Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Brain Vagus Nerve HP Axes and Neurotransmitters
00:05:02 - The Physiology of Stress and Inflammation
00:10:29 - The Role of the Amygdala and Risk Management
00:15:47 - The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health
00:20:41 - The Role of the HPA Axis in the Stress Response System
00:26:24 - The HPT Axis and Hypothyroidism
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May 2024
How to Improve Brain Health & Offset Neurodegeneration | Dr. Gary Steinberg
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Gary Steinberg, MD, PhD, a neurosurgeon and a professor of neurosciences, neurosurgery, and neurology at Stanford University School of Medicine. We discuss brain health and brain injuries, including concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke ... Show More
1h 55m
Jan 2021
How Your Brain Works & Changes
Today’s episode provides an introduction to how the nervous system works to create sensations, perceptions, emotions, thoughts and behaviors, as well as how we can change our nervous system—a phenomenon known as neuroplasticity. The information sets the stage for all Huberman Lab ... Show More
1h 1m
Feb 2024
How to Optimize Cognitive Function & Brain Health | Dr. Mark D'Esposito
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Mark D'Esposito, M.D., a neurologist and professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. We discuss the brain mechanisms underlying cognition and the forms of memory required for focus, productivity, planning an ... Show More
2h 28m
Oct 2022
Psychedelics & Neurostimulation for Brain Rewiring | Dr. Nolan Williams
In this episode, my guest is Nolan Williams, M.D., a triple board-certified psychiatrist, neurologist and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. He is also the Director of the Stanford Brain Stimulation Lab. We discuss clinical application ... Show More
2h 44m
Jun 2021
Understanding & Healing the Mind | Dr. Karl Deisseroth
Dr. Karl Deisseroth, MD, PhD, is a clinical psychiatrist and scientist who directs a bioengineering research laboratory at Stanford University School of Medicine. His work aims to understand and develop treatments for disorders of the mind such as depression, attention deficit di ... Show More
2 h
Mar 2021
Control Pain & Heal Faster With Your Brain
In this episode, I describe the science of how and why pain arises in the body and brain, and how we can actively control our experience of pain. I discuss inflammation, stress, acupuncture, limb damage and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). I review protocols that leverage the lympha ... Show More
1h 35m