthy skepticism and how embracing healthy skepticism can enhance both our emotional and physical health. We discuss the data on how cynicism affects us as individuals and in relationships causing lower levels of happiness poorer physical health and reduced"
YouTube Link 2024-09-02T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 525K engagements
"Optimize Your Exercise Program with Science-Based Tools Jeff Cavaliere My guest for this episode is Jeff Cavaliere MSPT CSCS a world-class physical therapist and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Jeff has coached athletes from novices to professionals and has taught science-based physical training protocols to tens of millions of everyday people through his enormously clear and actionable online programs. Jeff is a true expert in resistance and cardiovascular training and injury prevention and rehabilitation and he has extensive knowledge of proper form posture nutrition and"
YouTube Link 2022-07-04T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.8M engagements
"Master the Creative Process Twyla Tharp Twyla Tharp is a world-renowned dancer choreographer and expert on the creative process. She explains how to achieve creative success by keeping a highly disciplined routine that ultimately allows you to bring your creative visions to life. She explains how to establish a central message for each project how to think about your audience navigate criticism and continually elevate your standards with daily actions. We discuss how one's view of hard work competition and even your name can shape what you think you're capable of and ultimately achieve. This"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 113.1K engagements
"How Tone of Voice Shapes Emotional State of Listeners In a recent Huberman Lab episode my guest was Chris Voss a former FBI hostage negotiator. During the episode we discuss how the tone of speaking voice shapes the emotional tone of an entire conversation and why a low-frequency calm voice creates a calm state in the listener and a calm rational conversation. Regardless of whether your voice is high or low or somewhere in between this information can be applied to have more effective conversations of all kinds. It all boils down to how the neurons in the auditory cortex respond to"
YouTube Link 2023-11-14T21:36Z 7.4M followers, 4.3M engagements
"Science & Health Benefits of Belief in God & Religion Dr. David DeSteno 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 cant reveal about the existence of God and where religious faith and science do and do not align. We also discuss why questions about lifes origins miracles and the afterlife have persisted across time. Dr. DeSteno explains how religious rituals cause meaningful improvements in mental and physical health and how prayer and gratitude can markedly reduce stress increase"
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 230.9K engagements
"How to Shape Your Identity & Goals Dr. Maya Shankar In this episode my guest is Maya Shankar Ph.D. a cognitive scientist former senior advisor to the White House and Chair of the White House Social and Behavioral Sciences Team. She is the creator and host of the podcast A Slight Change of Plans. We discuss how our identities develop and change how our beliefs and internal narratives shape our perception of self and how to use structured introspection about our values to determine our goals. We discuss how to cope and grow through uncertain situations especially those that force us to"
YouTube Link 2023-07-24T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Science of Muscle Growth Increasing Strength & Muscular Recovery In this episode I describe how our brain and nervous system control muscle tissue and how to leverage that for muscle maintenance growth (hypertrophy) and recovery. I explain muscle metabolism and muscle fiber recruitment. I detail protocols for increasing muscular growth and for neuro-muscular recovery. I explain the effects of deliberate cold anti-inflammatory agents and anti-histamines on training progress. I describe science-supported protocols using certain weight load ranges total sets per week training intensity frequency"
YouTube Link 2021-05-31T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 6.7M engagements
"Protocols for Excellent Parenting & Improving Relationships of All Kinds Dr. Becky Kennedy In this episode my guest is Dr. Becky Kennedy Ph.D. a clinical psychologist bestselling author and founder of Good Inside an education platform for parents and parents-to-be. We discuss actionable protocols for raising resilient emotionally healthy kids and effective alternatives to typical forms of reward and punishment that instead teach children valuable skills and strengthen the parent-child bond. These protocols also apply to other types of relationships: professional romantic friendships siblings"
YouTube Link 2024-02-26T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Micronutrients for Health & Longevity Dr. Rhonda Patrick My guest is Rhonda Patrick Ph.D. She earned her doctoral degree in biomedical science from St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and has become one of the leading public health educators on the brain and general health aging cancer and nutrition. We discuss the four major categories of micronutrients that regulate cellular and organ stress antioxidants inflammation hormone regulation the immune system and longevity. Dr. Patrick provides actionable protocols for obtaining key"
YouTube Link 2022-05-02T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Essentials: Breathing for Mental & Physical Health & Performance Dr. Jack Feldman In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Jack Feldman PhD a Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology at the University of California Los Angeles and a leading expert in the science of breathing. We explain the mechanics of breathing and the neural circuits that generate and regulate our breathing rhythm. We also discuss how breathing patterns profoundly influence mental states including their role in reducing anxiety and enhancing emotional resilience. Dr. Feldman also shares practical tools such"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 96.3K engagements
"Essentials: The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging Dr. David Sinclair In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. David Sinclair PhD a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School and a leading expert on the biology of aging. We discuss the cellular and molecular mechanisms of agingand how specific behaviors such as fasting regular exercise and NAD-boosting compounds like NMN can activate the body's natural longevity pathways. This discussion highlights how lifestyle choices profoundly influence the aging process and may even slow or reverse key aspects of biological aging."
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 185.1K engagements
"How to Speak Clearly & With Confidence Matt Abrahams My guest is Matt Abrahams lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a world expert in communication and public speaking. He explains how to speak with clarity and confidence and how to be more authentic in your communication in all settings: public work relationships etc. He shares how to eliminate filler words ("umm"-ing) how to overcome stage fright and how to structure messages in a way that makes audiences remember the information. He also shares how to recover gracefully if you "blank out" on stage and simple drills and"
YouTube Link 2025-11-17T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 383.6K engagements
"How to Become Resilient Forge Your Identity & Lead Others Jocko Willink My guest is Jocko Willink a retired Navy SEAL officer and author of multiple books on effective leadership and teamwork self-discipline and mindset and host of the Jocko Podcast. We discuss how people can build and sculpt their identity and psychology through specific mindsets and actions and how to adapt the self to novel and challenging situations using specific daily routines. We consider how energy actually stems from physical action and describe practical tools and scientific mechanisms for leveraging exercise cold"
YouTube Link 2022-12-26T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.8M engagements
"How Smell Taste & Pheromones Shape Behavior Huberman Lab Essentials 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 explain how these senses help us detect chemicals in the environment and respond to a variety of environmental cues. I discuss the connection between the olfactory system and cognitive performance and I provide practical tools to enhance learning sensory function and brain health. Additionally I examine how chemical signals exchanged between"
YouTube Link 2025-05-01T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 81.1K engagements
"How to Improve Your Eye Health & Offset Vision Loss Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg In this episode my guest is Jeffrey Goldberg MD PhD professor and chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University. His clinical and research efforts focus on retinal and optic nerve diseases such as glaucoma and on discovering stem cell and nanotechnology treatments to cure blindness. We discuss how to maintain and improve eye health throughout life; the advantages and disadvantages of corrective lenses including whether you should wear readers; the use and risks of contact"
YouTube Link 2023-06-26T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 4.7M engagements
"How to Find Build & Maintain Healthy Romantic Relationships Esther Perel 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. The answer includes curiosity not just about the other person but more importantly about who we can evolve into through healthy relating. Esther explains the fundamental differences and challenges in relationships formed at different stages of life. We also discuss relationship conflict and how to give and receive a true apology."
