Podcast
Huberman Lab
Scicomm Media
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...
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EPISODES
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Mar 9, 2026 · 2h 27m E271
Avoiding, Treating & Curing Cancer With the Immune System | Dr. Alex Marson
Dr. Alex Marson, MD, PhD, is a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. We discuss the biology of the immune system and cancer,...
- 02
Mar 5, 2026 · 35m
Essentials: The Biology of Taste Perception & Sugar Craving | Dr. Charles Zuker
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Charles Zuker, PhD, a professor of biochemistry, molecular biophysics and neuroscience at Columbia U...
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Mar 2, 2026 · 3h 8m E270
Unlearn Negative Thoughts & Behaviors Patterns | Dr. Alok Kanojia
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...
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Feb 26, 2026 · 42m
Essentials: Using Light to Optimize Health
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,...
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Feb 23, 2026 · 1h 59m E269
Restore Youthfulness & Vitality to the Aging Brain & Body | Dr. Tony Wyss-Coray
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 Resilienc...
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Feb 19, 2026 · 40m
Essentials: Optimize Your Exercise Program with Science-Based Tools | Jeff Cavaliere
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Jeff Cavaliere, MSPT, CSCS, a physical therapist, strength coach and the founder of ATHLEAN-X, an online...
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Feb 16, 2026 · 2h 32m E268
The Most Effective Weight Training, Cardio & Nutrition for Women | Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
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 car...
- 08
Feb 12, 2026 · 39m
Essentials: The Science of Love, Desire & Attachment
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore the psychology and biology of desire, love and attachment. I explain how childhood attachment styles can s...
- 09
Feb 9, 2026 · 2h 42m E267
How Genes Shape Your Risk Taking & Morals | Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden
Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden, PhD, is a psychologist, behavioral geneticist and professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. We discuss how gene...
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Feb 5, 2026 · 38m
Essentials: The Science & Practice of Movement | Ido Portal
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...
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Feb 2, 2026 · 2h 41m E266
How Dopamine & Serotonin Shape Decisions, Motivation & Learning | Dr. Read Montague
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...
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Jan 29, 2026 · 35m
Essentials: Using Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss why play is a powerful yet often overlooked tool for shaping the brain across the entire lifespan, not jus...
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Jan 26, 2026 · 2h 24m E269
Science & Tools of Learning & Memory | Dr. David Eagleman
Dr. David Eagleman, PhD, is a neuroscientist, bestselling author and professor at Stanford University. We discuss how to leverage the science of neuroplastic...
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Jan 22, 2026 · 38m
Essentials: Therapy, Treating Trauma & Other Life Challenges | Dr. Paul Conti
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Paul Conti, MD, a psychiatrist and expert in treating trauma and psychiatric illness. We explain wha...
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Jan 19, 2026 · 2h 47m E264
Build Muscle & Strength & Forge Your Life Path | Dorian Yates
Dorian Yates is a former professional bodybuilder, six-time Mr. Olympia winner and a pioneer of high-intensity, low-volume training for building muscle size...
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Jan 15, 2026 · 41m
Essentials: Tools to Boost Attention & Memory | Dr. Wendy Suzuki
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Wendy Suzuki, PhD, a professor of neural science and psychology at New York University. We discuss s...
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Jan 12, 2026 · 3h 27m E263
How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors | Dr. Keith Humphreys
Dr. Keith Humphreys is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine and a leading expert on treating addictions, drug law...
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Jan 8, 2026 · 34m
Essentials: Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus & Creativity
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss how to optimize your workspace to maximize productivity, focus and creativity. I explain how key environme...
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Jan 5, 2026 · 2h 35m E262
Best Ways to Build Better Habits & Break Bad Ones | James Clear
James Clear is an expert on behavioral change and habits and the author of the bestselling book Atomic Habits . We discuss the best ways to build new healthy...
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Jan 1, 2026 · 40m
Essentials: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity | Dr. Rhonda Patrick
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Rhonda Patrick, PhD, a biomedical scientist and a leading health educator focused on nutrition, agin...
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Dec 29, 2025 · 2h 50m E261
Defining Healthy Masculinity & How to Build It | Terry Real
Terry Real is a therapist and best-selling author expert on male emotional health and how men can build the skills for healthy relating to others: in relatio...
