In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how hormones regulate hunger, appetite and feelings of satiety (fullness), along with strategies to help control appetite.
I describe how the body senses nutrient levels and how the brain processes these signals to stimulate hunger or suppress appetite. I also discuss how certain foods can help curb hunger, ... 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
Dec 2024
Appetite and Satiety: Key Concepts and Practical Insights (SNP35)
<p><strong>Appetite and satiety are fundamental concepts shaping how we eat, why we feel hunger, and what keeps us satisfied after meals.</strong> From the biological signals sent by our gut to the psychological influences of food cues, understanding these processes can provide v ... Show More
11m 52s
Feb 2025
Top Foods to STOP Your Cravings
<p>Hunger and appetite don’t start with your stomach. Did you know that your microbes and gut bacteria can manipulate your brain and cause you to eat the wrong thing?</p><p><br></p><p>In this podcast, I'm going to help you reduce cravings for sugar, refined carbs, MSG, alcoho ... Show More
6m 51s
Oct 14
Ep 190 Starvation: More than hunger
Deprived of food, our bodies do the best they can to keep us alive and functioning as long as possible. As the days pass, the rhythms of our lives change: our metabolism, our heartbeats, our hormones, even our thoughts shift to adjust to this period of scarcity. This response is ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 13
10 WARNING Signs Your Insulin Levels are Too High and How to Lower Them Without Drugs
In this episode, Dr. Jockers breaks down the 10 critical warning signs your insulin levels are too high and what you can do to fix them naturally. He explains how excess insulin blocks fat burning, disrupts hormones, and leads to fatigue, brain fog, and stubborn belly fat — plus ... Show More
25m 46s
Sep 30
How to Boost GLP-1 Naturally (You Don’t Need Ozempic)
What if your body already carries the medicine the world is selling you?Could a handful of lentils, oats, or greens do what injections promise?How does your body already whisper “I am full, I am balanced”?Could everyday spices and rituals be the most powerful weight-support tools ... Show More
27m 58s
Nov 3
How to Naturally Boost GLP-1, Reduce Cravings, & Lose Weight Faster - With Dr. Karan Rajan
In the age of GLP-1 medications, there’s a lot of talk about what causes satiety. Because GLP-1 agonists aid in weight loss by mimicking your body’s natural hormones, there are certain lifestyle factors that can naturally activate the stimulation of GLP-1 in your body. Today, you ... Show More
1h 2m