This episode explains what stress is, and how it recruits our brain and body to react in specific ways. I describe the three main types of stress, and how two of them actually enhance the function of our immune system making us less vulnerable to infections. I review tools that allow us to control our stress in real-time, as well as tools to prevent long-ter ... Show More
Yesterday
Science & Health Benefits of Belief in God & Religion | Dr. David DeSteno
My guest is Dr. David DeSteno, PhD, a professor of psychology at Northeastern University. We discuss science, God and religion, including what science can and can’t reveal about the existence of God and where religious faith and science do and do not align. We also discuss why qu ... Show More
2h 24m
Aug 21
Essentials: Timing Light for Better Sleep, Energy & Mood | Dr. Samer Hattar
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Samer Hattar, PhD, the Chief of the Section on Light and Circadian Rhythms at the National Institute of Mental Health. We discuss how light powerfully shapes mood, sleep, appetite, learning and overall mental health by alig ... Show More
35m 19s
Aug 18
Using Stem Cells to Cure Autism, Epilepsy & Schizophrenia | Dr. Sergiu Pașca
My guest is Dr. Sergiu Pașca, MD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University. We discuss the biology and genetics of autism, why autism diagnoses are increasing and recent progress in using stem cells to understand and treat profound autism and other b ... Show More
2h 23m
Apr 2024
3 Stress-Reducing Breathing Techniques for Greater Energy—Episode 43
In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of life. From hectic work schedules to personal responsibilities, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious. Not only that, but stress is estimated to be the cause of 75-90% of disease and doctor's visits. That's a ... Show More
21m 56s
Aug 2022
Bonus Episode: Stress, Overthinking and Anxiety Reduction
Bonus Episode: Stress, Overthinking, and Anxiety Reduction Stress, overthinking and anxiety can weigh you down. There's a simple 5-step proven process that I want to share with you that will alleviate and reduce these heavy emotions in your life, no matter how chaotic your schedu ... Show More
12m 51s
Dec 2022
How To Reduce The Harmful Effects Of Chronic Stress with Dr. Elissa Epel
This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Rupa Health, Essentia, and Athletic Greens. Stress has somehow become a perceived right of passage for adults in the US. Many people feel that if they’re not stressed, they’re not working hard enough. And almost all of us have had str ... Show More
1h 10m