Andrew Huberman

Understanding & Controlling Aggression | Huberman Lab Essentials

14 mag 2026

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the neural circuits that activate and control aggressive states and behaviors. I discuss how hormones, genes and environmental factors such as day length can shift our aggressive tendencies. I also share science-based tools for modulating aggression, including sunlight exposure, heat therapy and supplementation with ashwagandha or acetyl-L-carnitine. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/0nF54O3 Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4OGNy1yE-W9IX-tPu-tJa7S&si=a1_sA7rUT-fE0OM5 Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Timestamps 00:00:00 Aggression, Types of Aggression 00:01:43 Context, Aggression vs Sadness 00:03:11 Hydraulic Pressure Model of Aggression 00:06:40 Brain Areas for Aggression, Ventromedial Hypothalamus 00:13:53 Biting, Neural Circuits of Physical Aggression 00:16:19 Estrogen & Aggression, Testosterone & Competitiveness 00:19:47 Seasonality, Sunlight, Melatonin & Aggression 00:22:00 Cortisol, Serotonin & Aggression 00:23:45 Tool: Reduce Cortisol with Sunlight & Sauna; Ashwagandha 00:27:49 Irritability, Aggression & Genetics; Seasonality 00:30:39 Tool: ADHD, Acetyl-L Carnitine & Aggressive Behavior #hubermanlab Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Master Self Control & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Kentaro Fujita

11 mag 2026

Dr. Kentaro Fujita, PhD, is a professor of psychology at The Ohio State University and an expert in the science of self-control and motivation. We discuss the best tools for developing strong self-control: to do more of what you aspire to and cease doing things you would like to avoid. We discuss why you need more than one form of willpower to achieve sustained motivation and overcome procrastination. Dr. Fujita also clarifies the data on the 2-marshmallow test, delayed gratification and intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/a9vfEJ5 Thank you to our sponsors AG1: ⁠https://drinkag1.com/huberman⁠ David: ⁠https://davidprotein.com/huberman⁠ Lingo: ⁠https://hellolingo.com/huberman⁠ LMNT: ⁠https://drinklmnt.com/huberman⁠ Function: ⁠https://functionhealth.com/huberman Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Dr. Kentaro Fujita Website: https://u.osu.edu/fujita Academic profile: https://psychology.osu.edu/people/fujita.5 Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3KkWMHMAAAAJ&hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentaro-fujita-842a13385 Timestamps 00:00:00 Kentaro Fujita 00:03:08 Marshmallow Tests, Self-Control; Adult Modeling 00:08:24 Criticism of Marshmallow Tests, Learning Self-Control 00:15:08 Sponsors: David & Lingo 00:17:34 Movement & Motivation 00:21:42 Doing Hard Things; Exhaustion & Depletion Effect 00:29:02 Willpower vs Self-Control, Improving Self-Control 00:34:27 Aspiration or Fear for Motivation, Long- vs Short-Term Outcomes 00:40:55 Self-Control Toolkit, Tool: Failure & Exploration 00:46:44 Sponsor: AG1 00:48:28 Motivation Warm-Up?, Tools: Mindset; Motivation Orientation 00:57:30 Imperfect Conditions, Self-Control Conflicts, Tool: Why vs How 01:05:25 Tool: "Whys" & Motivation Goals 01:11:26 Competition, Tool: Motivation Types 01:17:13 Sponsor: LMNT 01:18:33 Abstinence vs Moderation, Consistency vs Rigidity 01:27:48 Burnout; "Invisible" Goals, Single Goal & Trade-Offs 01:35:17 Intrinsic Motivation for Sustained Goals 01:40:16 Sponsor: Function 01:41:53 Meaning in Simple Tasks, Ikigai 01:49:03 Self-Control Failure, Tools: Distancing, 3rd Person & Heros 01:55:04 Words as Motivation, Visualization, Social Validation 02:03:51 Music, Anchors, Nostalgia 02:06:46 Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation, Job & Salary 02:14:11 Mindfulness & Taking Breaks, Wabi-Sabi & Imperfection, Ikigai 02:20:56 Future Directions 02:25:19 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #hubermanlab Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Essentials: Compulsive Behaviors & Deep Brain Stimulation | Dr. Casey Halpern

7 mag 2026

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Casey Halpern, MD, a professor of neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. We discuss how deep brain stimulation and other neuromodulation approaches are being used to treat Parkinson's disease, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), binge eating disorder and depression-related symptoms. We also explore the brain circuits that drive compulsions, cravings and impulsivity, as well as emerging non-invasive tools for predicting and treating harmful behaviors. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/QTgU0Jx Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4OGNy1yE-W9IX-tPu-tJa7S&si=a1_sA7rUT-fE0OM5 Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Dr. Casey Halpern Penn Medicine Profile: https://www.pennmedicine.org/providers/profile/casey-halpern X: https://x.com/halpernc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-halpern-a1569749 Timestamps 00:00:00 Casey Halpern 00:00:20 Neurosurgery, Deep Brain Stimulation 00:04:19 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Treatments 00:10:11 OCD Brain Areas, Addiction 00:12:34 Nucleus Accumbens, Risk & Rewards; Binge Eating Disorder 00:16:50 Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation 00:24:33 Awareness of Cravings, Severe Binge Eating Disorder 00:28:38 Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning & Predicting Impulsive Behavior 00:32:44 Acknowledgements #hubermanlab Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Tools to Bolster Your Mental Health & Confidence | Dr. Paul Conti

4 mag 2026

Dr. Paul Conti, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and an expert in how to improve mental health and increase your sense of agency and wellbeing. He is also an expert in trauma treatment. We discuss practical tools you can use to gain insight into your natural strengths and to make better life choices on your own behalf. We explore how these tools can help overcome low motivation, intrusive thoughts and self-destructive bad habits. We also discuss how to balance internal reflection and external action to ensure you move your life forward in the right directions. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/ignr1Bk Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Dr. Paul Conti Website: https://drpaulconti.com Books: https://amzn.to/4tOULFf Pacific Premier Group: https://pacificpremiergroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-paul-m-conti-845074216 Timestamps 00:00:00 Paul Conti 00:02:51 Self View; Tool: What's Going Right?; State Dependence 00:10:03 Sponsors: Helix Sleep & BetterHelp 00:12:44 Tool: Compassionate Curiosity; Falseness; Social Media 00:21:00 Doing vs Thinking; Self-Reflection 00:29:55 External vs Internal Processing, Balance 00:40:42 Sponsor: AG1 00:42:26 Quiet vs Verbal; Questions to Learn About Self 00:53:17 Examined Life & Reflection; Changing Unwanted Behavior 01:02:54 Making Positive Changes, Problem Solving 01:07:26 Sponsor: Function 01:09:03 Behavior Pattern Insight & Reclaiming Agency 01:17:06 Agency & Control; Getting in Your Own Way 01:22:49 Trauma, Living Intentionally; Internal Turmoil 01:29:08 Intrusive Thoughts, Tool: Self Talk Awareness; Dreams 01:34:10 Sponsor: Rorra 01:35:23 Trauma & Emotions; Healing Childhood Trauma 01:43:32 Photographs, Positive Climate for the Mind; Spirituality, Good & Evil 01:52:53 Happiness & Expectations; Death, Living a Good Life 02:03:10 Book Writing; Acknowledgements 02:07:25 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #hubermanlab #mentalhealth Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Control Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools | Huberman Lab Essentials

30 apr 2026

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how the body senses and uses sugar, and why understanding those mechanisms can help reduce sugar cravings. I discuss different types of sugar and how they are processed by pathways in the gut and the brain to shape appetite and the desire for specific foods. I also share many science-based tools to help curb sugar cravings and support healthy blood sugar regulation. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/VAHQhla Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4OGNy1yE-W9IX-tPu-tJa7S&si=a1_sA7rUT-fE0OM5 Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Timestamps 00:00:00 Sugar 00:00:37 Hunger, Hormones & Blood Glucose 00:03:03 Fructose vs Glucose, Controlling Hunger 00:06:30 Brain Circuits: Sweet Taste & Nutritive Pathways 00:09:27 Sweet Taste & Dopamine 00:11:58 Gut & Blood Glucose; Tool: Sugar Cravings & Hidden Sugars 00:14:20 Glycemic Index, Tool: Food Choices, Fiber & Sugar Intake 00:18:22 Glutamine Supplementation, Leaky Gut & Sugar Cravings 00:20:44 Tools: Lemon Juice & Cinnamon to Blunt Blood Glucose 00:25:05 Berberine & Potent Molecules to Regulate Blood Glucose 00:26:47 Tool: Quality Sleep & Sugar Cravings #hubermanlab #health #science Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Male Roles, Obligations and Options for Building a Fulfilling Life | Scott Galloway