YouTube Link 2024-09-16T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Best Ways to Build Better Habits & Break Bad Ones James Clear James Clear is an expert on behavioral change and habits and the author of the bestselling book Atomic Habits. We discuss the best ways to build new healthy habits and end bad ones without relying on motivation or willpower. Rather than list off categories of tools or acronyms James explains how anchoring the changes you want to make in your identity and physical environment allows you to make desired changes quickly and ones that stick. Whether your goal is better fitness and physical health productivity or mental health you'll"
YouTube Link 2026-01-05T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 385.9K engagements
"Why Women Over [--] Should Consider Freezing Their Eggs Dr. Thas Aliabadi MD board-certified OB/GYN surgeon and leading expert in women's health explains how age and PCOS influence egg quality and provides guidance on how many eggs women should consider freezing to maximize future fertility. andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T01:50Z 7.4M followers, 64.6K engagements
"How to Overcome Inner Resistance Steven Pressfield My guest is Steven Pressfield author of The War of Art and expert in how to overcome the inner force of "resistance"the self-sabotaging tendency to procrastinate on your life's most important work that keeps you from realizing your professional and creative potential. Steven shares actionable tools for defeating inner resistance that work. His approach is concrete not based on slogans or inspirational messages. As the author of numerous best-selling books and screenplays Steven's routines for cultivating discipline and focus including his"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 371K engagements
"How Smartphones & Social Media Impact Mental Health & the Realistic Solutions Dr. Jonathan Haidt In this episode my guest is Dr. Jonathan Haidt Ph.D. professor of social psychology at New York University and bestselling author on how technology and culture impact the psychology and health of kids teens and adults. We discuss the dramatic rise of suicide depression and anxiety as a result of replacing a play-based childhood with smartphones social media and video games. He explains how a screen-filled childhood leads to challenges in psychological development that negatively impact learning"
YouTube Link 2024-06-10T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 913.1K engagements
"Optimal Protocols for Studying & Learning In this episode I discuss science-supported protocols to optimize your depth and rate of learning of material and skills. I explain the neurobiology of learning and neuroplasticity and how correctly timed self-directed test-taking can be leveraged to improve learning and prevent forgetting. I discuss the study habits of the most successful learners ways to limit distractions how to set study goals and how tests can be used as tools to learn not just as a means for evaluating ones mastery of learned material. A surprising aspect of tests specifically"
YouTube Link 2024-08-26T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 3.5M engagements
"How Psilocybin Can Rewire Our Brain Its Therapeutic Benefits & Its Risks In this episode I discuss what psilocybin is (chemically) and how it works at the cellular and neural circuit level to trigger neuroplasticity which is our brains ability to rewire itself in ways that lead to long-lasting shifts in our emotional cognitive and behavioral patterns and abilities. I discuss the emerging clinical trial evidence for the use of psilocybin in the treatment of depression addictions and other psychiatric challenges. I explain the typical duration and phases of a psilocybin journey the different"
YouTube Link 2023-05-08T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.8M engagements
"Dr. Paul Conti: How to Build and Maintain Healthy Relationships Huberman Lab Guest Series This is episode [--] of a 4-part special series on mental health with Dr. Paul Conti M.D. a psychiatrist who did his medical training at Stanford School of Medicine and residency at Harvard Medical School. He is the author of the book Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic. Dr. Conti explains how to find develop and strengthen healthy relationships including romantic relationships work and colleague relationships and friendships. He explains a roadmap of the conscious and unconscious mind that can allow anyone to"
YouTube Link 2023-09-20T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Don't Start a Conversation With an Apology Stanford GSB lecturer and expert in communication Matt Abrahams explains why starting conversations with confidencerather than apologiessets a stronger tone and leads to better interactions. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ZtTUfMHuioA andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab"
YouTube Link 2025-12-01T18:15Z 7.4M followers, 86.4K engagements
"Lose Fat With Science-Based Tools Huberman Lab Essentials 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 like fidgeting and shivering trigger adrenaline to boost fat metabolism. I also examine the impact of exercise intensity and fasted workouts on fat burning and how supplements such as caffeine GLP-1 and berberine can further support fat loss. These science-based tools go beyond traditional calorie counting to enhance metabolism and improve"
YouTube Link 2025-04-03T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 942.3K engagements
"Essentials: How to Optimize Your Hormones for Health & Vitality Dr. Kyle Gillett In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Kyle Gillett MD a dual board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine and an expert in optimizing hormone levels to improve overall health. We explain how to improve hormone levels across the lifespan in both men and women using behavioral nutritional and exercise-based tools. We also discuss common clinical topics including hormone testing PCOS hair loss testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and peptides focusing on potential benefits"
YouTube Link 2025-12-25T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 95.1K engagements
"The Science of Psychedelics for Mental Health Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris In this episode my guest is Robin Carhart-Harris PhD distinguished professor of neurology and psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. He is one of the leading researchers studying how psychedelics such as psilocybin LSD and DMT can change the human brain and in doing so be used to successfully treat various mental health challenges such as major depression anorexia obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and addiction. He explains how psilocybin induces sustained changes in adaptive brain wiring and"
YouTube Link 2023-05-22T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 783.5K engagements
"Essentials: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity Dr. Rhonda Patrick In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Rhonda Patrick PhD a biomedical scientist and a leading health educator focused on nutrition aging and general health. We discuss four key micronutrients that influence cellular stress responses inflammation detoxification and longevity and how to increase your intake of each through diet or supplementation. We also cover deliberate cold and heat exposure along with exercise and how these tools support metabolic cardiovascular and cognitive health as we age. Episode"
YouTube Link 2026-01-01T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 151.5K engagements
"Transform Your Mental Health With Diet & Lifestyle Dr. Chris Palmer 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 improve mitochondrial health and thereby provide relief from adult and childhood ADHD bipolar disorder schizophrenia and symptoms of autism. We discuss mitochondrial biology whether vaccines can impact inflammation and mitochondrial health and the potential ramifications. We also review creatine methylene blue and urolithin A as well as the"
YouTube Link 2025-03-31T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 361K engagements
"How to Lose Fat & Gain Muscle With Nutrition Alan Aragon 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 discuss how to optimize your protein intake including how much to consume per meal and when and the facts and myths about the 30-gram rule and the anabolic window following exercise. We also discuss controversial topics such as seed oils artificial sweeteners animal vs. plant proteins training fasted for fat loss and collagen supplementation."
