In this episode I explain how your vagus nerve—an extensive neural pathway linking your brain and body in both directions—powerfully regulates your mood, digestion, alertness and even certain food cravings, and I explain how you can activate certain vagus nerve pathways to improve your heart rate variability (HRV), a key marker of health and longevity. I als ... 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
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
Jan 2025
Beat STRESS with These Scientifically Proven Techniques
<p> Discover five proven methods to manage stress effectively and improve your mental and physical well-being. Learn how breathwork, sauna, yoga, adrenal supplements, and music can help you feel calmer, boost energy, and regain balance in your life.</p>
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31m 7s
Oct 2024
Dr. Andrew Huberman: Neuroscience Hacks for Peak Brain Performance and Stress Mastery : 1208
<p>What if you could control your brain’s performance and stress levels with just a few simple hacks?<strong> </strong>In this episode callback, Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Andrew Huberman, a renowned neuroscientist from Stanford University, to unlock the secrets of how your b ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2025
How Exercise Changes Your Brain & Why Anxiety Is Your Superpower with Dr Wendy Suzuki (re-release) #533
Every morning, my guest on this week’s episode starts her day with 30-minutes of exercise. She knows – from personal experience backed by scientific research – that this makes her more focused, happy, motivated, and even creative. She knows it’ll help her grow new brain cells and ... Show More
1h 30m
Jul 2024
#256 The link between inflammation mood, dementia and how to calm your mind with food, with Dr Uma Naidoo
Dr. Uma Naidoo has spent her life exploring the unique connection between food and brain health. Her first book, 2020’s groundbreaking This Is Your Brain on Food, offered readers around the world a better understanding of the many ways our diets impact our mental, emotional, and ... Show More
45m 37s