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Huberman Lab

Huberman Lab

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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 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.Copyright © 2021-2025 Scicomm Media LLC Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Science
Episodes
  • How Food Choices Shape Memory, Cognition & Cravings | Dr. Scott Kanoski

    How Food Choices Shape Memory, Cognition & Cravings | Dr. Scott Kanoski
    Oct 12 2026
    Dr. Scott Kanoski, PhD, is a Professor of Human and Evolutionary Biology and Neurobiology at the University of Southern California. We discuss how different foods impact memory and cognitive function as well as cravings. We also discuss how GLP-1 drugs work to control hunger in the brain and body, the role of the gut microbiome, and the effects of artificial and low calorie sweeteners on hunger and satiety. This episode highlights how nutrition impacts much brain health and learning capacity and how our memory impacts food choices too. Read the full episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Scott Kanoski (00:02:33) GLP-1, Natural GLP-1 Production; GLP-1 Drugs, Microdosing (00:07:06) GLP-1 Drugs & Benefits (00:10:36) Sponsor: Our Place & Helix Sleep (00:13:24) GLP-1 & Hunger Suppression, Vagus Nerve; Food Noise (00:18:39) Artificial Sweeteners & Appetite, Preclinical Studies (00:26:50) Memory & Meals; Stress; Eating & Individualization, Fasting (00:33:42) Memory Impairments, Western Diet, High Sugar, Processed Food (00:42:33) Sponsor: AG1 (00:43:46) Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease & Western Diet; Exercise (00:49:40) Vagus Nerve, Hippocampus & Memory, Hormones (00:57:10) Sugar & Fat Consumption, Memory; Engineering Food for Quality (01:04:32) GLP-1s, Nutrient Deficiency, Weight Loss & Other Effects (01:11:33) Sponsor: LMNT (01:12:54) Vagus Nerve & Hippocampus, Eating & Acetylcholine (01:21:05) Hippocampus, Memory & Food; Interoceptive Awareness & Western Diet (01:27:21) Omega-3s; Microbiome & Processed Foods (01:34:00) Microbiome, Antibiotics, C. diff Infection (01:37:23) Sponsor: Function (01:39:01) Foods to Enhance Microbiome; Rising Obesity & Highly Processed Food (01:43:39) Dopamine & Food Choice, Change Food Cravings (01:49:50) Food Addiction, Highly Processed Foods; Political Lobbying (01:56:43) Oxytocin, Reduced Food Consumption, Social Eating (02:00:11) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • Essentials: Manage Stress & Build Resilience | Dr. Elissa Epel

    Essentials: Manage Stress & Build Resilience | Dr. Elissa Epel
    Oct 8 2026
    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Elissa Epel, PhD, a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). We discuss how acute and chronic stress affect the body and brain, including their links to cellular aging and mitochondrial health. We also explain tools to reduce rumination, reframe stress as a challenge and build resilience, as well as how radical acceptance and a sense of purpose can help us navigate stressors we cannot change. Read the full episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman ROKA: https://roka.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Elissa Epel (00:00:22) Good & Bad Stress, Stress Responses (00:01:55) Rumination, Body Awareness (00:03:23) Tools: Mindset, Body & Environment (00:04:51) Acute & Chronic Stress, Energy & Recovery (00:07:44) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:09:27) Healthy Aging, Purpose & Brain Health (00:10:54) Stress Resilience, Threat vs. Challenge (00:14:40) Tool: Reframe Stress, “Stress Shields” (00:16:54) Sponsor: AG1 (00:18:30) Mitochondrial Health, Caregiving & Daily Mood (00:21:24) Chronic Stress, Tool: Radical Acceptance (00:25:19) Tool: “Drop the Rope”, Uncontrollable Stressors (00:26:48) Uncertainty, Tool: Posture & Slow Breathing (00:29:10) Sponsor: ROKA (00:30:34) Taking Action vs. Letting Go (00:32:55) Journaling, Narrative & Purpose (00:34:15) Acknowledgements Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Bringing Extinct Species Back to Life | Dr. Beth Shapiro

    Bringing Extinct Species Back to Life | Dr. Beth Shapiro
    Oct 5 2026
    Dr. Beth Shapiro, PhD, is an evolutionary biologist and Chief Science Officer at Colossal Biosciences. Her work focuses on de-extinction and wildlife conservation efforts. We discuss genetic differences among humans, and how ancient DNA and modern embryology are being used to de-extinct and protect woolly mammoths, dodo birds, and dire wolves, as well as to help conserve endangered species. We also explore the ethical implications of de-extinction and how synthetic biology can help build a more bio diverse and resilient world. Read the full episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Beth Shapiro (00:02:35) What is a Species?, Taxonomy, Bison (00:09:13) Neanderthals, Denisovans, Homo Sapiens (00:12:38) Sponsors: Joovv & Eight Sleep (00:15:27) Hybrid Ancestry, “Grolar” Bears (00:20:30) Homo Sapiens & Neanderthal Interbreeding, Genes; Denisovans (00:25:53) Neanderthal Genes, Immunity, Red Hair; Eye Color (00:30:17) De-Extinction, Species Selection, Woolly Mammoths (00:38:08) Sponsor: AG1 (00:39:21) Bird De-Extinction, Dodo; Reproduction & Genes (00:47:40) Development Biology, Woolly Mammoth, Elephants (00:54:49) Dire Wolf, Synthetic Biology, Ethics (01:03:26) De-Extinction, Ecology, Conservation, Ethics (01:09:22) Ecosystem Resilience, Thylacine; Preventing Extinction, Quolls (01:15:45) Sponsor: Function (01:17:23) Modeling Ecological Impact, Mosquitoes, Gene Drives; Panthers (01:25:50) Advisory Panels, Synthetic Biology Education (01:29:13) Genetic Selection in Humans, Human-Shaped World (01:38:25) Black-Footed Ferrets, Genetic Rescue (01:47:05) Dire Wolf; Ecological Modeling, New Technology & Public Fear (01:55:09) Artificial Wombs; Current Issues, Conservation & Red Wolf (02:01:26) Science Pioneers; Colossal Public Education (02:04:31) Beth’s Science Origin Story; Dinosaurs (02:13:42) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 16 mins
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Interesting interview technique, fascinating literature topics covered. Good variety of topics covered for everyday healthy lifestyle .

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Love these, such great bite size chunks you can give a go in your own time and every time I have found an improvement 👍
I love that it's science based and provides the explanations instead of "just do this"
10/10

Best podcasts I've ever listened to

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Very research based arguments with examples and ways to apply to yourself and thus benefit your actual life. Lots to learn that is spoken in a very active way, I would highly recommend to anyone looking to optimise their life, learn more about the brain or the best ways to learn.

Well Spoken, expert subject knowledge

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I love all things science-y about us humans.
This podcast is on par with David Sinclair’s.
Love this podcast.

I love this stuff!!!

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Andrew, thank you for what you do. I've been listening to the Huberman Lab podcast on Audible for over a year now, and it's been an absolutely delightful journey. The topics always surprise me with how relevant they feel to my life. I love his sense of humour and how he conducts interviews.

I've improved my daily routines, workouts, and supplements thanks to the actionable insights he shares. His ability to connect science to everyday choices is truly powerful.

I genuinely hope you visit Australia again soon—your audience here would love to see you!

Delightful mix of deep science and everyday wisdom

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