YouTube Link 2025-07-07T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 704.7K engagements
"Dr. Matt Walker: Protocols to Improve Your Sleep Huberman Lab Guest Series This is episode [--] of a 6-part special series on sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker Ph.D. a professor of neuroscience and psychology and founder of the Center for Human Sleep Science at the University of California Berkeley. We discuss basic and advanced tools for improving sleep and explain how sleep quality is affected by temperature light and dark caffeine alcohol cannabis nutrition meal timing and different medications. Dr. Walker also provides strategies for coping with a poor night of sleep wind-down routines"
YouTube Link 2024-04-10T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 654.5K engagements
"Learn Faster Using Failures Movement & Balance In this episode I discuss how we can use specific types of behavior to change our brain both for sake of learning the movements themselves and for allowing us to learn non-movement-based information as well. I describe the key role that errors play in triggering our brains to change and how the vestibular (balance) system can activate and amplify neuroplasticity. As always I cover science and science-based practical tools. Thank you in advance for your questions and for your interest in science #HubermanLab For an updated list of our current"
YouTube Link 2021-02-15T13:30Z 7.4M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Essentials: Understanding & Treating Addiction Dr. Anna Lembke 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 dopamine drives reward motivation and addictive behaviors. Dr. Lembke explains the concept of the pleasure-pain balance of dopamine and how this cycle plays a key role in the development and persistence of addiction. We also discuss some of the challenges of addiction recovery including withdrawal relapses and the potential benefits of"
YouTube Link 2025-06-26T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 345.6K engagements
"How to Safeguard Your Hormone Health & Fertility Dr. Shanna Swan 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 worlds leading expert on the harmful impact of chemicals in our food water cosmetics and various household and consumer products on our hormones and the consequences for fertility and overall reproductive health. She explains how exposure to phthalates and other endocrine disruptors adversely impacts fetal development puberty and the adult brain and body. We discuss"
YouTube Link 2024-11-04T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 243.8K engagements
"Dr. Glen Jeffery: Using Red Light to Improve Your Health & the Harmful Effects of LEDs Dr. Glen Jeffery PhD is a professor of neuroscience at University College London and a leading expert on how different colors (wavelengths) of light impact cellular organ and overall health. He explains that long-wavelength light (red near-infrared and infrared) can enter the body and brain to enhance mitochondrial function and thereby improve metabolism eyesight blood glucose regulation mood hormones and more. We also discuss how short-wavelength light from LED bulbs can impair mitochondrial health and why"
YouTube Link 2025-12-01T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 272.3K engagements
"More Sun Exposure Is Associated With a Longer Life Glen Jeffery PhD is a professor of neuroscience at University College London and a leading expert on how different colors (wavelengths) of light impact cellular organ and overall health. He explains new evidence showing that regular sunlight exposurewhile avoiding sunburnmay reduce all-cause mortality. #hubermanlab #science #sunlight #health #shorts"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T00:47Z 7.4M followers, 99.6K engagements
"How to Improve Memory & Focus Using Science Protocols Dr. Charan Ranganath 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 memory works what causes diseases of dementia like Alzheimers and science-based strategies to reduce age-related cognitive decline. We also cover the essential role of curiosity and the dopamine-curiosity link that can assist memory formation and neuroplasticity. We then discuss challenges with attention and focus and how"
YouTube Link 2024-09-30T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 609.8K engagements
"This Is What Top Performers Do Differently James Clear explains the "never miss twice" rulea simple mindset that separates top performers from others when it comes to building lasting habits. james clear atomic habits habits james clear atomic habits habits"
YouTube Link 2026-01-05T20:41Z 7.4M followers, 87.2K engagements
"Build Muscle Size Increase Strength & Improve Recovery Huberman Lab Essentials 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 decline. I explain how the nervous system drives muscle movement the key differences between training for hypertrophy or strength and resistance training protocols to build muscle for performance and healthy aging. Additionally I discuss tools for assessing recovery and the role of key nutrientssuch as creatine and"
YouTube Link 2025-04-10T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 936.6K engagements
"How Cannabis Impacts Health & the Potential Risks Dr. Matthew Hill In this episode my guest is Dr. Matthew Hill a professor of cell biology and anatomy at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute at the University of Calgary and an expert on the biology of cannabis. We discuss how cannabis affects the brain to produce its psychoactive effects (feeling high) including altered time perception focus memory appetite and stress. We discuss how THC vs. cannabidiol (CBD) affects the brain the effects of different routes of cannabis administration (e.g. smoking vaping edibles) high-potency THC and whether"
YouTube Link 2024-07-08T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 824.6K engagements
"How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence Dr. Marc Brackett 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 emotions are how to interpret them and how to work with emotions to yield a more impactful meaningful and healthier life. We explore differences between introverts and extroverts in-person and text-based emotional communication and how emotional suppression impacts us. We discuss emotional intelligence and describe tools to improve emotional"
YouTube Link 2024-09-09T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Science & Tools of Learning & Memory Dr. David Eagleman Dr. David Eagleman PhD is a neuroscientist bestselling author and professor at Stanford University. We discuss how to leverage the science of neuroplasticity to learn new skills and information and how accurate and false memories form and are forgotten. We also discuss time perception and why it speeds up or slows down depending on our age and stress level. We cover dreaming and the meaning of visual and other dream content. And we discuss the neuroscience of cultural and political polarization and how to remedy it. This episode provides"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 228.9K engagements
"The Science & Treatment of Bipolar Disorder In this episode I explain the biology symptoms causes and types of bipolar disorder (sometimes called bipolar depression). I discuss neuroplasticity and how the brain normally regulates mood energy and perceptions; then I contrast that with the biology of bipolar disorder which is characterized by extremes of energy and mood e.g. mania and depression. I outline the mechanisms through which bipolar disorder manifests in the brain including deficits of interoception and reduced connections between the parietal and limbic systems. I also outline how"
