I describe the mechanisms by which different wavelengths of light impact the cells, tissues and organs of the human body, and how specifically timed light exposure of specific wavelengths can be used to improve sleep, enhance alertness, modulate hormone levels, and improve mood. I also explain the use of ultraviolet and infrared phototherapies to relieve pai ... Show More
Oct 9
Essentials: Time Perception, Memory & Focus
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore how biological rhythms and neurochemicals impact our perception of time. I describe how the body aligns with daily and seasonal light cycles to regulate hormones that influence energy, mood and motivation throughout the year. I s ... Show More
33m 55s
Oct 6
How to Make Yourself Unbreakable | DJ Shipley
My guest is DJ Shipley, a retired Tier 1 operator Navy SEAL and now a top public educator on how to build mental and physical health and reach top-level performance in any endeavor. DJ’s life is one marked by extraordinary strivings, wins, setbacks and comebacks that together hav ... Show More
3h 42m
Oct 2
Essentials: How Humans Select & Keep Romantic Partners in the Short & Long Term | Dr. David Buss
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. David Buss, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and a pioneer in the field of evolutionary psychology. We explore the science behind human mate selection in both short- and long-term relation ... Show More
36 m
Sep 2018
Shining Laser Lights On Your Balls & Beyond: Photobiomodulation 101 - How To Use Near Infrared & Red Light For Collagen, Thyroid, Muscle, Skin & More.
For some reason, I've gotten a reputation as a guy who "shines light on his balls". Perhaps it was this Men's Health magazine article, in which I discuss a form of light therapy called "photobiomodulation" as a way for guys to increase sexual performance, sperm count and testoste ... Show More
1h 15m
Mar 2024
2476: Can Artificial Light Improve Your Mood - Lights & Lamps for Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2476:Discover how Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a condition marked by depression during the fall and winter months, can ... Show More
12m 44s
Jun 2023
#224 - The power of red light with Bryan Thomas
Once you get the basics down, adding scientifically-proven wellness tools, like red light, can further your health journey.I use red light to wind down and found it really helped with scarring and recovery after having my implants removed. Craig and I both have the red light face ... Show More
38m 45s
Feb 2022
The Science of Looking Younger, Longer | Episode 6
In Episode 6 of the Lifespan podcast, Dr. David Sinclair and co-host Matthew LaPlante discuss cosmetic aging and how to improve skin, nails, and hair. They talk about why superficial aging occurs and how external signs of aging are often a reflection of biological age. The latest ... Show More
1h 9m
Jan 2024
#286 ‒ Journal club with Andrew Huberman: the impact of light exposure on mental health and an immunotherapy breakthrough for cancer treatment
View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Andrew Huberman, professor of neurobiology at Stanford University and host of the Huberman Lab podcast, returns for another special journal club epi ... Show More
2h 46m