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Dec 25, 2025 · 42m
Essentials: How to Optimize Your Hormones for Health & Vitality | Dr. Kyle Gillett
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Kyle Gillett, MD, a dual board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine and an ex...
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Dec 22, 2025 · 3h 54m E260
Transform Pain & Trauma Into Creative Expression | David Choe
David Choe is a world-renowned artist, writer, podcaster and TV host. He tells how as a child, he was made to believe he was destined for greatness but also...
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Dec 18, 2025 · 37m
Essentials: How to Set & Achieve Goals
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how to use science-based tools to better set and achieve goals. I discuss the neuroscience of goal pursuit...
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Dec 15, 2025 · 3h 17m E259
Improve Energy & Longevity by Optimizing Mitochondria | Dr. Martin Picard
Dr. Martin Picard, PhD, is a professor of behavioral medicine at Columbia University and an expert on how our behaviors and psychology shape cellular energy...
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Dec 11, 2025 · 39m
Essentials: How to Build, Maintain & Repair Gut Health | Dr. Justin Sonnenburg
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Justin Sonnenburg, PhD , a professor of microbiology and immunology at Stanford University. We discu...
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Dec 8, 2025 · 2h 30m E258
Master the Creative Process | Twyla Tharp
Twyla Tharp is a world-renowned dancer, choreographer and expert on the creative process. She explains how to achieve creative success by keeping a highly di...
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Dec 4, 2025 · 40m
Essentials: The Science of Making & Breaking Habits
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how to create lasting habits and break unwanted ones. I explain two habit-building systems: one aligned wi...
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Dec 1, 2025 · 2h 14m E257
Using Red Light to Improve Metabolism & the Harmful Effects of LEDs | Dr. Glen Jeffery
Dr. Glen Jeffery, PhD, is a professor of neuroscience at University College London and a leading expert on how different colors (wavelengths) of light impact...
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Nov 27, 2025 · 39m
Essentials: Using Hypnosis to Enhance Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. David Spiegel
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. David Spiegel, MD, the Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Director of the Center o...
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Nov 24, 2025 · 3h 7m E256
Female Hormone Health, PCOS, Endometriosis, Fertility & Breast Cancer | Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi
My guest is Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, MD, board-certified OB/GYN, surgeon and leading expert in women's health. We discuss polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and end...
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Nov 20, 2025 · 36m
Essentials: Science of Building Strong Social Bonds with Family, Friends & Romantic Partners
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss the science of social connection and how we form meaningful bonds with others. I explore the neural basis...
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Nov 17, 2025 · 2h 26m E255
How to Speak Clearly & With Confidence | Matt Abrahams
My guest is Matt Abrahams, lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a world expert in communication and public speaking. He explains how to speak...
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Nov 13, 2025 · 50m
Essentials: Breathing for Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. Jack Feldman
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Jack Feldman, PhD, a Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology at the University of California, Los An...
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Nov 10, 2025 · 2h 16m E254
How Your Thoughts Are Built & How You Can Shape Them | Dr. Jennifer Groh
My guest is Dr. Jennifer Groh, PhD, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University. She explains how our brain encodes sights and sounds and int...
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Nov 6, 2025 · 40m
Essentials: Erasing Fears & Traumas Using Modern Neuroscience
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore the neuroscience of fear and trauma and how to effectively process and eliminate traumatic responses. I ex...
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Nov 3, 2025 · 1h 59m E253
Using Existing Drugs in New Ways to Treat & Cure Diseases of Brain & Body | Dr. David Fajgenbaum
My guest is Dr. David Fajgenbaum, MD, professor of translational medicine and human genetics at the University of Pennsylvania. He explains how, unbeknownst...
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Oct 30, 2025 · 39m
Essentials: The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging | Dr. David Sinclair
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. David Sinclair, PhD, a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School and a leading expert on the b...
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Oct 27, 2025 · 1h 40m E252
Improve Your Lymphatic System for Overall Health & Appearance
Here I explain the lymphatic system, a crucial bodily network for overall health and appearance. I explain how the lymphatic system works to remove cellular...
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Oct 23, 2025 · 39m
Essentials: The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore the science of gratitude and how to develop an effective, research-supported gratitude practice. I explain...
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Oct 20, 2025 · 2h 15m E251
How to Overcome Inner Resistance | Steven Pressfield
My guest is Steven Pressfield , author of The War of Art and expert in how to overcome the inner force of "resistance"—the self-sabotaging tendency to procra...