YouTube Link 2022-07-25T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"How Sugar & Processed Foods Impact Your Health Dr. Robert Lustig In this episode my guest is Dr. Robert Lustig M.D. neuroendocrinologist professor of pediatrics at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and a bestselling author on nutrition and metabolic health. We address the calories in- calories out (CICO) model of metabolism and weight regulation and how specific macronutrients (protein fat carbohydrates) fiber and sugar can modify the CICO equation. We cover how different types of sugars specifically fructose sugars found in liquid form taste intensity and other factors impact"
YouTube Link 2023-12-18T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 4.9M engagements
"Improve Energy & Longevity by Optimizing Mitochondria Dr. Martin Picard Dr. Martin Picard PhD is a professor of behavioral medicine at Columbia University and an expert on how our behaviors and psychology shape cellular energy production and rates of aging. He explains that your mitochondria dont just make energy; they translate what you doyour mindset and your relationshipsinto the energy you experience as vitality or lack thereof. He explains how exercise nutrition sleep meditation and even certain thought patterns and our sense of purpose can charge our cells like batteries. He also shares"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 341.6K engagements
"Access Your Best Self With Mind-Body Practices Belief Testing & Imagination Dr. Martha Beck In this episode my guest is Dr. Martha Beck Ph.D. a Harvard-trained sociologist bestselling author and one of the worlds foremost experts on personal exploration and development. Dr. Beck shares specific frameworks and practices to tap into your unique and deepest desires core truths and best life directionall elements that comprise your authentic self. She also explains how to align your work and relationships of all kinds with your true self and how to embrace the discomfort and process of leaving"
YouTube Link 2024-08-05T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Essentials: Build a Healthy Gut Microbiome Dr. Justin Sonnenburg In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Justin Sonnenburg PhD a professor of microbiology and immunology at Stanford University. We discuss how microbes in our gut impact our mental and physical health and how diet and the environment affect the gut microbiome. We explain how lifestyle factors such as antibiotics and Western-style diets (high fat low fiber and rich in processed foods) can damage gut diversity and whether prebiotics or probiotics are useful tools. Throughout the episode we highlight evidence-based"
YouTube Link 2025-12-11T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 155.5K engagements
"Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake Today's episode provides a host of information on what makes us sleepy sleep soundly and feel awake and alert. It covers a broad range of tools for anyone wishing to improve their sleep and wakeful state. The science and logic for each tool is described. Please put your questions related to Episodes [--] & [--] in the comments section below so I can address them in Episode [--] "Office Hours". Note: a special episode devoted to shift workers and jetlag is coming out soon. As always thank you for your interest in science For an updated list of our current"
YouTube Link 2021-01-11T13:59Z 7.4M followers, 4.4M engagements
"How to Break Destructive Patterns My guest this last week on the Huberman Lab podcast is @davidchoe one of the world's most successful painters graffiti artists and all-around creatives. We discuss the creative drive trauma addiction cycles of joy and pain and novelty chasing and David offers some very valuable tools and insights that anyone can benefit from. I say that because he's really talking about how to navigate the human experience: to express yourself but also to build a life that is solid with respect to relationships and relationship to self and that is grounded in real joy not"
YouTube Link 2025-12-28T22:40Z 7.4M followers, 121.7K engagements
"How to Build Maintain & Repair Gut Health Dr. Justin Sonnenburg My guest this episode is Dr. Justin Sonnenburg Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Stanford University. Dr. Sonnenburgs research focuses on how microbes in our gut impact our mental and physical health and how diet and environment shape the gut microbiome. We discuss the architecture of the gut microbiome and microbiota variability in different regions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and how these can change in response to diet environment or genetics. We explore the early establishment of the microbiome and how the"
YouTube Link 2022-03-07T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Understanding & Treating Addiction Dr. Anna Lembke In this episode I interview Dr. Anna Lembke MD Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Lembke is a psychiatrist and expert in treating addictions of all kinds: drugs alcohol food sex video games gambling medication etc. She is also an expert in the opioid crisis and the author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. We discuss the biology and psychology of why people become addicted to certain substances and behaviors and the key role that our dopamine"
YouTube Link 2021-08-16T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 3.1M engagements
"How to Enhance Focus and Improve Productivity Dr. Cal Newport In this episode my guest is Dr. Cal Newport Ph.D. a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and bestselling author of numerous books on focus and productivity and how to access the deepest possible layers of your cognitive abilities in order to do quality work and lead a more balanced life. We discuss how to avoid digital distraction specific systems to best arrange and update your schedule and how to curate your work and home environment. We discuss how to engage with smartphones and technology the significant"
YouTube Link 2024-03-11T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.7M engagements
"Using Your Nervous System to Enhance Your Immune System This episode teaches you a lot about the immune system immune-brain interactions and offers [--] potential tools for enhancing immune system function. I discuss how our immune system works and science-supported tools we can use to enhance our immune system. I discuss the innate and adaptive immune systems and our various microbiomes-- not just in our gut but also in our nose eyes and mouth and how to keep them healthy. And I review how specific patterns of breathing and foods maintain a healthy mucosal barrier that is crucial for fighting"
YouTube Link 2021-11-01T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 713.3K engagements
"Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Nutrition & Supplementation for Fitness Huberman Lab Guest Series In this episode [--] of a 6-part series on fitness exercise and performance with Andy Galpin PhD professor of kinesiology at California State University Fullerton he explains optimal nutrition hydration and supplementation to achieve your fitness goals. We cover macronutrient guidelines when to eat relative to training and training fasted versus fed. Dr. Galpin describes proper hydration for before and during exercise how dehydration and/or low electrolyte concentrations impede physical and mental"
YouTube Link 2023-02-22T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 5.3M engagements
"Defining Healthy Masculinity & How to Build It Terry Real Terry Real is a therapist and best-selling author expert on male emotional health and how men can build the skills for healthy relating to others: in relationships work friendships and to themselves. We discuss how mixed and ever-changing messages about what masculinity is are impacting the mental and physical health of men and boys. Terry explains how learning the skill of "relationality" leads to improvements in all aspects of boys' and men's lives and shares practical tools for how to do that. We also discuss the essential role of"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 158.9K engagements
