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
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Science-Based Meditation Tools to Improve Your Brain & Health | Dr. Richard Davidson
Dr. Richard Davidson, PhD, is a professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a pioneer in the scientific study of meditation. We discuss how meditation changes your brain and body, how just 5 minutes daily can improve focus, stress resilience ... Show More
2h 43m
Mar 12
Essentials: Benefits of Sauna & Deliberate Heat Exposure
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss the mechanisms through which deliberate heat exposure enhances both physical and mental health. I outline specific protocols for deliberate heat exposure, including recommended temperature ranges, frequency, timing, duration and ... Show More
43m 48s
Mar 9
Avoiding, Treating & Curing Cancer With the Immune System | Dr. Alex Marson
Dr. Alex Marson, MD, PhD, is a Senior Investigator at the Gladstone Institutes and a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. We discuss the biology of the immune system and cancer, and everyday choices that can increase or decrease your cancer risk, ... Show More
2h 27m
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