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Oct 16, 2025 · 40m
Essentials: How Your Brain Functions & Interprets the World | Dr. David Berson
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. David Berson, PhD, a professor of neuroscience at Brown University and an expert on the visual syste...
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Oct 13, 2025 · 2h 27m E250
Protect & Improve Your Hearing & Brain Health | Dr. Konstantina Stankovic
My guest is Konstantina Stankovic, MD, PhD, Professor and Chair of Otolaryngology at Stanford School of Medicine. She explains how hearing works and why hear...
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Oct 9, 2025 · 33m
Essentials: Time Perception, Memory & Focus
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore how biological rhythms and neurochemicals impact our perception of time. I describe how the body aligns wi...
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Oct 6, 2025 · 3h 42m E249
How to Make Yourself Unbreakable | DJ Shipley
My guest is DJ Shipley , a retired Tier 1 operator Navy SEAL and now a top public educator on how to build mental and physical health and reach top-level per...
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Oct 2, 2025 · 36m
Essentials: How Humans Select & Keep Romantic Partners in the Short & Long Term | Dr. David Buss
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. David Buss, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and a pioneer in the...
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Sep 29, 2025 · 2h 36m E248
Enhance Your Learning Speed & Health Using Neuroscience Based Protocols | Dr. Poppy Crum
My guest is Dr. Poppy Crum, PhD , adjunct professor at Stanford, former Chief Scientist at Dolby Laboratories and expert in neuroplasticity—our brain’s abili...
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Sep 28, 2025 · 2h 10m
DAVID SENRA: Daniel Ek, Spotify
I’m excited to share episode one of a new podcast that I’ve helped create and produce. This new podcast is called David Senra , and it’s hosted by David Senr...
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Sep 25, 2025 · 39m
Essentials: Using Your Nervous System to Enhance Your Immune System
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how the immune system defends against infection and describe the relationship between the immune and nervo...
- 50
Sep 22, 2025 · 3h 4m E247
Build Your Ideal Physique | Dr. Bret Contreras
My guest is Dr. Bret Contreras, PhD, CSCS, a world-renowned expert on muscle and strength building for women and for men. Bret is known as “the glute guy” fo...
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Sep 18, 2025 · 40m
Essentials: How to Exercise for Strength Gains & Hormone Optimization | Dr. Duncan French
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Duncan French, PhD, the vice president of performance at the UFC Performance Institute and a world-c...
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Sep 15, 2025 · 2h 11m E246
How to Expand Your Consciousness | Dr. Christof Koch
My guest is Dr. Christof Koch, PhD , a pioneering researcher on the topic of consciousness, an investigator at the Allen Institute for Brain Science and the...
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Sep 11, 2025 · 36m
Essentials: Food & Supplements for Brain Health & Cognitive Performance
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss science-supported nutrients that directly support brain structure, function and long-term cognitive health...
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Sep 8, 2025 · 2h 45m E245
Transform Your Metabolic Health & Longevity by Knowing Your Unique Biology | Dr. Michael Snyder
My guest is Michael Snyder, PhD, professor of genetics at Stanford and an expert in understanding why people respond differently to various foods, supplement...
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Sep 4, 2025 · 39m
Essentials: Science of Mindsets for Health & Performance | Dr. Alia Crum
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Alia Crum, PhD, professor of psychology at Stanford University and the director of the Stanford Mind...
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Sep 1, 2025 · 1h 49m E244
How to Set & Achieve Massive Goals | Alex Honnold
My guest is Alex Honnold , a professional rock climber considered by many to be one of the greatest athletes of all time for his historic free solo (no ropes...
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Aug 28, 2025 · 44m
Essentials: Effects of Fasting & Time Restricted Eating on Fat Loss & Health
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating, highlighting the positive benefits for weight loss, metab...
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Aug 25, 2025 · 2h 24m E243
Science & Health Benefits of Belief in God & Religion | Dr. David DeSteno
My guest is Dr. David DeSteno, PhD , a professor of psychology at Northeastern University. We discuss science, God and religion, including what science can a...
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Aug 21, 2025 · 35m
Essentials: Timing Light for Better Sleep, Energy & Mood | Dr. Samer Hattar
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Samer Hattar, PhD, the Chief of the Section on Light and Circadian Rhythms at the National Institute...