"The Science of How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen This episode I discuss the hormones testosterone and estrogen and how they impact the brain body and behavior at ages after puberty. I also discuss how various behaviors such as exercise (resistance and endurance training) and sex or observing sex impact these hormones and their levels. I ask: "what specifically is it about such activities that impact testosterone and estrogen"; the resounding theme is that when our nervous system is activated in particular ways it drives our endocrine system and vascular system to activate or repress"
YouTube Link 2021-04-12T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Build Muscle & Strength & Forge Your Life Path Dorian Yates Dorian Yates is a former professional bodybuilder six-time Mr. Olympia winner and a pioneer of high-intensity low-volume training for building muscle size and strength. He explains how anyone can vastly improve their fitness mindset and appearance by training with weights just two or three days per week for less than an hour. We also discuss how to determine your natural strengths and passions and select which life path is right for you. Dorian also shares his journey and transformation from wayward youth to world champion athlete"
YouTube Link 2026-01-19T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 541.7K engagements
"Protocols to Improve Vision & Eyesight Huberman Lab Essentials 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 to process light color and motion using specialized structures such as the retina and photoreceptors and why conditions like nearsightedness visual hallucinations and lazy eye occur. I also cover specific visual protocols to increase alertness and focus during work improve sleep and support visual health. Additionally I highlight key"
YouTube Link 2025-04-24T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 244.3K engagements
"Adderall Stimulants & Modafinil for ADHD: Short- & Long-Term Effects In this episode I explain how medications such as Adderall Ritalin Vyvanse and other stimulants work to increase focus and treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I explain the brain circuits involved in focus and the key roles dopamine and norepinephrine play in their regulation. Then I explain how stimulants such as Adderall and Vyvanse can increase focus and reduce hyperactivity in kids or adults with ADHD and how and why Ritalin and other medications (e.g. Modafinil Guanfacine) may work better for some. I"
YouTube Link 2023-05-29T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Understand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools This episode I explain the mechanisms by which different types of memories are established in our brain and how to leverage the amount and timing of key neurochemicals and hormones such as adrenaline (aka epinephrine) and cortisol to improve your learning and memory abilities. I describe multiple science-based protocols to do this including repetition caffeine emotional states deliberate cold exposure sleep meditation and the role of vision including taking mental snapshots. I also describe how exercise and an associated hormone"
YouTube Link 2022-05-16T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"The Science of Setting & Achieving Goals In this episode I discuss the science of setting assessing and pursuing goals. I explain the neural (brain) circuits that underlie goal setting and pursuit. Then I describe nine science-supported tools anyone can apply toward their goals. I explain when and how to use goal visualization when to use multitasking and how to use specific rewards to improve the likelihood of reaching your goals. I also explain why envisioning failures and their consequences are effective and how to set goals of the appropriate level of challenge. I also explain how the"
YouTube Link 2022-01-17T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 2M engagements
"Dr. Paul Conti: How to Understand & Assess Your Mental Health Huberman Lab Guest Series This is episode [--] of a 4-part special series on mental health with psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti M.D. who trained at Stanford School of Medicine and completed his residency at Harvard Medical School before founding his clinical practice the Pacific Premiere Group. Dr. Conti defines mental health in actionable terms and describes the foundational elements of the self including the structure and function of the unconscious and conscious mind which give rise to all our thoughts behaviors and emotions. He also"
YouTube Link 2023-09-06T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 14.9M engagements
"Developing a Rational Approach to Supplementation for Health & Performance Huberman Lab Podcast In this episode I explain how to design a supplementation protocol to support maximum mental and physical health and performance depending on your specific needs nutrition lifestyle and finances. When most people hear about supplements they think they are vitamin supplements but there are many compounds that are powerful and sold over-the-counter that can enhance our health in performance and that cant be obtained from foods. First I discuss foundational supplements to support overall health"
YouTube Link 2023-01-09T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.7M engagements
"How Your Thoughts Are Built & How You Can Shape Them Dr. Jennifer Groh My guest is Dr. Jennifer Groh PhD professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University. She explains how our brain encodes sights and sounds and integrates them so we can navigate and understand the world around us. She explains what thoughts really are and how what you focus on determines your thoughts not just in that moment but your future thoughts too. We discuss this in the context of how to improve your level of focus and happiness and how to complete tasks and task-switch more effectively. We also discuss how"
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 142.5K engagements
"Erasing Fears & Traumas Using Modern Neuroscience Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I explore the neuroscience of fear and trauma and how to effectively process and eliminate traumatic responses. I explain why successful fear treatment requires both extinction of the old fearful response and replacement with a new positive associationnot just cognitive reframing. I also explain how the threat reflex activates specific circuits connecting the amygdala prefrontal cortex and dopamine systems and why detailed recounting of traumatic events progressively reduces their"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 243.8K engagements
"Why Reading (Books) Makes Us Better at Speaking As we read the muscles that generate speech engage. The same phenomenon does not occur when we hear or listen to sentences. In other words reading is a form of speech practice. andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast"
YouTube Link 2025-05-04T18:16Z 7.4M followers, 927.4K engagements
"How to Increase Motivation & Drive This episode explains the science of motivation and drive. I describe how dopamine a chemical we all make in our brain underlies our desire for and pursuit of our goals as well as our capacity to move and experience pleasure. I describe how we can leverage specific behaviors reward schedules and dopamine-prolactin balance to help ensure we can maintain motivation and capacity for pleasure over the long term. I also discuss dopamine in the context of ADHD craving and addiction and some absolutely amazing results about specificity of drug effects based purely"
YouTube Link 2021-03-22T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2M engagements
"Time Perception Memory & Focus Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I explore how biological rhythms and neurochemicals impact our perception of time. I describe how the body aligns with daily and seasonal light cycles to regulate hormones that influence energy mood and motivation throughout the year. I share science-based tools to enhance focus and productivity including strategies for structuring work intervals and optimizing the timing of exercise and daily light exposure. I also explain how neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin influence our perception"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 141.2K engagements
