The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Huberman has made numerous significant contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills, and cognitive functioning. He is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award, given to the scientist making the most significant discoveries in the study of vision, in 2017. Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford School of Medicine has been published in top journals, including Nature, Science, and Cell, and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover, and other top media outlets. In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast. The podcast is frequently ranked in the top 10 of all podcasts globally and is often ranked #1 in the categories of Science, Education, and Health & Fitness.
This podcast features a Q&A session with Dr. Andrew Huberman, a neurobiology and ophthalmology professor at Stanford, following a live lecture on brain and body health. The session covers various topics including post-traumatic brain injury treatment (suggesting EPA fatty acids and hyperbaric chambers), dopamine regul...
This podcast features a neurobiologist interviewing Dr. Erich Jarvis, a professor specializing in the neurobiology of vocal learning. The conversation explores the similarities and differences between speech and language across species, focusing on the neural circuits and genes involved. Dr. Jarvis highlights the sur...
This podcast episode provides a comprehensive examination of the effects of alcohol on the brain, body, and overall health. It covers various aspects such as the impact on individual cells, organs, and organ systems, as well as its effects on thinking and behavior. The episode explores the question of whether moderate ...
This podcast features a Q&A session with Dr. Andrew Huberman, a neurobiology and ophthalmology professor at Stanford. The session covers various topics including his personal daily routines (sunlight exposure, non-sleep deep rest), improving memory (adrenaline spikes post-learning), managing social media addiction (sc...
This podcast episode delves into the key factors that influence lifespan and healthspan, including metrics like blood work, biomarkers, DEXA scans, exercise, hormone therapy, testosterone optimization, cholesterol levels, and the role of novel treatments like stem cells and metabolomics. The episode emphasizes the need...
This comprehensive podcast episode provides actionable strategies and tools to optimize sleep quality. It emphasizes the role of specific levers such as light, temperature, caffeine, supplements, and digital tools in regulating sleep-wake cycles and overall well-being. By understanding the circadian clock and the auton...
This podcast episode explores the significant role of perception, particularly vision, in goal setting and achievement. Expert insights from Dr. Emily Balchetes reveal that how we visualize problems and goals, such as perceiving them as steep or shallow hills, can greatly impact our energy levels and strategies for ove...
This Huberman Lab podcast episode focuses on bipolar disorder (BD), differentiating between Bipolar I and Bipolar II based on the duration and intensity of manic and depressive episodes. The episode details diagnostic criteria for manic episodes, discusses the high heritability of BD, and explores various treatments i...
This podcast episode explores taste and perception, delving into how the brain interprets sensory signals to create meaningful experiences. Taste is highlighted as a sense that offers simplicity yet allows for the study of intricate brain processes. The discussion encompasses the five basic tastes, the role of smell an...
This podcast episode explores the intricate relationship between sleep, metabolism, and brain chemistry. It delves into the different stages of sleep and their impact on metabolic circuits and overall health. The episode emphasizes the role of neuromodulators in controlling brain states, motivation, mood, and performan...
This podcast episode delves into various aspects of fitness, including workout splits, the balance between cardio and weight training, muscle recovery, nutrition, sleep, and the importance of consistency and precision in training. It also emphasizes the transformative power of fitness and the impact of mentorship in fo...
This Huberman Lab podcast episode focuses on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), differentiating it from obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. The episode details the neural circuitry underlying OCD (corticostriatothalamic loop), explaining why certain treatments, like exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy...
This Huberman Lab podcast episode features a conversation with Ido Portal, an expert in movement, exploring the interconnectedness of the body and brain in generating movement. The discussion covers Portal's philosophy of movement as a holistic practice encompassing physical, emotional, and mental aspects, offering p...
This podcast episode explores the science of flexibility, covering various aspects of how we perceive and improve our limb range of motion to perform everyday tasks and enhance physical performance. It discusses the role of sensory neurons, spinal cord mechanisms, and higher brain areas in regulating flexibility and st...
This podcast delves into the effects of trauma on our brain and behavior, highlighting the connection between trauma, guilt, and shame. It emphasizes the need for communication and self-exploration to confront these emotions. The discussion also explores the role of trauma in repetition compulsion and the importance of...
This podcast episode explores the complex nature of grief and the multidimensional aspects involved in the grieving process. It challenges traditional perspectives on grief, highlighting the importance of understanding grief as a motivational process rather than just a state of sadness. The episode discusses the role o...
This podcast interviews Dr. Wendy Suzuki, a neuroscience professor, about memory and the impact of exercise on brain function. The discussion covers the basics of memory formation (novelty, repetition, association, emotional resonance), the role of the hippocampus, and Dr. Suzuki's personal journey in discovering the ...
This podcast episode delves into the complexities of how our brains store and retrieve memories, from exploring the science of memories to understanding the intricate relationship between learning, memory, and emotions. It emphasizes the impact of repetition and neural connections in memory formation, highlighting the ...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab Podcast, Andrew Huberman discusses the science of aggression, distinguishing between reactive, proactive, and indirect aggression, and detailing the biological mechanisms behind each. He explores neural circuits, hormones like testosterone and estrogen (emphasizing estrogen's role), ...
This Huberman Lab podcast episode interviews Dr. Rhonda Patrick about optimizing brain and body health through micronutrients. The discussion begins with an overview of Dr. Patrick's work and then delves into the benefits of various micronutrients, including sulforaphane (found in broccoli sprouts and activated by mus...
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