27 apr 2026

Scott Galloway is a professor of marketing at New York University's Stern School of Business. We discuss masculine roles and obligations of past, present and future. We explore which are timeless and which are changing, and positive steps boys and men can take to create meaning and stability in their lives. We cover work, finances, health and relationships to build a grounded, purposeful life. We also discuss tech, social media, alcohol, cannabis and porn. Throughout, we emphasize specific daily practices for building mental, physical and economic resilience, compassion for others, and for navigating key life decisions in every realm. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/0OWlXRU Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Wealthfront*: https://wealthfront.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Scott Galloway Academic profile: https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/scott-galloway Notes on Being a Man (book): https://amzn.to/4sSUJL3 No Mercy / No Malice newsletter: https://www.profgmedia.com/s/no-mercy-no-malice The Prof G Pod: https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/the-prof-g-pod-with-scott-galloway Pivot podcast: https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot Substack: https://www.profgmedia.com Other books: https://amzn.to/42wg4za Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profgalloway Threads: https://www.threads.com/@profgalloway YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheProfGPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@profgalloway LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profgalloway Timestamps 00:00:00 Scott Galloway 00:02:45 Mentoring Young Men 00:06:16 Positive Masculinity Defined 00:13:37 Sponsors: David & Wealthfront 00:16:33 Men & Goals, Role Models, Technology; Relationships 00:26:34 Elon Musk; Big Tech 00:31:53 Varying Role Models, Flaws; Criticism, Big Tech & Incendiary Content 00:43:33 Sponsor: AG1 00:44:57 Fear, Dating & Rejection, Relationship Dynamics 00:53:39 Social Media Impacts on Kids; Regulation 01:06:03 Phone, Dopamine & Pseudo-OCD; Solutions 01:14:03 Sponsor: Function 01:15:14 Naval Academy & Lifestyle Protocols, Mandatory National Service 01:23:08 Alcohol Phones & Professional Considerations 01:33:43 Drinking Age; Cannabis, THC 01:37:16 Sponsor: LMNT 01:38:36 Cannabis; Porn, Addiction 01:46:14 Anger; Testosterone; Aspirational Masculinity, Toxic Femininity 01:56:25 Advocating for Young Men, Economic Opportunity, Gerontocracy 02:04:43 Generation Gaps, Retirement, "Vampire" Generation 02:10:30 Bet on Unremarkable, Universities & Vocations; Gerontocracy 02:18:48 Aging; Paying it Forward & Male Mentorship 02:25:33 Seeking Mentors, Young Men; Acknowledgments 02:33:13 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #hubermanlab #scottgalloway Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Essentials: The Neuroscience of Speech, Language & Music | Dr. Erich Jarvis

23 apr 2026

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Erich Jarvis, PhD, a professor and Head of the Laboratory of Neurogenetics of Language at Rockefeller University and an investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). We discuss the brain circuits and genes underlying spoken language and why the ability to learn and produce vocalizations is extraordinarily rare in the animal kingdom. We also explore why song likely evolved before language, how gesture and movement share deep neural roots with speech, the neurobiology of stuttering, why childhood is the optimal window for language acquisition, and how physical movement — including dance — may help preserve speech and cognitive function across a lifetime. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/C1XC6tO Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4OGNy1yE-W9IX-tPu-tJa7S&si=a1_sA7rUT-fE0OM5 Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Dr. Erich Jarvis Dr. Erick Jarvis' Lab: https://www.jarvislab.net Rockefeller University: https://www.rockefeller.edu/our-scientists/heads-of-laboratories/1159-erich-d-jarvis Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=cI-fi9MAAAAJ X: https://x.com/erichjarvis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erich_d_jarvis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erich-jarvis-ba73624 Timestamps 00:00:00 Speech & Language 00:00:23 Speech vs. Language; Brain Pathways 00:02:07 Gesture, Movement & Language Evolution 00:04:31 Emotion, Innate Sounds & Vocal Learning 00:06:50 Evolution of Spoken Language 00:07:04 Neanderthals & the Origins of Human Language 00:08:17 Songbird & Human Speech Circuits Compared 00:09:08 Critical Periods & Vocal Learning in Birds 00:10:55 Convergent Evolution; Genes & Speech Circuits 00:13:20 Innate Predisposition to Learn; Birdsong Dialects 00:15:39 Pidgin Language & Cultural-Genetic Evolution 00:17:46 Genes Controlling Speech Pathways 00:20:30 Critical Periods & Multilingualism 00:22:41 Music, Emotion & Semantic vs. Affective Communication 00:25:38 Facial Expression & Speech Circuits 00:27:28 Written Language & Neural Circuitry 00:28:53 Stuttering; Basal Ganglia & Neurogenesis 00:31:09 Texting, Technology & Language Change 00:32:42 Tool: Movement, Dance & Cognitive Health 00:34:49 Recap Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

How to Better Regulate Your Emotions | Dr. Marc Brackett

20 apr 2026

Dr. Marc Brackett, PhD, is founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. We discuss the science of emotion regulation and practical tools to increase your emotional intelligence. Dr. Brackett clarifies exactly how to do that both in the context of relationships, but also things that you can do on your own to become more emotionally intelligent to later serve you in the context of relationships, work, school, etc. We also discuss how your childhood experiences influence your relationship with emotions, with particular emphasis on how boys and men are socialized around emotional processing and expression. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/TN3UuRk Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Dr. Marc Brackett Website: https://marcbrackett.com Academic Profile: https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/marc-brackett Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence: https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/services/community-and-schools-programs/center-for-emotional-intelligence Dealing with Feeling: https://amzn.to/48bJd68 Permission to Feel: https://amzn.to/48dkgaq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marc.brackett YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcBrackett Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.brackett.5 Dealing with Feeling podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRM-kVGeBRqdXAf7q7ut91HZQlfZSx_VX Timestamps 00:00:00 Marc Brackett 00:02:55 Emotion Regulation 00:05:53 Emotion Mindset, Anxiety; Good or Bad Emotions? 00:11:25 Sponsors: Joovv & Lingo 00:13:54 Permission for Happiness; Gender, Emotion Suppression 00:22:13 Young Men, Vulnerability, Incapable; Gay Men 00:31:00 Boys & Men, Crying; Emotion Socialization 00:37:34 Sponsor: AG1 00:38:58 Physical Interaction; Rough/Tumble Play, Teaching Emotion Regulation 00:46:47 Emotion Calibration, Tools: Leaders & Being a Role Model; Meta-Moment 00:56:15 Meditation & Stress Tolerance, Tool: Label Emotions; Childhood 01:03:12 Sponsor: LMNT 01:04:32 Understand Your Assumptions, Tool: Intentional Co-Regulation 01:12:09 Vocabulary & Rethinking Emotion, Tool: Reframing 01:15:49 Emotional Intelligence Training, Self-Evaluation 01:22:15 Living with Discomfort & Emotional Intelligence 01:27:01 Marc's Work & Criticism; Emotion "Leakage" & Switching Mindset 01:34:19 Sponsor: Rorra 01:35:32 Excitement, Positive Emotion; Modern Concerns, AI & Disconnection 01:45:11 Major Societal Challenges & Everyday Progress 01:54:38 Physical/Emotional Identity & Envision Best Self, Tool: Meta-Moment 02:05:33 Emotional Intelligence 02:12:46 Curiosity & Compassion; Reflection, Identity 02:19:32 Point of Connection Game 02:25:02 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #hubermanlab #science #emotionalintelligence Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Understand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools | Huberman Lab Essentials

16 apr 2026

In this ⁠Huberman Lab Essentials⁠ episode, I explain how memories are formed and how key neurochemicals, such as adrenaline, can be leveraged to enhance memory formation. I also share science-based protocols to enhance learning, strengthen memory recall and reduce the number of repetitions needed to retain new information. In addition, I discuss how exercise supports cognitive function and memory and explore unique memory phenomena such as déjà vu. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/kCtk1Nj Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4OGNy1yE-W9IX-tPu-tJa7S&si=a1_sA7rUT-fE0OM5 Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Timestamps 00:00:00 Memory 00:00:21 Sensory Stimuli & Memory Bias 00:01:54 Associations & Memory; Tool: Repetition 00:04:26 Stress, Adrenaline & Strengthening Memories 00:09:51 Caffeine & Stimulants, Tool: Timing to Enhance Learning & Memory 00:13:20 Tool: Naps & Sleep for Learning & Memory; Increase Adrenaline, Chronic Stress 00:19:13 Adrenaline Boosts Memory: Centuries-Old Practice 00:21:20 Tool: Cardiovascular Exercise & Brain Health, Neurogenesis 00:23:29 Exercise, Osteocalcin, Hippocampus & Memory 00:26:55 Tool: Photographs, Mental Snapshots & Improved Memory 00:29:54 Déjà Vu 00:32:08 Tool: Brief Mediation Practice to Enhance Memory 00:34:24 Recap #hubermanlab #memory #science Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

