The Science of Emotions & Relationships

In this episode of the Huberman Lab Podcast, Andrew Huberman discusses the science of emotions, focusing on their development from infancy through puberty into adulthood. He explores the interplay between interoception (internal awareness) and exteroception (external awareness) in shaping emotional experiences and the formation of social bonds. Huberman reviews attachment theory, the impact of puberty and hormones like kispeptin, oxytocin and vasopressin, and the role of the vagus nerve. He also touches on the complexities of right brain/left brain functions and introduces tools like the Mood Meter app for understanding and regulating emotions, emphasizing that emotions are best understood through the lens of alertness, valence, and focus of attention.