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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
  • Essentials: How to Optimize Your Hormones for Health & Vitality | Dr. Kyle Gillett
    Dec 25 2025
    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Kyle Gillett, MD, a dual board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine and an expert in optimizing hormone levels to improve overall health. We explain how to improve hormone levels across the lifespan in both men and women using behavioral, nutritional and exercise-based tools. We also discuss common clinical topics, including hormone testing, PCOS, hair loss, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and peptides, focusing on potential benefits, tradeoffs and risks. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Maui Nui: https://mauinuivenison.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Kyle Gillett (00:00:36) Hormone Health; Women vs Men, Tool: Hormone Testing (00:02:35) Tool: Big 6 Lifestyle Pillars to Optimize Hormone Health (00:04:32) Sponsor: AG1 (00:06:17) Diet, Individualization; Bloodwork & Frequency (00:07:20) Exercise, Zone 2 Cardio; Caloric Restriction (00:08:36) Intermittent Fasting, Growth Hormone, IGF-1 (00:11:05) Hormones & Sleep, Growth Hormone, Menopause, Andropause, TRT (00:13:28) Testosterone & Women, SHGB (00:15:19) Sponsor: Maui Nui (00:16:34) Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), Androgens; Turmeric & Black Pepper; Hair Loss (00:19:47) Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Symptoms, Metformin, Inositol (00:23:13) Cannabis, Alcohol, Testosterone (00:24:48) Males & Testosterone, TRT, Prostate Cancer (00:26:04) Prolactin, Dopamine "Wave Pool", Tool: Casein & Gluten (00:27:23) Sponsor: Function (00:29:03) Social Relationships & Hormones, Tool: Planning for Crisis (00:31:02) Peptides, Growth Hormone & Risk; BPC 157, Sourcing & LPS (00:36:42) Melanotan, Uses & Risks (00:38:45) Spiritual Health, Interdisciplinary Health Integration (00:41:23) Caffeine & Hormones, Sleep; Acknowledgements Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Transform Pain & Trauma Into Creative Expression | David Choe
    Dec 22 2025
    David Choe is a world-renowned artist, writer, podcaster and TV host. He tells how as a child, he was made to believe he was destined for greatness but also that he was a complete disgrace, leading him to channel his energy—including deep shame—into art that brought him global recognition. He shares about his addictions that put him on a decades-long cycle of extreme highs and lows and that forced him to eventually acknowledge and heal the childhood trauma he was battling inside. David shows up with raw, authentic presence to show us how we can transmute pain and shame into our best creative work and, more importantly, how complete vulnerability, especially about our hardest experiences, is the ultimate tool for forgiveness and self-acceptance. He also tells us the actual story about early Facebook, Pee-wee Herman and Santa Claus. Note: This conversation includes topics and language that may not be suitable for younger audiences. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Mateina: https://drinkmateina.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 David Choe 00:03:10 Drawing, Black & Colors, Death 00:12:54 Telepathy, South Bay 00:17:52 Sponsors: Eight Sleep & LMNT 00:20:40 Childhood, Podcasts, Mundane Moments & Artist Life 00:28:45 Mother, Beliefs, Religion, Artistic Ability, Childhood 00:33:27 Gambling, Transformation; Immigrant, Disgrace 00:40:10 Street Art, Graffiti, Creativity; Paintings, Payment; Sports 00:52:08 Sponsor: AG1 00:53:30 Santa, Belief; Journal, Vulnerability; Heart Break, Art 01:00:16 Facebook, Graffiti; Theft, Gambling 01:10:57 Adapting, Creativity 01:17:16 Album Cover, Art & Payment 01:23:40 Sponsor: Function 01:25:28 Immigrant & Belonging, Academics, Learning Art, Marvel Comics, Shame 01:35:11 Shame, Gambling Addiction, Stress 01:43:05 Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Shame, Addiction 01:51:52 Early Career, Pornography, Author 02:01:20 Graffiti, Disappointment, Rejection; Early Magazines 02:08:26 Sponsor: Mateina 02:09:27 Pornography, Co-Dependence; Movie Set 02:18:00 Pride & Family, Vice; Pokémon 02:26:44 Podcast, Workaholism, Shame, Reality; Anthony Bourdain, Channing Tatum 02:38:54 Writing, Career Success, Workaholism, Vice, News, Self-Sabotage, Heart Attack 02:52:21 Growth & Pain, Sizzler; David Arquette 02:58:40 Rehab, God, Purpose, Parents & Disappointment, The Choe Show, Pee-Wee Herman 03:05:53 Gratitude, Korean Immigrant, Self-Reflection, Brokenness 03:14:37 Emotion, Saying No, Suicide; Vacation & Workaholism, Art 03:25:23 Legacy; Vacation, Work; Authenticity 03:31:15 Surviving & Thriving, Suicide, Addiction, Play the Tape Out, Fun, Feeling Enough 03:44:43 Hope & Faith, Electronics, Santa Claus 03:51:23 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 54 mins
  • Essentials: How to Set & Achieve Goals
    Dec 18 2025
    In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how to use science-based tools to better set and achieve goals. I discuss the neuroscience of goal pursuit and how dopamine and visual attention shape motivation and effort. I explain whether visualizing success or failure better supports goal pursuit, how to choose goals at the right level of difficulty and evaluate progress. I also share a short “space-time bridging” protocol that helps train long-range, goal-directed behavior. These tools will help you stay motivated and reach goals more effectively. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Goal Setting (00:00:23) Brain & Goal Pursuit (00:03:32) Goal Value, Action Steps (00:05:49) Sponsor: David (00:07:07) Peripersonal vs Extrapersonal Space (00:08:34) Tool: Visual Focus & Pursuing Goals (00:13:04) Visualization & Goal Pursuit, Tool: Visualize Failure (00:15:25) Sponsor: AG1 (00:16:48) Tool: Goal Setting & Difficulty Level (00:18:27) Dopamine & Goal Pursuit, Reward Prediction Error, Tool: Weekly Goal Assessment (00:23:39) Dopamine & Vision; Importance of Behavioral Tools (00:25:37) Recap of Tools for Goal Setting & Pursuit (00:26:49) Sponsor: LMNT (00:28:21) Goal Pursuit, Time; Tool: Space-Time Bridging (00:35:49) Recap, Key Takeaways Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
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great. there are so many useful nuggets of information, all presented at the perfect pace.

so helpful

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very informative and engaging. as always Huberman asks great questions. learned a lot about causes and potential medication

another great podcast from Huberman

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Fantastic and in-depth episodes delving into science and breaking it down for the layman to appreciate and be inspired towards scientific thinking. I haven’t found a podcast I’ve enjoyed as much as I’ve enjoyed Huberman Lab and it’s truly inspiring content.

Incredible

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Practical tips and advice that are mostly free.
One of the best podcasts for a healthier mind and body.

Really Helpful

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Incredible human, thank you Andrew. Thanks to the team. Love your community. Stay hard. dziękuję.

Astounding

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