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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 ... more

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how the neurochemicals epinephrine, acetylcholine and dopamine contribute to focus and concentration. I discuss tools for improving attention, including sleep, sound, structured work sessions, nutrit... more

Michael Pollan is a renowned author, journalist and professor at UC Berkeley. He is best known for his influential works on how humans and plants have shaped each other at the level of food, medicine, health, and culture. In this episode we discuss c... more

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I revisit episode 2 of my six-part guest series with Dr. Andy Galpin, PhD, an exercise scientist and expert in human performance. We discuss how strength and muscle growth (hypertrophy) differ and why resistan... more

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Dr. Chris Thompson, MD, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Chief of Interventional Gastroenterology at Mass General Brigham in Boston, and Co-Director of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness, is a world-renowned expert on gastr... more

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Chris Thompson
Professor of Medicine; Chief of Interventional Gastroenterology
Harvard Medical School / Mass General Brigham
Episode: Best Tools for Gut Health & Weight Loss | Dr. Chris Thompson
Andy Galpin
Dr. Andy Galpin, guest expert on physical training and optimizing outcomes
Professor of [unspecified institution in transcript]
Episode: Essentials: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Dr. Andy Galpin
Arthur Brooks
Professor at Vanderbilt University and Senior Fellow at the Harvard Business School
Vanderbilt University; Harvard Business School
Episode: The Art of True Happiness | Dr. Arthur Brooks
Oded Rechavi
Guest, lab researcher discussing inheritance and RNA-based mechanisms
Tel Aviv University (as context from discussion)
Episode: Essentials: Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Generations | Dr. Oded Rechavi
Jared Rutter
Professor of Biochemistry, expert on mitochondria and metabolism
University of Utah; Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Episode: How Mitochondria Control Your Metabolism | Dr. Jared Rutter
Gina Poe
Sleep researcher and neuroscientist
Sleep and memory research
Episode: Essentials: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Dr. Gina Poe
Joe Liemandt
Principal of Alpha School; founder behind Alpha School's education model
Alpha School
Episode: How to Accelerate Learning & Improve Education | Joe Liemandt
Dr. Chris Palmer
Psychiatrist with a focus on nutrition and mental health
Harvard-affiliated clinical work; metabolic health
Episode: Essentials: Diet & Nutrition for Mental Health | Dr. Chris Palmer
Masud Husain
Neurologist and neuroscientist
Oxford University
Episode: How to Improve Motivation & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Masud Husain

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Andrew Huberman
Host of the show, neuroscientist and professor at Stanford School of Medicine.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 180k ratings
  • Dissapointed

    Seems to be pushing psychedelics as if one size fits all. In a world of mental illness and people on psych meds One should also give a word of caution

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    gingerjourneylife
    United States2 days ago
  • Fascinating podcast, insightful guests, great interview style

    I have been listening to this podcast for a couple of years now, and I can honestly state that I’ve never found one that is boring or a waste of my time. And my time is at high demand, so I’m very picky about that.

    I have a background in science and health, and Huberman finds an excellent balance between just enough science and not too much that it overwhelms the audience. He talks to us the way I talked to my patients.

    Huberman’s stated goal is to educate and make accepted and cutting-edge ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AS_253
    United States2 days ago
  • Music to my ears!

    I enjoy just about everything he talks about (including his dog)!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    よんなーよんな
    Japan3 days ago
  • Flow

    Huberman has so many great thoughts. But like most teachers, he just loves to lecture. This is not your typical interview podcast. It’s Chris Farley meets Stanford professor. “Hey Rick Rubin, did you ever feel as if you were forcing the creative process like for example that time when I stared at a blank page for weeks and then adopted ideas of this Germans thought leader about how to unlock your deepest thoughts while addressing latent depression? That was awesome.”

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    PSPAryeh
    United States3 days ago
  • Let the guests talk

    Great subjects and guests. Host talks to much.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    myap2l2enickname
    United States9 days ago

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Content is diverse and impactful, though sponsorships can feel heavy at times.
Host occasionally interrupts guests, which some listeners find off-putting.
Shows strong scientific grounding and practical guidance.
Some episodes spark passionate reactions; audience debates on controversial topics.
Clean, accessible science with real-world takeaways for health and performance.

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Essentials: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Dr. Andy Galpin
Q: How should I or anyone assess their overall fitness level for health and performance?
Focus on a comprehensive battery that covers the nine adaptations, starting with movement skill and basic strength tests, then adding hypertrophy, endurance, and VO2 max measures, while keeping safety in mind and using simple, scalable tests like grip strength, a few bodyweight movements, and practical aerobic/anaerobic challenges.
The Art of True Happiness | Dr. Arthur Brooks
Q: Let's drill into enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning. Could you put some contour on each and relate them back to unhappiness?
Enjoyment relates to moral aspiration and integrating pleasure with social meaning; satisfaction comes from accomplishment after effort; meaning is the overarching purpose that makes life coherent. Together they form a balanced approach to happiness that acknowledges unhappiness as a natural part of growth.
Essentials: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Dr. Gina Poe
Q: How do sleep and the Locus Coeruleus relate to learning and emotion, and what can be done to optimize this system before sleep?
Norepinephrine from the Locus Coeruleus is suppressed during REM to allow emotional memories to be integrated without reactivating full arousal, and calming the sympathetic system before sleep through deep breathing or relaxation can enhance sleep's learning and emotional processing benefits.
Essentials: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Dr. Gina Poe
Q: What happens to memory during sleep, and how do spindles and hippocampus-to-cortex transfer contribute to learning?
Early sleep supports hippocampal processing while slow waves clean up misfolded proteins; spindles couple with P-waves to promote plasticity in distal dendrites, enabling hippocampus-to-cortex consolidation and the integration of new information into existing schemas.
Essentials: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Dr. Gina Poe
Q: To start things off, could you describe sleep and its phases in the context of what would a perfect night's sleep look like?
Sleep comprises non-REM and REM stages with distinct brain activity; a good night includes multiple 90-minute cycles featuring deep slow-wave sleep early in the night for growth hormone release and protein synthesis, followed by REM-rich late-night cycles that support memory consolidation and creative processing.

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A science-forward show exploring how the brain governs health, performance, mood, and behavior through practical neuroscience. Episodes typically unpack mechanisms behind sleep, circadian biology, stress, cognition, learning, and aging, then translate that science into actionable routines, supplements, and lifestyle tweaks for everyday life. Notable strengths include rigorous, evidence-based discussions with leading researchers and clinicians, a focus on real-world application, and a willingness to cover controversial or frontier topics in a measured way. The format often blends deep technical explanations with approachable demonstrations and sponsor-supported toolkits, which can be especially valuable for listeners seeking measurable impro... more

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Recent guests on Huberman Lab include:

1. Chris Thompson
2. Andy Galpin
3. Arthur Brooks
4. Oded Rechavi
5. Jared Rutter
6. Gina Poe
7. Joe Liemandt
8. Dr. Chris Palmer

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