This episode explains the brain-body connections that allow the specific foods we eat to control our moods and motivation. I discuss the vagus nerve and its role in dopamine and serotonin release in the brain. I review Omega-3 fatty acids and the key role of the gut microbiome in supporting (or hindering) our mental and emotional states. Many actionable tool ... Show More
Sep 14
The Art of True Happiness | Dr. Arthur Brooks
Dr. Arthur Brooks, PhD, professor at Vanderbilt University and senior fellow at Harvard Business School, is an expert on the science of happiness. He shares the three “macronutrients” of true happiness and tools for you to understand what specifically is in the way of you accessi ... Show More
2h 50m
Sep 10
Essentials: Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Generations | Dr. Oded Rechavi
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Oded Rechavi, a professor at Tel Aviv University who studies genetics, epigenetics and the inheritance of acquired traits. We discuss how DNA, RNA and epigenetic mechanisms determine what information can pass between genera ... Show More
35m 53s
Sep 7
How Mitochondria Control Your Metabolism | Dr. Jared Rutter
Dr. Jared Rutter, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, is a leading expert on mitochondria and metabolism. He explains how mitochondria produce the energy for your cells to work but also how they regulate cell ... Show More
2h 4m
Aug 2025
319. How does food affect our psychology?
We’ve all heard the phrase “you are what you eat,” but what if it’s more accurate to say “you feel what you eat”? Behind every meal, snack, or sugar crash is an intricate, fascinating connection between your brain and your gut - one that science is only just beginning to fully un ... Show More
56m 27s
Oct 2010
Mood Boosting Foods
Tune in this week to hear a new thought on helping with low moods, depression, anxiety, addiction, compulsive eating, and even anger. You guessed it, nutrition. The ladies from Dishing Up Nutrition discuss which foods boost your mood and even which foods reduce stress on your b ... Show More
45m 20s
Jul 2024
How Your Food is Affecting Your Mood - A Guide to Improve Your Mood, Energy and Focus Through Your Meals
Is your comfort food really comforting you? We often turn to our favorite snacks and meals in times of stress or sadness, seeking solace in the familiar tastes and textures. But have you ever wondered if these foods are truly comforting your mind and body, or if they might be doi ... Show More
1h 2m