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.
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  • Transform Your Mental Health With Diet & Lifestyle | Dr. Chris Palmer

    Transform Your Mental Health With Diet & Lifestyle | Dr. Chris Palmer
    Mar 31 2025
    My guest is Dr. Chris Palmer, M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist and professor at Harvard Medical School. He explains how specific nutrition, exercise, supplement-based, and other factors can improve mitochondrial health and thereby provide relief from adult and childhood ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and symptoms of autism. We discuss mitochondrial biology, whether vaccines can impact inflammation and mitochondrial health, and the potential ramifications. We also review creatine, methylene blue, and urolithin A, as well as the role of B vitamins and iron in treating depression. By the end of this episode, you will understand the powerful link between metabolic health and mental health, and the lifestyle, dietary, and other factors you can leverage to help overcome common mental health challenges and disorders. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Dr. Chris Palmer 00:02:15 Integrating Metabolic, Mental & Physical Health; Childhood Trauma & Risk 00:10:46 Sponsors: Our Place & LMNT 00:13:44 Depression Causes, Molecule Model?, Neuroplasticity?; Metabolism 00:22:20 Mitochondrial Functions, Stress Response, Mental Health 00:31:09 Sponsors: AG1 & Eight Sleep 00:33:59 Mitochondrial Health & 6 Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine 00:39:38 Stimulants, Mitochondria, Dopamine; Alcohol 00:45:47 Nicotine; Substance Use, Metabolic Health & Disease 00:52:23 Children, Energy & Metabolic Function; Diseases of Aging & Mental Disorders 00:59:18 Sponsor: Function 01:01:06 Diet & Metabolism; Ultra-Processed Foods, Additives, GRAS 01:09:30 Rebellious Spirit, Ultra-Processed Foods & Food Industry Funding 01:19:14 Ketogenic Diet, Epilepsy, Schizophrenia, Bipolar 01:22:52 Ketogenic Diet, Fasting & Mitochondria; Gut Microbiome, Brain Metabolism 01:30:06 Low-Fat Diets; Tool: Occasional Fasts; Ketogenic Diet; Intermittent Fasting 01:38:40 Nutrition Research, Food Industry Lobbyists; Ultra-Processed Foods, Addiction 01:46:55 Creatine & Mitochondrial Health 01:52:34 Methylene Blue & Mitochondria; Serotonin Syndrome 02:02:58 Urolithin A, Mitochondria Function; Supplements & Appropriate Use 02:11:14 Vitamin Deficiencies, Iron Deficiency 02:16:06 Vitamin B12 & Folate Deficiency, Autoimmune Disorders 02:24:48 Mental Illness & Root Causes 02:29:02 Vaccines, Inflammation, Mitochondria, Autism 02:39:17 Neurodevelopmental Disorder Onset & Follow-Up 02:45:31 Vaccines, Autism, Future Research; Mother Obesity & Diabetes 02:51:23 Father Obesity & Autism; Poor Metabolic Health, Blood Biomarkers 02:56:44 Assessing Metabolic Health & Biomarkers; National Institutes of Health (NIH) 03:02:59 Future Directions, Bridging Mental & Physical Health 03:09:27 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures
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    3 hrs and 12 mins
  • Essentials: How to Learn Skills Faster

    Essentials: How to Learn Skills Faster
    Mar 27 2025
    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore how to improve motor skill learning and proficiency—whether for athletic performance, learning an instrument or refining any physical skill. I explain practical tools to build skills, including how to structure learning sessions to focus on repetitions, use internal feedback systems and learn from errors—key elements for accelerating progress. I also discuss strategies such as visualization, metronoming, idle time and the impact of supplements like alpha-GPC and caffeine on performance. This episode provides valuable insights for anyone looking to accelerate and optimize their motor skill development. Huberman Lab Essentials are short episodes (approximately 30 minutes) focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past Huberman Lab episodes. Essentials will be released every Thursday, and our full-length episodes will still be released every Monday. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/lmnt Mateina: https://drinkmateina.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Huberman Lab Essentials; Learning Motor Skills 00:01:10 Building New Skills, Tools: Open vs Closed Loop; Focus 00:03:58 Sponsor: LMNT 00:05:15 Skills & Realistic Expectations, Super Mario Effect 00:09:34 Tube Test & Brain, Tool: Increase Repetitions 00:12:19 Importance of Errors, Framing Effect, Neuroplasticity 00:14:39 Sponsor: AG1 00:15:43 Learning Session Protocol, Tool: Idle Time Post-Learning 00:19:44 Movement Speed, Ultra-Slow Movements 00:21:49 Skill Proficiency & Errors, Tool: Metronoming 00:24:16 Sponsor: Mateina 00:25:42 Mental Rehearsal & Limits, Tool: Visualization 00:28:24 Skill Learning & Supplements, Alpha-GPC, Caffeine 00:32:14 Recap & Key Takeaways Disclaimer & Disclosures
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    34 mins
  • How to Improve Your Teeth & Oral Microbiome for Brain & Body Health | Dr. Staci Whitman

