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Huberman Lab

Huberman Lab

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 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.Copyright © 2021-2025 Scicomm Media LLC Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Science
Episodes
  • Essentials: Understanding & Healing the Mind | Dr. Karl Deisseroth

    Essentials: Understanding & Healing the Mind | Dr. Karl Deisseroth
    May 15 2025
    In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, my guest is Dr. Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D., a clinical psychiatrist and professor of bioengineering and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University. We discuss his experiences as a clinician treating complex psychiatric conditions and his lab’s pioneering work in developing transformative therapies for mental illness. He explains the complexities of mental illness and how emerging technologies—such as optogenetics and brain-machine interfaces—could revolutionize care. We also explore promising new therapies, including psychedelics and MDMA, for conditions like depression and PTSD. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Karl Deisseroth; Neurology vs Psychiatry 00:01:36 Speech; Blood Test?; Seeking Help 00:04:20 Feelings, Jargon; Psychiatric Treatment 00:09:40 Sponsor: David 00:10:55 Future Treatment; Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Depression, Optogenetics 00:19:40 Brain-Machine Interfaces 00:20:53 Sponsor: Eight Sleep 00:23:00 ADHD Symptoms, Lifestyle, Technology 00:29:34 Psychedelics, Depression Treatment, Risks 00:35:43 Sponsor: AG1 00:37:30 MDMA (Ecstasy), Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment 00:40:33 Projections: A Story of Human Emotions Book, Optimism Disclaimer & Disclosures
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    44 mins
  • How Different Diets Impact Your Health | Dr. Christopher Gardner

    How Different Diets Impact Your Health | Dr. Christopher Gardner
    May 12 2025
    My guest is Dr. Christopher Gardner, Ph.D., professor of medicine and director of nutrition studies at Stanford. He is known for his pioneering research on the impact of dietary interventions on weight loss and health. We compare ketogenic, vegetarian, vegan and omnivorous diets—and why there is no one-size-fits-all approach. All agree, however, that eliminating or dramatically reducing processed foods is best for health. We discuss the protein needs controversy; plant vs. animal proteins; the importance of fiber and low-sugar fermented foods for gut health and inflammation; and how diet affects gene expression. We also review food allergies—including gluten, wheat, dairy and soy—as well as raw dairy. The episode offers data-supported advice for healthier eating. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Mateina: https://drinkmateina.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Levels: https://levelshealth.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Christopher Gardner 00:02:32 Is there a Best Diet?, Individual Needs, Geography & Diet, Lactose 00:11:02 Sponsors: Eight Sleep & Mateina 00:13:49 Raw Milk, Lactose Intolerance 00:20:33 Wheat Allergies, Gluten Intolerance; Celiac Disease 00:25:12 Processed Foods, Food Dyes, Research Outcomes, NOVA Classification, GRAS 00:33:44 Processed Foods, Economic & Time Considerations, US vs European Products 00:39:59 Food Industry Funding, Investigator Influence, Equipoise, Transparency 00:50:10 Sponsors: AG1 & BetterHelp 00:53:11 Industry Funding, National Institute of Health (NIH) 00:56:41 Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet; Diet Comparison, DIETFITS, A TO Z Study 01:10:24 Nutrition Naming, Omnivore, Meat, Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) 01:17:14 Transforming American Diet; Taste, Health & Environment 01:22:26 Sponsor: LMNT 01:23:43 Food Preparation, Chefs, Improve School Food 01:29:54 Scalability, Mega-Farms, Small Farm & Farmer Loss 01:34:25 Protein Requirements, Dietary Protein Recommendations, Standard Deviations 01:45:33 Protein & Storage 01:52:12 Plants & Complete Proteins?, Legumes, Bioavailability 02:01:58 Sponsor: Levels 02:03:17 Beyond Meat, Impossible Meat, Ingredients, Sourcing Meat, Salt 02:09:18 Vegan vs Omnivore Diet, Twin Study, Cardiometabolic Markers, Genes, Microbiome 02:20:24 Health Science Communication, DEXA; “Protein Flip” Diet; Food Patterns, Caloric Intake 02:31:29 Microbiome, Inflammation, Fiber, Tool: Low-Sugar, Fermented Food 02:45:32 Acknowledgements 02:47:55 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures
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    2 hrs and 51 mins
  • Essentials: How Hearing & Balance Enhance Focus & Learning

