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 Huberman Lab podcast episode focuses on the neuroscience of fear and trauma, explaining the biological mechanisms underlying these experiences. The episode details the neural circuits involved (amygdala, HPA axis, prefrontal cortex), differentiates fear from stress and anxiety, and describes how Pavlovian conditi...
This podcast features a conversation between Andrew Huberman and Dr. David Buss, an evolutionary psychologist, on human mate selection. The discussion covers mate preferences in both short-term and long-term relationships, highlighting sex differences in these preferences (e.g., men prioritizing physical attractivenes...
This Huberman Lab podcast episode explores the science of gratitude, debunking common misconceptions about effective gratitude practices. The host, Andrew Huberman, details research showing that receiving gratitude, rather than expressing it, is more impactful, citing studies on neural circuit activation and physiolog...
This podcast episode delves into the multifaceted nature of time perception, exploring how our biological systems, including our hormonal balance and neurological processes, influence our experience of time. It emphasizes the importance of entrainment, both circadian and ultradian, in maintaining an accurate sense of t...
This podcast episode delves into the connection between stress, physical performance, and recovery, particularly in combat sports. It explores how testosterone and growth hormone release during exercise are influenced by factors like intensity, volume, and rest. The discussion includes the impact of stress on testoster...
This podcast episode delves into the complexity of the immune system and its vital role in our well-being. It explores how our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors can directly influence our physical health, and how certain practices like breathing techniques, cold exposure, and natural remedies can enhance our immune fun...
This podcast episode explores the concept of the circadian clock and its relevance to survival and overall health. It emphasizes the importance of morning sunlight exposure in regulating circadian rhythms and setting the body's internal clock. The episode highlights the complex relationship between light, mood, and lea...
This podcast episode explores various aspects of nutrition, cognition, and brain health. It emphasizes the importance of a healthy diet and specific nutrients in supporting cognitive function and maintaining brain health. The episode discusses the role of essential fatty acids, such as Omega-3s, in supporting brain hea...
In this podcast episode, Professor Huberman delves into the transformative power of time-restricted feeding (TRF) and its significant benefits for health, weight management, and metabolic conditions. He highlights key scientific studies, foundational principles, and practical tips that show how the timing of meals can ...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Craig Heller about thermal regulation and its impact on athletic and mental performance. Dr. Heller explains how the body heats and cools itself, emphasizing the importance of understanding and leveraging thermal regulation to optimize performa...
This podcast episode delves into the world of dopamine and its significance in motivation, desire, and satisfaction. Dr. Andrew Huberman, a professor specializing in neurobiology and ophthalmology, offers insights into the neurobiology of dopamine, the related neural circuits, and how it affects inter-neuron communicat...
This podcast episode delves into the world of psychedelics, exploring their complex nature, therapeutic potential, and risks. It emphasizes the importance of safe and controlled use, responsible integration, and the need for further research to fully understand these substances' effects and applications, particularly i...
This podcast episode delves into the intricacies of attention and focus, from the neural underpinnings of ADHD to the impact of smartphone use and diet on focus. It discusses the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD and explores the role of dopamine in regulating attention, focus, and time perception. The discussi...
This podcast episode explores various aspects of eating disorders, including intermittent fasting, the neurobiology of hunger and satiety, the role of habits in anorexia nervosa, and the complexities of body image and self-perception. It highlights the biological underpinnings of anorexia and bulimia, challenges the st...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab Podcast, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Robert Sapolsky, a professor of biology and neurosurgery at Stanford University, about stress, testosterone, estrogen, and free will. They discuss the benefits and drawbacks of short-term and long-term stress, the role of testosterone in aggres...
This podcast episode delves into the complexities of major depression, discussing its psychological and biological aspects, as well as its impact on individuals and society. It explores the relationship between pleasure, pain, and addiction, and the role of neurochemicals and neural circuits in mood disorders. The epis...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab Podcast, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Anna Lembke, a psychiatrist and addiction expert, about the science of dopamine, pleasure, and addiction. Dr. Lembke explains how dopamine works in the brain, the pleasure-pain balance, and how chronic exposure to rewarding stimuli can lower ba...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab Podcast, Andrew Huberman discusses the science of pain and pleasure, explaining how the skin's sensory neurons and the brain's somatosensory cortex interact to create these experiences. He explores factors influencing pain perception, including expectation, anxiety, sleep, circadian ...
This podcast episode explores various topics related to health, wellness, and sleep. It introduces several products designed to improve overall well-being, including Athletic Greens, Element, and Waking Up. The episode discusses the stages of sleep and emphasizes the significance of deep sleep and REM sleep. It delves ...
This podcast episode explores the importance of interoception, the vagus nerve, and the mechanical and chemical environment of the body in regulating overall health and well-being. It discusses how interoception affects sleep, body composition, mental focus, mood, stress levels, and healing, and emphasizes the role of ...
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