How Women Can Improve Their Fertility & Hormone Health | Dr. Natalie Crawford

13 apr 2026

Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, is a double board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist. We discuss how to improve hormone health at any age and the importance of fertility markers not just for pregnancy, but as a powerful window into overall health, vitality and longevity. We discuss hormone replacement therapy, egg freezing, IVF, and what biomarkers like AMH really indicate. Plus, how anti-inflammatory diets and specific supplements can be beneficial and the impact of microplastics and certain fragrances on hormones. We also discuss lesser-known factors that deplete male and female fertility, vitality and health. This conversation highlights how better understanding of hormones and your reproductive markers can empower better informed choices at every stage of life. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/czMXcT4 Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Dr. Natalie Crawford As a Woman podcast: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/podcast Website: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com The Fertility Formula (book): https://amzn.to/4c79e8Z Fora Fertility clinical practice: https://www.forafertility.com Pinnacle: https://pinnacle-conference.com Courses: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/courses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NatalieCrawfordMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nataliecrawfordmd X: https://twitter.com/ncrawfordmd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliecrawfordmd Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nataliecrawfordmd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-crawford-md-8a56021a0 Timestamps 00:00:00 Natalie Crawford 00:02:26 Fertility as a Health Marker, Infertility 00:05:34 Perimenopause, Menopause, Hormone Replacement Theory 00:11:01 Sponsors: David & BetterHelp 00:13:35 Hormone Therapy, Extending Ovarian Lifespan 00:19:11 Plastics, Toxins & Fertility 00:22:02 Does Prior Pregnancy Make Conception Easier?, Secondary Infertility 00:29:02 Testing Sperm; Pregnancy Loss & Conceiving Again, Fertility Testing 00:38:17 Sponsor: AG1 00:39:40 Menstrual Cycle, Egg Number & Quality, AMH Test 00:48:17 Tool: AMH Test; Fertility Education & Patient Choices 00:53:13 Tool: Tracking Ovulation; Ovulation Disorders 00:55:11 AMH Test Cost; Genetic Testing & Patient Choice 01:01:13 Does Egg Freezing Cause Early Menopause?, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) 01:05:29 Egg Freezing, IVF, Ethical Concerns; Embryo Banking 01:15:21 Sponsor: Eight Sleep 01:16:39 Egg Freezing, Cost & Patient Choices 01:21:22 Concieving After Hormonal Birth Control, IUD or Depo-Provera 01:27:17 Pregnancy Termination & Concieving Again 01:29:28 Support Egg Quality, Tools: Ovulation & Avoiding NSAIDs; 5 Lifestyle Non-Negotiables 01:34:03 Sleep, Melatonin; Cold Plunge 01:38:41 Curcumin, NAD/NR, CoQ10, Supplements for Prenatal Care & Sperm Health 01:42:05 Sponsor: Function 01:43:16 Fertility Research into Supplements & Lifestyle Factors 01:48:21 Inflammation, Red Light 01:53:12 Cannabis & Detriments to Egg & Sperm Health 01:58:57 Nicotine, Smoking, Egg Health & Sperm Count; Healthy Lifestyle Practices 02:02:21 GLP-1s, PCOS, Endometriosis; Human Growth Hormone 02:10:58 Platelet-Rich Plasma; Paternal Age & Sperm Quality; Biotin 02:17:27 Endocrine Disruptors, Fragrances, Receipts, Tool: Fragrance-Free 02:22:48 Patient Education & Empowerment; Inflammation, Celiac Disease 02:25:40 Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Protein, Fiber, Red Meat 02:33:25 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #hubermanlab #health #hormonehealth #fertility Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Essentials: The Biology of Aggression, Mating & Arousal | Dr. David Anderson

9 apr 2026

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. David Anderson, PhD, a professor of biology at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and an investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). We discuss the brain circuits that underlie how emotions emerge and shape behaviors, including the neural control of fear, aggression and pain. We also explore how hormones and neuromodulators influence these emotional states, and why understanding these hidden internal processes is essential for improving future mental health treatments. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/blBjp0e Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4OGNy1yE-W9IX-tPu-tJa7S&si=a1_sA7rUT-fE0OM5 Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Dr. David Anderson Caltech academic profile: https://davidandersonlab.caltech.edu/people/professor-david-j-anderson The Nature of the Beast (book): https://amzn.to/3qsrdOH Lab website: https://davidandersonlab.caltech.edu Publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=C88XVPQAAAAJ Timestamps 00:00:00 David Anderson 00:00:20 Emotions vs States 00:01:53 Emotion Qualities: Persistence & Generalization 00:04:04 Aggression 00:06:39 Evolution of Fear & Aggression, Offensive vs Defensive Aggression 00:08:55 Homeostatic Behaviors & Hydraulic Pressure 00:11:56 Testosterone, Estrogen & Aggression 00:13:49 Female vs Male Aggression 00:15:46 Mating Behavior & Aggression; Sexual Violence 00:19:21 Periaqueductal Gray, Pain Control & Fighting 00:23:36 Tachykinin, Pain, Social Isolation & Aggression 00:28:08 Emotions & Somatic Feeling; Vagus Nerve 00:32:48 Acknowledgements & Future Direction Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Cultivating Awe & Emotional Connection in Daily Life | Dr. Dacher Keltner

6 apr 2026

Dr. Dacher Keltner, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and a leading expert on the science of emotions and human connection. We discuss the science of awe—what evokes it and how to access it. Dr. Keltner explains how awe helps us frame our experience of life and who we are both as individuals and collectively. We also discuss the role of humor in social bonding, dispel common myths about the biology of emotions and review the lesser-known factors that strengthen or inhibit relationships and communities. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/JzXwTdS Thank you to our sponsors AG1: ⁠https://drinkag1.com/huberman Joovv: ⁠https://joovv.com/huberman Helix Sleep: ⁠https://helixsleep.com/huberman Function: ⁠https://functionhealth.com/huberman Our Place: ⁠https://fromourplace.com/huberman Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Dacher Keltner Website: https://www.dacherkeltner.com Academic profile: https://psychology.berkeley.edu/people/dacher-keltner Greater Good Science Center: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu Lab: https://bsil.studentorg.berkeley.edu Awe (book): https://amzn.to/4sfQKYI Science of Happiness (podcast): https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/series/the_science_of_happiness Other Books: https://www.dacherkeltner.com/books Publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=oqw_lMkAAAAJ Timestamps 00:00:00 Dr Dachner Keltner 00:01:55 Emotions, Awe; Facial Expressions & Culture 00:08:11 Sponsors: Joovv & Helix Sleep 00:11:05 Emotion, Motor Movement & Language 00:15:36 Measuring Emotion; Studying Awe 00:24:10 Horizons, Small to Vast, Shifting Perspective 00:29:27 Tool: Awe Walk 00:33:53 Time Perception, Tool: Space-Time Bridging Meditation; Chimps, Vastness 00:42:13 Sponsor: AG1 00:43:37 Consciousness, Collective Experiences & Brain Synchronization 00:50:04 Music, Concerts & Awe; Sparring, Transcendence 01:01:28 Joe Strummer 01:06:04 Inhibitors of Awe, Self-Focus & Narcissism 01:12:41 Sponsor: Function 01:13:52 Sports, Collective Effervescence 01:19:03 Social Media & Online Life, Social Community 01:29:51 Designing Cities & Places for Awe 01:34:29 Sponsor: Our Place 01:35:44 Embarrassment, Teasing; Collective Values 01:43:05 Male Friendship, Teasing 01:47:50 Isolation, Loneliness, Reemergence of Community 01:54:33 Psychedelics, Awe, Treating Trauma; Microdosing 02:01:18 Looking Forward, Awe Design 02:08:36 Campfires, Connection, Red Light 02:13:34 Life After Death; Acknowledgments 02:17:19 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #HubermanLab #Science #EmotionalConnection Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Essentials: How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance | Dr. Andy Galpin

