In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore the biology and psychology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and discuss both prescription and non-prescription treatment options.
I discuss the neural circuits involved in attention and concentration, emphasizing dopamine's role in regulating and coordinating focus. I explain how commo ... Show More
Yesterday
Essentials: Increase Strength & Endurance with Cooling Protocols | Dr. Craig Heller
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Craig Heller, PhD, a professor of biology at Stanford University and a world expert on the science of temperature regulation. We discuss how the body and brain regulate temperature in different conditions and why convention ... Show More
36m 19s
Aug 4
How to Control Your Cortisol & Overcome Burnout
In this episode, I explain cortisol and science-based protocols for properly setting your cortisol rhythm, which can significantly increase your daytime energy, focus, mood, and stress resilience, while also improving your sleep quality. Most people mistakenly think cortisol is b ... Show More
2h 16m
Jul 28
Male vs. Female Brain Differences & How They Arise From Genes & Hormones | Dr. Nirao Shah
My guest is Dr. Nirao Shah, MD, PhD, a professor of psychiatry, behavioral sciences and neurobiology at Stanford University School of Medicine. We discuss how the brains of males and females differ and how those differences arise from different genes and hormones during fetal dev ... Show More
2h 26m
Nov 2024
The No.1 ADHD Expert: How To Master Your ADHD - Dr Ned Hallowell
Dr Ned Hallowell is a Harvard educated psychiatrist, author, and the world's No.1 authority on ADHD. Today he shares how you can master your ADHD without medication, beat RSD, manage addiction, improve sleep, make better connections, stop intrusive thoughts, and so much more!
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1h 50m
Jun 23
Dr. Daniel Amen: Struggling to focus, Stay Organized, or Feeling Overwhelmed by Your to-do List? ADHD Could Be Quietly Running Your Life (THIS is what to DO!)
Do you often forget things or lose track of time? Do you find it hard to stay focused on everyday tasks? Today, Jay reunites with the ever-popular Dr. Daniel Amen, a pioneering psychiatrist and clinical neuroscientist, to unravel one of the most misunderstood mental health topics ... Show More
1h 25m
Feb 2025
541- How Sleep Disorders Impact Every Aspect of Life with ADHD
Sleep problems frequently co-occur with ADHD. J.J. Sandra Kooij, M.D., Ph.D., explains what we know about how sleep loss impairs concentration, memory, mood stability, and the immune system, and about effective treatments for sleep disorders. ADHD and Sleep: More Resources Take A ... Show More
1h 13m
Jun 2024
508- Combination Therapy: Medication Strategies for Hard-to-Treat Complex ADHD
Timothy Wilens, M.D., discusses new medications approved for ADHD and strategies to manage hard-to-treat and complex ADHD (attention deficit disorder plus at least one comorbid condition), including the use of a stimulant and nonstimulant medication. Treating Complex ADHD: More R ... Show More
1h 1m
Nov 2023
7 Strategies To Address ADHD
This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and AG1. In today’s world, we are seeing an epidemic of ADHD, along with depression, anxiety, dementia, autism, and more. These are systemic disorders where the body affects the brain. Yes, there’s a mind-body connection, but there’s a ... Show More
33m 21s
Aug 2024
How to Go From Underwater to Thriving With ADHD | Dr. Laura Gouge
Ep 127. What does ADHD *really* look and feel like – and does it manifest differently for women and men? Is it truly a lack of attention, or an “interest based nervous system,” where you have the ability to also hyperfocus where you’re truly passionate? Dr. Laura Gouge, a naturop ... Show More
1h 28m
May 26
Find the ADHD Girls with Cynthia Hammer
This week I’m joined again by Cynthia Hammer, founder of ADD Resources, the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, and more recently, FINDtheADHDgirls. Cynthia’s been a driving force in ADHD advocacy since the 90s and continues to be one of the loudest and clearest voices calling for earlie ... Show More
41m 14s
Sep 2024
518- ADHD Across the Lifespan: How Symptoms Evolve and Fluctuate
For decades, ADHD was thought to be a disorder of childhood. Maggie Sibley, Ph.D., presents the latest science behind our modern conceptualization of ADHD across the lifespan, including late-onset and late-identified ADHD and fluctuating symptom severity. ADHD in Adults: More Res ... Show More
54m 13s