In this episode, my guest is Elissa Epel, Ph.D., professor and vice chair of the department of psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the author of a new book entitled "The Stress Prescription." We discuss her work showing how stress impacts mood, eating behavior, mental health, physical health, and aging. She explains stress int ... Show More
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
Aug 14
Essentials: Controlling Your Dopamine for Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how dopamine regulates motivation and provide science-based tools to help improve focus, discipline and overall drive. I explore how particular activities affect dopamine levels and discuss how the highs, lows and baseline levels ... Show More
38m 37s
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
Dec 2022
The Science of Stress with Dr. Elissa Epel
We think of stress as “bad” for you, but what if some forms of stress could actually help us grow and change for the better? On today’s episode Forrest and Dr. Rick are joined by Dr. Elissa Epel, a psychologist and leading stress researcher, to explore the science behind the stre ... Show More
53m 17s
Feb 2023
238 - The Stress Prescription with Dr. Elissa Epel
Elissa Epel, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at University of California, San Francisco. She studies psychological, social, and behavioral processes related to chronic stress and how it affects health. She has conducted extensive research on the biological p ... Show More
33m 11s
Dec 2020
How To Reduce Stress And Improve Wellbeing
How To Reduce Stress And Improve Wellbeing | This episode is brought to you by Find My Formula Stress is almost synonymous with our modern lifestyles. We experience external stressors from our jobs, family responsibilities, financial worries, and many other places, then compound ... Show More
14m 21s
Sep 2023
The Impact of Stress on Body Functioning and Weight Loss
Show NotesSummary:
In this episode, Rick Taylar delves into the profound impacts of stress on our bodies and minds, exploring its intricate relationship with weight loss.
Stress, often a silent and omnipresent entity, significantly influences our health, emotions, and overall we ... Show More
21m 59s
May 2024
#1 Stress Doctor: 5 Tools to Protect Your Brain From Stress & Feel Calmer Now
After today, you will never think about stress the same way again.You’ll learn exactly what to do to take control of your stress, stay calm under pressure, and find instant relief.Harvard’s Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is here today to explain stress and how it relates to your body and bra ... Show More
1h 20m