In this episode, I discuss what drives hunger and satiety, and the role our brain, stomach, fat and hormones play in regulating hunger and turning off the desire to eat more. I also address how protein is assimilated better early in the day than it is later in the day, and why those using intermittent fasting might want to shift their feeding window to earli ... Show More
Yesterday
Essentials: Manage Stress & Build Resilience | Dr. Elissa Epel
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 ... Show More
34m 42s
Oct 5
Bringing Extinct Species Back to Life | Dr. Beth Shapiro
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- ... Show More
2h 15m
Oct 1
Essentials: Tools to Improve Your Focus & Concentration
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, nutrition, caffeine and deliberate c ... Show More
41m 42s
Nov 2023
Neurobiology and Eating Disorders
<p>Today I'm talking about neurobiology and eating disorders. It's a fascinating topic, enabling us to understand the complexity of eating disorders better. I explore psychology, genetics, epigenetics, environment, the impact on brain function and implications for eating disorder ... Show More
24m 3s
Jun 2025
Extreme Hunger, Going ‘All-In’ and Am I Just Binge Eating?
<p>In this episode, I explore extreme hunger and going 'all-in' versus incremental steps, in eating disorder recovery.</p>
<p>I talk about getting stuck in quasi recovery. How to manage extreme hunger and dealing with emotional triggers too.</p>
<p>I hope that you find it helpful ... Show More
16m 2s
Aug 2022
5 Ways Towards Understanding and Interrupting your Binge Eating
<p>This episode is about binge eating - a behaviour that can be seen across all the eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and OSFED). I see a binge as an end point coping strategy, following a series of cumulative triggers, which are often out ... Show More
44m 19s
Aug 2024
What is Normal Eating Anyway?
<p>In this episode, I dive into the concept of "normal eating" and what it really means. We'll explore how normal eating is flexible, and how it varies based on hunger, lifestyle, environment, and even your emotions. <br/><br/>I'll share my thoughts on making ... Show More
17m 43s
<p>In this episode, I talk all about atypical anorexia nervosa. A condition that is often misunderstood and not acknowledged. I hope that you find it helpful.</p>
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<p>This week's sponsor: -</p>
<p>Amber Romaniuk <a href='http://amberapproved.ca/'>http://amberapproved.ca/< ... Show More