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Aug 18, 2025 · 2h 23m E242
Using Stem Cells to Cure Autism, Epilepsy & Schizophrenia | Dr. Sergiu Pașca
My guest is Dr. Sergiu Pașca, MD , professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University. We discuss the biology and genetics of autism, why...
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Aug 14, 2025 · 38m
Essentials: Controlling Your Dopamine for Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how dopamine regulates motivation and provide science-based tools to help improve focus, discipline and ov...
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Aug 11, 2025 · 3h 9m E241
How to Rewire Your Brain & Learn Faster | Dr. Michael Kilgard
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Michael Kilgard, PhD , a professor of neuroscience at the University of Texas at Dallas and a leading expert on neuroplastic...
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Aug 7, 2025 · 36m
Essentials: Increase Strength & Endurance with Cooling Protocols | Dr. Craig Heller
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Craig Heller, PhD, a professor of biology at Stanford University and a world expert on the science o...
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Aug 4, 2025 · 2h 16m E240
How to Control Your Cortisol & Overcome Burnout
In this episode, I explain cortisol and science-based protocols for properly setting your cortisol rhythm, which can significantly increase your daytime ener...
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Jul 31, 2025 · 42m
Essentials: ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore the biology and psychology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) , and discuss both prescript...
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Jul 28, 2025 · 2h 26m E239
Male vs. Female Brain Differences & How They Arise From Genes & Hormones | Dr. Nirao Shah
My guest is Dr. Nirao Shah, MD, PhD , a professor of psychiatry, behavioral sciences and neurobiology at Stanford University School of Medicine. We discuss h...
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Jul 24, 2025 · 39m
Essentials: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Matthew Johnson, PhD , a senior researcher for the Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and...
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Jul 21, 2025 · 2h 44m E238
Health Effects & Risks of Kratom, Opioids & Other Natural Occurring Medicines | Dr. Chris McCurdy
My guest is Dr. Chris McCurdy, PhD, FAAP S, professor of medicinal chemistry at the University of Florida and a world expert on the pharmacology of kratom an...
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Jul 17, 2025 · 44m
Essentials: Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss both healthy eating and clinically recognized eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eati...
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Jul 14, 2025 · 2h 12m E237
How Nature & Other Physical Environments Impact Your Focus, Cognition & Health | Dr. Marc Berman
My guest is Dr. Marc Berman, PhD , a professor of psychology at the University of Chicago whose research explores how different physical environments—particu...
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Jul 10, 2025 · 36m
Essentials: Science of Stress, Testosterone, Aggression & Motivation | Dr. Robert Sapolsky
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Robert Sapolsky, PhD , a professor of biology, neurology and neurological sciences at Stanford Univer...
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Jul 7, 2025 · 2h 35m E236
How to Lose Fat & Gain Muscle With Nutrition | Alan Aragon
My guest is Alan Aragon, a renowned nutrition and fitness expert and researcher known for sharing the strongest evidence-based approaches to fat loss, muscle...
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Jul 3, 2025 · 40m
Essentials: Understanding & Conquering Depression
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore major depression, including its underlying biology and discuss science-based approaches to alleviate sympt...
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Jun 30, 2025 · 2h 13m E235
The Chemistry of Food & Taste | Dr. Harold McGee
Dr. Harold McGee, PhD , is a renowned author on the topics of food chemistry and culinary science. He explains how cooking methods, types of cookware and tem...
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Jun 26, 2025 · 36m
Essentials: Understanding & Treating Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Anna Lembke, MD , Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford Univers...
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Jun 23, 2025 · 1h 52m E234
Control Your Vagus Nerve to Improve Mood, Alertness & Neuroplasticity
In this episode I explain how your vagus nerve—an extensive neural pathway linking your brain and body in both directions—powerfully regulates your mood, dig...
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Jun 19, 2025 · 37m
Essentials: How to Control Your Sense of Pain & Pleasure
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore the sensations of pain and pleasure, explaining how they are sensed in the body and interpreted by the bra...
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Jun 16, 2025 · 3h 7m E233
How to Grow From Doing Hard Things | Michael Easter
My guest is Michael Easter , a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and best-selling author. We discuss how particular daily life choices undermi...
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Jun 12, 2025 · 41m
Essentials: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Matt Walker, PhD , Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley...
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Jun 9, 2025 · 4h 27m E232
Improving Science & Restoring Trust in Public Health | Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
My guest is Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Professor Emeritus of Health Policy at Stanford University...