
Huberman Lab
Scicomm Media
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.
Categories: Health
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My guest is Michael Easter, a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and best-selling author. We discuss how particular daily life choices undermine our level of joy, our sense of purpose, our physical and our mental health and the daily, weekly, monthly and yearly steps we can all take to vastly increase our level of motivation, gratitude and overall life satisfaction. We discuss how effortful foraging for information, undistracted reflection and physical exercise are ways to ‘invest’ and therefore grow our levels of dopamine, energy and motivation, whereas low-friction activities are specifically designed to hijack or diminish them. We also discuss dopamine reward circuitry in the context of how to build and reset one’s energy levels and create a deeper sense of purpose in work, creative pursuits and relationships. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Maui Nui: https://mauinuivenison.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman Mateina: https://drinkmateina.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Michael Easter 00:02:14 Discomforts, Modern vs Ancient Life 00:07:35 Sponsors: Maui Nui & Helix Sleep 00:10:17 Modern Problems, Exercise, Trail vs Treadmill Running, Optic Flow, Hunting 00:20:01 Risk & Rewards, Intellectual vs Experiential Understanding 00:23:39 Modern Luxuries, First-World Problems, Gratitude, Tool: Volunteer 00:34:33 Rites of Passage, Tool: Challenge, Narrative & Purpose; Embracing Discomfort 00:40:43 Sponsors: AG1 & Mateina 00:43:33 Choice, 2% Study, Silence, Tools: Do Slightly Harder Things; Notice Resistance 00:54:05 Cognitive Challenges, Walking, Screens, Tool: Sitting with Boredom 01:01:53 Capturing Ideas, Attractor States, Tool: Being in Nature 01:06:50 2% Rule, Rites of Passage, Tool: Misogi Challenge 01:14:12 Phones, Sharing with Others, Social Media, Tool: Reflection vs Screen Time 01:23:23 Dopamine, Spending vs Investing, Guilt 01:29:48 Sponsor: Function 01:31:35 Relaxation, Shared Identities & Community, Music, Tool: In-Person Meeting 01:38:58 Loss of Gathering Places, Internet & Distorted Views, Hitchhiking 01:45:06 Misogi & Entry Points; Daily Schedule, Caffeine Intake 01:54:37 Optimal Circadian Schedule, Work Bouts, Exercise 01:59:12 Outdoor Adventures, Backpacking & Nutrition 02:04:57 Camping & Sleeping, Nature, Three-Day Effect 02:10:10 Sea Squirts; Misogi Adventures & Cognitive Vigor, Writing, Happiness 02:17:55 Effort & Rewards, Addiction, Dopamine, Catecholamines 02:22:36 Humans, Running & Carrying Weight, Fat Loss, Tool: How to Start Rucking 02:32:32 Physical/Cognitive Pursuits & Resistance; Creative “Magic” & Foraging 02:39:27 Motivation; Slot Machines, Loss Disguised as a Win, Speed 02:46:06 Gambling, Dopamine, Addiction 02:50:29 Tool: Avoid Frictionless Foraging; Sports Betting, Speed; Junk Food, Three V’s 02:56:22 Conveniences, Technology; Upcoming Book, Satisfaction 03:02:57 Substack Links, Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previous episodes
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315 - How to Grow From Doing Hard Things | Michael Easter Mon, 16 Jun 2025
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314 - Essentials: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep Thu, 12 Jun 2025
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313 - Improving Science & Restoring Trust in Public Health | Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Mon, 09 Jun 2025
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312 - Essentials: Improving Health With Stronger Brain-Body Connection Thu, 05 Jun 2025
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311 - Healing From Grief & Loss | Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor Mon, 02 Jun 2025
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310 - Essentials: Machines, Creativity & Love | Dr. Lex Fridman Thu, 29 May 2025
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309 - Behaviors That Alter Your Genes to Improve Your Health & Performance | Dr. Melissa Ilardo Mon, 26 May 2025
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308 - Essentials: Maximize Productivity, Physical & Mental Health With Daily Tools Thu, 22 May 2025
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307 - The Science & Art of Comedy & Creativity | Tom Segura Mon, 19 May 2025
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306 - Essentials: Understanding & Healing the Mind | Dr. Karl Deisseroth Thu, 15 May 2025
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305 - How Different Diets Impact Your Health | Dr. Christopher Gardner Mon, 12 May 2025
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304 - Essentials: How Hearing & Balance Enhance Focus & Learning Thu, 08 May 2025
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303 - Contracts of Love & Money That Make or Break Relationships | James Sexton Mon, 05 May 2025