"Red Light Slows Retinal Aging in Animals #redlight #science #hubermanlab #shorts andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T03:27Z 7.4M followers, 50K engagements
"How to Learn Skills Faster This episode I discuss the science and practice of learning physical skills: what it involves at a biological level and what to focus on during skill learning at each stage to maximize learning speed and depth. I also describe what to do immediately after a training session (note: this is different than the optimal protocol for cognitive skill training) and as you progress to more advanced levels of performance. I also cover the science of skill-based visualization which does have benefits but only if done correctly and at the correct times. I discuss auto-replay of"
YouTube Link 2021-05-17T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Transform Pain & Trauma Into Creative Expression David Choe David Choe is a world-renowned artist writer podcaster and TV host. He tells how as a child he was made to believe he was destined for greatness but also that he was a complete disgrace leading him to channel his energyincluding deep shameinto art that brought him global recognition. He shares about his addictions that put him on a decades-long cycle of extreme highs and lows and that forced him to eventually acknowledge and heal the childhood trauma he was battling inside. David shows up with raw authentic presence to show us how we"
YouTube Link 2025-12-22T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 228.5K engagements
"Benefits & Risks of Peptide Therapeutics for Physical & Mental Health In this episode I explain the major categories and types of peptides currently in use for therapeutic purposes. I discuss peptides for improving tissue rejuvenation and repair promoting longevity improving muscle growth and fat loss and boosting mood vitality and libido. I explain the biology of how these peptides work and both their potential benefits and risks. I also discuss peptide sourcing dosages cycling routes of administration and how peptides work in combination. This episode will help you better understand the"
YouTube Link 2024-04-01T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1M engagements
"How to Set & Achieve Goals Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I explain how to use science-based tools to better set and achieve goals. I discuss the neuroscience of goal pursuit and how dopamine and visual attention shape motivation and effort. I explain whether visualizing success or failure better supports goal pursuit how to choose goals at the right level of difficulty and evaluate progress. I also share a short space-time bridging protocol that helps train long-range goal-directed behavior. These tools will help you stay motivated and reach goals more"
YouTube Link 2025-12-18T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 233.8K engagements
"Contracts of Love & Money That Make or Break Relationships James Sexton My guest is James Sexton Esq. a renowned attorney specializing in contracts related to love and moneyprenuptial agreements divorce and custody. We explore the counterintuitive fact that people with prenuptial agreements tend to stay married longer and report more satisfying relationships than those who dont. We discuss how legal contracts can foster deeper understanding by encouraging vulnerability and honest communication about each partners values and expectations. We also examine what defines true lasting love versus"
YouTube Link 2025-05-05T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 274.1K engagements
"How to Improve Skin Health & Appearance In this episode I discuss skin health appearance and why both are important indicators of the health status of your immune system gut microbiome and other organ systems. I explain why sunlight is essential for skin and hormone health and how excessive sunlight can accelerate skin aging and cause certain skin cancers. I discuss the different types of sunscreens (physical chemical and mineral-based) and potential health concerns of the chemicals found in some (but not all) sunscreens. I also discuss the importance of getting your skin (and not just moles)"
YouTube Link 2024-07-01T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"How to Focus to Change Your Brain Huberman Lab Essentials 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 learning. I explain how neuroplasticity differs in children and adults highlighting the key neurochemicals required for adult learning. I explain science-supported protocols to boost alertness and improve attention including techniques like visual focus and goal accountability. I also discuss how sleep along with practices such as non-sleep"
YouTube Link 2024-12-19T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.9M engagements
"How Cold Water Slows Heart Rate & Boosts Oxygen andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast"
YouTube Link 2025-05-26T17:40Z 7.4M followers, 261.4K engagements
"Tools for Nutrition & Fitness Dr. Layne Norton In this episode my guest is Dr. Layne Norton Ph.D. one of the worlds top experts in nutrition and training for physical fitness. We discuss how to evaluate scientific evidence and the validity of different practices aimed at achieving fat loss muscle strength and hypertrophy microbiome health vitality and longevity. We explore many hotly debated topics including fasting seed oils saturated fats sugar red meat artificial/low-calorie sweeteners and GLP-1 agonists (e.g. Ozempic). Additionally we delve into the timing of protein and carbohydrate"
YouTube Link 2024-08-12T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 542.8K engagements
"How to Optimize Female Hormone Health for Vitality & Longevity Dr. Sara Gottfried My guest is Sara Gottfried M.D. a Harvard-trained board-certified gynecologist and clinical assistant professor of integrative medicine and nutritional sciences at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Gottfried specializes in hormone health vitality and longevity using precision and personalized approaches. We discuss female hormone health puberty perimenopause and menopause; hormone testing; the microbiome; stress-related hormone challenges their causes and various treatments. We also discuss fertility birth"
YouTube Link 2023-01-30T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.3M engagements
"How to Lose Fat with Science-Based Tools This episode I describe the science of fat loss including how fat is mobilized and oxidized (burned) and how to increase fat burning by leveraging the nervous system. Most people don't realize it but our neurons connect to our fat and release epinephrine/adrenaline to facilitate fat oxidation. I explain how this can be accomplished with non-exercise movements such as fidgeting to burn thousands of calories of fat a day-- a practice is rarely discussed but very well supported by the science literature. I also discuss an optimal fat loss protocol using"
YouTube Link 2021-05-24T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 5.7M engagements
"How to Optimize Cognitive Function & Brain Health Dr. Mark D'Esposito In this episode my guest is Dr. Mark D'Esposito M.D. a neurologist and professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California Berkeley. We discuss the brain mechanisms underlying cognition and the forms of memory required for focus productivity planning and achieving goals and learning. We discuss neurochemicals such as dopamine and acetylcholine and how they can be leveraged to improve cognitive functioning. We also discuss concussion traumatic brain injury (TBI) Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease and"
YouTube Link 2024-02-19T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 491.6K engagements
