Huberman Lab

This episode I discuss the science and practice of learning physical skills: what it involves at a biological level, and what to focus on...

This episode I explain the science of heating and cooling the body, a process called thermoregulation-- and how to apply that knowledge to...

This episode I describe the biology of two essential hormones we all make: cortisol and adrenaline (also called epinephrine). Cortisol and...

This episode discusses metabolism and how our thyroid hormone and growth hormone control our metabolism. I also clarify that metabolism...

This episode I discuss how hormones from our gut, liver, pancreas and brain control our appetite--and the specific tools we can use to...

In this episode, I discuss testosterone and estrogen hormones and how they impact the brain, body, and behavior after puberty. I also...

In this episode, I discuss how hormones such as testosterone and estrogen and their derivatives impact the early development of the brain...

In this episode, I discuss the biology of emotions and moods in the context of relationships. I focus on the science of how early...

This episode explains the science of motivation and drive. I describe how dopamine — a chemical we all make in our brain, underlies our...

This episode explains the brain-body connections that allow the specific foods we eat to control our moods and motivation. I discuss the...

This episode explains what stress is, and how it recruits our brain and body to react in specific ways. I describe the three main types of...

In this episode, I describe the science of how and why pain arises in the body and brain, and how we can actively control our experience of...

In this episode, I describe how to access focused learning bouts, creative states, and the underlying neural circuitry involved. I frame...

In this episode, I discuss how we can use specific types of behavior to change our brain, both for sake of learning the movements...

This episode introduces neuroplasticity—which is how our brain and nervous system learn and acquire new capabilities. I describe the...

This episode is all about the two major kinds of dreams and the sorts of learning and unlearning they are used for. I discuss...

In this episode, I discuss a simple and reliable measurement called your "temperature minimum" that you can use to rapidly adjust to new...

“Office Hours” — In this episode, I answer your most commonly asked questions about science-supported tools for accessing more alertness,...

Today's episode provides a host of information on what makes us sleepy, sleep soundly, and feel awake and alert. It covers a broad range of...

Today’s episode provides an introduction to how the nervous system works to create sensations, perceptions, emotions, thoughts and...