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302 - Essentials: How Smell, Taste & Pheromones Shape Behavior Thu, 01 May 2025
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301 - What Pets Actually Want & Need | Dr. Karolina Westlund Mon, 28 Apr 2025
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300 - AMA #19: Collagen vs. Whey Protein, Creatine, Smelling Salts, Stimulants & More Fri, 25 Apr 2025
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299 - Essentials: Protocols to Improve Vision & Eyesight Thu, 24 Apr 2025
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298 - Tools for Overcoming Substance & Behavioral Addictions | Ryan Soave Mon, 21 Apr 2025
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297 - Essentials: How to Build Endurance Thu, 17 Apr 2025
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296 - How to Improve Your Vitality & Heal From Disease | Dr. Mark Hyman Mon, 14 Apr 2025
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295 - Essentials: Build Muscle Size, Increase Strength & Improve Recovery Thu, 10 Apr 2025
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294 - How to Find & Be a Great Romantic Partner | Lori Gottlieb Mon, 07 Apr 2025
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293 - Essentials: Lose Fat With Science-Based Tools Thu, 03 Apr 2025
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292 - Transform Your Mental Health With Diet & Lifestyle | Dr. Chris Palmer Mon, 31 Mar 2025
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291 - Essentials: How to Learn Skills Faster Thu, 27 Mar 2025
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290 - How to Improve Your Teeth & Oral Microbiome for Brain & Body Health | Dr. Staci Whitman Mon, 24 Mar 2025
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289 - Essentials: Supercharge Exercise Performance & Recovery with Cooling Thu, 20 Mar 2025
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288 - How to Increase Your Speed, Mobility & Longevity with Plyometrics & Sprinting | Stuart McMillan Mon, 17 Mar 2025
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287 - Essentials: Boost Your Energy & Immune System with Cortisol & Adrenaline Thu, 13 Mar 2025
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286 - Improve Focus with Behavioral Tools & Medication for ADHD | Dr. John Kruse Mon, 10 Mar 2025
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285 - Essentials: How to Control Your Metabolism by Thyroid & Growth Hormone Thu, 06 Mar 2025
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284 - How to Achieve Inner Peace & Healing | Dr. Richard Schwartz Mon, 03 Mar 2025
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283 - Essentials: How to Control Hunger, Eating & Satiety Thu, 27 Feb 2025
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282 - How to Enhance Your Immune System | Dr. Roger Seheult Mon, 24 Feb 2025
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281 - Essentials: How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen Thu, 20 Feb 2025
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280 - How to Make Better Decisions | Dr. Michael Platt Mon, 17 Feb 2025
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279 - Essentials: How Hormones Shape Sexual Development Thu, 13 Feb 2025
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278 - The Correct Way to Build Strength, Endurance & Flexibility at Any Age | Pavel Tsatsouline Mon, 10 Feb 2025
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277 - Essentials: The Science of Emotions & Relationships Thu, 06 Feb 2025
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276 - Using Your Mind to Control Your Physical Health & Longevity | Dr. Ellen Langer Mon, 03 Feb 2025
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275 - Essentials: How to Increase Motivation & Drive Thu, 30 Jan 2025
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274 - The Art of Learning & Living Life | Josh Waitzkin Mon, 27 Jan 2025
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273 - Essentials: How Foods & Nutrients Control Our Moods Thu, 23 Jan 2025
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272 - Charting the Architecture of the Universe & Human Life | Dr. Brian Keating Mon, 20 Jan 2025
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271 - Essentials: Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety Thu, 16 Jan 2025
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270 - Overcoming Guilt & Building Tenacity in Kids & Adults | Dr. Becky Kennedy Mon, 13 Jan 2025
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269 - Essentials: Control Pain & Heal Faster With Your Brain Thu, 09 Jan 2025
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268 - How to Use Exercise to Improve Your Brain’s Health, Longevity & Performance Mon, 06 Jan 2025
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267 - Essentials: Optimize Your Learning & Creativity With Science-Based Tools Thu, 02 Jan 2025
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266 - How to Best Guide Your Life Decisions & Path | Dr. Jordan Peterson Mon, 30 Dec 2024