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 aligning—or misaligning—our internal circadian clock. We explain practical protocol ... Show More
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 11
How to Rewire Your Brain & Learn Faster | Dr. Michael Kilgard
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Michael Kilgard, PhD, a professor of neuroscience at the University of Texas at Dallas and a leading expert on neuroplasticity and learning across the lifespan. We discuss the need for alertness, effortful focus, post-learning reflection and sleep ... Show More
3h 9m
Mar 2025
Dr. Allison Brager: Improve Sleep Efficiency & Resilience
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Allison Brager, Ph.D., an active-duty Army neuroscientist whose research focuses on physiological resilience in extreme stress environments such as Antarctica and outer space. We discuss how sleep is impacted in these harsh conditions and the broa ... Show More
1h 57m
Mar 2025
SNP38: What is Quality Sleep?
Sleep is one of the most critical yet often overlooked components of health, performance, and overall well-being. Poor sleep quality or insufficient sleep can disrupt circadian rhythms, impair glucose metabolism, and alter hunger signals, leading to increased food intake, reduced ... Show More
22m 11s
Dec 2024
How to Sync Up Your Biological Clock for Better Health, Sleep, Mood & Performance | Lynne Peeples
Are you constantly feeling tired, unfocused, and out of sync? Discover the hidden power of your body's inner clock in this fascinating discussion with Lynne Peeples, author of The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms. Explore how modern lifestyles disrupt our in ... Show More
56m 18s
Oct 2024
Spotlight: The dark side of daylight (Daylight Awareness Week 2024)
On the occasion of Daylight Awareness Week 2024 (28-31 October) and Halloween, Light O’Clock is partnering up with the Daylight Academy to bring you an extra special episode that blends the science, the spooky, and the supernatural! Our host dives into the eerie mysteries of circ ... Show More
40m 4s
Jun 2024
2612: Do Light Lamps and Light Lamp Therapy Help with Depression and Regulating Circadian Rhythms?
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2612:Dr. Neal answers Susan's question about light lamp therapy, confirming its effectiveness in treating depression and reg ... Show More
9m 40s
Jun 2
Sleep Expert Matthew Walker: Do THIS to Sleep Through The Night And Never Wake Up Tired Again
How well did you sleep last night? Do you wake up feeling rested? Today, Jay welcomes renowned neuroscientist, sleep expert, and bestselling author Dr. Matthew Walker to unpack the profound importance of sleep and how it shapes every facet of our health and wellbeing. Bestselling ... Show More
1h 34m
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