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Huberman Lab

Scicomm Media

300 episodes

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.

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  1. Unlocking Persistent Motivation & Extreme Resilience | Ross Edgley

    · 2 h 44 min · Episode 304

    Ross Edgley is a British ultra-endurance athlete and author known for completing extraordinary athletic feats by tapping into diverse sources of motivation and resilience. We discuss the psychological and biological…

  2. Essentials: Developing a Rational Approach to Supplementation for Health & Performance

    · 38 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how to develop a rational supplementation protocol tailored to your specific needs, nutrition and budget. I discuss foundational supplements and single-ingredient…

  3. What Makes Great Leaders & How to Live an Extraordinary Life | Dr. Jared Diamond

    · 1 h 54 min · Episode 303

    Dr. Jared Diamond, PhD, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, physiologist, evolutionary biologist and Professor at UCLA. We discuss the surprising and often chance events that shaped human history and leadership in…

  4. Essentials: Neuralink & Technologies to Enhance Human Brains | Dr. Matt MacDougall

    · 34 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Matthew MacDougall, a neurosurgeon at Neuralink. We discuss how brain-machine interfaces could help people with paralysis control computers using their intended…

  5. How Food Choices Shape Memory, Cognition & Cravings | Dr. Scott Kanoski

    · 2 h 02 min · Episode 302

    Dr. Scott Kanoski, PhD, is a Professor of Human and Evolutionary Biology and Neurobiology at the University of Southern California. We discuss how different foods impact memory and cognitive function as well as…

  6. Essentials: Manage Stress & Build Resilience | Dr. Elissa Epel

    · 35 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Elissa Epel, PhD, a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). We discuss how acute and chronic…

  7. Bringing Extinct Species Back to Life | Dr. Beth Shapiro

    · 2 h 16 min · Episode 301

    Dr. Beth Shapiro, PhD, is an evolutionary biologist and Chief Science Officer at Colossal Biosciences. Her work focuses on de-extinction and wildlife conservation efforts. We discuss genetic differences among humans,…

  8. Essentials: Tools to Improve Your Focus & Concentration

    · 42 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how the neurochemicals epinephrine, acetylcholine and dopamine contribute to focus and concentration. I discuss tools for improving attention, including sleep, sound,…

  9. What Humans, Animals and Plants Tell Us About Consciousness | Michael Pollan

    · 2 h 03 min · Episode 300

    Michael Pollan is a renowned author, journalist and professor at UC Berkeley. He is best known for his influential works on how humans and plants have shaped each other at the level of food, medicine, health, and…

  10. Essentials: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Dr. Andy Galpin

    · 38 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I revisit episode 2 of my six-part guest series with Dr. Andy Galpin, PhD, an exercise scientist and expert in human performance. We discuss how strength and muscle growth…

  11. Best Tools for Gut Health & Weight Loss | Dr. Chris Thompson

    · 2 h 28 min

    Dr. Chris Thompson, MD, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Chief of Interventional Gastroenterology at Mass General Brigham in Boston, and Co-Director of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness, is…

  12. Essentials: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Dr. Andy Galpin

    · 36 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Andy Galpin, PhD, an exercise physiologist. We revisit the first episode of his Huberman Lab Guest Series to discuss the nine major components of physical…

  13. The Art of True Happiness | Dr. Arthur Brooks

    · 2 h 50 min · Episode 298

    Dr. Arthur Brooks, PhD, professor at Vanderbilt University and senior fellow at Harvard Business School, is an expert on the science of happiness. He shares the three “macronutrients” of true happiness and tools for…

  14. Essentials: Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Generations | Dr. Oded Rechavi

    · 36 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Oded Rechavi, a professor at Tel Aviv University who studies genetics, epigenetics and the inheritance of acquired traits. We discuss how DNA, RNA and epigenetic…

  15. How Mitochondria Control Your Metabolism | Dr. Jared Rutter

    · 2 h 04 min · Episode 297

    Dr. Jared Rutter, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, is a leading expert on mitochondria and metabolism. He explains how mitochondria produce the…

  16. Essentials: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Dr. Gina Poe

    · 34 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Gina Poe, PhD, a Professor of Integrative Biology and Physiology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). We discuss the architecture of sleep and…

