This episode explains the science of motivation and drive. I describe how dopamine — a chemical we all make in our brain, underlies our desire for and pursuit of our goals, as well as our capacity to move and experience pleasure. I describe how we can leverage specific behaviors, reward schedules and dopamine-prolactin balance to help ensure we can maintain ... Show More
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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 33s
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
Mar 5
Essentials: The Biology of Taste Perception & Sugar Craving | Dr. Charles Zuker
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Charles Zuker, PhD, a professor of biochemistry, molecular biophysics and neuroscience at Columbia University and an Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). We explore taste perception and how the brai ... Show More
35m 10s
Aug 2023
028: How To Master Dopamine And Find Happiness, Motivation, and Discipline - Dr. Daniel Lieberman
<p>Today, we have Dr. Dan Lieberman on the podcast. Dan is the coauthor of the international bestseller <em>The Molecule of More, </em>senior vice president for mental health at Hims & Hers Health, and clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washing ... Show More
53m 32s
Jan 2024
Episode 380: Dopamine Misconceptions
<p><strong>Hello friends!</strong></p> <p>In today's enlightening episode, we delve deep into the intricacies of neurotransmitters, specifically dopamine, and their impact on our behavior and mental health. We also touch on trichotillomania and the role of medications like Wellbu ... Show More
26m 43s
Jun 2024
Neuroscientist: 3 proven ways to HACK your dopamine - TJ Power
TJ Power is an esteemed neuroscientist, international speaker, and co-founder of Neurify, an organisation at the forefront of the mental health sector providing accessible and scientifically-backed teachings to enhance the management of mental health.
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57m 14s
May 2023
What's Dopamine Got to Do With It? Discussing brain health, motivation, and brain hacks with Neuroscientist Nas
In this episode, Micheline Maalouf and Nadia Addesi have an exciting and much-needed discussion with Neuro Scientist Nas. Nas helps us answer What is dopamine deficiency? Can we use dopamine to overcome procrastination? How can we get motivated, do you have any steps? What things ... Show More
56m 17s
<p>Her name is Anna Lembke and she's Chief of Stanford's Addiction Medicine Clinic and the author of the book <a href="https://amzn.to/3Ad1Kv6" target="_blank"><em>Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in an Age of Indulgence</em></a>. At the start of our conversation, Anna unpacks th ... Show More
