Huberman Lab

  • Using Deliberate Cold Exposure for Health and Performance

    I describe mechanisms by which deliberate cold exposure can enhance mental health, physical health, and performance. I detail specific protocols to safely engage in deliberate cold exposure, including minimal exposure times, time-of-day effects, determining optimal…

  • How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance | Dr. Andy Galpin

    In this episode, I discuss fundamental principles of strength and hypertrophy training and building endurance, along with the mechanisms underlying them. Joining me is Dr. Andy Galpin, Professor of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton,…

  • Controlling Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools

    I explain how to blunt sugar cravings through fundamental knowledge of how sugar is sensed, metabolized, and utilized within the body. I explain how sugar is processed through the digestive tract and nervous system and…

  • Using Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance

    I discuss the role of salt (sodium) in the nervous system and the key role that it plays in mental performance, physical performance and health. I explain how the brain senses salt levels in our…

  • How to Build, Maintain & Repair Gut Health | Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

    My guest this episode is Dr. Justin Sonnenburg, Professor of Microbiology & Immunology at Stanford University. Dr. Sonnenburg’s research focuses on how microbes in our gut impact our mental and physical health and how diet…

  • How to Enhance Your Gut Microbiome for Brain & Overall Health

    In this episode, I discuss the profound effect the gut has on the nervous system. I cover the structure and function of the gut-brain axis and the role of the gut microbiome in the brain…

  • Using Hypnosis to Enhance Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. David Spiegel

    My guest is Dr. David Spiegel MD, Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Director of the Center on Stress and Health and Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of…

  • The Science of Love, Desire and Attachment

    In this episode, I discuss the psychology and biology of desire, love and attachment. I explain how childhood attachment types are thought to inform adult attachment styles to romantic partners, and I describe some of…

  • Using Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain

    In this episode, I discuss the transformative nature of play—how it changes our feelings, thoughts and actions and indeed, how it can rewire our brain to function better in all contexts. I explain the role…

  • Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus, & Creativity

    In this episode, I discuss ways to set up your workspace to optimize productivity, focus and creativity. I discuss how to adjust light, physically arrange your work environment, and leverage body posture to enhance productivity.…

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