In this episode, I discuss cannabis (aka marijuana), including the biological mechanisms underlying its effects on the mind and body, its known medical applications, its impact on libido, creativity, hunger, hormones and more. I also cover the known adverse health consequences of chronic and even acute (one-time) use and the factors that determine if cannabi ... 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 2024
Your Brain On... Marijuana
<p>The neuroscience behind the benefits and risks of marijuana, explained.</p> <p>Splintered legislature, evolving taboos, and new forms of consumption have created a fragmented market for cannabis, and made it challenging for scientists to research its effects on our brains and ... Show More
46m 6s
Jun 2023
Ep. #1083: How Marijuana Affects Muscle Growth and Performance
<p>Many gym-goers want to know if using marijuana can interfere with their gains or negatively impact their progress.</p>
<p>However, the controversial ban of American sprinter, Sha’Carri Richardson, from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics due to a positive marijuana test also ignited a glo ... Show More
20m 38s
Apr 2021
A Cannabis Masterclass - Historical Roots, Decoding Your DNA, The EndoCannabinoid System and Life Lessons With Len May.
You’ve probably heard of these letters: THC, CBD, but what about CBG or CBN, how about terpenes, or phytocannabinoids?What do they really mean and how can we optimize our experience with them.Now you may be thinking this is a weed show for stoners, but it’s not. Not even close!Th ... Show More
1h 19m