2 apr 2026

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Andy Galpin, PhD, Executive Director of the Human Performance Center at Parker University and an expert in building strength and muscle size (hypertrophy). We cover the core principles and protocols for building strength and muscle, including science-based guidance on reps, sets, frequency and rest intervals. We also discuss how breathing and mental focus can enhance training and how post-workout downregulation can speed recovery. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/y8QLDGd Subscribe to Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin: https://www.performpodcast.com/subscribe Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4OGNy1yE-W9IX-tPu-tJa7S&si=a1_sA7rUT-fE0OM5 *Huberman Lab* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Dr. Andy Galpin X: https://x.com/DrAndyGalpin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drandygalpin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drandygalpin Website: https://www.andygalpin.com Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin (podcast): https://www.performpodcast.com *Timestamps* 00:00:00 Andy Galpin 00:00:39 9 Exercise Adaptations; Progressive Overload 00:03:53 Progressive Overload, One-Rep Max, Soreness, Tool: Modifiable Variables 00:08:39 Full-Body Workout, Exercise Selection 00:11:11 Training Intensity, Repetitions, Sets, Rest Intervals, Supersets 00:14:51 Hypertrophy vs Strength Training Recovery 00:17:06 Training Volume & Frequency for Hypertrophy 00:18:59 Hypertrophy Rep Ranges, Frequency & Recovery; Cell Mechanisms 00:22:31 Tool: 3 x 5 Protocol; Power vs Strength 00:24:08 Mental Awareness in Training; Mind-Muscle Connection 00:27:10 Activating Muscle Groups, Awareness, Tool: Eccentric Overload 00:29:26 Tool: Resistance Training Breathing & Post-Training 00:33:42 Acknowledgments #HubermanLab #Strength #Fitness Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

How Hormones Shape Sexual Orientation & Behavior | Dr. Marc Breedlove

30 mar 2026

Dr. Marc Breedlove, PhD, is a professor of neuroscience at Michigan State University and an expert on how hormones shape brain development and sexual orientation. We discuss how prenatal testosterone impacts whether someone is romantically attracted to men or women later in life, and what correlates of sexual orientation — such as finger-length ratios — tell us about the role of hormones in brain and psychological development. We also discuss why the number of older brothers a male has biases sexual orientation. Throughout, we explain how nature and nurture interact to shape male-female differences, behavior, and romantic partner choice. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/iJe27oR Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Dr. Marc Breedlove Website: https://marcbreedlove.com Curriculum vitae: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mj4jJNGNUTtmiGkY9gMxRftfr4MovUD959Qi1Y-3z8Y/edit?tab=t.0 Books: https://marcbreedlove.com/books Publications: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=breedlove+sm&sort=date TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HX-A89XI3I Whom You Love lectures: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhomYouLove2012 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.Breedlove/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbreedlove Timestamps 00:00:00 Marc Breedlove 00:03:24 Hormones & Sexual Orientation 00:07:37 Prenatal Testosterone, Finger Ratio, Men & Women Differences 00:14:08 Sponsors: David & Rorra 00:16:46 Finger Ratios, Prenatal Testosterone, Gay & Straight Men/Women 00:23:57 Mice & Sex Differences, Androgens 00:26:54 Brain Differences & Sexual Orientation 00:33:52 Group vs Individual Differences, Height Analogy; Bisexuality 00:36:57 Brain Development, Hormones & Behavior; Brain Plasticity 00:42:52 Sponsor: AG1 00:44:16 Sexual Behavior, Libido 00:51:37 Gay Rams, Brain Differences 00:58:00 Aversion Pathway, Men vs Women, Same-Sex Partner 01:06:58 Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Intersex Phenotypes 01:13:55 Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) 01:18:14 Sponsor: Function 01:19:25 Gay Men & Older Brothers, Maternal Immunization Hypothesis 01:32:55 CAH Carriers, Advantage, Stress Tolerance 01:35:41 Birds & Sexual Differentiation, Gynandromorphs 01:41:32 Anabolic Steroids, Hypersexuality; Adult Brain Plasticity 01:45:31 Age & Testosterone Decline; Sexual Orientation & Activities 01:53:14 Marc’s Academic Journey, Ozarks, Luck 02:02:35 Exploration; Kids & Sex Differences 02:08:47 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #HubermanLab #Science #Hormones Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Using Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance | Huberman Lab Essentials

26 mar 2026

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how salt (sodium) affects mental and physical performance, as well as cellular health. I describe how the brain monitors sodium levels to regulate thirst and fluid balance, and why salt needs can vary depending on activity level, stress, blood pressure, and diet. I also explain how to determine the right sodium intake for your individual needs and discuss why some people may benefit from increasing salt and other electrolytes. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/jiFQJYv Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4OGNy1yE-W9IX-tPu-tJa7S&si=a1_sA7rUT-fE0OM5 *Huberman Lab* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter *Timestamps* 00:00:00 Salt 00:00:37 Brain & Monitoring Salt 00:02:33 Thirst, Osmotic Thirst & Salt 00:05:35 Hypovolemic Thirst & Blood Pressure 00:06:59 Fluid Balance, Kidney & Urine Regulation 00:10:13 How Much Salt Do You Need?, Blood Pressure, Dizziness & Postural Syndromes 00:15:49 Replenish Salt for Performance, Tool: Galpin Equation & Exercise 00:17:35 Stress & Craving Salt 00:19:18 Electrolytes: Magnesium & Potassium; Low Carbohydrate Diet 00:22:07 Salt & Sweet Taste, Sugar Cravings, Processed Foods 00:26:26 Finding Your Ideal Salt Intake, Tool: Unprocessed Food Diet 00:28:14 Neurons, Salt & Action Potentials; Ingesting Too Much Water 00:30:15 Recap & Key Takeaways #HubermanLab #Health #Science Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

The Best Vitality & Health Protocols | Dr. Rhonda Patrick

23 mar 2026

Dr. Rhonda Patrick, PhD, is a biomedical scientist and public science educator. She shares the exercise, nutrition, supplementation and lifestyle practices linked to better health and lower disease risk including specific cardio and resistance training routines, when and why to do intermittent fasting, ways to lower visceral fat, omega-3 sourcing, creatine for brain and muscle and peptides such as BPC-157. It’s broad and thorough coverage of how to build a total health program tailored to your goals and individual biology. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/h6uw5eR Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Mateina: https://drinkmateina.com/huberman Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Dr. Rhonda Patrick Website: https://www.foundmyfitness.com Newsletter: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter Podcast episodes: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=iXt3ow0AAAAJ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FoundMyFitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundmyfitness X: https://x.com/foundmyfitness Threads: https://www.threads.com/@foundmyfitness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundmyfitness Timestamps 00:00:00 Rhonda Patrick 00:02:40 Competition, Jumping Rope, Rope Flow 00:06:49 Rhonda's Exercise Routine, Cardiovascular & Resistance Training 00:12:30 Cognitive & Physical Benefits of Exercise, Serotonin & Impulse Control 00:14:40 Sponsors: Our Place & Lingo 00:17:03 Phones While Training? 00:18:45 Rhonda's Strength Training, Low-Reps, Modifications, Mental Resilience 00:27:00 Daily Protein Intake, Intermittent Fasting, Processed Carbohydrates 00:33:32 Lipopolysaccharide (LPS); Gut Permeability, Gluten; Cardiovascular Health 00:42:58 Sponsor: AG1 00:44:21 Tight Junctions, Gut, Neuroinflammation 00:47:26 L-glutamine, Immune System, Cancer Risk 00:54:55 N-acetylcysteine (NAC), Vitamin E; Antioxidant Balance, Reductive Stress 01:00:08 Starch, Tool: Bedtime Fast & Cardiovascular Health 01:03:36 Cortisol, Intermittent Fasting Benefits 01:08:09 Cortisol, Train Fasted?; Hormones, Visceral Fat 01:13:35 Visceral Fat, Perimenopause/Menopause, Insulin Resistance in Brain & Body 01:21:13 Sponsor: LMNT 01:22:33 Cortisol & Sleep 01:25:42 Intermittent Fasting, Metabolic Switch, Ketones, Muscle Loss? 01:36:47 Tools: Logic-Based Habits; Daily Metabolic Switch; Exercise, Autophagy 01:45:06 Exercise After Poor Sleep?; Training Breaks 01:52:47 Tool: "Exercise Snacks"; Sedentary Lifestyle & Cardiorespiratory Fitness 02:03:31 Sponsor: Function 02:05:16 Creatine, Dose, Resistance Training, Cognitive Function 02:17:43 Biology; Creatine; Supplement Safety 02:25:18 Omega-3s, Inflammation, Cancer Risk, Vitamin D; Trans Fat 02:36:52 Magnesium Threonate vs Bisglycinate, Sleep, Cognitive Benefit; Vitamin D 02:45:46 Supplement Types, Multivitamin, Coenzyme Q10, Urolithin A, Sulforaphane 02:55:10 Microplastics 02:57:26 Sponsor: Mateina 02:58:28 BPC-157, NMN, NR, Tool: Evaluating Supplements, Safety, Sources 03:06:28 L-Carnitine, Alpha-GPC, Nicotine, GABA & Ketogenic Diet 03:15:20 Nattokinase; Microplastics, Water Bottles; Seed Oils 03:22:21 Sauna, Creatine for Kids?, Bananas, Tool: Evaluating Studies 03:28:37 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #HubermanLab #Health #Science Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Essentials: Tools for Setting & Achieving Goals | Dr. Emily Balcetis