    How to Improve Your Teeth & Oral Microbiome for Brain & Body Health | Dr. Staci Whitman
    Mar 24 2025
    My guest is Dr. Staci Whitman, DMD, a board-certified dentist for kids and adults. We discuss the critical importance of oral care and the oral microbiome for brain and bodily health. We examine the negative effects of common oral care product ingredients such as alcohol, astringents, and bleaches. We also explore the history and real impact of fluoridated drinking water on oral, bone, and systemic health. Then we discuss healthy, lesser-known solutions for bad breath, canker sores, cavities, and teeth whitening. We cover how teeth can be made to repair their own cavities and the connection between oral health and cardiovascular health, male and female fertility, dementia, and cancer. This episode goes far beyond the best approaches to brushing and flossing and will be a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their oral health and appearance at any age. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Dr. Staci Whitman 00:02:04 Oral Health & Oral Microbiome 00:05:01 Oral Healthcare Ingredients, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS); Canker Sores 00:08:45 Sponsors: Eight Sleep & BetterHelp 00:11:38 Cavities & Teeth De-/Remineralization, Fluoride 00:19:14 Cavities, Tool: Meal Frequency, Fasting 00:21:51 Sugar, “Dissolvable” Carbs & Cavities, Tools: Feed the Rainbow, Clean Diet 00:27:41 White Teeth, Bleaching, Hydroxyapatite, Mouth Breathing 00:34:34 Antibiotics, Gut & Oral Microbiome, Tool: Probiotics 00:36:20 Mouthwash, Alcohol, Astringents, Cardiovascular Risk, Bad Breath 00:39:54 Sponsors: AG1 & Joovv 00:42:21 Saliva, Dry Mouth, Salivary Analysis, Tools: Hydration; Nasal Breathing 00:47:23 Mouth vs. Nasal Breathing, Hard & Soft Tissue Issues 00:54:19 Deviated Septum, Therapies, Kids & Adults, Mouth Breathing & Sleep Disorders 01:00:42 Gum Health, Flossing; Sexual Health 01:01:50 Shifting to Nasal Breathing, Mouth Taping, Tools: 3-Minute Test, Kiss The Sky 01:05:53 Chewing Gum, Mastic Gum, Tool: Xylitol; Chewing Food, Breastfeeding 01:11:28 Sponsor: Function 01:13:15 Gum Disease, “Leaky Gums”, Cardiovascular Disease, Dementia, Cancer 01:20:05 Antibiotics, Ozone Therapy, Oil Pulling, Mold, Tool: Coconut Oil; Facial Trauma 01:28:07 Nicotine Gum & Pouches, Oral Health; Coffee, Teeth Whitening 01:34:16 Whole Foods, Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste; Tool: Testing Oral Microbiome 01:39:39 Water Fluoridation, History, Other Fluoride Sources, Neurocognitive Issues 01:54:57 Drinking Water & Fluoride, Toothpaste, Cavities 01:59:51 Sponsor: LMNT 02:01:07 Water Fluoridation & Levels 02:04:52 Oral Health & Fertility 02:07:03 Toothbrushing, Flossing, Waterpik, Tool: Toothbrushing & Meals 02:13:23 Teeth Spots & Markings, Fluorosis, Hypoplastic Enamel 02:19:10 Oral Health, Women, Pregnancy, Menopause & Burning Mouth 02:23:16 Geographic Tongue; Lip Balm; Mouth Breathing, Symmetrical Chewing 02:27:09 Tongue Tie, Chewing & Speech Function, Intervention 02:32:27 Red Light Therapy, Peptides & Exosomes 02:34:40 Mercury Fillings, Ceramic Composites, Retainers, Sealants 02:39:08 Dentists, Depression, Anxiety, Suicide; Insurance 02:45:05 Recap, Top Behavioral Tools for Oral Health, Tongue Scrapping 02:52:10 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures
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    2 hrs and 55 mins

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Great content with impecable delivery. Andrew makes me impatient to hear the next episode.

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So interesting!

This isn't a podcast I'd normally listen to, but I'm finding it fascinating. I started listening in order to improve my sleep, but it's continued to be my go to podcast when I'm driving to the mountains to ski.

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Amazing

What a inspiring journey this conversation was for me Tony is a real hero and it is awesome to learn more about his life and processes that continue to lead to such fulfillment and joy for so many
Thank you 😊 🙏

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How can one purchase this genius's amazing works.

I wish to purchase all Dr Huberman's work.
I wish to download all Dr Huberman's podcasts onto my iPad and share them with my grandchildren.
Can Dr Huberman do this for his followers please.
With sincere thanks,
Yvonne Gutsche

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Legs: hormonal and metabolism

Could you, in one of your next episodes, go into more depth on how legs set a good process of hormonal release and metabolism for the weak? Big leg day advocate!

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Solid introduction to small changes making impact

The language was a bit medically 'heavy' at times, but got a lot out of it. I'll be requesting a hormone panel from my physician and have already ordered Dr. Gottfried's book discussing horomone balance.

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fantastic

I've listened twice! I'll do it one more time but I'll take notes to retain the information

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Hungry for more

For the first time, I eagerly anticipate Mondays, when I know a new podcast is coming out. I drive a lot for work, and Andrew is my go-to for my journeys. I love nerding out on the science, but also receiving useful information to improve my life. thank you

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Best podcast

Thank you. These episodes are amazing. Well researched and well presented. Appreciate all the efforts gone into offering us such great information.

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Andrew Huberman - Nobel Peace Prize in Medicine

This catchy title for my review is untrue, but not too far off the mark. Andrew Huberman presents the perfect level of detail on ALL the most pressing subjects in modern living. Sleep, exercise, diet, hormones, brain chemistry - every topic you could want to know more about. Andrew dishes it all up in a humorous, straightforward way with a nice mix of scientific and lay terminology. The broadcast provides highly entertaining insight into complex bodily interactions that includes actionable steps for optimal outcomes. Thank you for creating it and having the endurance to create 100+ free episodes. The uber-qualified guests on the show are fascinating, as well!

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