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Podcast · 374 episodes

Huberman Lab

by Scicomm Media · English

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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What Humans, Animals and Plants Tell Us About Consciousness | Michael PollanConsciousness—what it is, how to define it, and how it may arise from sentience/feeling rather than only from complex brain activity.28 Sep 2026 · 2 h 3 min · 43 chapters
Essentials: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Dr. Andy GalpinHow to train for strength and hypertrophy using “optimal protocols,” emphasizing health/longevity, neuromuscular aging, and practical programming rules.24 Sep 2026 · 38 min · 8 chapters
Best Tools for Gut Health & Weight Loss | Dr. Chris ThompsonThe episode explains how the digestive tract works step-by-step (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon) and how gut barrier function, gut microbiome, fiber, fermented foods, and gastrointestinal…21 Sep 2026 · 2 h 28 min · 54 chapters
Essentials: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Dr. Andy GalpinA fitness “assessment battery” to identify which of nine fitness adaptations are limiting health and performance, then prioritize training accordingly.17 Sep 2026 · 36 min · 14 chapters
The Art of True Happiness | Dr. Arthur BrooksDr. Arthur Brooks explains “true happiness” as a set of measurable building blocks rather than a fleeting emotion.14 Sep 2026 · 2 h 50 min · 63 chapters
Essentials: Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Generations | Dr. Oded RechaviHow genes and RNA could enable inheritance of “memories” or acquired traits across generations, challenging the idea that only DNA (e.g., eye color) is inherited.10 Sep 2026 · 36 min · 11 chapters
How Mitochondria Control Your Metabolism | Dr. Jared RutterMitochondria’s role in metabolism, energy allocation, and aging; how cellular metabolism differs from “calories in/calories out”; why mitochondria are inherited from mothers; and how glucose…7 Sep 2026 · 2 h 4 min · 53 chapters
Essentials: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Dr. Gina PoeHow sleep stages (N1/N2/N3 slow-wave and REM) support learning, memory consolidation, emotional regulation, and creativity; why consistent bedtimes matter; and how to optimize sleep timing and…3 Sep 2026 · 34 min · 10 chapters
How to Accelerate Learning & Improve Education | Joe LiemandtThe episode argues that education should shift from “universal access” (everyone can attend school) to “universal learning” (everyone reaches mastery).31 Aug 2026 · 2 h 34 min · 65 chapters
Essentials: Diet & Nutrition for Mental Health | Dr. Chris PalmerHow diet—especially carbohydrate restriction and ketogenic diets—may affect mental health via metabolic changes and ketones, with emphasis on treatment-resistant depression, bipolar/schizoaffective…27 Aug 2026 · 38 min · 10 chapters
How to Improve Motivation & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Masud HusainMotivation, procrastination, and apathy explained through brain circuitry linking dopamine to “motivation to act,” using a reward-vs-effort (“activation energy”) framework.24 Aug 2026 · 2 h 20 min · 39 chapters
Essentials: How to Access Your Creativity | Rick RubinHow to access creativity using “cloud”/dream-like thinking, narrow vs broad attention, emotional self-trust, and process phases (seed collecting, experimentation, crafting, finishing).20 Aug 2026 · 36 min · 17 chapters
Neuroscience of Emotions & Tools for Improving Emotion Regulation | Dr. Ralph AdolphsThe neuroscience and psychology of emotions as functional brain-body states, how they differ from reflexes, and how emotion regulation can be trained (including ice baths and longer-scale strategies…17 Aug 2026 · 2 h 10 min · 48 chapters
Essentials: How to Optimize Female Hormone Health for Vitality & Longevity | Dr. Sara GottfriedOptimizing female hormone health across the lifespan (teens to menopause) using biomarker testing, nutrition/micronutrients, stress/perceived stress reduction, microbiome support, and cardiometabolic…13 Aug 2026 · 38 min · 12 chapters
Using AI to Increase Your Intelligence & Enrich Humanity | Dr. Fei-Fei LiFei-Fei Li discusses what “intelligence” is from a neuroscience/vision perspective and how AI can enhance learning, health, and human agency rather than replace humanity.10 Aug 2026 · 2 h 8 min · 41 chapters
Essentials: Control Your Brain Chemistry for Focus, Motivation & Well-BeingHow to “control your brain chemistry” for focus, motivation, energy, relaxation, and well-being by targeting four neuromodulators: dopamine, epinephrine (adrenaline), serotonin, and acetylcholine,…6 Aug 2026 · 35 min · 7 chapters
How Your Immune System Works & How to Improve It | Dr. Max KrummelHow the immune system distinguishes self vs non-self, why it changes with aging, and how sleep, vaccines, emotions/brain states, and the thymus affect immune function.3 Aug 2026 · 2 h 28 min · 48 chapters
Essentials: How to Become Resilient, Forge Your Identity & Lead Others | Jocko WillinkDiscipline-based resilience—building identity, managing energy, leading through “mob” morale swings, and practicing detachment (step back, broaden field of view) to make better decisions.30 Jul 2026 · 37 min · 17 chapters
Your Top Health Questions AnsweredA solo Huberman Lab Q&A answering listener health questions in real time, focusing on (1) late-night pre-workout and sleep, (2) morning light exposure for circadian rhythm, (3) when…27 Jul 2026 · 1 h 44 min · 23 chapters
Essentials: Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind | Dr. Sam HarrisMeditation as a way to investigate the “self” and attention—arguing the core sense of an inner subject (“I” as a thinker/observer) is an illusion/construct.23 Jul 2026 · 41 min · 9 chapters
Accelerate Learning & Increase Cognitive Capacity | Dr. Tommy WoodHow to accelerate learning and increase “cognitive capacity” by using brain states that favor plasticity, especially during challenging practice.20 Jul 2026 · 2 h 41 min · 52 chapters
Essentials: The Science & Treatment of Bipolar DisorderBipolar disorder (including bipolar I and II), how manic episodes are diagnosed, suicide risk, and evidence-based treatments.16 Jul 2026 · 35 min · 7 chapters
How to Improve Your Memory & Cognitive Function at Any Age | Dr. Alan CastelHow memory and cognitive function work across the lifespan, and how to improve learning at any age.13 Jul 2026 · 2 h 29 min · 58 chapters
Essentials: The Science & Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Huberman Lab Essentials episode explaining OCD’s core features (intrusive obsessions and compulsions that briefly relieve anxiety but reinforce it), prevalence (about 2.5–4%), and major symptom…9 Jul 2026 · 36 min · 14 chapters