In this episode, I explain how medications such as Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse and other stimulants work to increase focus and treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I explain the brain circuits involved in focus and the key roles dopamine and norepinephrine play in their regulation. Then I explain how stimulants such as Adderall and Vyvanse c ... Show More
Nov 20
Essentials: Science of Building Strong Social Bonds with Family, Friends & Romantic Partners
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss the science of social connection and how we form meaningful bonds with others.
I explore the neural basis for "social homeostasis"—our drive for a certain amount of social interaction—which explains why we feel lonely, seek conn ... Show More
36m 33s
Nov 17
How to Speak Clearly & With Confidence | Matt Abrahams
My guest is Matt Abrahams, lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a world expert in communication and public speaking. He explains how to speak with clarity and confidence and how to be more authentic in your communication in all settings: public, work, relationship ... Show More
2h 26m
Nov 13
Essentials: Breathing for Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. Jack Feldman
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Jack Feldman, PhD, a Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a leading expert in the science of breathing. We explain the mechanics of breathing and the neural circuits that ... Show More
49m 45s
May 2024
504- How Cannabis Use Affects ADHD Symptoms and Sleep in Adolescents
<p>Mariely Hernandez, Ph.D., helps caregivers understand the effects of infrequent and frequent cannabis use on cognition and sleep health in teens with ADHD, as well as how to engage youth in reducing problematic cannabis use.</p> <p><strong>Teens with ADHD, Sleep, and Substance ... Show More
59m 32s
Oct 2023
Do You Have ADHD? | Dr. Mark Bertin
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>The difference between ADHD and human distractibility, and strategies for managing ADHD that can improve your focus, even ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2024
491- How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your ADHD Brain (Not Against It!) with Jessica McCabe
<p>YouTube Powerhouse Jessica McCabe will discuss themes from her book, How to ADHD, including navigating a world not built for the neurodivergent brain, the economic cost of not treating ADHD, how she's learned to pay attention to time, and more.</p> <p><strong>Living with ADHD: ... Show More
1h 4m