19 mar 2026

In this ⁠Huberman Lab Essentials⁠ episode, my guest is ⁠Dr. Emily Balcetis, PhD⁠, a professor of psychology at New York University who studies how visual perception influences motivation and goal pursuit. She explains how to better visualize and overcome challenges to achieve physical or cognitive goals. We also explore the science of setting goals, measuring progress effectively and research showing how fitness level and energy state can shape how difficult the world appears. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/IoZCSSi Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4OGNy1yE-W9IX-tPu-tJa7S&si=a1_sA7rUT-fE0OM5 *Huberman Lab* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter *Timestamps* 00:00:00 Emily Balcetis 00:00:21 Adjusting Vision to Meet Goals, Exercise, Tool: Narrow Visual Target 00:07:39 Goal Setting, Do Vision Boards Work? 00:11:16 Tool: Effectively Plan Goals, Plan for Obstacles 00:16:40 How Fitness Shapes the Way People See the World 00:22:03 Visual Spotlight, Exercise & Physical Fitness Level 00:23:02 Stimulants & Motivation 00:24:24 Cognitive Goals, Tools: Overcoming Bad Memories; Deadlines 00:31:34 Acknowledgements #HubermanLab #Science Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Science-Based Meditation Tools to Improve Your Brain & Health | Dr. Richard Davidson

16 mar 2026

Dr. Richard Davidson, PhD, is a professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a pioneer in the scientific study of meditation. We discuss how meditation changes your brain and body, how just 5 minutes daily can improve focus, stress resilience and your overall health, and we cover different types of meditation. We also address common myths such as the idea that meditation is to "clear your mind." And we discuss common challenges with meditation and how to overcome them. This episode offers both the science and the practical tools to build a consistent meditation practice to improve your mental and physical health and help you flourish. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/VlbAPOG Thank you to our sponsors AG1: ⁠https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: ⁠https://davidprotein.com/huberman Eight Sleep: ⁠https://eightsleep.com/huberman Joovv: ⁠https://joovv.com/huberman Waking Up: ⁠https://wakingup.com/huberman Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Dr. Richcard Davidson Website: https://www.richardjdavidson.com Research: https://centerhealthyminds.org/science/overview Academic profile: https://www.psychiatry.wisc.edu/staff/davidson-richard Publications: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Davidson+RJ Born to Flourish: https://amzn.to/3N80HZU Humin: https://www.humin.org Dharma Lab: https://dharmalabco.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrichiedavidson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-j-davidson Timestamps 00:00:00 Richard "Richie" Davidson 00:03:33 States of Mind vs Traits 00:09:06 Wakeful Brain Activity vs Deep Sleep 00:11:55 Sponsors: David & Eight Sleep 00:14:31 Brain Activity Across Sleep, Wakefulness, Meditation & Insight 00:19:27 Mediation & Sleep Compensation?; Meditation Timing & Liminal States 00:23:05 Types of Mediation, Shifting from Thinking to Being 00:28:32 Self-Monitoring, Undistracted Non-Mediation, "Stickiness" 00:35:30 Tool: Beginning Daily Meditation, "Richie's 5 Meditation"; Health Benefits 00:39:39 Meditation Practice History, Kindness & Nurturing Goodness 00:45:07 Sponsor: AG1 00:46:31 Beginners, Expect Chaos in Mind, Exercise & Lactate Analogy 00:52:47 Tool: Beginning Mediation, Embrace Anxiety; Meta-Awareness, Flow 00:57:51 Creativity; Capturing Thoughts, Unconscious Mind 01:03:03 Meditation for Kids; Flourishing, Tool: Parent & Teacher Meditation 01:10:12 Sponsor: Joovv 01:11:34 Beyond Stimulus & Response 01:14:22 Meditation Need; Gaining Insight Into Mind, Transcendence 01:18:00 Contemplating Death, Long-Term Meditation 01:21:33 Richie's Meditation Practice; Tools: Pairing Meditation, Appreciation Practice 01:26:07 Consistency, Balancing Discipline vs Surrender 01:29:52 Social Media & Validating Existence, Digital Hygiene 01:37:31 Meditation & Impulsivity; Discipline & "No Go's", Phone 01:42:08 Physical Discomfort & Pain During Meditation; Retreat Practice 01:46:50 Phone Detox, Self-Control 01:52:07 Sponsor: Waking Up 01:53:29 Overcoming Resistance, Making Peace With Your Mind 01:58:37 Meditation & Connectivity; Consistency, Prayer; Sleepiness; Meta-Awareness 02:05:49 Tools: Pillars of Flourishing; Appreciation Practice, Loving-Kindness Practice 02:15:39 Awareness & Insight, Tools: Outside View; Task Connection 02:19:43 Cultivating Flourishing, Familiarity with Resistance 02:25:23 Psychedelics, Guides, Clinical vs Non-Clinical Use 02:32:15 Neuromodulation & Meditation, Sleep; Tool: Pre-Sleep Meditation 02:37:25 Open Monitoring Meditation & Creativity 02:41:12 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #HubermanLab #Science Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Benefits of Sauna & Deliberate Heat Exposure | Huberman Lab Essentials

12 mar 2026

In this ⁠Huberman Lab Essentials⁠ episode, I discuss the mechanisms through which deliberate heat exposure enhances both physical and mental health. I outline specific protocols for deliberate heat exposure, including recommended temperature ranges, frequency, timing, duration and sauna alternatives. In addition, I explain how to tailor your heat protocols to support your specific goals, such as increasing growth hormone, reducing cortisol or supporting cognitive health. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/VsMKdhm Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4OGNy1yE-W9IX-tPu-tJa7S&si=a1_sA7rUT-fE0OM5 Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter *Timestamps* 00:00:00 Heat Exposure 00:00:47 Shell vs Core Temperature; Heat Caution & Hyperthermia 00:02:24 Body & Brain Circuit to Heat Up & Cool Down 00:05:31 Deliberate Heat Exposure & Health Benefits; Tool: Sauna Temperature Range, Duration, Frequency 00:10:45 Sauna Types, Alternatives to Sauna 00:12:26 Sauna Mechanism; Reduced Cortisol; Tool: Hot/Cold Contrast 00:16:14 Heat Shock Protein Activation & Sauna 00:17:54 DNA Repair, FOXO3 & Sauna, Cognition & Health Benefits 00:21:25 Sauna & Increase Growth Hormone 00:27:22 Sauna Timing, Sleep & Growth Hormone, Tools: Fasting; Hydration 00:30:42 Improve Mood, Endorphins & Sauna; Dynorphins 00:35:50 Recap Sauna Protocols: Benefits, Frequency, Duration & Timing #HubermanLab #Science #Health #HeatExposure Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Avoiding, Treating & Curing Cancer | Dr. Alex Marson