  17. How to Accelerate Learning & Improve Education | Joe Liemandt

    · 2 h 34 min · Episode 296

    My guest is Joe Liemandt, technology entrepreneur and principal of Alpha School, a K-12 model that uses AI and individualized learning to help students master academics in just two hours a day, freeing the rest of…

  18. Essentials: Diet & Nutrition for Mental Health | Dr. Chris Palmer

    · 39 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Chris Palmer, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. We explain how nutrition and metabolism…

  19. How to Improve Motivation & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Masud Husain

    · 2 h 21 min · Episode 295

    Dr. Masud Husain is a Professor of Neurology & Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Oxford and a leading expert on the science of motivation, apathy, and neurological diseases. We discuss how dopamine and…

  20. Essentials: How to Access Your Creativity | Rick Rubin

    · 36 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest Rick Rubin, world-renowned music producer and author of The Creative Act: A Way of Being, and I discuss how to access creativity by noticing ideas, trusting your taste…

  21. Neuroscience of Emotions & Tools for Improving Emotion Regulation | Dr. Ralph Adolphs

    · 2 h 10 min · Episode 294

    Dr. Ralph Adolphs, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Biology at Caltech and a leading expert on the science of human emotions. We discuss how emotions shape our attention and decision-making, whether…

  22. Essentials: How to Optimize Female Hormone Health for Vitality & Longevity | Dr. Sara Gottfried

    · 38 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Sara Gottfried, M.D., a Harvard-trained, board-certified gynecologist and expert in female hormone health. We discuss the key biomarkers women should track at…

  23. Using AI to Increase Your Intelligence & Enrich Humanity | Dr. Fei-Fei Li

    · 2 h 08 min

    Dr. Fei-Fei Li, PhD, is a professor of computer science at Stanford University and a pioneer and expert in artificial intelligence (AI). We discuss how AI can be used safely and effectively to extend human capabilities…

  24. Essentials: Control Your Brain Chemistry for Focus, Motivation & Well-Being

    · 35 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how key neuromodulators shape motivation, energy, focus and mood throughout the day. I also describe a toolkit of science-supported behavioral, nutritional and…

  25. How Your Immune System Works & How to Improve It | Dr. Max Krummel

    · 2 h 28 min · Episode 292

    My guest is Dr. Matthew (Max) Krummel, PhD, professor at UCSF and one of the world’s leading immunologists. We discuss how your immune system works and how sleep, emotions, and even memories shape immune function. We…

  26. Essentials: How to Become Resilient, Forge Your Identity & Lead Others | Jocko Willink

    · 37 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Jocko Willink, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, author and host of the Jocko Podcast. We discuss why discipline, rather than motivation, is the reliable driver of…

  27. Your Top Health Questions Answered

    · 1 h 44 min · Episode 291

    I answer questions submitted by listeners about topics ranging from how to ensure great sleep after nighttime exercise, effective no-caffeine pre-workouts (that also improve your sleep quality), neuroscience-supported…

  28. Essentials: Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind | Dr. Sam Harris

    · 41 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Sam Harris, PhD, a neuroscientist, bestselling author, and world-renowned meditation teacher whose work focuses on consciousness, ethics, and religion. We…

  29. Accelerate Learning & Increase Cognitive Capacity | Dr. Tommy Wood

    · 2 h 42 min · Episode 290

    Dr. Tommy Wood, BM, BCh, PhD, is a professor of neuroscience at the University of Washington and an expert on brain health, neuroplasticity, and cognitive performance. Dr. Wood explains how to use specific forms of…

  30. Essentials: The Science & Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

    · 35 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the biology, symptoms and types of bipolar disorder (sometimes called bipolar depression), a condition characterized by extreme, maladaptive shifts in energy, mood and…

  31. How to Improve Your Memory & Cognitive Function at Any Age | Dr. Alan Castel

    · 2 h 29 min · Episode 289

    Dr. Alan Castel, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and one of the world's foremost experts on human memory and cognitive aging. We discuss what science actually tells…

  32. Essentials: The Science & Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    · 36 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the biology and psychology of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and describe the neural circuitry behind repetitive "thought-action loops," including why compulsive…

