In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I answer your most frequently asked questions about science-backed tools for improving alertness, enhancing learning, and achieving quality sleep. I also discuss the optimal times for exercising and eating, how to properly time light exposure, as well as methods for strategically adjusting your body temperature to inf ... Show More
Oct 6
How to Make Yourself Unbreakable | DJ Shipley
My guest is DJ Shipley, a retired Tier 1 operator Navy SEAL and now a top public educator on how to build mental and physical health and reach top-level performance in any endeavor. DJ’s life is one marked by extraordinary strivings, wins, setbacks and comebacks that together hav ... Show More
3h 42m
Oct 2
Essentials: How Humans Select & Keep Romantic Partners in the Short & Long Term | Dr. David Buss
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. David Buss, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and a pioneer in the field of evolutionary psychology. We explore the science behind human mate selection in both short- and long-term relation ... Show More
36 m
Sep 29
Enhance Your Learning Speed & Health Using Neuroscience Based Protocols | Dr. Poppy Crum
My guest is Dr. Poppy Crum, PhD, adjunct professor at Stanford, former Chief Scientist at Dolby Laboratories and expert in neuroplasticity—our brain’s ability to change in response to experience. She explains how you can learn faster and ways to leverage your smartphone, AI and e ... Show More
2h 36m
Jul 28
4 Simple Lifestyle Tweaks for Deeper Sleep in Peri-Menopause
Join Dr. Mindy Pelz as she explores the sleep struggles women often face during menopause. Discover how four simple lifestyle habits—light exposure, movement, food timing, and temperature regulation—can dramatically improve your sleep quality. Dr. Mindy shares fascinating researc ... Show More
35m 45s
Jul 2021
#065 Dr. Satchin Panda on Circadian Insights into Exercise Timing, Melatonin Biology, and Peak Cognition
Dr. Satchin Panda Dr. Satchidananda (Satchin) Panda is a professor in the Regulatory Biology Laboratory at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Dr. Panda’s work focuses on chronobiology, the study of the day-night cycles that drive the multifaceted activities of the human b ... Show More
1h 28m
Nov 2024
#86 - Sleeping Pills & Weight Loss
Join Matt today as he explores the fascinating intersection of sleep, metabolism, and weight management, delving into the science of dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs). This episode dissects a groundbreaking study on suvorexant (Belsomra), an FDA-approved insomnia medicatio ... Show More
24m 33s
Sep 25
How to Calm Catecholamines for Deeper Sleep
Do you ever feel wired, anxious, or restless at night even when you’re exhausted? The reason often comes down to catecholamines, the stimulating brain chemicals (dopamine, norepinephrine, and adrenaline) that keep your mind and body in overdrive. While these neurotransmitters are ... Show More
13m 28s
Feb 2025
#92 - The Healing Powers of Sleep
This week Matt explores dreams, questioning if their specific content matters beyond the normal benefits of REM sleep. This episode examines dreaming's significance for creativity, memory integration, and its role as emotional first aid.The discussion then introduces a "hot ... Show More
22m 38s
Apr 2025
Enhance Your Physical & Mental Resilience (HRV, Respiratory Rate, RHR)
In this episode, I explain how to increase your control over your nervous system — not just to manage stress, but to recalibrate your autonomic nervous system for long-term physiological resilience and adaptability. This episode goes beyond basic stress management techniques to e ... Show More
2h 8m
Jul 2024
Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
This episode is packed with essential high-yield information for your MCAT prep, covering the biological, physiological, and psychological aspects of sleep. We’ll explore various sleep theories, like the Memory Consolidation and Brain Plasicticity Theories, and even discuss the c ... Show More
44m 44s
Aug 2024
TMHS 820: 7 Daily Habits That Will Make You Smarter, Healthier, & More Successful
We all strive to be better in our relationships, at our jobs, and in our day-to-day life. And it turns out, there are a few simple behaviors you can add into your routine that will make you smarter, healthier, and more productive. In fact, even just small adjustments to your dail ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2025
Stephanie Romiszewski: Why You Wake Up at 2am! Sleep Expert on EXACTLY How to Sleep Better (E333)
Stephanie Romiszewski is a leading Sleep Physiologist, entrepreneur, and media expert dedicated to transforming how we think about sleep. With her extensive knowledge, she offers a fresh perspective on why sleep is more than just a nightly ritual.
In this episode, Stephanie dives ... Show More
1h 8m
Jan 2025
Ep 163 Circadian Rhythm: Live from Perth, Australia
We are coming at you with our very first live episode from Perth, Australia! Here at the 2024 Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Annual Scientific Conference and Exhibition, occupational hazards and exposures get top billing. And one of the most ubiquitous hazards, e ... Show More
1h 12m