9 mar 2026

Dr. Alex Marson, MD, PhD, is a Senior Investigator at the Gladstone Institutes and a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. We discuss the biology of the immune system and cancer, and everyday choices that can increase or decrease your cancer risk, several of which are surprising but all of which are actionable. We also discuss immunotherapy, including how engineered T-cells can be used to defeat childhood and adult cancers. Dr. Marson explains CRISPR and gene editing to cure diseases, and we address the ethical questions surrounding gene editing in embryos, children and adults. This discussion is for anyone interested in avoiding cancer and/or seeking to understand the science and practical applications of immune- or gene-therapy. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/oBv3wjv Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Dr. Alex Marson Lab website: https://www.marsonlab.org Gladstone Institute: https://gladstone.org/people/alex-marson USCF profile: https://profiles.ucsf.edu/alexander.marson Publications: https://gladstone.org/people/alex-marson#publications BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/marsonlab.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-marson-65483a5 Timestamps 00:00:00 Alex Marson 00:02:21 Diseases & Current Biological Landscape; AI & Computational Tools 00:05:56 Immune System, Innate vs Adaptive Immune System 00:10:55 Thymus, T Cell Selection; B Cells & Antibodies 00:13:23 Sponsors: BetterHelp & Helix Sleep 00:16:11 Immune System Health, Sleep, Diet; Genes 00:20:56 Childhood Exposure & Allergy Prevention; Autoimmune Reactions 00:25:27 Whole Body Immune Response, Cytokines & Fever; Antibiotics 00:30:51 Cancer; Mutations & Cell Regulation; Smoking, BRCA Mutations, Sunlight 00:38:27 BRAC Mutations, Mutagens, Pesticides 00:42:33 Sponsor: AG1 00:43:57 X-Rays & Airport Scanners, Carcinogen vs Mutagen, Charred Meat, Food Dye 00:49:34 Immune-Based Cancer Treatment, Checkpoint Inhibitors, CAR T-Cell Therapy 00:59:04 CRISPR, Immunotherapies 01:02:52 Age & Cancer Risk; CAR T-Cells, Targets & Side Effects; Ketogenic Diet 01:08:27 CRISPR Discovery & Mechanism 01:17:06 CRISPR Precision, Risk & Benefit; CRISPR Technology Evolution 01:20:57 Sponsor: LMNT 01:22:17 CRISPR Cell Delivery, Clinical Trials; Treating Early Cancers & Prevention 01:33:47 Liposomes, Engineered Viruses, Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs), Vaccines 01:39:57 COVID Pandemic & Trust in Science, mRNA Vaccine 01:47:51 Sponsor: Function 01:49:39 Drug Delivery to Cancer, Immunotoxins, T-Cell Engagers; AI Protein Targets 01:55:45 CRISPR Embryo Modification, Ethics; Heritable Gene Editing, Diversity 02:05:42 Deep Sequencing Embryos, Diversity; Overcoming Adversity & Resilience 02:10:44 Upcoming Therapeutics, Autoimmunity & CAR T-Cells, CRISPR & Gene Function 02:17:55 Banking T Cells or iPSCs?, Future of Cell Programming 02:24:41 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #HubermanLab #Science #Health Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Essentials: The Biology of Taste Perception & Sugar Craving | Dr. Charles Zuker

5 mar 2026

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Charles Zuker, PhD, a professor of biochemistry, molecular biophysics and neuroscience at Columbia University and an Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). We explore taste perception and how the brain transforms chemical signals from food into distinct taste experiences. We discuss how these taste signals shape both conscious choices and unconscious behavior, as well as how food preferences can change over time. Additionally, we discuss gut–brain signaling and explain why sugar is especially powerful at driving cravings. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/98yVjnK Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4OGNy1yE-W9IX-tPu-tJa7S&si=a1_sA7rUT-fE0OM5 *Huberman Lab* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com *Timestamps* 00:00:00 Charles Zuker 00:00:20 Senses & Perception 00:02:29 Taste, 5 Taste Qualities & Dietary Needs 00:05:49 Taste vs Flavor 00:07:05 Taste Buds; Bitter 00:08:54 Sweet vs Bitter, Sensory Perception from Tongue to Brain 00:11:56 Taste Plasticity & Changing Food Preferences 00:13:22 Taste Modulation; Salt 00:16:17 Gut-Brain Signaling 00:20:50 Sugar Appetite & Gut-Brain Axis; Artificial Sweeteners, Sugar Cravings 00:26:34 Taste & Essential Nutrients; Highly Processed Foods; Brain & Food Choices 00:30:07 Acknowledgements #HubermanLab #Science #Biology Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Unlearn Negative Thoughts & Behaviors Patterns | Dr. Alok Kanojia (Healthy Gamer)

2 mar 2026

Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD, MPH ("Dr. K"), is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and expert in both Eastern and Western medicine to improve mental health. He explains tools for unlearning maladaptive thoughts and behavior patterns and for making behaviors that better mental and physical well-being more reflexive in work, relationships and daily life. We also discuss ways to resolve trauma, build stress tolerance, increase intrinsic motivation and even change temperament. We also discuss how social media, gaming and online dating shape our identity and perceptions and how to navigate them healthily. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/GQzMkKb Thank you to our sponsors AG1: ⁠https://drinkag1.com/huberman Lingo: ⁠https://hellolingo.com/huberman Joovv: ⁠https://joovv.com/huberman Function: ⁠https://functionhealth.com/huberman Eight Sleep: ⁠https://eightsleep.com/huberman Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Dr. K Website: https://www.healthygamer.gg Book: https://amzn.to/4cSqejZ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VaJwyS2KXxiXqR77jqzmP YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClHVl2N3jPEbkNJVx-ItQIQ X: https://x.com/dr_alokkanojia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthygamer_gg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthygamer.gg Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/healthygamer_gg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alok-kanojia-md-mph-82860016 Timestamps 00:00:00 Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) 00:03:09 Internet, Computer Games; Academic Pressure 00:07:11 Millennials & Self-Awareness, Hijacking Mental Health Language 00:13:24 Sponsors: Lingo & Joovv 00:16:06 Personality & Individual Road Maps, Misdiagnosis 00:22:02 Ambiguity, Flirting, Social Skills Decline, Uncertainty Tolerance 00:26:06 Dating in the Internet Age, Cognitive Bias 00:30:39 Healthy Distress Tolerance, Tool: How to Feel Your Feelings 00:39:58 Sponsor: AG1 00:40:49 Expectations vs Internal Desire Roadmap, Western vs Eastern Theory of Mind, Ego 00:50:35 Sense Organs, Comparison & Proving Oneself, Internal Drive 00:59:22 Internet, Ego, "Teflon Buddha", Tool: Dealing with Criticism 01:10:36 Observing One's Mind, Meditation, Psychedelics 01:11:59 Sponsor: Function 01:13:46 Tool: Shunya "Void" Meditation & Resilience 01:24:02 External Reminders, Environment; Men & Emotional Regulation 01:30:04 Samskara, Yoga Nidra, Trauma & Learning, Shunya & Personal Compass 01:39:15 Yoga Nidra, Channeling Divinity, Genius 01:42:30 Sponsor: Eight Sleep 01:43:48 Breathwork Practices; Meditation Science, Self-Esteem & Belief Change 01:53:40 Liminal States, Meditation Types & Benefits; Western & Eastern Balance 02:01:50 Understanding Ego & Perception; AI & Narcissism, Psychosis 02:14:07 Tool: Healthy Social Media Use, When To Not Use, Normal Standards 02:18:38 Social Media & Looks Obsession, Purpose, Charisma 02:24:18 Young Men Falling Behind?, Male Support, Suicide; Men in Relationships 02:30:36 "Stuck" Young Men, Failure to Launch, Tool: Motivation & Understanding Oneself 02:39:03 Pornography, Erectile Dysfunction, Emotions, Addiction; Relationships 02:44:21 Men & Love, Looksmaxxing, Rejection, Partner Characteristics, Tool: Walk Before Dates 02:55:12 Exploring Practices, Meditation, Breathwork 03:01:39 Spirituality, Personal Exploration; Acknowledgements 03:06:12 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, ⁠Protocols Book⁠, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #HubermanLab #Health #HealthyGamer Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Using Light (Sunlight, Blue Light & Red Light) to Optimize Health | Huberman Lab Essentials

26 feb 2026

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore how different wavelengths of light affect the human body and how light exposure can improve sleep quality, mood and daytime alertness while supporting healthy hormone regulation. I also discuss the therapeutic use of ultraviolet and infrared/red light for a wide variety of benefits, including improved skin health and offsetting age-related vision loss. I explain the biological mechanisms behind these light-based therapies and offer practical tools that listeners can use to improve both their mental and physical well-being. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/HDM1kqz Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4OGNy1yE-W9IX-tPu-tJa7S&si=a1_sA7rUT-fE0OM5 *Timestamps* 00:00:00 Light 00:00:47 Physics of Light 00:01:57 Light & Body, Rods & Cones, Skin, Seasons & Melatonin 00:05:01 Melatonin Supplements?, Tool: Seasonal Sun Exposure; Reduce Night Light 00:09:15 Light, UVB, Skin Exposure, Testosterone & Estrogen, Fertility 00:12:38 UVB Light & Improved Pain Tolerance 00:14:54 Tool: Daily Sunlight Exposure Protocol; Blue Blockers 00:17:08 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Year-Round Sunlight Exposure 00:19:16 Enhanced Immune Function & UVB Light, Tool: Winter Light Exposure 00:21:37 Light, Wound Healing, Hair & Nail Growth 00:23:03 Tool: Mood, Dopamine & Avoid Nighttime UVB Light 00:25:38 Red Light Therapy, Infrared Light, Acne, Wound Healing & Scars; Mitochondria 00:29:19 Offset Age-Related Eyesight Decline, Red Light 00:33:35 Tool: Red Light Protocol, Frequency & Timing 00:36:15 Red Light for Shift Workers 00:37:55 Recap #HubermanLab #Science Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Restore Youthfulness & Vitality to the Aging Brain & Body | Dr. Tony Wyss-Coray