  33. Raising a Dog & Mastering Calm Assertive Energy | Cesar Millan

    · 2 h 39 min · Episode 288

    Cesar Millan is a world-renowned dog behavior expert. We discuss how to adjust your energy and behavior to ensure your dog is calm and happy and always follows your lead. Cesar shares specific tools for: returning home…

  34. Essentials: Tools for Hormone Optimization in Males | Dr. Kyle Gillett

    · 41 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Kyle Gillett, MD, a dual board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine, and an expert in hormone optimization. We discuss science-based tools for…

  35. Movement Practice to Strengthen Your Mind-Body Connection | Ido Portal

    · 3 h 00 min

    Ido Portal is a world-renowned movement coach who has developed specific practices anyone can use to greatly evolve their mental and physical health, and even gain clearer self-understanding. We discuss the effects of…

  36. Essentials: The Science of Eating for Health, Fat Loss & Lean Muscle | Dr. Layne Norton

    · 37 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Layne Norton, PhD, an expert in nutrition, fat loss, and metabolism. We discuss the science of energy balance and utilization, including practical strategies for…

  37. Science of Attraction, Compatibility & Romance | Dr. Paul Eastwick

    · 2 h 51 min · Episode 286

    Dr. Paul Eastwick, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Davis, and a leading expert on the modern science of mate selection in humans. We discuss what people actually look for in a…

  38. Essentials: Improve Flexibility with Research-Supported Stretching Protocols

    · 37 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the biology of flexibility and discuss the organ systems that shape range of motion and limb flexibility. I also discuss different types of stretching, which methods…

  39. The Mental Frame & Specific Daily Actions to Succeed | Andy Stumpf

    · 2 h 55 min · Episode 285

    Andy Stumpf is a retired Navy SEAL, world-record-holding wingsuit BASE jumper, martial artist, and author. We discuss the mental framework and moment-to-moment decision-making process that can allow anyone to build…

  40. Essentials: Sleep Toolkit for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing

    · 39 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss science-supported tools to improve sleep by supporting a healthy circadian rhythm using key behaviors and environmental cues. I explain specific morning, afternoon and…

  41. Eating for Better Sleep & Foods that Improve Metabolic Health | Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge

    · 1 h 57 min

    Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, is a professor of nutritional medicine at Columbia University School of Medicine and an expert on the bidirectional relationship between nutrition and sleep. We discuss how even moderate…

  42. Essentials: Psychedelics & Neurostimulation for Brain Rewiring | Dr. Nolan Williams

    · 41 min

    In loving memory of Nolan Williams (1982-2025): https://stan.md/3Qle2zp In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Nolan Williams, MD, a triple board-certified psychiatrist and neurologist. We discuss…

  43. Peptides: The Science, Uses & Safety | Dr. Abud Bakri

    · 2 h 49 min · Episode 283

    Dr. Abud Bakri, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and expert in the science and clinical use of peptides. We discuss the history, uses, sourcing and safety of BPC-157, GHK-Cu, pinealon, epithalon,…

  44. Essentials: The Science & Process of Healing from Grief

    · 40 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the neuroscience of grief, including how the brain maps relationships across three dimensions — space, time, and closeness — and why losing someone requires a…

  45. Build Muscle, Great Posture & Resilience to Injury | Jeff Cavaliere

    · 2 h 17 min · Episode 282

    Jeff Cavaliere, MSPT, CSCS, is a physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist and one of the world's leading public educators on resistance training to build muscle size and strength, avoiding…

  46. Essentials: The Science of Learning & Speaking Languages | Dr. Eddie Chang

    · 33 min

    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Eddie Chang, MD, a neurosurgeon and Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). We discuss the neural…

  47. How to Overcome Social Anxiety | Dr. Nick Epley

    · 2 h 31 min · Episode 281

    Dr. Nick Epley, PhD, is a professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago and a leading expert on the science of social connection. We discuss how seemingly small daily interactions with strangers (as well…

  48. Essentials: Understanding & Controlling Aggression

    · 38 min

    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…

  49. Master Self Control & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Kentaro Fujita

    · 2 h 28 min · Episode 280

    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…

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

    · 38 min

    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…

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