How Love Really Works
Psychologist Paul Eastwick reveals why stated romantic preferences and 'mate value' models fail to predict real-world attraction, explaining that compatibility…
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Access the Sublime & Live Your Best Life | Robert Greene
Author Robert Greene joins Andrew Huberman to discuss his book 'The Law of the Sublime' and explain how individuals can access transcendent experiences in day-…
The Story of Stories
Psychologist Tania Lombrozo discusses the cognitive science behind human explanations, revealing how our instinct to construct narratives aids learning but can…
Essentials: How Smells Influence Our Hormones, Health & Behavior | Dr. Noam Sobel
Neurobiologist Dr. Noam Sobel discusses the biological mechanisms of human olfaction and how body odors and chemosignals subconsciously shape human behavior, f…
Unlocking Persistent Motivation & Extreme Resilience | Ross Edgley
Ultra-endurance athlete Ross Edgley joins neurobiologist Andrew Huberman to discuss the psychological and neurobiological mechanisms behind extreme physical fe…
Do You Have Trouble Sleeping?
Sleep researcher Chris Barnes explains how chronic sleep deprivation impairs cognitive decision-making, fuels unethical conduct, and contributes to industrial…
What Makes Great Leaders & How to Live an Extraordinary Life | Dr. Jared Diamond
Andrew Huberman interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning polymath Dr. Jared Diamond about the empirical realities of leadership across politics, religion, sports, and…
Essentials: Developing a Rational Approach to Supplementation for Health & Performance
Andrew Huberman presents a structured, scientific framework for navigating nutritional supplementation across health, sleep, hormone optimization, and cognitiv…
Essentials: Neuralink & Technologies to Enhance Human Brains | Dr. Matt MacDougall
Andrew Huberman speaks with Dr. Matthew MacDougall, head neurosurgeon at Neuralink, about how surgical robotics and brain-machine interfaces can restore autono…
How Food Choices Shape Memory, Cognition & Cravings | Dr. Scott Kanoski
Dr. Scott Kanoski joins Andrew Huberman to discuss how dietary choices, gut signaling, and metabolic hormones shape memory and appetite. They explore the neuro…
Why Am I Unhappy?
Shankar Vedantam speaks with psychologist George Loewenstein about the internal psychological mechanisms that undermine human happiness, including hedonic adap…
Essentials: Manage Stress & Build Resilience | Dr. Elissa Epel
In this episode, Andrew Huberman sits down with Dr. Elissa Epel, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UCSF, to explore how acute and chronic stre…
When Bad Things Happen to Good People
Historian Kate Bowler reflects on her stage IV cancer diagnosis, exploring the psychological discomfort society experiences when faced with unexplainable suffe…
Bringing Extinct Species Back to Life | Dr. Beth Shapiro
Dr. Beth Shapiro, Chief Science Officer at Colossal Biosciences and evolutionary biologist, joins Andrew Huberman to discuss the science and ethics of de-extin…
What Humans, Animals and Plants Tell Us About Consciousness | Michael Pollan
Author and journalist Michael Pollan joins Dr. Andrew Huberman to explore the nature of consciousness, sentience in plants, and how somatic feelings from the b…
How to Make a Difference: Part 2
Psychologist Martin Seligman joins Shankar Vedantam to explore the psychology of human agency and how optimism, efficacy, and imagination can be cultivated. Th…
Tools to Improve Your Focus & Concentration | Huberman Lab Essentials
Andrew Huberman breaks down the biological and neurological mechanisms underpinning focus and concentration, presenting a mental model based on epinephrine, ac…
Essentials: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Dr. Andy Galpin
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Andy Galpin explore the physiological distinctions between strength, power, and hypertrophy, explaining why resistance training is crit…
Essentials: Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Generations | Dr. Oded Rechavi
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Oded Rechavi explore the mechanisms of genetic and epigenetic inheritance, examining how information flows from DNA to RNA and proteins…
Blowing Up Your Life
Shankar Vedantam explores how sudden life disruptions and flashes of insight reshape human decision-making and career trajectories. Psychologist Anthony Klotz…
How Mitochondria Control Your Metabolism | Dr. Jared Rutter
Dr. Jared Rutter, a professor of biochemistry and HHMI investigator, joins Andrew Huberman to explain the nuanced biology of cellular metabolism and mitochondr…
