In this episode, I review the science of habit formation and habit elimination and how the process of neuroplasticity (brain rewiring) underlies these processes.
I describe two new systems for habit formation. The first system is grounded in the neuroscience of brain states and our ability to perform (and to avoid) certain tasks at different phases of the 24 ... Show More
May 7
Essentials: Compulsive Behaviors & Deep Brain Stimulation | Dr. Casey Halpern
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Casey Halpern, MD, a professor of neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. We discuss how deep brain stimulation and other neuromodulation approaches are being used to treat Parkins ... Show More
38m 6s
Dec 2022
1965: How to Break Bad Habits with James Clear
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with New York Times bestselling author of Atomic Habits, James Clear. The insights behind writing Atomic Habits. (1:59) Overvaluing the results and undervaluing the process. (4:34) Habits don't restrict freedom, they CREATE it. (8:14) What ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 2022
Judson Brewer, MD, PhD | Unwinding Unhealthy Habits
Whether it’s the struggle to reduce screen time or the battle against overeating sugar, many of us know how hard it is to kick unhelpful habits. And according to Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, the best-selling author of The Craving Mind, it’s not so much about willpower as it is about m ... Show More
39m 50s