23 feb 2026

Dr. Tony Wyss-Coray, PhD, is a professor of neurology at Stanford School of Medicine and Director of the Phil and Penny Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience who is discovering factors present in young blood and in exercised blood that can improve brain, heart, and other organ health. We discuss how different organs age at different rates and how to accurately measure biological aging. We also discuss the specific proteins found in blood when we are young and that are increased by things such as exercise, sunlight exposure, short-term fasting, specific foods, and social connection that can significantly increase vitality, restore youthful functioning of the brain and body, and potentially increase lifespan. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/U67koOl Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman ROKA: https://roka.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Dr. Tony Wyss-Coray Stanford cademic profile: https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/tony-wyss-coray Lab website: https://web.stanford.edu/group/twclab/cgi-bin Publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=huboyZcAAAAJ&hl=en TED talk: https://www.ted.com/speakers/tony_wyss_coray X: https://x.com/wysscoray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-wyss-coray-91592010 Timestamps 00:00:00 Tony Wyss-Coray 00:03:00 Young vs Old Animals, Age-Related Disease 00:06:35 Blood Biomarkers, Young vs Old Humans, Alzheimer's Disease 00:12:50 Sponsors: David & LMNT 00:15:28 'Young Blood' Factors, Rejuvenation, Stem Cells 00:20:15 Blood Banking; Dracula 00:23:10 Rates of Aging in Organs, Age Gap & Disease Risk; Risk Profiles & Therapies 00:33:02 NAD Levels & Aging, NMN Supplements 00:36:44 Vitality vs Longevity; Periods of Accelerated Aging 00:43:17 Sponsors: AG1 & Roka 00:45:22 Sunlight; Youthful Blood Factors, Exercise & Brain Function, Fasting 00:51:25 Exercise, Injury & Inflammation 00:56:18 Pro-health Factors, Klotho, GDF11, Stem Cell Injection Risk 01:02:35 Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP); Exosomes 01:05:43 Smoking, EMFs, Plastics, Long-Term Accumulation, Fresh Foods, Organic Food 01:11:28 Sponsor: Function 01:13:16 Intermittent Fasting, Long-Term Fasting, Snacking 01:19:07 Sleep; Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Factors & Cognitive Function 01:24:44 Exercise Type & Longevity; Exercise Enjoyment 01:32:02 Lifestyle Factors & Alzheimer's Risk; Cognitive Exercise; Chocolate 01:37:05 Alcohol & Social Connection; US vs European Food Culture 01:40:50 Deliberate Deep Breathing; Wearables, Sunlight & Artificial Light 01:49:13 Future Projects 01:56:40 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #HubermanLab #Science Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Essentials: Optimize Your Exercise Program with Science-Based Tools | Jeff Cavaliere

19 feb 2026

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Jeff Cavaliere (@athleanx), MSPT, CSCS, a physical therapist, strength coach and the founder of ATHLEAN-X, an online training platform. We explain the foundations of an effective training program, including how to structure your weekly workouts and recovery to match your goals and schedule. We also discuss effective warm-ups and stretching, strategies to reduce injury risk and practical nutrition principles without strict calorie counting. Jeff's science-based approach offers clear, actionable guidance for anyone looking to improve fitness, physique and overall health. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/XQCAQHQ Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4OGNy1yE-W9IX-tPu-tJa7S&si=a1_sA7rUT-fE0OM5 *Huberman Lab* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com *Timestamps* 00:00:00 Jeff Cavaliere 00:00:20 Beginner Whole Body Training Program, Warm-Ups 00:02:18 Splits, Time Efficiency, Recovery; Bro Splits 00:05:07 Cardiovascular & Resistance Training, Timing & Frequency; Blending Strategies 00:08:13 Cramp Test & Resistance Training, “Cavaliere Test”, Muscularity 00:10:44 Recovery, Soreness & Variability; Tool: Grip Strength Test 00:13:37 Active vs Passive Stretching, Recovery 00:16:01 Recovery, Heal “Shorter” & Muscle; Dynamic Stretching 00:18:10 Upright Row, Shoulder, Posture, Tool: High Pull; Strengthening Hips 00:23:25 Tool: Proper Bar Grip, Elbow Pain 00:27:50 Tool: Training Journal & Goals 00:28:27 Nutrition; Tool: Plate Method 00:31:52 Post-Training Meal, Protein; Pre-Workout Supplements 00:34:09 Acknowledgements #HubermanLab #Science #Exercise Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

The Most Effective Weight Training, Cardio & Nutrition for Women | Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple

16 feb 2026

Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD, is an expert in the science of strength and muscle building and nutrition. She explains the most effective resistance and cardiovascular training programs for women and if and how those programs should differ from those followed by men. She explains program design options, exercise selection, sets, repetition ranges, rest periods, if you need to train to failure and much more. We discuss the relevance of menstrual cycles, (peri)menopause, birth control, body frame differences, as well as best practices for nutrition, hormone replacement and supplementation. Throughout the episode Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple dispels common myths about women's fitness and nutrition such as the impact of fasting, cortisol, weight vests and more. This episode provides a masterclass in the best science-supported fitness and nutrition programs for women and for men. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/97OwnrA *Thank you to our sponsors* AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman *Huberman Lab* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com *Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple* Website: https://www.drlaurencs.com Substack: https://drlaurencs.substack.com Fact Check Fridays: https://drlauren.kit.com/2080146628 Front Page Fitness: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fRLWTWDU6AQKZ5XJrJLGu Mass Research Review: https://massresearchreview.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurencs1 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@drlaurencs1 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drlaurencs *Timestamps* 00:00:00 Lauren Colenso-Semple 00:02:43 Muscle in Men vs Women; Testosterone; Individual Variation 00:08:07 Sponsors: Joovv & Eight Sleep 00:10:45 Testosterone & Women; Resistance Training; Young Girls 00:17:46 Tool: Beginner Resistance Training for Women; Frequency & Goals 00:20:58 Tools: Weekly Full-Body Workouts, Work Sets, Rest Intervals; Time Efficiency 00:28:43 Forced Reps, Drop Sets; Rate of Movement; Partial Reps 00:33:19 Tool: Repetition Ranges; Technique; Vary Rep Ranges? 00:39:37 Sponsor: AG1 00:40:28 High Reps & Injury, Technique & Warm-Ups 00:44:25 Cardiovascular Exercise, Interference Effect?; Walking, High Intensity 00:52:43 Menstrual Cycle, Hormones & Training; Overcoming Internal Resistance 00:56:54 Training & Body Composition; Tool: Slow Progression; Menstrual Cycle 01:02:45 Sponsor: Rorra 01:03:59 Hormone Contraception & Adaptations; Perimenopause, Menopause 01:09:01 Age-Related Muscle Loss, Nervous System, Tool: Machines & Group Fitness 01:14:57 Menstrual Cycle & Physical Activity; Nutrition 01:17:50 Pilates, Genes, Tool: Resistance Training to Offset Age-Related Muscle Loss 01:26:25 Ectomorph, Mesomorph or Endomorph? 01:28:55 Sponsor: Function 01:30:42 Train Fasted?, Caffeine, Preworkout & Postworkout Nutrition 01:38:29 Protein, Resistance Training & Timing 01:40:12 Creatine Supplements, Gummies, Dose, Brain Health Benefits? 01:45:44 Individual Experience; Skepticism & Science, Menopause & Body Composition 01:54:52 Cortisol & Women, Stress & Diet, Cushing Syndrome 02:00:17 Overtraining?, Sleep Disruptions, Energy & Training Time 02:04:07 Menopause Symptoms & Hormone Therapy, Testosterone 02:09:22 Women Differences in Diet & Training?; Exercise Science Studies 02:16:19 Lauren's Training Schedule, Mobility Work 02:19:35 Hormone Therapy & Long-Term Outcomes; Deliberate Cold Exposure 02:23:06 Zone 2 Cardio; Weighted Vest; Balance Training; Ab Exercises; Recovery 02:29:26 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #HubermanLab #Science #Health #Exercise Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