How to Accelerate Learning & Improve Education | Joe Liemandt
Joe Liemandt, principal of Alpha School, joins Dr. Andrew Huberman to explain how individualized AI-assisted learning and high-standard mentorship enable K-12…
Essentials: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Dr. Gina Poe
Neurobiologist Dr. Gina Poe joins Andrew Huberman to break down the neurobiological architecture of sleep, including slow-wave sleep, stage 2 sleep spindles, a…
How to Improve Motivation & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Masud Husain
Dr. Masud Husain joins Andrew Huberman to discuss the neurobiology of motivation, apathy, and effort-reward calculations in the brain. They explore how dopamin…
Essentials: Diet & Nutrition for Mental Health | Dr. Chris Palmer
Dr. Chris Palmer discusses the metabolic origins of psychiatric disorders and explains how nutritional interventions like carbohydrate restriction and ketogeni…
Neuroscience of Emotions & Tools for Improving Emotion Regulation| Dr. Ralph Adolphs
This episode features Dr. Ralph Adolphs and Andrew Huberman discussing the neurobiology of emotions. They explore a functional definition of emotions, highligh…
Essentials: How to Access Your Creativity | Rick Rubin
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, Andrew Huberman sits down with legendary music producer and author Rick Rubin to explore the nature of creativity, art…
Essentials: How to Optimize Female Hormone Health for Vitality & Longevity | Dr. Sara Gottfried
Dr. Sara Gottfried provides a comprehensive guide to optimizing female hormone health, detailing essential biomarkers and testing protocols across different li…
How Your Immune System Works & How to Improve It | Dr. Max Krummel
This episode features Dr. Max Krummel discussing the evolution of immunology, moving beyond the 'foreign vs. self' paradigm to explore the immune system's dive…
Control Your Brain Chemistry for Focus, Motivation & Well-Being | Huberman Lab Essentials
This episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, hosted by Andrew Huberman, delves into controlling brain chemistry for optimal mental and physical performance. Huberm…
Essentials: How to Become Resilient, Forge Your Identity & Lead Others | Jocko Willink
Andrew Huberman and Jocko Willink discuss discipline, resilience, and leadership. Willink shares insights on how the military provided a 'blank slate' for iden…
Your Top Health Questions Answered
Andrew Huberman hosts a solo Q&A episode, addressing diverse listener questions with science-backed strategies. Topics range from optimizing late-night workout…
Essentials: Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind | Dr. Sam Harris
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, Dr. Sam Harris discusses the nature of consciousness and the self, arguing that the self is an illusion that can be tr…
Accelerate Learning & Increase Cognitive Capacity | Dr. Tommy Wood
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Tommy Wood delve into neuroplasticity, exploring how the brain changes throughout life and practical strategies to enhance learning and…
The Science & Treatment of Bipolar Disorder | Huberman Lab Essentials
Andrew Huberman discusses the science and treatment of bipolar disorder, including its diagnostic criteria, historical discovery of lithium as a treatment, var…
How to Improve Your Memory & Cognitive Function at Any Age | Dr. Alan Castel
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Alan Castel discuss the reconstructive nature of memory and effective learning strategies, emphasizing the role of mistakes and active…
The Science & Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | Huberman Lab Essentials
Andrew Huberman discusses the intricate nature of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), detailing its symptoms, prevalence, and underlying neural circuitry. He…
Raising a Dog & Mastering Calm Assertive Energy | Cesar Millan
Andrew Huberman hosts dog trainer Cesar Millan, who shares his philosophy on dog ownership centered on understanding canine instincts over human projections. T…
Essentials: Tools for Hormone Optimization in Males | Dr. Kyle Gillett
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Kyle Gillett discuss a comprehensive approach to male hormone optimization, covering foundational lifestyle pillars, essential bloodwor…
Movement Practice to Strengthen Your Mind-Body Connection | Ido Portal
Andrew Huberman interviews Ido Portal about his "movement culture" philosophy, focusing on the mind-body connection. They delve into topics like distinguishing…