"The Science of Eating for Health Fat Loss & Lean Muscle Dr. Layne Norton My guest is Layne Norton Ph.D. one of the worlds foremost experts in nutrition protein metabolism muscle gain and fat loss. We discuss the science of energy utilization and balance the efficacy of different diets (e.g. ketogenic vegan vegetarian carnivore omnivore) and how best to build lean muscle mass and lose fat. We also discuss optimal protein and fiber intake the best sources of protein the correlation between appetite satiety signals and exercise along with male- and female-specific needs. Dr. Norton also explains"
YouTube Link 2022-11-07T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 8.7M engagements
"The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice In this episode I discuss the science of gratitude which has been shown in peer-reviewed studies to have tremendous positive effects on mental and physical health. I explain however that most commonly used gratitude practices are ineffective (such as gratitude lists). The key elements of highly effective gratitude practices are described including the essential need for story (narrative) receiving or perceiving gratitude rather than giving it and the role that theory of mind plays in this context. I also discuss why we can't simply"
YouTube Link 2021-11-22T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.4M engagements
"The Science & Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) In this episode I explain the biology and psychology of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)a prevalent and debilitating condition. I also discuss the efficacy and mechanisms behind OCD treatmentsboth behavioral and pharmacologic as well as holistic and combination treatments and new emerging treatments including directed brain stimulation. I explain the neural circuitry underlying repetitive thought-action loops and why in OCD the compulsive actions merely make the obsessions even stronger. I review cognitive-behavioral therapies"
YouTube Link 2022-06-27T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1M engagements
"Controlling Your Dopamine for Motivation Focus & Satisfaction Huberman Lab Essentials 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 activities affect dopamine levels and discuss how the highs lows and baseline levels of dopamine shape your motivation and long-term satisfaction. I also explain practical strategies to boost dopamine levels such as deliberate cold exposure caffeine effort-based rewards and specific supplements. Whether you're looking"
YouTube Link 2025-08-14T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 406.8K engagements
"The Best Career Path if You Have ADHD Dr. John Kruse discusses the idea that individuals with ADHD may benefit more from pursuing multiple shorter-term careers rather than a single long-term career highlighting the value of varied experiences in a fragmented work world. andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast"
YouTube Link 2025-03-10T19:25Z 7.4M followers, 143.6K engagements
"Essentials: Increase Strength & Endurance with Cooling Protocols Dr. Craig Heller 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 the body and brain regulate temperature in different conditions and why conventional cooling methods such as placing ice packs on the neck do not effectively reduce core body temperature. Dr. Heller explains why cooling glabrous skin areasthe palms soles and upper faceefficiently releases body heat and can significantly"
YouTube Link 2025-08-07T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 63K engagements
"Using Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance Huberman Lab I discuss the role of salt (sodium) in the nervous system and the key role that it plays in mental performance physical performance and health. I explain how the brain senses salt levels in our body and how that relates to our feelings of thirst. I cover the physiology of the renal system and the hormones that control sodium and water balance in our body. I also explore how salt interacts with stress and our immune systems and its crucial role in neuron function. Additionally I examine research findings suggesting that some"
YouTube Link 2022-03-14T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 2.2M engagements
"The Powerful Impact of Morning Light on Cortisol & Alertness andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast"
YouTube Link 2025-08-08T23:36Z 7.4M followers, 148.4K engagements
"How Smells Influence Our Hormones Health & Behavior Dr. Noam Sobel In this episode my guest is Noam Sobel PhD professor of neurobiology in the Department of Brain Sciences at the Weizmann Institute of Science. Dr. Sobel explains his labs research on the biological mechanisms of smell (olfaction) and how sensing odorants and chemicals in our environment impacts human behavior cognition social connections and hormones. He explains how smell is a crucial component of social sensing and how we use olfaction when meeting new people to determine things about their physiology and psychology and he"
YouTube Link 2023-05-01T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 3.6M engagements
"Dorian Yates: The Most Effective & Time Efficient Training"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T00:02Z 7.4M followers, 70.9K engagements
"Improve Vitality Emotional & Physical Health & Lifespan Dr. Peter Attia In this episode my guest is Peter Attia M.D. He completed his medical and advanced training at Stanford University School of Medicine Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Attia is host of the health and medicine podcast The Drive and the author of a new book Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity which examines disease prevention and healthy aging including emotional health. He explains the leading causes of death worldwide and how to measure ones risk of death and mitigate"
YouTube Link 2023-03-20T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 3M engagements
"The Art of Learning & Living Life Josh Waitzkin 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 and the author of the book The Art of Learning. We discuss Joshs childhood as a chess prodigy and how he learned to train and compete at the highest levels by facing his fears and overcoming points of weakness. He explains the principles that unify disparate physical and mental pursuits and how understanding the interconnectedness of the learning"
YouTube Link 2025-01-27T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 551.9K engagements
"How to Control Your Metabolism by Thyroid & Growth Hormone This episode I discuss metabolism and how our thyroid hormone and growth hormone control our metabolism. I also clarify that metabolism isn't just about burning energy its about converting energy from different sources into fuels for building and repairing our tissues such as muscle brain and tendons and mobilizing energy from body fat storage. I discuss the role of iodine selenium and salt for thyroid health and how specific exercise protocols amino acids and temperature can dramatically shift levels of growth hormone release in"
YouTube Link 2021-04-26T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 935.1K engagements
"Diet & Nutrition for Mental Health Dr. Chris Palmer My guest this episode is Chris Palmer M.D. a board-certified psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He explains the important connection between nutrition metabolism and mental health and his pioneering work using the ketogenic diet to successfully treat patients with various mental illnesses including depression and schizophrenia. Dr. Palmer explains how the ketogenic diet is an evidence-based treatment for epilepsy mimics the fasted state and can offset cognitive decline in Alzheimers disease. He"
YouTube Link 2022-11-21T13:00Z 7.4M followers, 5.4M engagements
"How Risk Taking Innovation & Artificial Intelligence Transform Human Experience Marc Andreessen In this episode my guest is Marc Andreessen the legendary software innovator who co-created the Internet browser Mosaic co-founded Netscape and is now at Andreessen Horowitz a venture capital firm that finds and brings to life technologies that transform humanity. We discuss what it takes to be a true innovator including the personality traits required the role of environment and the support systems needed to bring revolutionary ideas to fruition. We discuss risk-taking as a necessary but"
