In this episode, my guest is Dr. Stacy Sims, Ph.D., an exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and expert in female-specific nutrition and training for health, performance, and longevity. We discuss which exercise and nutrition protocols are ideal for women based on their age and particular goals.
We discuss whether women should train fasted, when and wh ... 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
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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
Aug 2024
Strength Training to Cardio: A Comprehensive Movement Plan with Dr. Stacy Sims
Dr. Stacy Sims shares her insights on menopause, exercise, and nutrition for women. She underscores the importance of strength training, high-intensity workouts, and balancing cardio for women in perimenopause and postmenopause. Dr. Sims also elaborates on the key factors like sl ... Show More
1h 9m
May 13
Women’s Training & The Menstrual Cycle: What the Science Actually Says | Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD
In today's episode, I had the chance to speak to muscle physiology researcher and science communicator Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple. Together, we unpack the common claims around hormones and training—from whether you should change your workouts based on your cycle, to the real effec ... Show More
1h 24m
Mar 2025
The Body Reset: How Women Should Eat & Exercise for Health, Fat Loss, & Energy
Today's episode is a MUST listen. You will learn the surprising science of women’s exercise and nutrition, the mistakes you’re making, and the simple changes that lead to better health and longevity. For way too long, fitness and nutrition have been based on research done almost ... Show More
1h 38m
May 6
The Truth About Women’s Metabolism, Muscle & Fat Loss at Every Age | Abbie Smith-Ryan, PhD
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan—one of the leading researchers in exercise physiology and women’s metabolism—to unpack the science of how women should be training through perimenopause, postmenopause, and beyond. We dive into the physiological changes that imp ... Show More
1h 24m
Apr 2025
The workout that builds muscle, boosts your brain and slows down aging | Dr. Andy Galpin
Strength training is often associated with bodybuilding, but its benefits go far beyond muscle growth. Research shows that strength training supports cardiovascular health, enhances brain function, and is a strong predictor of longevity. In this episode, Professor Andy Galpin joi ... Show More
1h 12m
Jan 2025
The Exercise & Nutrition Scientist: The Truth About Exercising On Your Period! Women Were Right About Menopause! These 4 Supplements Give Women Optimal Health!
Is mainstream exercise advice sexist? Dr Stacy Sims reveals the science-backed secrets for optimal health and fitness every women needs
Dr Stacy Sims is an exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and expert in female-specific nutrition and exercise. She is the author of book ... Show More
2h 3m
Jul 2024
#101: EXPERT: Optimizing Training, Health, and Performance with Functional Medicine
Many enthusiastic climbers work hard to level up their performance year over year, and some of us invest great time, effort, and resources into pursuing our climbing goals. One powerful tool for gaining a performance edge is the use of a functional medicine approach to blood test ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 2024
#096 How to Improve Metabolic Health with HIIT, Circadian-Timed Eating, & Sleep
Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Learn how to choose the right omega-3 supplement in my free 13-page guide Exercise, meal timing, and sleep are three powerful tools for optimizing metabolic health, a key factor in healthy aging. Even slightly elevated blood glucose levels ... Show More
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