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 the Huberman Lab podcast, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Michael Kilgard, a leading expert in neuroplasticity, about the brain's ability to change in response to experience. They discuss the differences between plasticity in childhood and adulthood, the impact of passive vs. active learning, and the ...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab Essentials podcast, Dr. Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Craig Heller about the effects of cold exposure on the body, particularly in relation to athletic performance. Dr. Heller explains the body's response to cold showers and ice baths, emphasizing the adrenaline shock and vasoconstr...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab Podcast, Andrew Huberman discusses cortisol, emphasizing its crucial role in health and wellbeing beyond just being a "stress hormone." He explains how cortisol deploys energy, particularly to the brain, and highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy 24-hour cortisol rhythm, ...
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman discusses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), covering its symptoms, neural and chemical underpinnings, and treatments. He explains that ADHD involves challenges with attention, impulse control, time perception, and working memory, but also notes ...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab Podcast, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Nirao Shah about the biology of sex differences in the brain and body. The discussion covers the impact of hormones like testosterone and estrogen on brain development, the role of the SRY gene in determining sex, and the neural circuits contro...
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Matthew Johnson about psychedelics. They discuss the definition of psychedelics, their various classifications, and their effects on altering one's sense of reality and self-perception. Dr. Johnson explains the different pharmacological classes ...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab Podcast, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Chris McCurdy about the plant-derived compound kratom, its effects on the nervous system, and its potential for addiction. Dr. McCurdy explains kratom's traditional use, its interaction with the opioid system, and the critical differences betwe...
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman discusses healthy and disordered eating, including clinical eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. He emphasizes the importance of a healthy relationship with food, covering topics such as metabolism, eating frequency, appetite, sa...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab Podcast, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Mark Berman about the science of how physical surroundings, especially nature, impact brain function, mental health, and cognitive performance. Dr. Berman explains attention restoration theory, detailing how exposure to nature, including fracta...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Dr. Andrew Huberman introduces Dr. Robert Sapolsky, who is interviewed by Dr. David Buss, to discuss the science of stress and the effects of hormones like testosterone and estrogen on the brain and behavior. Sapolsky explains the differences between short-term and chronic s...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Andrew Huberman interviews Alan Aragon, a respected figure in fitness and nutrition, to clarify common myths and provide evidence-based advice on nutrition and training. They discuss protein assimilation, debunking the 30-gram-per-meal myth, and explore optimal protein intak...
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman discusses major depression, distinguishing it from bipolar depression and highlighting its significant impact on the population as a leading cause of disability. He details the common symptoms, including grief, anhedonia, anti-self-confabulation, and vegetativ...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Harold McGee, a renowned author and professor at Stanford University, about the science and chemistry of food and cooking. They discuss how cookware impacts taste, the chemistry of flavor enhancement through heat, the science behind umami, and ...
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Anna Lembke about dopamine, its role in pleasure, pain, and addiction, and how it impacts our mental health and behavior. Dr. Lembke explains that dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with reward and movement, highlighting the importance of...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Andrew Huberman explores the vagus nerve (cranial nerve 10), detailing its extensive connections between the brain and body and its role as both a sensory and motor pathway. He clarifies common misconceptions, emphasizing that the vagus nerve isn't solely for calming but als...
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman discusses the science of pain and pleasure, focusing on the role of the skin as the largest sensory organ and its network of neurons that detect various stimuli. He explains how these neurons transmit electrical signals to the brain, where the somatosensory co...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Andrew Huberman interviews Michael Easter about the impact of modern conveniences on mental and physical health. They discuss how our ancient nervous systems are mismatched with today's comfortable lifestyles, leading to overconsumption and lack of physical activity. Easter ...
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Matt Walker about the science of sleep. They discuss the different stages of sleep, including non-REM and REM sleep, and the importance of each for physical and mental health. Walker explains how sleep cycles work throughout the night and the im...
In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about the past, present, and future of publicly funded research in the United States. They discuss the mission of the NIH, the balance between basic and applied research...
In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman discusses interoception, or the sensing of our internal landscape, emphasizing its foundational importance for mental and physical health. He explains the brain-body communication system, focusing on the vagus nerve and how it transmits mechanical and chemical...
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