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.
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Kyle Gillett about hormone health and optimization for both men and women across their lifespans. Dr. Gillett outlines key questions to consider for assessing hormone health, emphasizing the importance of comparing current well-being to past sta...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Andrew Huberman interviews artist David Choe, exploring his life, art, and struggles with addiction and shame. Choe candidly discusses his upbringing, marked by both encouragement and abuse, which fueled his artistic journey and self-destructive behaviors. The conversation c...
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman discusses the neuroscience of goal setting and achievement. He explains the neural circuits involved, including the amygdala (fear and anxiety), basal ganglia (go/no-go actions), lateral prefrontal cortex (planning), and orbitofrontal cortex (emotionality). Hu...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Dr. Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Martin Picard, a professor of behavioral medicine at Columbia University, about the role of mitochondria in energy production, biological aging, and overall health. Dr. Picard explains that mitochondria are not just energy powerhouses but a...
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Justin Sonnenburg about the gut microbiome. They discuss what the microbiome is, where it comes from, and how it develops, emphasizing the impact of early life factors like C-sections, breastfeeding, and antibiotic exposure. They explore how to ...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Andrew Huberman interviews world-renowned dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp about creativity, discipline, and the role of movement in communication and emotional processing. They discuss the concept of a "spine" in creative work, balancing audience expectations with artis...
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman discusses the biology of habit formation and how to break unwanted habits. He explains the concepts of immediate goal-based habits versus identity-based habits, and introduces the idea of "limbic friction" as a measure of the effort required to overcome intern...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Dr. Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Glen Jeffery about the impact of light, specifically red, near-infrared, and infrared light, on various aspects of health. They discuss how different wavelengths of light affect mitochondrial function, skin health, eyesight, and blood sugar...
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. David Spiegel about the science and applications of hypnosis. Dr. Spiegel defines hypnosis as a state of highly focused attention, similar to being engrossed in a movie, and differentiates clinical hypnosis from stage hypnosis, emphasizing its p...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Dr. Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Thais Aliabadi, a women's health expert, about critical topics in women's reproductive and general health. They discuss the underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis of conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, the importance of early screening and int...
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman discusses the biology, psychology, and practices of social bonding, emphasizing its importance from birth to death. He explores the neural circuits, neurochemicals like oxytocin, and hormones involved in social bonds, highlighting that these mechanisms are gen...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Andrew Huberman interviews Matt Abrahams, a communication expert from Stanford Graduate School of Business, about effective communication strategies for various settings, including public speaking and interpersonal interactions. Abrahams provides actionable advice on overcom...
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Jack Feldman, an expert on respiration, about the mechanics of breathing and its interaction with the brain. Dr. Feldman explains how breathing generates airflow for oxygen intake and carbon dioxide removal, emphasizing the role of the diaphragm...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Dr. Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Jennifer Groh, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University, about sensory integration, focusing on how the brain merges visual and auditory information to shape perception. They discuss the superior colliculus, dynamic spa...
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman discusses the neuroscience of fear, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorders. He explains the biology of fear, including the cells, circuits, and chemicals involved in the fear response, and how fear can turn into trauma. He also covers the biology of how f...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Dr. Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. David Fajgenbaum, a professor of translational medicine, about his work on finding new uses for existing drugs to treat rare and common diseases. Dr. Fajgenbaum shares his personal near-death experience with Castleman's disease and how it m...
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. David Sinclair about aging, longevity, and actionable protocols to increase lifespan. They discuss the definition of aging as a disease, the role of the epigenome, and the loss of information due to entropy. Sinclair emphasizes the importance of...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab Podcast, Andrew Huberman delves into the lymphatic system, explaining its crucial role in immediate and long-term health, appearance, and disease prevention. He discusses the lymphatic system's function in clearing waste and excess fluid from tissues, its connection to the circulator...
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman explores the science of gratitude, highlighting its profound impact on both mental and physical health. Contrary to popular belief, an effective gratitude practice isn't about listing things one is thankful for, but rather about genuinely receiving gratitude o...
In this Huberman Lab podcast episode, Andrew Huberman interviews author Steven Pressfield about overcoming resistance to achieve creative and productive goals. Pressfield shares insights from his books, "The War of Art" and "Do the Work," emphasizing the importance of adopting a professional mindset, showing up daily, ...
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