The Science of Love, Desire & Attachment | Huberman Lab Essentials

12 feb 2026

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore the psychology and biology of desire, love and attachment. I explain how childhood attachment styles can shape adult romantic relationships and how the brain and body systems influence emotional bonds. I also discuss supplements that may support a healthy libido and practical, science-based tools for understanding your relationship patterns and building stronger relationships. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/jwe6R2e Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4OGNy1yE-W9IX-tPu-tJa7S&si=a1_sA7rUT-fE0OM5 *Huberman Lab* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com *Timestamps* 00:00:00 Desire, Love & Attachment 00:00:23 4 Attachment Styles, Child & Parent 00:04:11 Attachment & Autonomic Arousal, Seesaw Analogy 00:07:26 Tool: Self-Awareness of Attachment Style, Autonomic State & Relationship 00:08:31 Brain & Neural Circuits for Desire, Love & Attachment 00:10:01 Empathy, Autonomic Matching 00:11:51 Positive Delusions, Relationship Breakdown & Failure 00:14:42 Universality of Love, Autonomic Coordination 00:18:41 Self-Expansion & Relationships, Shaping Self-Perception 00:24:56 Testosterone, Estrogen, Dopamine & Libido 00:28:03 Supplements to Increase Libido: Maca Root, Tongkat Ali (Longjack), Tribulus 00:35:07 Recap #HubermanLab #Science Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

How Genes Shape Your Risk Taking & Morals | Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden

9 feb 2026

Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden, PhD, is a psychologist, behavioral geneticist and professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. We discuss how genes interact with your upbringing to shape your level of risk-taking and morality. We also discuss how genes shape propensity for addiction and impulsivity in males versus females. Finally, we discuss how biology impacts societal views of sinning, punishment and forgiveness. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/jKPoOgG Pre-order Protocols: https://go.hubermanlab.com/protocols-yt *Thank you to our sponsors* AG1: ⁠https://drinkag1.com/huberman BetterHelp: ⁠https://betterhelp.com/huberman Lingo: ⁠https://hellolingo.com/huberman Our Place: ⁠https://fromourplace.com/huberman Helix Sleep: ⁠https://helixsleep.com/huberman *Huberman Lab* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com *Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden* Website: https://www.kpharden.com Newsletter: https://kathrynpaigeharden.substack.com Original Sin (new book): https://amzn.to/4r7dDxV The Genetic Lottery (book): https://amzn.to/3Oec56q Academic profile: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/psychology/faculty/kh24738 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathrynpaigeharden X: https://x.com/kph3k The Texas Twin Project: https://sites.la.utexas.edu/twinproject/what-weve-found Publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=az3EwhEAAAAJ&hl=en *Timestamps* 00:00:00 Kathryn Paige Harden 00:03:10 Adolescents, Genes & Life Trajectory; Adolescence Ages 00:06:44 Puberty, Aging & Differences; Epigenome; Cognition 00:14:05 Sponsors: BetterHelp & Lingo 00:16:45 Puberty Onset & Family; Communication & Empathy 00:22:26 7 Deadly Sins, Substance Use & Conduct Disorders, Genes 00:27:33 Family History; Genes & Brain Development 00:33:05 Personality & Temperament, Motivation, Addiction; Trauma 00:37:59 Knowing Genetic Risk & Outcomes; Understanding Family History 00:46:06 Sponsor: AG1 00:46:57 Genetic Information & Decision Making; Personal Identity & Uncovering Family 00:52:12 Nature vs Nurture, Bad Genes?; Aggression, Childhood & Males 01:00:17 The Original Sin; Whitman Case & Brain Tumor; Genetic Predisposition 01:10:31 Free Will; Genes & Moral Judgement; Skillful Care for Kids; Social Cooperation 01:21:03 Breaking the Cycle; Genetic Recombination & Differences; Identity 01:25:21 Sponsor: Our Place 01:27:01 Status, Dominance, Science; Positive Attributes of Negative Traits 01:36:15 Relational Aggression & Girls; Male-Female Differences & Conflict 01:40:36 Genes, Boys vs Girls, Impulse Control 01:45:00 Behavior Punishment vs Rewards, Responsibility 01:51:29 Sponsor: Helix Sleep 01:53:03 Accountability; Suffering, Cancel Culture & Punishment 02:00:01 Life Energy & Punishment, Prison 02:08:16 Backward vs Forward-Looking Justice; Forgiveness, Retribution, Power, Choice 02:16:11 Reward, Unfairness & Inequality 02:21:59 Punishment, Reward & Power; Online vs In-Person Communities 02:29:49 Identical Twin Differences; Genetic Influence & Age; Sunlight & Genes 02:39:24 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #HubermanLab #Genetics #Science Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Essentials: The Science & Practice of Movement | Ido Portal

5 feb 2026

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Ido Portal, a movement coach and world expert on human movement. We explore the science and practice of movement, including how the nervous system shapes our actions, the distinction between reflexive and deliberate movement patterns and how emotion and awareness influence our movement. Ido shares how to build a holistic movement practice into everyday life through an exploration-based approach grounded in playfulness and self-inquiry. Episode show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/bx4pANM Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4OGNy1yE-W9IX-tPu-tJa7S&si=a1_sA7rUT-fE0OM5 *Huberman Lab* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com *Ido Portal* Website: https://www.idoportal.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portal.ido YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/portaldo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/portal.ido *Timestamps* 00:00:00 Ido Portal 00:00:20 Movement Practice, Self-Inquiry 00:02:08 Wordlessness, 3 Core Elements of the Body; Focus & Movement 00:06:35 Mental & Physical Postures; Virtuosity 00:11:03 Vision & Eyes; Focus vs Relaxed Vision; Tool: Panoramic View 00:16:20 Hearing; Different Opinions 00:19:25 Body Shape; Developing Many Walks 00:22:19 Playful Exploration, Openness 00:25:00 Peripersonal Space & Movement, Proximity, Reactivity, Discomfort 00:29:52 Exercise, Traditional Movements; Examination of Movement 00:35:17 Exploration; Acknowledgements #HubermanLab #Science #Movement Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

How Dopamine & Serotonin Shape Decisions, Motivation & Learning | Dr. Read Montague

2 feb 2026

Dr. Read Montague, PhD, is a professor and director of the Center for Human Neuroscience Research at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and an expert in how dopamine and serotonin shape human learning, motivation and decision-making. We discuss how they impact focused effort in the context of short- and long-term goals of all kinds. Also, how SSRIs and low-effort, high-engagement activities reduce the rewarding properties of dopamine, and how AI algorithms are revolutionizing understanding of the brain. Full show notes and resources: https://go.hubermanlab.com/CgI5pMA *Thank you to our sponsors* AG1: ⁠https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: ⁠https://davidprotein.com/huberman Joovv: ⁠https://joovv.com/huberman Function: ⁠https://functionhealth.com/huberman LMNT: ⁠https://drinklmnt.com/huberman *Timestamps* 00:00:00 Read Montague 00:02:54 Dopamine, Motivation & Learning 00:08:49 Reward Prediction Error, Expectations 00:12:24 Sponsors: David & Joovv 00:14:54 Foraging, Dating, Expectations vs Outcomes; AI 00:23:36 Dopamine, Expectation, Motivation; Forward Drive; Dopamine “Hits” 00:29:58 Baseline Dopamine & Fluctuations; Parkinson’s Disease 00:34:36 Movement, Urgency; ADHD, Bee’s Dance, Explorer vs Focus Mode 00:42:29 Sponsor: AG1 00:43:40 Social Media, ADHD; Explorers vs Task-Based, Combat 00:50:54 Effort, Learning; Social Media & Phones, Resisting Behaviors 01:01:36 Serotonin & Dopamine, Opponency, SSRIs 01:11:21 Hunger, Dopamine; Negative Feedback, Learning, Trauma; Torture 01:18:34 Drugs of Abuse & High Dopamine 01:19:48 Sponsor: Function 01:21:35 Trauma & Dopamine Adaptation 01:27:34 SSRIs, Dopamine, Positive Experiences 01:29:50 Deep Brain Stimulation; Measuring Dopamine & Serotonin in Humans 01:36:16 Sleep; Divorce; Science is a Contact Sport 01:45:14 Long-Term Motivation, Learning How to Fail, Tool: Kids & Sports 01:54:14 Sponsor: LMNT 01:55:34 Meditation, Breathing, Learning; Dopamine as a Currency 02:04:38 Function of Sleep, Motivation; Time Perception & Dopamine, Tracking Time 02:13:18 LLMs, AI, Uses & Problem Solving 02:18:33 Future Projects, Commercial Brain-Machine Interfaces; Concentration 02:25:57 Dopamine “Hits”?; Depression & Schizophrenia; Quitting 02:30:17 Dopamine & Serotonin Misunderstandings; Internal Satisfaction; Motivation 02:35:58 Serotonin Syndrome; Acknowledgements 02:38:31 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #HubermanLab #Science #Dopamine #Serotonin #Learning ⁠Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer