Andrew Huberman
The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of ...
Understanding & Controlling Aggression | Huberman Lab Essentials
Huberman outlines the biology of aggression, distinguishing reactive, proactive, and indirect forms, and explains that aggression arises from neural circuits rather than single brain regions. He traces the historical and contemporary science—from Conrad Lorenz’s hydraulic pressure model to VMH and PAG circuits, hormonal influences (estrogen, testosterone, cortisol), and environmental context (daylength, light exposure, stress)—and discusses how genetic predispositions and treatments (like targeted neural control tools and mindful use of cortisol-lowering strategies) can modulate aggressive tendencies.
Master Self Control & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Kentaro Fujita
In this Huberman Lab episode, Dr. Huberman and Dr. Fuja discuss self-control, motivation, and how to train instead of relying on innate willpower. They cover the marshmallow experiments, critiques and replications, intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, depletion debates, and practical strategies—such as warming up, cognitive framing, distancing, and a flexible “self-control toolbox”—for sustaining long‑term goals across domains.
Essentials: Compulsive Behaviors & Deep Brain Stimulation | Dr. Casey Halpern
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, Andrew Huberman talks with Dr. Casey Halpern, a neurosurgeon, about the breadth of neurosurgical practice—from deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound to ablative approaches—and how these interventions modulate brain circuits involved in movement, emotion, and reward. They explore OCD, obesity/eating disorders, addiction, and the promise and risks of invasive versus non-invasive brain therapies, including emerging techniques, trials, and the role of imaging, genetics, and machine learning in personalizing treatments.
Tools to Bolster Your Mental Health & Confidence | Dr. Paul Conti
In this Huberman Lab episode, Andrew Huberman and Dr. Paul Ki explore practical, science-based ways to build mental health by starting from strengths, balancing curiosity with action, and recognizing that the self is malleable. They examine state dependence, the role of self-talk, and the interplay between reflection and doing, offering actionable frameworks (self-questions, narratives, therapy, sleep, exercise) to foster agency, resilience, and meaning while acknowledging the influence of trauma and environment.
Control Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools | Huberman Lab Essentials
Huberman explains how sugar intake interacts with brain and body chemistry, detailing the hormonal and neural systems that regulate appetite (ghrelin, insulin) and energy use (glucose) in the brain. He outlines two parallel neural pathways—one tied to taste/sweet perception and another to post-ingestive effects—driving sugar cravings, along with practical strategies (glycemic index, combining foods, lemon juice, cinnamon, glutamine, sleep) to blunt sugar cravings and optimize metabolism.
Male Roles, Obligations and Options for Building a Fulfilling Life | Scott Galloway
In this Huberman Lab conversation, Andrew Huberman and Scott Galloway explore how modern society shapes masculine identity, relationships, and economics, including the roles of providers, protectors, and procreators. They debate the impact of big tech, social media, alcohol, porn, education, and policy, offering practical daily steps (fitness, planning, service) and systemic ideas (antitrust, national service, and education reform) to help men thrive while acknowledging flaws in public figures and institutions. The dialogue also grapples with balancing ambition and compassion, the influence of technology on attention and society, and ways to foster healthier intergender alliances and community support.
Essentials: The Neuroscience of Speech, Language & Music | Dr. Erich Jarvis
Huberman and Dr. Eric Jarvis explore how the brain learns and produces speech and language, comparing human systems with birds and other animals. They discuss distinct production and perception pathways, the role of vocal learning, critical periods, and genetic factors shaping language, while also touching on evolution, facial expression, stuttering, and the transition from spoken to written language.
How to Better Regulate Your Emotions | Dr. Marc Brackett
The conversation centers on the science and practicalities of emotion regulation. Mark Brackett shares a formula for ER (emotion regulation as a goal-driven process with goals, strategies, and context) and discusses how mindset, labeling, self-awareness, co-regulation, and context shape how we experience and express emotions, especially in boys and men. They explore real-world applications in parenting, schools, leadership, and personal growth, emphasizing practical tools, the importance of language, and the ongoing journey of developing emotional intelligence.
Understand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools | Huberman Lab Essentials
The video explains how memory is formed and why we remember certain experiences over others, emphasizing the brain’s processing of only a tiny slice of sensory input and how memory represents a neural stamping process tied to neurochemical signals. It covers practical memory-enhancement strategies—repetition, timing of adrenaline-boosting states, sleep and naps, and brain-body signals like exercise, osteocalin, caffeine, and even visual imagery or meditative practices—to optimize learning, with caution against chronically elevating stress hormones. It concludes by highlighting that the most effective memory improvements come from well-timed, safe interventions (often at the tail end of learning or shortly after) combined with solid sleep, deliberate practice, and mindful use of visual or cognitive aids.
How Women Can Improve Their Fertility & Hormone Health | Dr. Natalie Crawford
In this Huberman Lab episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses fertility as a health marker tied to hormonal, metabolic, and overall wellness, emphasizing that AMH indicates egg quantity (ovarian reserve) rather than egg quality. The conversation covers practical steps to optimize reproductive health through lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, inflammation management, and targeted medical tools, while also scrutinizing how society, healthcare policies, and evolving science influence decisions around fertility, menopause, and treatments like IVF and egg freezing.
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