    Essentials: How Hearing & Balance Enhance Focus & Learning
    May 8 2025
    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore how the auditory and vestibular (balance) systems are essential for enhancing learning and improving focus. I explain how the auditory system captures sound waves and how the brain interprets these signals to make sense of the environment. I also discuss the use of white noise and binaural beats to support brain states conducive to learning, focus and relaxation. Additionally, I explain how the vestibular system helps maintain balance and examine practical tools to enhance auditory learning, cognitive performance and mood. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Huberman Lab Essentials; Hearing & Balance 00:00:55 Sponsor: AG1 00:02:55 Ears, Sound Waves, Cochlea 00:06:42 Sound & Direction, Ventriloquism Effect, Cupping Ears 00:10:09 Sponsor: Eight Sleep 00:11:45 Binaural Beats, Alertness, Calmness, Learning, Anxiety 00:16:03 Tool: White Noise & Learning 00:19:31 White Noise, Hearing Loss & Child Development 00:22:38 Sponsor: Function 00:25:26 Auditory Learning, Cocktail Party Effect, Tool: Remember New Names 00:29:31 Balance, Ears, Vestibular System 00:34:42 Improve Dynamic Balance, Tool: Improve Mood & Learning, Tilted Exercise 00:37:35 Recap & Key Takeaways Disclaimer & Disclosures
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    39 mins
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Most informative podcast I've ever listened to, I've learned more from this podcast about how to navigate my mind and its limitations than I have in all the audiobooks I've listened to in the passed 2 years.

Thanks for the great content its added so much value to my life.

Packed with knowledge.

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What a podcast! Well worth a listen, all episodes are easy to understand deep dives into the subjects.

fantastic podcast

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I found this Informative and thought provoking .

I will certainly looking back at previous episodes and listening.

Science for the lay person

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I discovered Andrew Huberman's podcast through David Sinclair and Tom Bilyeu and boy am I glad I did! It is a gold mine of uber useful information that you can apply in your day to day life to improve it. I am taking notes! I have 10 pages of it! It's probably the most info dense podcast out there. Can't thank Andrew Huberman enough for his time, and his guests' too, for the knowledge he shares which enabled me to elevate my life to new heights I didn't think possible! I like to watch him on YouTube, because he also happens to be a hottie 🔥🔥🔥

best podcast your time can buy!

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Such a privilege to be able to access this knowledge without cost. A real public service.

Can't believe this is free!

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I love this podcast, if you haven't started already... start investing in yourself now

zero cost to consumer information!

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I'm a teacher in the UK! I am revisiting these pod casts and the more I listen the more I feel it is imperative, in a relative and relevant way, that we educate our children and give them this information! it's as essential as learning to read and write...

Thank you so very much for your podcasts!

Educatoon

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We have to be thankful for people like Andrew Huberman - the information on this podcast has been a game changer for me. Not only is it utterly fascinating but it is incredibly useful too. For people like me who are interested in science and useful, practical ideas that can be implement in everyday life, but were never focused enough or academically minded enough to pursue a career in science, it creates an access point to the cutting edge of current research. He is a great presenter of the information too. I highly appreciate the effort that must go into creating such an informative podcast and can only thank Andrew Huberman for his time and effort. Many of the protocols have had a very beneficial impact on my life and have made me more positively aware of my own health and looking after it in a more concrete way. In short, I love this!

Life changer

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a must listen for anyone interested in expanding the knowledge and exploring new topics. Dr. Huberman is presenting scientific research in a way that is understandable for everyone. I especially appreciate the coherent structure and strong focus on facts.

simply fantastic

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This is such an formative, entertaining and thought provoking podcast. I just love listening to Huberman and learn so much from him and his guests.

Best podcast ever

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