Science of Attraction, Compatibility & Romance | Dr. Paul Eastwick
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Paul Eastwick explore the science of attraction, compatibility, and romance, challenging many common dating stereotypes and evolutionar…
Essentials: The Science of Eating for Health, Fat Loss & Lean Muscle | Dr. Layne Norton
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Layne Norton delve into the intricate science of nutrition for health, fat loss, and muscle gain. They discuss the true complexity of e…
Improve Flexibility with Research-Supported Stretching Protocols | Huberman Lab Essentials
Andrew Huberman explores the neuroscientific basis of flexibility, detailing how the nervous system controls muscle stretch and contraction. He then provides a…
The Mental Frame & Specific Daily Actions to Succeed | Andy Stumpf
Andrew Huberman and Andy Stumpf delve into practical tools for mental resilience and daily success, including Stumpf's 'Influence vs. Concern' matrix and the '…
Essentials: Sleep Toolkit for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing
Andrew Huberman presents a comprehensive toolkit for optimizing sleep and wakefulness, detailing specific behavioral, environmental, and supplemental strategie…
Eating for Better Sleep & Foods that Improve Metabolic Health | Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge discuss the bidirectional relationship between sleep and food, exploring how sleep deprivation impacts hunger and…
Essentials: Psychedelics & Neurostimulation for Brain Rewiring | Dr. Nolan Williams
Dr. Nolan Williams joins Andrew Huberman to discuss depression as a global health crisis and the evolving landscape of its treatment. They delve into neurostim…
Peptides: The Science, Uses & Safety | Dr. Abud Bakri
This episode features Andrew Huberman and Dr. Abud Bakri, an internal medicine physician, in a masterclass discussion on peptides. They explore various categor…
The Science & Process of Healing from Grief | Huberman Lab Essentials
Andrew Huberman delves into the neuroscience and psychology of grief, explaining how the brain maps relationships in three dimensions: space, time, and closene…
Build Muscle, Great Posture & Resilience to Injury | Jeff Cavaliere
Andrew Huberman and Jeff Cavaliere discuss how "small" but crucial training elements contribute to long-term health, injury prevention, and overall athletic lo…
Understanding & Controlling Aggression | Huberman Lab Essentials
Andrew Huberman discusses the biological underpinnings of aggression, differentiating between types like reactive and proactive aggression and dispelling commo…
Master Self Control & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Kentaro Fujita
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Kentaro Fujita discuss the science of self-control and motivation. They delve into the famous Marshmallow Test, exploring its validity…
Tools to Bolster Your Mental Health & Confidence | Dr. Paul Conti
In this episode, Andrew Huberman and Dr. Paul Conti discuss practical tools for building mental health and confidence, emphasizing Dr. Conti's "What's Going Ri…
Essentials: Compulsive Behaviors & Deep Brain Stimulation | Dr. Casey Halpern
Andrew Huberman speaks with neurosurgeon Dr. Casey Halpern about advanced treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders. They delve into Deep Brain Sti…
Control Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools | Huberman Lab Essentials
Andrew Huberman discusses the intricate neural and hormonal mechanisms that regulate our sugar intake and cravings, differentiating the metabolic pathways of g…
Male Roles, Obligations and Options for Building a Fulfilling Life | Scott Galloway
Andrew Huberman and Scott Galloway discuss the challenges and opportunities facing men in 2026, exploring themes of masculinity, the impact of big tech on yout…
Essentials: The Neuroscience of Speech, Language & Music | Dr. Erich Jarvis
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Erich Jarvis delve into the neuroscience of speech, language, and music, discussing the evolutionary origins of vocal learning and the…
How to Better Regulate Your Emotions | Dr. Marc Brackett
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Marc Brackett discuss the science of emotion regulation, emphasizing that it's about wisely managing feelings to achieve life goals rat…
Cultivating Awe & Emotional Connection in Daily Life | Dr. Dacher Keltner
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Dacher Keltner discuss the science of awe, its definition, measurement, and profound impact on mental and physical health. They explore…