YouTube Link 2023-09-04T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 586.6K engagements
"Journal Club with Dr. Peter Attia Metformin for Longevity & The Power of Belief Effects In this journal club episode my guest is Stanford and Johns Hopkins-trained physician Dr. Peter Attia M.D. who is also the host of The Drive podcast and the author of the bestselling book "Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity." We each present a scientific paper and discuss the findings' strengths weaknesses and actionable takeaways. First we discuss an article that addresses whether taking the drug metformin can enhance longevity. Then we discuss an article on belief effects (similar to placebo"
YouTube Link 2023-09-11T12:04Z 7.4M followers, 336.4K engagements
"Dorian Yates: How to Cycle Weight Training dorian yates andrew huberman training exercise workout dorian yates andrew huberman training exercise workout"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T02:19Z 7.4M followers, 107.2K engagements
"Vaping Alcohol Use & Other Risky Youth Behaviors Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher In this episode my guest is Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher PhD FSAHM. She is a professor of pediatrics and adolescent medicine and a developmental psychologist at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Halpern-Felsher is a world expert in adolescent decision-making and risk-taking behaviors. She explains the huge increase in vaping (e-cigarettes) by young people. She explains why vaping nicotine and cannabis is particularly dangerous to the developing brain. We discuss the rise in vaping addiction the unique social"
YouTube Link 2024-04-22T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 130K engagements
"How Smoking & Vaping Accelerate Skin Aging Dubbed by ElevenLabs Smoking vaping and other forms of nicotine consumption adversely affect skin appearance and health by increasing inflammation and causing vasoconstriction. This Short was dubbed by ElevenLabs and is available in Spanish (Mexico) and Hindi. Learn more: https://elevenlabs.io/huberman Disclaimer: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer andrew huberman huberman lab podcast huberman podcast dr. andrew huberman neuroscience huberman lab andrew huberman podcast the huberman lab podcast science podcast andrew huberman huberman lab podcast"
YouTube Link 2024-07-10T23:12Z 7.4M followers, 215.6K engagements
"AMA #11: Improve Task Switching & Productivity and Reduce Brain Fog Welcome to a preview of the 11th Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode part of Huberman Lab Premium. The Huberman Lab Premium subscription was launched for two main reasons. First it was launched in order to raise support for the standard Huberman Lab podcast channel which will continue to come out every Monday at zero-cost. Second it was launched as a means to raise funds for important scientific research. A significant portion of proceeds from the Huberman Lab Premium subscription will fund human research (not animal models)"
YouTube Link 2023-09-29T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 167.8K engagements
"Essentials: Therapy Treating Trauma & Other Life Challenges Dr. Paul Conti In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Paul Conti MD a psychiatrist and expert in treating trauma and psychiatric illness. We explain what trauma is and how it affects the mind and body as well as the best treatment approaches to support recovery. We also discuss why guilt and shame often follow traumatic experiences and why processing trauma is essential for healing. Dr. Conti shares practical tools for how to choose and work effectively with a therapist and discusses the therapeutic potential of"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T13:01Z 7.4M followers, 62.4K engagements
"How to Rewire Your Brain & Learn Faster Dr. Michael Kilgard 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 discuss the need for alertness effortful focus post-learning reflection and sleep to induce neuroplasticity and how dopamine acetylcholine serotonin and norepinephrine are each involved. He explains the behavioral steps for neuroplasticity as well as vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) and other therapies for tinnitus stroke depression PTSD and"
YouTube Link 2025-08-11T12:01Z 7.4M followers, 398.3K engagements
"Essentials: How Your Brain Functions & Interprets the World Dr. David Berson In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. David Berson PhD a professor of neuroscience at Brown University and an expert on the visual system and circadian biology. We explore how the brain processes visual information from photons entering the eye to conscious perception in the cortex. We discuss color vision the discovery of melanopsin and intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells and how light regulates our circadian clock and melatonin release. We also examine the vestibular system's role"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 82.3K engagements
"Science-Based Mental Training & Visualization for Improved Learning In this episode I explore the science of mental visualization and its application for learning motor and cognitive skills. I discuss neuroplasticity-based skill development and the roles of focus sleep movement restriction and agitation. I then present five key principles of mental visualization to enhance learning speed accuracy and consistency. I also provide examples of specific protocols including repetitions rest periods and session frequency and how to adapt these methods for injuries or breaks from traditional"
YouTube Link 2023-04-24T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 1.1M engagements
"You Can Learn New Habits Very Fast: Brain Circuits Rewire Faster With Urgency Weve all heard it takes [--] days to form a new habit and other times we hear its [--] days or [--] days. The truth is this: neural circuits will rewire at a rate that is proportional to how urgent the new behavior is. Now of course there are skills (physical language music etc.) that need time in order to form. Thats a different form of neuroplasticity. But its also one that can be accelerated. It involves focus errors (which are the signal for neural circuits to change) reflection on those errors later and quality sleep"
YouTube Link 2025-09-29T18:34Z 7.4M followers, 237.1K engagements
"People Who Do Prenuptial Contracts Stay Together Longer The Huberman Lab episode out this week is about contracts for love and moneywhich might sound like a downer but as attorney James Sexton explains these contracts are more about defining the specific things people need in order to feel respected and safe as opposed to protecting the ending. In fact much of what goes into these agreements is about the marriage not divorce conditions. Also somewhat counterintuitively people who create prenuptial agreements get divorced far less than the average population. The current divorce rate in the"
YouTube Link 2025-05-08T04:32Z 7.4M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Improving Health With Stronger Brain-Body Connection Huberman Lab Essentials In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode I discuss interoception the brains ability to sense and interpret signals from the body which shapes our sense of self and underlies vital functions like focus sleep healing and emotions. I explain how the body communicates different types of information to the brain influencing processes like digestion heart rate and immune function. I also describe practical tools such as breathwork to regulate alertness strategies to support gut health and reduce sugar cravings and awareness"
YouTube Link 2025-06-05T12:00Z 7.4M followers, 181.9K engagements
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